Drew Swanson-Editor

Staff Writer

Editor

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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Diablo 4’s Latest Event is a Back-to-Back Win for Endgame Builds

Diablo 4 Season 9 has brought players two surprise events in a row, which is ideal for players looking to optimize their endgame builds.

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Pokemon Gen 10 Starter Leaks Kick the Fire-Type Zodiac Theory When it's Down

Although the Fire-type starter Zodiac Theory has largely been debunked, Pokemon Gen 10's latest starter leaks point toward a reversal of roles.

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Pokemon Legends: Z-A’s Mega Evolution Curse Can Still Be Lifted from 4 Leaked Mons

Pokemon Legends: Z-A's leaked Mega Evolutions likely mean certain mons will never get traditional evolutions, but four might still have a chance.

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Diablo 4 Will Have a Titan Quest 2-Sized Problem in the Near Future

Titan Quest 2 may not pose a threat to Diablo 4 right now, but that could change in an instant with TQ2's early access period promising new features.

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Diablo 4’s Best Possible New Boss is Sitting Right Under Players’ Noses

Diablo 4's Lair Boss ladder could use some more bosses for players to farm in the endgame, and the perfect new candidate is plain as day.

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Titan Quest 2’s Best Build For Diablo 4 Rogues Isn’t Exactly Obvious

Titan Quest 2 players looking to get a similar experience as Diablo 4's Rogue have a build option that goes in the opposite direction of the obvious.

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Pokemon Legends: Z-A Likely Hasn’t Played the ‘Volo’ Ace Up Its Sleeve

After Volo played an exciting role in Pokemon Legends: Arceus, it's likely Pokemon Legends: Z-A is keeping its version of the character to itself.

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Diablo 4 Season 10’s IP Collab Should Take Notes from Immortal’s Recent Crossover

Diablo 4 is gearing up for another IP collab in Season 10, and Diablo Immortal's ongoing crossover event could serve as the perfect inspiration.

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Diablo 4's March of the Goblins Event Guarantees the Game's Best Reward, But Players Have to Act Fast

Diablo 4 players can earn the game's most coveted material from the March of the Goblins event, but only for a very limited time.

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The Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase’s Biggest Announcement is What it Didn’t Say

While the recent Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase had some exciting titles on display, those that were missing arguably speak louder.

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The Unwritten Rules of Diablo 4’s March of the Goblins Event Explained

To maximize their goblin-hunting efficiency during Diablo 4's March of the Goblins event, players will want to follow the community's unwritten rules.

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Diablo 4’s Surprise Event is a Double-Edged Sword

Diablo 4 has launched a surprise event for Season 9 with the release of patch 2.3.2, but it comes with some drawbacks at this point in the season.

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One Diablo 4 Season 9 Class’s Stock is Way Up After Update 2.3.1

Diablo 4's mid-Season 9 patch has increased the viability of one class, which could end up carrying over to the Season 10 meta.

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All Pokemon Legends: Z-A Trainers Leaked to Use Mega Evolution So Far

Pokemon Legends: Z-A has kept its Mega Evolution cards close to its chest, but recent leaks point toward which trainers will use which Megas.

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Diablo 4's Age of Hatred May Persist Long Past Its Expiration Date

Diablo 4's Vessel of Hatred expansion has ushered in the Age of Hatred, but this era can't simply end when the next expansion releases.

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Borderlands 4: Rafa's Past May Come Back to Haunt Him in the Best Way

Borderlands 4's Rafa has a tragic backstory as a Tediore Exo-Soldier, but this past may inform his future gameplay potential.

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One Pokemon Legends: Z-A Starter's Stocks Just Went Way Up

While it's unclear which Pokemon Legends: Z-A starter will be the best choice, one of the three just gained a significant advantage.

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Diablo 4 Season 9 Makes Vessel of Hatred Optional in Name Only

Diablo 4's Vessel of Hatred is technically an optional expansion, but the content it provides is invaluable in Season 9 more than ever before.

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Pokemon Legends: Z-A's Mega Dragonite May Live or Die By One Detail

Mega Dragonite's Pokemon Legends: Z-A reveal has received mixed reception among fans, but one missing detail could be the real deciding factor.

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Diablo 4 Season 9’s Greatest Endgame Challenge Isn’t Even an Enemy

Diablo 4 Season 9 offers a wide variety of opportunities for players to test their skills, but the game's hardest test isn't what many would expect.