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About Drew Swanson
Drew Swanson is a Features Article Editor from the Pacific Northwest of the United States. He is a lifelong gamer with a passion for a variety of genres. A connoisseur of everything from JRPGs and Soulslikes, to niche indie titles and horror games, he finds joy in favorites such as Persona 5 Royal, Pokemon, Elden Ring, and more. Aside from his professional writing, Drew is also an avid artist and creates fan art for his favorite games on his Twitter and Instagram accounts.
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.
Favorite Console
The Nintendo GameCube was the console Drew grew up on and he still thinks it has one of the best libraries of games ever. Titles like Super Mario Sunshine, Zelda: Wind Waker, Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance, Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, Animal Crossing, and Metroid Prime are some all-time classics and the GameCube doesn't get nearly the love it deserves.
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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's 'Nerf' to Dondozo and Tatsugiri Poses a Lot of Questions
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's 1.2.0 update fixes a bug that made Dondozo broken, calling into question its validity and future in competitive battles.
Why Dondozo and Tatsugiri Remain At The Top of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's Meta
Two of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's most used competitive monsters have a unique gimmick that makes them top-ranked battlers among many teams.
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom May Be Hinting Heavily at Fi's Involvement
Hints in the trailer from the last Nintendo Direct suggest that Fi might play a prominent role in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
Why Shulk and Rex Returning in Xenoblade Chronicles 3 DLC is a Big Deal
The series' lore might finally come full circle with Volume 4 of the Expansion Pass for Xenoblade Chronicles 3 teasing the return of Shulk and Rex.
Fire Emblem Engage's Ring Melding is Pseudo-Gacha Gameplay Done Right
While gacha mechanics can be controversial for gameplay, Fire Emblem Engage makes a low-pressure way to feature even more past characters.
Why Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's Roaring Moon Makes The Best and The Worst Use of Booster Energy At Once
Roaring Moon is a powerful Paradox Pokemon in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, but its competitive usage is hindered by its reliance on Booster Energy.
Funky Kong Should be Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's Next New Character
Now that new characters are being added as a part of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's Booster Course Pass DLC, its time to add the fan-favorite Funky Kong.
Splatoon 3's Expansion Pass Will be Great for Lore Hounds
DLC for Splatoon 3 will likely give greater insight into many of the franchise's popular characters, especially Splatoon 2's Pearl and Marina.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's Espathra Could Be an OP Baton Passer
With access to the Hidden Ability Speed Boost, Espathra could excel as a support monster in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's competitive meta.
Mother 3 Could Finally See a Western Release as Part of Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack
The addition of Game Boy Advance games to the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack service renews hope for a localized Mother 3 release.
Metroid Prime Remastered Is Great, But A Trilogy Collection Would Have Been Better
Players jumping into the series before Metroid Prime 4 releases need access to the entire trilogy on the Switch, not just Metroid Prime Remastered.
How Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's Scream Tail Won A Regional Championship
With Paradox Pokemon added to the pool of usable monsters for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's VGC Series 2, Scream Tail has been the surprise standout.
How Marvel Snap’s MODOK Could Break the Meta
Marvel Snap's newest season adds MODOK as the Season Pass card, which will likely continue the trend of making these cards some of the game's best.
All the GameCube Games That Use the Link Cable
The GameCube is famous for offering special connectivity features with the Game Boy Advance for many of its titles from that generation.
How Murkrow Became a Mandatory Pokemon to Have in Scarlet and Violet
Despite its weak stats, Murkrow rose to become a top competitive monster in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet thanks to its unique set of skills.
Xbox Game Pass Needs to Get Back on Track in February
For all the value Xbox Game Pass offers subscribers, the recent trend of adding games to the service without prior announcements is concerning.
How Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's Clodsire Stacks Up Against Quagsire
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet introduced a new regional variant of Wooper alongside a new evolution, Clodsire, but fans may miss the power of Quagsire.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Might Feature a Hint to Paradox Greninja 15 Minutes Into the Game
As the franchise is known for hiding clues, a painting of Greninja in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet might point toward a new Paradox form.
Marvel's Midnight Suns Deadpool DLC: Who is [SPOILER]'s Master
Deadpool may star in the first wave of DLC for Marvel's Midnight Suns, but the campaign's main villain sets up a future plot with their master.
Fire Emblem Engage's Queen Lumera Feels Very Reminiscent of Fates' Mikoto
Both Lumera of Fire Emblem Engage and Mikoto of Fire Emblem Fates play roles in their games that showcase the ties between the two.