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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Civilization 7: Legend Unlocks, Explained

Legend Unlocks are a meta-progression system in Civilization 7, allowing you to unlock permanent bonuses for future games as you complete challenges.

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Civilization 7: How to Found a Religion

Religion is a crucial part of the Age of Exploration in Civilization 7, proving vital to a Cultural Victory and helpful to most other strategies.

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Civilization 7: All Warehouse & Ageless Buildings

Warehouses and other Ageless Buildings are a huge part of your strategy in Civilization 7, so here's a complete guide.

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Civilization 7: Ada Lovelace Leader Guide

Ada Lovelace, Enchantress of Number, is a new leader available in Civilization 7's Crossroads of the World DLC, so here's how she works.

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Civilization 7: Charlemagne Leader Guide

Charlemagne is an excellent Militaristic/Diplomatic Leader in Civilization 7, so here's how to make the most of his abilities.

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Civilization 7: Carthage Civ Strategies & Tips

Civilization 7's first DLC introduces Carthage to the list of Civilizations available in the Age of Antiquity, offering a unique mono-city strategy.

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Two Point Museum: How to Use Polterguest Rooms

Free Spirits are a vital part of any Supernatural Museum in Two Point Museum, so here's how to prep the Polterguest Rooms and keep them happy.

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Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii - How to Get Majima's Classic Jacket

Majima's Iconic Snakeskin Jacket is surprisingly well hidden in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, but you can get it a short way into Act 3.

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Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii - How to Get a Kraken-chan (Surfer Jay)

Surfer Jay needs a Kraken-Chan doll for his girlfriend before he's willing to join you in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii.

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Civilization 7: Norman Civ Strategies & Tips

The Normans are a powerful Militaristic/Diplomatic Civilization in Civilization 7 that excels at conquering Distant Lands, here's the details.

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Civilization 7: Hawaii Civ Strategies & Tips

Civilization 7's Hawaii is a Cultural/Expansionist Civilization that excels in expanding to Distant Lands and is perfect for the Economic Legacy Path.

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Civilization 7: Meiji Japan Civ Strategies & Tips

Meiji Japan is a Militaristic Scientific Civilization in Civilization 7, accessible during the Modern Age, so here's how to make the most of it.

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Civilization 7: Himiko Queen of Wa Leader Guide

Himiko, Queen of Wa, is a powerful leader in Civilization 7 who performs especially well in scientific and diplomatic affairs.

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Poppy Playtime: Chapter 4 - All Easter Eggs

Poppy Playtime Chapter 4, like the previous chapters, is filled with secrets and easter eggs for fans of the series to uncover.

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Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: How To Unlock All Outfits

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth allows players to swap out characters' outfits after beating the story once, so here's how to track down every outfit.

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Hard Mode Guide for FF7 Rebirth

Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth has a tremendously difficult hard mode, limiting item use and MP restoration but also greatly increasing EXP and AP Gain.

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Poppy Playtime Chapter 4: How to Find Limon Easter Egg

Limon is a recurring easter egg in Poppy Playtime, as a nod to the Poppy Playtime Discord Server, and makes yet another appearance in Chapter 4.

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Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero - How to Get Better Items

Knowing how to obtain better items or level up your existing gear is essential to success in Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero.

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Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero - Item Fusion, Explained

Item Fusion is a great way to strengthen your gear in Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero, using items you don't need to empower the ones you do need.

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Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero - How to Make Dungeons

Creating Dungeons is a great way to get new items and strengthen your team in Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero, so here's a breakdown of how to do it.