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April, 2024
Has a Bachelor's in Assorted Computer Sciences, and is a qualified biostatistician for clinical studies. Been a Valnet writer since March 2023.
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About Chad Thesen

Chad Thesen is a passionate fan of anime, video games, series, and films (Both animated and live-action). Many years of experience have left him with a deep knowledge of these mediums' intricacies and nuances. He loves discussing his observations of games and shows with others who share these interests. He is up-to-date on the latest news and trends in the industry and is also skilled at analyzing and critiquing these mediums to provide thoughtful insight. He started writing with Dualshockers and is now a part of The Best War Games.

Favorite Console

I started my gaming journey with a Sega Megadrive Bundle back in 1991, which included the very first entry in the Sonic The Hedgehog franchise. I would later migrate over to Sony consoles with the original PlayStation in 1996 — and all subsequent PlayStation consoles since. Out of all the PlayStation, PS3 has provided me with some of the best experiences and stands as my favorite.

Favorite Games

I have always had a deep love for puzzle games, Action Adventure, RPG, and Platformer games. These are genres that can set up a very specific task within specific parameters, and see how well a player can accomplish this predefined goal. Some of my favorite games would come from the Ratchet & Clank, Dragon Quest, and everything developed by Naughty Dog.

Industry Focus

I was a writer for Dualshockers for over a year, honing and perfecting my skills by writing almost 600 articles. Over time, I also contributed to the updating of other writers' works to make sure they were up to date and that they adhered to an expected level of quality. I have since moved over to The Best War Games, where I intend to provide the highest level of quality to submissions.
 

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It adds a lot of extra enjoyment to a game when you can look amazing while having fun, and armor mods are a great way to do just that.

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Braid: A Tingling Walkthrough (World 3-8)

Solving the puzzles in A Tingling relies heavily on understanding when to rewind and how the world will be affected by it.

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Braid: Elevator Action Walkthrough (World 6-6)

Combining rewinding, slowing down time, and rearranging the level layout will be the key to getting all of the puzzle pieces for Elevator Action.

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Braid: Cascade Walkthrough (World 6-4)

Cascade will have players running back and forth from its maps on opposite sides collecting all 3 puzzle pieces.

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Braid: Anniversary Edition - Developer Commentary, Explained

Those looking to learn more about Braid and how the game was made can do so via the Developer Commentary feature. Here's how it works.

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Braid: Hunt! Walkthrough (World 4-4)

The first Hunt! you come across might not have stumped you, but this Hunt! in Braid is on a whole other level of tricky.

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Braid: Jumpman Walkthrough (World 4-2)

Braid features many tricky levels like World 4-2, which is called Jumpman. This will help you get all of its puzzle pieces.

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Exams can be hard, but they can also be deadly in some of the fantastical world settings featured in various anime.

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7 Best Co-Op Real-Time Tactics Games, Ranked

Real Time Tactics games let players formulate plans on the fly and overcome challenges, and these games are always better when a friend comes along.

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8 Best Co-Op Arena Shooters, Ranked

Arena shooters are fast and dangerous action-focused affairs, and these games lets players bring a friend (or four) to join in on the excitement.

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Braid: Irreversible Walkthrough (World 3-5)

There are three puzzle pieces to get during the Irreversible level in Braid. With this guide, players can acquire them all with ease.

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Braid: Cloud Bridge Walkthrough (World 2-2)

Braid, Aniversary Edition brings all the old levels along with it. Cloud Bridge holds a rather sneaky puzzle for the painting at its end.

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Braid: The Ground Beneath Her Feet Walkthrough (World 3-4)

Acquiring the two puzzle pieces during The Ground Beneath Her Feet can be tricky. With this guide, however, Braid players can do so with ease.

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Playing a game with multiple endings can let a player see the heroic side of a story, and an evil one.

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What Is The Knife & Fork Symbol In Rotwood

You will get a lot of Powers during your expeditions in Rotwood, but you may be wondering what that knife and fork icon means. This guide can help.

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Not all bosses will be harder than the previous one, and this can shake up the order of who is the biggest threat among them.

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Naraka: Bladepoint Heroes Tier List

A tier list is a great way to know which characters are currently in the meta, at least until the next set of balances arrives in Naraka: Bladepoint.