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About Jake Buchalter
Jacob Buchalter (he/him) is a full-time Staff Writer based in the US and is an all-around creative media-obsessed individual who truly cares a bit too much about pop culture media, art, and all things gaming. He also streams games to show his obsessions over at FoolJuice on Twitch.
Jake is a perfectionist honestly to his own detriment, as he'll almost always at least triple-check any information he puts into any article to make sure it's correct (feel free to let him know if there's anything he missed).
Additionally, Jacob Buchalter is an absolute lore fiend when it comes to any IP, and will almost always have all the lore in his brain ready to gush about if anyone ever gives him an excuse to do so.
Jake also has a relatively diverse background in the creative industry, as he has worked in many different fields and has experience with a lot of different mediums & formats. Lastly, Jake has a deep love and respect for any artist in the gaming industry, especially in regard to character design or UI/UX design, since he has illustration, design, and motion graphic experience himself.
Proudest Gaming Achievement
Getting every Steam Achievement in a game called Enter the Gungeon. That game has a truly overwhelming amount of content in it and it only gets more difficult the further you go, so fully clearing it out was not only a ton of fun but also incredibly rewarding.
Favorite Games
My favorite games list is always growing every year, but off the top of my head, I would say Enter the Gungeon, Hades, Hades 2, Metal Gear Solid IV: The Phantom Pain, Skul: The Hero Slayer, Risk of Rain 2, Deep Rock Galactic, any Monster Hunter game, Remnant 2, Bloodborne, Tiny Rogues, and Atomicrops.
Industry Focus
My focus in a broader sense is on the gaming industry as a whole, with a secondary focus on the different artistic fields related to gaming such as UI Design, UX Design, Character Design, Environmental Art, Effects Design (AKA VFX), and so on.
In a more specific sense, my focus is typically on the roguelike, soulslike, and all-around indie areas of the gaming industry as a whole. I've put so much time into so many different roguelikes as well as soulslikes, and I have so much respect for indie developers for the massive workload they take on to create a game.
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Wild Hearts: All Status Ailments Guide
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Wild Hearts: How To Unlock New Fusion Karakuri
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Wild Hearts: How To Increase Maximum Celestial Thread
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Wild Hearts: How To Permanently Increase Max Health
Health is a precious resource in any game, and Wild Hearts is no different. So, being able to increase a player's maximum HP is a huge buff overall.
Wild Hearts: How To Unlock New Weapons
Out of Wild Heart's 8 weapon options, 3 of them are sadly not unlocked from the get-go. To unlock these weapons, how far do players need to progress?
Wild Hearts: How To Change Character Appearance
After leaving the initial character creation in Wild Hearts, are players able to edit their appearance later on? Yes, but they'll have to unlock it.
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There are a lot of different materials in Wild Hearts that can be a bit of an ordeal to find. For example, where does one even get Pointed Scales?
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Wild Hearts: Maul Weapon Guide
The Maul is Wild Hearts' heaviest option for an anti-Kemono weapon, but there's a bit more to it than one might expect.
Wild Hearts: Burning Questions Answered
While Wild Hearts is a AAA game worked on by veterans of the industry and published by EA, there are a lot of questions people still have about it.
Wild Hearts: How To Access The Early Version
For those eagerly waiting to start hunting Kemono in Wild Hearts, there's actually a way to play an early version of the game before it releases.
Hi-Fi Rush: All Graffiti Locations
There are 24 different Graffiti illustrations to collect in Hi-Fi Rush. And, some of them are pretty well hidden, so let's go over each location.
Dark and Darker: Class Tier List
There are six different playable classes in the Dark and Darker alpha. But, which ones are players accusing of being 'overpowered' the most?
Dark and Darker: Ancient Scrolls Explained
Ancient Scrolls are one of the more mysterious loot items in Dark and Darker. And, tons of players are asking, what are these things actually for?
Dark and Darker: Tips For Beginners
Dark and Darker is a game that's a lot of fun overall but is pretty rough for beginners. Here are a few tips that can make it a bit easier.
Dark and Darker: How To Level Up
Leveling in Dark and Darker might seem like something simple, but there's a bit more that goes into it than one might expect.
Dark and Darker: Ranger Build & Guide
Rangers come out of the December 2022 Dark and Darker Alpha looking pretty strong. But, are there ways to build them that make them even stronger?
Dark and Darker: Wizard Build & Guide
Wizards in Dark and Darker are one of the hardest classes to play, simply because their Spell system means their build is more important than usual.