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.

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Everything Confirmed For Path of Exile 2: The Third Edict So Far

The upcoming Third Edict update for Path of Exile 2 marks the game's Early Access patch 0.3, and it features several game-changing additions.

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Pokemon Legends: Z-A Could Be Making ‘Pokemon Gun’ a Reality

Pokemon Legends: Z-A may be turning a legendary Gen 8 meme into a real part of the game if one leaked new Mega Evolution is real.

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Every Borderlands 4 Co-Op Group Will Want This Vault Hunter

For Borderlands 4 players grouping up with one to three friends, one Vault Hunter is a must-use regardless of the co-op group's size.

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Why Diablo 4’s Latest Event Won’t Move the Needle Much

Diablo 4 has announced another event for Season 9 players to enjoy, but not every participant may benefit from it in the same way.

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Pokemon Legends: Z-A’s Mega Victreebel Reveal Fans the Flames of Kalos’ Biggest Mystery

Mega Victreebel wasn't the only notable part of the recent Pokemon Legends: Z-A trailer, with a longstanding Kalos mystery showing its face again.

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One Diablo 4 Class Remains a Huge Question Mark in Season 10

Diablo 4 Season 10 is starting to come together on the PTR, but the status of one class may not become clear until the season officially starts.

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Fallout Season 2 Has Lucy and The Ghoul Primed to Commit a Classic New Vegas Blunder

The recent trailer for Fallout Season 2 showed a lot of new details, but it also suggested Lucy and the Ghoul will make the biggest New Vegas mistake.

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Black Myth: Zhong Kui May Be More ‘Pokemon’ Than Soulslike

Not much is known about the gameplay of Black Myth: Zhong Kui yet, but it already seems like Pokemon-like features could be in the cards.

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Diablo 4 Season 10 is Pulling the Plug on Season 9's Best Build

Diablo 4 players should expect some nerfs going into Season 10, but the latest PTR update reveals Season 9's best build is in the hot seat.

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Diablo 4 is Taking a Giant Leap Toward Solving its Biggest Problem in Season 10

Diablo 4's most exciting new change slated for Season 10 may solve an outstanding problem the game has struggled with since launch.

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Diablo 4 Season 9’s Best Obducite Farm is Virtually Unbeatable

Obducite is an important resource for Maserworking in Diablo 4, and Season 9 makes it much easier to obtain with a new farming route.

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Diablo 4 Season 10 May Have Already Crowned a Winner

Diablo 4 Season 10 hasn't even officially started, but the latest information on PTR update 2.4.0 already reveals that one class has a huge advantage.

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Pokemon Legends: Z-A’s Demo Can Ease One Concern No Trailer Can

With Pokemon Legends: Z-A receiving a couple of demo opportunities before release, some fans may get the chance to have their fears put to bed early.

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What to Expect from Diablo 4 PTR Update 2.4.0

Ahead of Diablo 4 Season 10, players can check out update 2.4.0 on the PTR to get a feel for how these changes will affect the upcoming season.

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Pokemon Legends: Z-A - Nintendo Switch 1 Vs. Switch 2 Differences Explained

Pokemon Legends: Z-A will release as a cross-gen title for both the Nintendo Switch 1 and Switch 2, but with some differences between editions.

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Diablo 4 Season 10 May Bite the Bullet It Has Long Dodged

Diablo 4 is changing one aspect of its seasonal format with the upcoming start of Season 10, but this may end up being for the best.

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This Diablo 4 Season 9 Mythic is Not For Everyone

While Diablo 4's Mythics are highly sought after, one of these incredibly rare items is not on the same level as the others players can obtain.

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One Diablo 4 Season 9 Build is Basically an Invincibility Hack

Diablo 4 Season 9 has a lot of build options for players to choose from, but one build is a must for players looking to become basically invincible.

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Pokemon Legends: Z-A Can Atone for Scarlet and Violet’s Biggest Sin

Pokemon Legends: Z-A can pick up one ball that Scarlet and Violet dropped, and may even be the better Generation 9 game to do so.

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Diablo 4 Season 9’s Best Rune Farming Route is Virtually Unbeatable

Diablo 4 players getting deep into Season 9 will want a reliable route for farming Runes, and one option stands above the others.