Thomas Hawkins-Staff Writer

Staff Writer

Staff Writer

September, 2021
Bachelor of Science in Games Computing
RPG, 3D Platformer, Action RPG
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About Thomas Hawkins

I've been playing video games almost my entire life, with a particular preference for RPGs, Strategy Games, and 3D Platformers. When I'm not writing or gaming, I usually work on my own game projects or do a spot of baking.

Favorite Games

Elden Ring, Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth, Persona 5 Royal, and City of Heroes typically come to mind first when I'm thinking of my favourite games. The Spyro Trilogy (and Especially Year of the Dragon) also ranks highly for me, as does Sly 3 and Jak 2.

Favorite Anime

My Anime preferences are pretty varied, but my favourites are Digimon (Especially Season 3), Jojo's Bizarre Adventure (Part 2 is my favorite so far), and Kill la Kill.

Proudest Gaming Achievement

Easily the Platinum Trophy for Armored Core 6, which I spent a long time learning all the little details of. I'm also pretty proud of my 117% completion (yes that's the right number) of Spyro: Year of the Dragon.

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All Soaks in Chapter 1: Black Wind Mountain in Black Myth Wukong

Soaks are valuable items that add additional properties to your healing drinks in Black Myth: Wukong, so here's where to find them in chapter 1.

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Black Myth: Wukong - Guangzhi Boss Guide

Guangzhi serves as one of Black Myth: Wukong's early bosses and, while optional, provides you with your first transformation spell when defeated.

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How Hard is Black Myth: Wukong?

Black Myth Wukong lacks difficulty settings like many other Soulslikes, but how difficult is it compared to other games in the genre?

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Shadow of the Erdtree - Beast Claw Build Guide

The Beast Claw is one of several new weapons added by Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, offering fast and frenzied attack combos.

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Five Nights at Freddy's: Into the Pit - How to Fix All Arcade Machines

Fixing up the Arcade in Five Nights at Freddy's: Into the Pit allows you to unlock more minigames and is necessary for a certain ending.

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Five Nights at Freddy's: Into the Pit - All Endings

Five Nights at Freddy's: Into the Pit offers four different endings to Oswald's story, so here's how to find all of them.

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Five Nights At Freddy's: Into the Pit - How to Distract Chica

During Night 2 of Five Nights at Freddy's: Into the Pit, you'll need to distract Chica to gain access to the kitchens, so here's how to do that.

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Five Nights At Freddy's: Into the Pit - How to Get Firecrackers (& Where to Use Firecrackers)

The Firecrackers are essential to clearing Night 4 of Five Nights At Freddy's: Into the Pit, so here's where Oswald can get them.

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Fallout London: Charybdis Quest Guide

The Charybdis Quest has players traveling to Thameshaven in search of answers about the underground lab where Fallout London begins.

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Deathbound: Anna Lepus Character Guide

Anna Lepus is the second essence you gain in Deathbound, offering a nimble playstyle with a mix of melee and ranged attacks.

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Deathbound: Therone Guillauman Character Guide

Therone Guillauman the Paladin of Death is the first essence you gain access to in Deathbound, providing a tanky sword and shield playstyle.

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Elden Ring: How to Kill Dragons Easily

Elden Ring's Dragons seem tough at first glance, but with the right strategy, they can be felled very quickly, so here's how to take them down.

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Fallout London: Crystalline Photon Agitator Location

During the quest "Swan and Mitre" in Fallout London, you'll need to find a missing component for Bullettooth Anthony's latest project.

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Elden Ring: Samurai Build Guide

The Samurai Starting Class is an excellent first choice for Elden Ring Players, so here are some excellent builds for a Samurai.

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Baldur's Gate 3: How to Get Elixir of Hill Giant Strength

The Elixir of Hill Giant Strength is a powerful tool in any Baldur's Gate 3 playthrough and it's not too hard to stock up on them if you know how.

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Fallout London: How to Find a Settlement Early

Fallout London makes finding a safe place to store all your loot and build a base harder than Fallout 4, so here's how to find an early Settlement.

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Fallout London: Banned Books Key Location

While exploring the Churchill Library in Fallout London you'll need a key to enter the "banned books" room, so here's where to find it.

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Fallout London: Where to Find Dove's Dilemma (Catching Up Quest Guide)

The Sidequest "Catching Up" has players tracking down books to help Sabertooth Syd learn his letters, but one book can be troublesome to find.

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Fallout London: Best Traits

Fallout London lets players choose starting traits, similar to the traits offered in Fallout: New Vegas, allowing you to further flavor your build.

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Shadow of the Erdtree: Poleblade of the Bud Build Guide

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree has some fantastic boss weapons with excellent movesets, such as the Poleblade of the Bud.