Will Buckley-Staff Writer

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Staff Writer

August, 2024
Double Major in Advanced Media Studies and English
Triangle Strategy, Dragon Age, Dungeons and Dragons
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About Will Buckley

Will is a writer at The Best War Games - fresh out of university with a four year degree that gave them the best five years of their life. Whether its ranked, tiered, or a humble "to-do", they love a good list.

Beyond a love for video games, Will is an avid reader and an obsessive DM with a love for the minutiae of world-building. Is the gnomish uprising of 1132 relevant to the campaign? No. Will they stop writing about it? Also no.

Industry Focus

Will is a writer for The Best War Games, hoping to build momentum and become something of a fixture in the community as a reliable source of gaming news and insights.

RPGs, SRPGs, JRPGs, and the occasional ARPG are all Will's genre of choice. While not a colossal MMO person, Elder Scrolls: Online has been a powerful lesson for them on the peaks and troughs of Massively Online titles.

Favorite Games

Dragon Age: Origins awoke several things within Will. Namely, a love for video games beyond casual play and also their bisexuality. Triangle Strategy, an often overlooked Square Enix title, has the graphics, gameplay, and sophisticated story that is just about everything Will looks for in an RPG. Stellaris - for its roleplaying potential, also takes a spot among Will's video game darlings.

Proudest Gaming Achievement

Getting through Mass Effect 2 with every companion still alive.

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8 Best JRPGs That Focus On Wars

These JRPGs focus on large scale conflicts to tie a dramatic narrative together.

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8 Great FPS Games You Cannot Buy Anymore
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These FPS games are fantastic, but sadly, they were delisted and evaporated from the digital store shelves.

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10 Open-World Games With The Best Mountainous Regions

These open-world games provide players with plenty of opportunities to take in mountainous majesty.

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Tales Of The Shire: How To Live Your Best Hobbit Life

Enjoy the easy-going life of a Hobbit in style with these tips for making the most of Tales of the Shire's cozy and leisurely pace.

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8 Best Open-World Games with Dynamic Character Relationships, Ranked

As the story in these open-world games progresses, so do the dynamic character relationships as well. Here's which games handled this feature the best

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8 Best Open-World Sequels That Outdid The Original Games, Ranked

From better technology to player feedback implementation, these open-world sequels managed to outdo their predecessors for a myriad of reasons.

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8 Best Tactics Games With Fast Gameplay, Ranked

These tactics games are the fastest-paced in the genre for players who want to flex their tactical muscles without the slog of in-depth management.

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7 Most Immersive Space Exploration Games, Ranked

Set out and see the stars with these in-depth space exploration games that will keep players immersed for hours on end.

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Cyberpunk 2077: Best Ways To Neutralize Cyberpsychos

Fighting a Cyberpsycho is hard - but keeping them alive is harder. Here's how to take them down without killing them.

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Cyberpunk 2077: Best Ways To Spend Attribute Points

Having fun is the most important part of building a Cyberpunk character, but here are some key things to keep in mind.

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Oblivion Remastered: 6 Best Bows For The Late Game, Ranked

Oblivion Remastered players who are heading into the late game should keep an eye out for these deadly bows, whether they're playing an archer or not.

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8 Things Oblivion Remastered Does Better Than Nearly Every Open-World Game

Oblivion: Remastered has brought the limelight back to maybe one of the best open world titles of all time.

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Best Games With Transforming Mecha, Ranked

Mecha enthusiasts are in for a special treat when jumping into these games that do a fine job of featuring transforming mechas.

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8 Strategy Games That Have Complicated But Great Combat Systems

These strategy titles have combat systems that take some time to master, but are fantastic once they click.

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6 Best Open-World Games That Blur the Line Between RPG and Simulation

These open-world games do a fine job of blending RPG and simulation genres together into a cohesive whole.

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7 Open-World Games With Complex Relationship Mechanics

These open-world games let players explore relationships that are as intricate as their settings themselves.

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6 Tips For Good Boss Fights In Dungeons And Dragons

DMs who are struggling to design a satisfying climax for their quests can use these easy tips to give any boss some flair and intensity in D&D.

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6 Best RPGs Where Faction Choice Determines The Ending
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Picking sides and choosing a faction has some end-game narrative consequences in these beloved RPGs.

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6 Best Open-World Games That Follow A Three-Act Story Structure

These open-world games bring the classic storytelling structure to life.

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Monster Train: Best Artifacts

Monster Train's artifacts can be massive game-changers, provided players choose the most powerful ones. Here are the best to pick.

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