Will Buckley-Staff Writer

Staff Writer

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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Best Endless City Builder Games

These city-builder games will last for as long as the player can handle. Those who never want to run out of content should give them a shot.

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Frostpunk 2: 5 Hardest Ambitions For Utopia Builder Mode

The combination of these ambitions and locations make for the hardest start in Frostpunk 2.

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5 Grand Strategy Games With The Best Tutorials

Grand strategy games can be extremely overwhelming with all the bells and whistles, but the following ease players in with excellent tutorials.

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Frostpunk 2: 5 Hardest Starting Locations In Utopia Builder Mode

For players who want to work extra hard when crafting their Frostpunk 2 utopia, they should keep these brutally difficult starting locations in mind.

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Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster: Best Food For Healing

These are the best foods to keep an eye on when low on health in Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster.

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Dragon Age: Most Evil Entities In The Series

Dragon Age is a series that is full of shades of gray, but these entities are on the darker end of the spectrum.

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4 Real-Time Strategy Games With Economic Mechanics

Every nickel and dime counts in these RTS games that will truly put a player's economic management skills to the test with their mechanics.

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5 Best Text-Heavy RPGs
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The following games use the power of prose to superb effect and prove that an RPG's writing is often its most important asset.

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5 Best JRPGs With Open-Ended Endgames

These JRPGs leave the player with plenty to do by the Endgame.

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Frostpunk 2: 4 Bad Decisions That Will Ruin A Playthrough

Frostpunk 2 is already a difficult game, but some decisions spell an early game over. Here's what decisions to avoid in order in any playthrough.

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Frostpunk 2: Best Factions To Prioritize In The Early Hours

These factions will give the best benefits early on in Frostpunk 2.

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Frostpunk 2: Best Survival Buildings To Unlock As Soon As Possible

These survival buildings spell the difference between life and death in early Frostpunk 2 runs. Here's which buildings to unlock asap.

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Frostpunk: Best Tech Build Order

Focusing on these technologies early will give players the best chance of surviving the cold, harsh world of Frostpunk.

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Frostpunk: Best Scenarios

These scenarios put an interesting and challenging spin on Frostpunk playthroughs. For players looking to spice things up, here are the best ones.

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Frostpunk: Best Laws To Prioritize

Starting a fresh Frostpunk game? These laws should be a top priority for players looking to brave the cold of the post-apocalyptic city-builder.

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Frostpunk 2: Best Resources To Farm In The Early Hours

Looking to ensure your survival in Frostpunk 2's unforgiving world? Here are the resources players should farm for as early as possible.

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Best Open-World Games To Play If You Love Collecting Cars

For the motor enthusiasts who pass the time with games, here are a few excellent open-world titles to keep an eye out for.

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Best Third Version Pokemon Games, Ranked

These Pokemon titles are upgrades to their predecessor, but which one beats the rest?

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5 JRPGs With Morality Systems

These JRPGs lead players down multiple moral paths, enabling them to make their decisions with morality as a guiding tool.

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5 Open-World Games Where The Terrain Is Your Enemy

Open-world games can be home to many dangers. Here are some great titles that feature threatening environments.