Drew Swanson-Editor

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November, 2022
BA in Digital Technology and Culture with a Certificate in Game Design, 2 years as a writing tutor, 3 years of professional writing, life-long gamer
Pokemon, RPG, Diablo 4
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About Drew Swanson

Drew Swanson is a Features Article Editor from the Pacific Northwest of the United States. Being a gamer all his life and enjoying everything from ARPGs like Diablo to JRPGs like Pokemon and Persona, his love of digging into game lore and history naturally led to a passion for sharing these ideas with others through writing. He has been writing about games professionally for over 4 years, with bylines as a Contributing Writer at High Ground Gaming for 2 years before joining TheBestWarGames. He also has a background in video game studies with a degree from Washington State University, where he also won the Showcase for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities Award in 2021 for his writing and design work on the game Quest for Arete. 

Proudest Gaming Achievement

Drew is a huge Pokemon fan, so completing a living National Dex through Pokemon Gen 9 is a huge achievement for him. He tries to complete the Pokedex in each new generation, but it wasn't until Gen 7 that he started building and maintaining a living National Dex that contains one of every critter in the franchise.

Favorite Games

Pokemon Black and White, Persona 5 Royal, Final Fantasy 7, Yakuza: Like a Dragon, Xenoblade Chronicles, Elden Ring, Animal Crossing, Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, and Metroid Prime are some of his favorites, but it's hard to pick just one. He tends to love JRPGs, and his "holy trinity" of JRPGs are Persona 5 Royal, Final Fantasy 7, and Xenoblade Chronicles.

Industry Focus

Drew focuses on Diablo 4 content, following trends in the community and highlighting popular builds for new seasons since the game's release nearly 3 years ago. He also leverages his almost 30-year fandom of Pokemon to write about the series' past, present, and future, including its lore and real-world connections. Otherwise, he tends to stay on top of the latest gaming trends, exercising his love of new gaming experiences to dive deep into new RPG, Survival, and Extraction Shooter releases.

Latest

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Every Returning Pokemon Leaked for Pokemon Wind and Wave (Gen 10) So Far

With new leaks emerging about Pokemon Wind and Wave ahead of their official reveal, fans are starting to get an idea of which critters will return.

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Diablo 2 is Getting its First New Content in 25 Years, and You Can Play It Right Now

During the recent Diablo 30th Anniversary spotlight showcase, Blizzard unveiled the new Warlock class coming to 3 different Diablo games.

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Pokemon Wind and Wave’s Leaked Gyms Basically Confirm the Elite Four Too

A recent leak detailed the types for most of Pokemon Wind and Wave's major battles, making it clear which types the game is saving for its Elite Four.

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Beloved World of Warcraft Expansion Coming to Hearthstone Along With 2 Sets of Free Cards

Hearthstone: Cataclysm is bringing the iconic World of Warcraft expansion to Blizzard's card game, featuring the return of some classic mechanics.

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Marvel’s Wolverine Release Date Potentially Leaked Via PlayStation Store

Some newly uncovered information on the PlayStation Store may reveal the release date for Marvel's Wolverine, and it's coming sooner than you think.

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Didn’t Embark on Arc Raiders’ First Expedition? Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Miss the Second

ARC Raiders is giving players who missed out on the first Expedition a great reason to depart on the second one, and it leaves very soon.

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"Better Than Game Freak" Thousands of Palworld Fans Agree 1 Pal is a Better Mega Dragonite Than What We Actually Got in Pokemon Legends: Z-A

One of Palworld's most popular Pals is being compared to Pokemon's Mega Dragonite, with many fans agreeing that Pocketpair does the design better.

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Fallout: The Brotherhood of Steel's Plan for Season 3 is Missing a Key Component

Fallout Season 2 sets up a huge plot point for Season 3, but The Brotherhood of Steel may have a hard time accomplishing their goals without help.

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Overwatch Reign of Talon Season 1: Hands-On Preview with 5 New Heroes

TheBestWarGames went hands on with the 5 new Overwatch heroes coming in Reign of Talon Season 1 to get a taste of what players can expect at release.

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New $250 LEGO Art Set Revealed for March 1

LEGO fans and collectors have a new Art set to look forward to on March 1, adding to the collection of sets inspired by famous artists.

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Overwatch Drops the 2, Confirms 5 New Heroes for Next Week to Kick Off Massive Comeback

Overwatch has announced the new Reign of Talon storyline along with 5 new heroes and a whole set of gameplay changes coming with Season 1 of this arc.

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I’ve Played Over 100 Hours of Pokemon Gen 4, and This is the Best Starter

As a veteran Pokemon player, I've playthrough Gen 4 with every starter multiple times, and only one has consistently carried my team.

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Dispatch's Switch Censorship is Not Good, But...It is a Little Funny

Despite the controversy surrounding Dispatch's censorship on Nintendo Switch, there is some humor to be found in the absurdity of the edits.

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Steam Users Can Pick Up the Horror Game That Inspired Markiplier’s Debut Film for Less Than $5, But They Need to Act Fast

The Steam horror game that inspired YouTuber Markiplier's first feature film is available for 50% right now while the movie is in theaters.

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Diablo 4 Season 12's New Uniques Are The First of Their Kind Since October 7, 2024

Diablo 4 Season 12 is adding several new Uniques that break a trend started all the way back in October 2024 with the release of Vessel of Hatred.

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5 LEGO 2026 Sets That You Should Pre-Order Instead of Sleeping On

2026 is already going to be a huge year for LEGO fans, but there are several great sets that might be flying under some collectors' radars.

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These Are the 3 Best Xbox Game Pass Games That Were Added This Month

Xbox Game Pass quietly added 3 critically-acclaimed games in January 2026, and subscribers need to check them out while they can.

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New RPG on Steam Takes The Elder Scrolls and Mashes It Up with Breath of the Wild

Fans of The Elder Scrolls and Zelda: Breath of the Wild have a gorgeous new game on Steam to wish list, as it looks to blend elements of both series.

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4 JRPGs Are Releasing in February, and They're Not Just Retreading Old Ground

February 2026 is shaping up to be an exciting month for JRPG fans, with remakes, remasters, and ports bringing new content to fan-favorite games.

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The Best Plot Twist in JRPG History Has Yet to Be Topped 16 Years Later (And It’s Not from Final Fantasy or Persona)

JRPGs like Persona and Final Fantasy have some of the most emotional stories in gaming, and one 16-year-old game sets the bar high in this regard.

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