Amy Cowley-Contributor

Staff Writer

Contributor

November, 2022
Creative Writing Degree
Horror, RPG, Dungeons and Dragons
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About Amy Cowley

Mara is a list article writer for The Best War Games with experience writing professionally as a content creator and a degree in Creative Writing. In her free time, she likes to write, bake, watch horror films, play games and TTRPGs with her friends. 
Having played games for over 20 years, her knowledge is unparalleled, which she brings to every article she produces. 

Favorite Games

Mara's favorite games include Silent Hill 2, Resident Evil 4, 7 and 8 as well as RPGS like the Mass Effect Franchise, Dragon Age, Baldur's Gate 3, and Vampire: the Masquerade - Bloodlines.
She also enjoys delving into TTRPGS such as Dungeons and Dragons and Vampire: the Masquerade. 

Favorite Console

Mara's favorite console remains as the PC, as this allows her to experience PC-exclusive games and augment gaming with mods to offer a fresh and unique experience that would not be achievable on consoles.
It also allows her to more easily engage and play with her friends. 

Industry Focus

Mara's focus in the industry remains as producing quality written content all about her favorite games, so she can share her passion and knowledge with like-minded fans, or even open the floor to have fun and respectful discussions as to the rankings of certain articles. 

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The upcoming Return to Silent Hill movie is set to be a direct adaptation of Silent Hill 2, and these scenes are the most important ones to include.

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Running a one-shot campaign in the Vampire: The Masquerade TTRPG is a blast, and these ideas can help jump-start your next session.

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Vampire: the Masquerade - 7 Beginner Tips For Players

Delve into the World of Darkness with these handy tips with the freshly fledged in mind.

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These feats are guaranteed to bring the edge to any Fighter character in Dungeons & Dragons.

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7 Best Vampire: The Masquerade Video Games, Ranked

Don the fangs and fake blood, it is time to explore the vampiric world of darkness in these Vampire: The Masquerade games.

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8 Horror Game Characters Who Would Be Perfect Dates For Valentine's Day

Horror games are often home to terrifying creatures and entities. Some, however, feature characters who could be perfect dates for Valentine's Day.

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10 Most Over-The-Top Game Villains Of All Time

Everyone loves a good villain, but "good" can mean a all kinds of things. Take these video game villains, who are beloved for being way over the top.

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Find a virtual love interest to woo this Valentine's Day with the following dating sims.

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8 Best Female Characters From Supermassive Games

Powerful, intelligent, brave, and charismatic...these are the best women from Supermassive Games.

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These excellent horror visual novels are great for beginners and veteran players alike, offering gripping stories to delve into.

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Check out these handy apps and websites perfect for bring Dungeons & Dragons into the digital world.

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Dungeons And Dragons: 8 Tips For Running A One-On-One Campaign

Running a one-on-one Dungeons and Dragons campaign can be tricky. For those looking to give it a try, here are some helpful tips to keep in mind.

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8 Bravest Horror Game Protagonists

Bravery comes in many forms, as do monsters, but with these horror game protagonists leading the charge, players can strike back with heroism.

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If entering the World of Darkness is daunting, read on for the most beginner friendly clans.

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RPGs and similar genres in the video game world owe their existence to Dungeons & Dragons, and these games embody the franchise well.

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