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About Hank Whitson

Hank Whitson is a pop culture omnivore, gaming geek, escapism nerd, and unrepentant anime addict who has been writing for The Best War Games since 2020. He plays and writes about literally everything, but holds a special place in his heart for compelling stories, creative combat, and clever worldbuilding. He attended UCI for his Bachellor's in English and graduated with a special emphasis in Creative writing. At GA Tech, he served as the Entertainment Editor of the award-winning student newspaper, The Technique, and graduated with a Masters in Digital Media having written a thesis on videogame analysis and criticism.

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Industry Focus

I am fascinated by the creative process of game development and enjoy working the interview beat because it allows me to interact with professionals from every facet of the field working on an extremely broad variety of titles. My professional and personal expertise lies with narrative analysis and literary criticism of video games.

Favorite Games

I based the majority of my personality on Final Fantasy 7. Atlus invaded my thoughts and built Persona 5 for me specifically. I am addicted to Genshin Impact. I drink my morning coffee over Doom Eternal and play Beat Saber to stay in shape. Witcher 3's "botchling quest" still haunts me. I'm currently on my first 4-player campaign in Baldur's Gate 3. It is a crime that Bloodborne has not been remade for PC and I will die on that hill, but I don't think it needs a sequel. My Jedi Survivor lighstaber is orange. Tetris is unironically cool.

Proudest Gaming Achievement

To my knowledge, I was the first kid in Pasadena, California to complete the original Pokedex.

Latest

Cross Blitz Is a Story-Driven Card Battler for Classic RPG Fans

PC Gaming

Developer Tako Boy discusses its plans for the card battling game Cross Blitz with The Best War Games, and the title's appeal for fans of old-school RPGs.

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Resident Evil 9 Could Look A Lot Like Parasite Eve

Capcom

Resident Evil 8's final scene might hint at a new direction for the franchise as a whole, and Parasite Eve may be the closest point of reference.

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How Old Chris Redfield Will Be Come Resident Evil 9

Resident Evil

Resident Evil's leading man is starting to show his age, but Village hints that his story isn't over just yet. How old will he be in Resident Evil 9?

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Cozy Grove main character sitting at a campfire with animals and ghosts

Cozy Grove is More than 2021's Animal Crossing

Cozy Grove will appeal to fans of Animal Crossing, cottage core games, and other wholesome fare, but ghostly style and melancholy humor set it apart.

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Interview: Vermintide 2 Developers Discuss Chaos Wastes Tips, Lore, and More

Fatshark, developer of Vermintide 2, held an exclusive interview with The Best War Games to discuss roguelikes' popularity, Chaos Wastes' lore and development.

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Interview: G4's New Host, Kassem G, Shares His Story and Aspirations for the Network

Kassem G spoke with The Best War Games about his personal history, interests, and goals for the G4 revival as a fan of the original gaming-focused network.

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Interview: Ratloop Games Detail Lemnis Gate's Look, Feel, and Story

Lemnis Gate

Ratloop Games' Director of Lemnis Gate, James Anderson, spoke with The Best War Games in an exclusive interview, sharing insights about the forthcoming title.

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Kruber fighting Chaos Warrior in Vermintide 2

Fatshark Discusses the Ongoing Evolution of Vermintide 2

Warhammer

The Best War Games caught up with Vermintide 2 developer, Fatshark, to talk about the game's latest expansion, Chaos Wastes, and plans for the future.

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