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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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Remnant 2: Best Armor Sets, Ranked
Remnant 2 is a game that has a lot of different Armor Sets for players to look stylish in. Let's go over which ones are the best overall.
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Risk of Rain 2: Seekers of the Storm DLC - 6 Ways Seeker Changes Multiplayer Runs
The Seeker is the 'posterchild' new playable character for Risk of Rain 2's Seekers of the Storm DLC. Here's what they add to multiplayer runs.
Risk of Rain 2: Seekers of the Storm DLC - 7 New Quality of Life Changes
While the Seekers of the Storm DLC as a whole isn't being received well at the moment, it does add some much-needed QoL features to Risk of Rain 2.
Risk of Rain 2: Seekers of the Storm DLC - 7 Best New Items Added to the Game
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Risk of Rain 2: Seekers of the Storm - How to Get Halcyon Seed
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Risk of Rain 2: Seekers of the Storm - Shrines of Shaping Guide
Soul Shrines, otherwise known as Shrines of Shaping, are a new part of the Seekers of the Storm DLC for Risk of Rain 2. Here's what they do exactly.
Earth Defense Force 6: Best Wing Diver Weapons
The Wing Diver is the most mobile class in Earth Defense Force 6 with the ability to fly. But, she's also a powerhouse with the right weapons in hand.
Earth Defense Force 6: Best Ranger Weapons
The Ranger is the 'default' class in Earth Defense Force 6, but it's by no means weak. In fact, here are some absurd weapons it has access to.
Elden Ring: 10 Most Epic Boss Fights In The Game
There are over a hundred bosses in Elden Ring, even before the DLC, so let's take some time to talk about the most epic boss fights in the game.
Dragon's Dogma 2: 4 Hidden Bosses
There a lot of either unique advanced enemy fights in Dragon's Dogma 2 or just straight-up miss-able secret boss fights. Here's every one we found.
Earth Defense Force 6: Best Air Raider Weapons
The Air Raider has a very wide range of weapons and vehicles in Earth Defense Force 6, so let's go over their best options overall.
10 Best Soulslike Games That Incorporate Fantasy & Sci-Fi
There are, quite literally, hundreds of Soulslikes at this point. However, not all of them blend both fantasy & sci-fi, so here are the ones that do.
Flintlock: The Siege Of Dawn – 8 Beginner Mistakes To Avoid
There are a lot of easy mistakes you can make early on in Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn, so here are some of the biggest ones to avoid.
Remnant 2: Polygun Long Gun Unlock Guide
The Polygun Long Gun is one of Remnant 2's most deeply hidden secrets. So, let's go over, in-depth, how you're meant to obtain it.
7 Roguelike Games That Punish You For Being Too Cautious
While being cautious in a roguelike is pretty typical, it isn't always to most beneficial thing to do. It's especially bad in these roguelikes.
Darksiders: Every Horsemen, Ranked By Strength
Of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse shown in the multiple Darksiders games, which one is the most powerful? Let's break them down and find out.