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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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Best Consumables In Deathbound
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How to Use Morph Strike in Deathbound
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Deathbound: Tehkri Haodai's Best Talents
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Deathbound: Anna Lepus' Best Talents
Anna Lepus is essentially the Thief character in Deathbound, but with the right Talent choices, she becomes an absolutely deadly assassin.
Deathbound: How To Parry
Parrying isn't quite as easy to do in Deathbound as it might be in other Soulslikes, here's exactly how it works in this game and how to do it.
Deathbound: Where to Find Illion's Doll in Lower Districts
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Deathbound: Olivia Heinz Character Guide
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Earth Defense Force 6: Best Solo Class
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Beginner Tips For Earth Defense Force 6
Figuring out how everything works in Earth Defense Force 6, especially if this is your first EDF game, can be rough. Here's what you need to know.
Lords Of The Fallen: Hardest Bosses, Ranked
The are over 30 different bosses to find and overcome in Lords of the Fallen, and some of them are a lot more difficult than their peers are.
Tower Of God: 7 Ways Shinsu Differs From Other Anime Power Systems
Shinsu is the 'energy' used by everyone in Tower of God, and it can be pretty difficult to understand. So, let's go over exactly how Shinsu works.
Remnant 2: Best Body Armor, Ranked
Of all the different vests, chest pieces, and trenchcoats Remnant 2 has to offer, there are only a few that seem to work well in almost any build.
Remnant 2: Blood Moon Essence Farming Guide
Farming Blood Moon Essences to unlock one of Remnant 2's Hidden Archetypes can be very tedious if players don't know the best way to go about it.
16 Best Dark Fantasy Manga With No Anime Adaptations
The dark fantasy genre is much more expansive than people would expect. And, there are still plenty of great manga yet to be adapted into anime.
Pokerogue: 7 Best Pokemon For Beating Eternatus
Overcoming the final boss of Pokerogue's Classic Mode is no easy feat. But with these Pokemon, Eternatus becomes a lot less terrifying.
Every League Of Legends Champion In Arcane, Ranked
The hit series Arcane only features a fraction of League of Legend's playable characters. Here is every Arcane champion ranked.
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree - How To Get Divine Bird Armor Set
The Divine Bird Warrior Armor Set is absolutely one of the most unique new sets in Shadow of the Erdtree. Here's how to get it in Elden Ring.
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree - How To Get Claws of Night
The Claws of Night are one of the most 'involved' new weapons to obtain in Shadow of the Erdtree. Here's how to obtain them, exactly.