Erik Petrovich-Staff Writer

Staff Writer

Staff Writer

February, 2021
BA in Journalism & Media Communications, Colorado State University
RPG, PC, Strategy Guide
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About Erik Petrovich

After receiving his degree in Journalism & Media Communications from CSU in 2019, Erik began building his career in online media, and found his dream job when he joined The Best War Games as a staff writer. Though he started on the News and Lists teams back in 2021, Erik has since established himself as a key member of the Guides team as a specialist editor. 

When he's not replaying Elden Ring or perusing gaming leak forums online to learn anything he can about Half-Life 3, you can usually find Erik at the reservoir with his paddleboard or, on less sunny days, hunched over his desk like a shrimp painting 3D-printed miniatures.

Favorite Console

Despite being a PC gamer for much of his life, Erik has always wanted to have a Dreamcast for two reasons: to listen to its startup jingle whenever he wants, and to play Crazy Taxi on original hardware. Please contact him via pager if you have a spare CRT and Dreamcast.

Industry Focus

Erik primarily produces guides and walkthroughs spanning all manner of genres, but especially for RPGs and Indie games. He also enjoys every chance he gets to break news and interview the developers behind his favorite games.

Favorite Games

Elden Ring, Baldur's Gate 3, Hollow Knight, Cyberpunk 2077, The Binding of Isaac, Stardew Valley, Undertale, Noita, Dark Souls 2, Expedition 33, Hades, World of Warcraft, Diablo 2, Zelda: BOTW, Zelda: Wind Waker, Chibi-Robo, Zelda: Link's Awakening, Dishonored, Morrowind, Wrestling Empire, BOTW+TOTK, Katamari Damacy, Inscryption, Heroes of Might and Magic 3, Banjo Kazooie, It Takes Two, Pizza Tower, DOOM (2016), Half Life series, Vampire Survivors, Crazy Taxi

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Elden Ring: Where To Find The Curved Sword Talisman (And What It Does)

Elden Ring offers players Talismans instead of Rings. The Curved Sword Talisman enhances a new combat mechanic in the game.

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Elden Ring: How To Get The Green Turtle Talisman (And What It Does)

The Green Turtle Talisman is Elden Ring's version of a Chloranthy Ring from the Dark Souls series, as it helps players recover Stamina.

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Elden Ring: How To Get The Hammer Talisman (And What It Does)

The Hammer Talisman increases the amount of damage done to an enemy's stamina in Elden Ring – here's how to find it.

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Elden Ring: How To Get The Claw Talisman (And What It Does)

The Claw Talisman is a powerful piece of gear in Elden Ring that improves the power and posture-breaking strength of Jump Attacks.

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Elden Ring: Where To Find Patches The Untethered

Patches is a character that has been featured in just about every FromSoftware game and can be found early in Elden Ring too.

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Elden Ring: How To Get The Grafted Blade Greatsword (And What It Does)

The Grafted Blade Greatsword is not only a powerful colossal weapon in Elden Ring, it's also tied to one of the game's first questlines.

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Elden Ring: How To Get The Whip (And What It Does)

The Whip is one of the few weapons in Elden Ring that completely ignores whether your target is blocking, but Whips have one major drawback.

Elden Ring Demi Human Ashes Guide Close Up Spirit Summon
Elden Ring: Where To Get The Demi Human Ashes

Spirit Summons are powerful allies in Elden Ring – the Demi-Human Ashes let players summon a group of the eponymous club-wielding troglodytes.

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Elden Ring: Where To Get The Please Help Prattling Pate

Using a Prattling Pate in Elden Ring lets players say simple phrases in online multiplayer. "Please Help" can be found on the edge of Limgrave.

Elden Ring Prattling Pate Please Help Guide
Elden Ring: Where To Get The Hello Prattling Pate

Prattling Pates are one way for characters to speak to each other in Elden Ring, though they are mostly just joke items. "Hello" can be found early.

Elden Ring Irina NPC Quest Guide
Elden Ring: How To Complete Irina's Questline

One of the first NPC questlines in Elden Ring is one of its most tragic - here's how to finish Irina's questline near Castle Morne.

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Elden Ring: Best Location To Farm Runes Early

Leveling up in other areas of the game is one way to overcome obstacles in Elden Ring. Farming Runes in an early location is one way to level up fast.

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Skyrim: How To Get To Raven Rock

Raven Rock is the main hub in Solstheim, the setting for Skyrim's Dragonborn DLC, and getting there is simpler than you might think.

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Elden Ring: How To Get To The Church of Dragon Communion

The Church of Dragon Communion is a location in Elden Ring that lets players turn Dragon Hearts into abilities, and it's pretty easy to find.

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Elden Ring: How To Find Map Fragments

The Map in Elden Ring starts out completely empty. To fill in the details and find your way around the Lands Between, you need Map Fragments.

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Elden Ring: How To Get Tailoring Tools (And What It Does)

Tailoring Tools, and the Sewing Needle, unlock a special Armor customization option at Sites of Lost Grace. A boss stands in the way, though.

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Elden Ring: Best Items To Buy Early

There are a lot of useful items to buy from merchants in the early parts of Elden Ring – these five are the ones every player needs to buy first.

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Elden Ring: How to Gesture

Performing Gestures in Elden Ring is a way to communicate with other players through online multiplayer and the messaging system.

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Elden Ring: Where To Find The Sellia Crystal Tunnel Teleporter Trap

Transporter Traps are a new feature in Elden Ring that sends ensnared players somewhere else. One in Limgrave leads east to Sellia Crystal Tunnel.

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Elden Ring: How to Run

Knowing how to Run in Elden Ring is essential for escaping overwhelming odds, dodging attacks without rolling, and otherwise moving more effectively.