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December, 2023
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About Walt Braley

Walt Braley is a comedy and entertainment writer based in Chicago. He tries to explore the most interesting (or hilarious) facets of media and pop-culture using a mixture of humor and thorough research. He has written for Screen Rant, The Gamer, The Best War Games, Robot Butt, Points in Case, and The Weekly Humorist. More of his work and other nonsense can be found here on X (formerly Twitter) at @Waltbraley and on Instagram at @walt.braley.

Favorite Games

I am a massive fan of roguelikes and games that offer out-of-the-box thinking. I love to enter a new level and immediately have a multitude of ways to approach it. Spelunky 1 and 2, and Streets of Rogue 1 and 2 are the pinnacle of this type of game to me. Both are nonstop fun with massive skill ceilings. You can think through every situation differently, and there is just enough genuine randomness that it can all crash down on you any second. 

Industry Focus

I am interested in the way that evolving technologies are making game design more accessible every day. Indie games are thriving and offer some of the best experiences available. I look forward to seeing that expanded upon even more and seeing what ways developers are able to completely subvert typical game expectations. 

Proudest Gaming Achievement

I won a round of Tetris 99 once. It might not sound like a huge achievement, but if you knew how many hours I played before finally winning one, you would bring me a medal.  

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Marvel's incredible roster of characters is not limited to the silver screen and pages of comics, as even novels feature some great Marvel stories.

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Marvel: Best Man-Thing Comics to Read This Halloween Season

For those looking for an interesting read that's perfect for the Halloween season, Marvel's Man-Thing has them covered.

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DC: Best Swamp-Thing Comics to Read This Halloween Season

Swamp-Thing has had some incredible comics over the years in the DC Universe, and perhaps he's the perfect character for this Halloween season.

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NBA 2K24: Best Jordan Era Players That Aren't Michael Jordan

Players can relive the amazing careers of these Michael Jordan-era players in NBA 2K24.

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NBA 2K24: 10 Missing Players To Download From Community Creations

While NBA 2K24 has an incredibly deep roster, there are a few famous names missing from the game. Here are the biggest omissions from the title.

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10 Games With The Best Godzilla Crossovers

Despite being a reptilian monster, Godzilla has become a pop-culture icon. Here are ten of Godzilla's video game appearances.

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NBA 2K24: 10 Best Teams To Rebuild

For those wanting a true challenge in NBA 2K24, these teams are the perfect canvas from which to create your own dominant basketball dynasty.

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NBA 2K24: Best Playbooks

Struggling to find a great playbook in NBA 2K24? Here are the best ones in the game that all players should consider.

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10 Best Chuck Norris Movies, Ranked

Chuck Norris is an icon, thanks both to the movies he features in and the hilarious 2000s meme associated with him. Here are his best films.

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Madame Web: 10 Things The Movie Changes From The Marvel Comics

Sony's Madame Web takes a few liberties, especially when it comes to the source material, with these changes being the biggest shifts from the comics.

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10 Best Star Wars Games That Adapt The Movies

These Star Wars games hold a special place in the hearts of fans due to the fact that they adapted their content from the movies.

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8 Best Star Wars Arcade Games

Nothing beats the nostalgia of Star Wars arcade games. Here are some of the most iconic arcade experiences for the franchise.

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8 Best Lord Of The Rings Strategy Games, Ranked

The Lord of the Rings franchise has dipped into the strategy game genre throughout the years. Here are some of the strongest entries.

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Best Strategy Game From Every Year in the 2000s

The early 21st century blessed gamers with some of the best strategy games on the market, and these were the best titles from 2000 to 2009.

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9 Best Stealth Metroidvania Games, Ranked

Metroidvanias often pack tons of action into their backtracking and map-expanding formula, but these genre entries make stealth the priority.

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10 Best Video Games for Improving Your Typing Skills, Ranked

While many video games require typing, games that teach typing are uncommon. These games blend learning to type and gameplay into a seamless whole.

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10 Best Strategy Parody & Comedy Games

Sometimes a good laugh is necessary when playing games in the strategy genre. Here are some great parody and comedy strategy games.