Jeff Drake-Senior Author

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April, 2018
Graduate of Sam Houston State University. Bachelor's Degree in History with a focus on the history of electronic entertainment (among other topics).
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About Jeff Drake

Graduate of Sam Houston State University -- Class of 2011 B.A. in History, minored in Political Science I have lived in the Houston TX area my whole life; love the winters...hate the summers. I have conducted scholarly research on, and written about, the use of ballooning for reconnaissance purposes during the U.S. Civil War, tort reform, voter initiatives and referendums, the formation of civilization, Ancient Rome, Mesopotamia, and the major religions. I am also an avid gamer and have researched the history of electronic entertainment extensively.

Favorite Games

I'm a fan of all genres of games, but if I had to narrow the list down to a few they would probably be:
Vanquish
Grand Theft Auto 5
The Legend of Zelda: A Link To The Past
Windjammers (the original NEo Geo version)

Favorite Console

I've collected numerous gaming consoles, including oddities like the Atari Jaguar (w/ CD add-on), but my favorite is probably the Playstation 3. My reason is I have a giant collection of PS3 games, and it is in the last generation of consoles that relied on physical media.

Favorite Anime

I prefer the older anime - Ninja Scroll, Venus Wars, Record of the Lodoss Wars. I always thought the Fatal Fury anime movies were criminally overlooked. I also prefer anime movies as opposed to series. My favorite will probably always be Akira, but I also enjoy re-watching Fist of the North Star occasionally.

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Endless Mode Title Screen in Vampire Survivors
Vampire Survivors: How To Unlock Endless Mode

Endless Mode in Vampire Survivors resets the time back to zero after 30 minutes. Here's how players can unlock this mode.

Cavallo in the Inverse Dairy Plant in Vampire Survivors
Vampire Survivors: How To Unlock Inverse Mode

Surviving long in Inverse Mode isn't easy, but the rewards are worth the effort.

Unlocking Avatar Infernus in Vampire Survivors
Vampire Survivors: How To Unlock Avatar Infernas

Unlocking Infernus is quite involved, even for a dedicated player who is starting version 1.0 with all early access content already unlocked.

Batman fighting Catwoman in the Batman Telltale game
10 Games That Use Quick Time Events Well

Sometimes, quick time events can actually heighten a game's action and sense of urgency.

Using a melee weapon in Starbound
Starbound: The 10 Best Melee Weapons, Ranked

Melee weapons force the player to get closer to the enemy, but the player can also kill the enemy much faster.

A group of heroes being decimated by a trap room in Dungeons 3
Dungeons 3: The Best Traps, Ranked

A great tactic to stop marauding heroes in Dungeons 3 is to line the path the heroes take into the dungeon with deadly traps.

Dungeons 3 combat gameplay
Dungeons 3: The Best Units, Ranked

Some creatures are low-maintenance in Dungeons 3, while others have a long list of strict demands in order to stay a member of the player's army.

An Inklings showing off their shoes in Splatoon 3
Splatoon 3: Best Shoes In The Game

Weapons are important in Splatoon 3, but picking the right shoes is just as important - especially if a player wants to do well in Turf Wars.

Oliver and Drippy from Ni No Kuni
Ni No Kuni: The 20 Best Familiars, Ranked

In Ni No Kuni, players come into contact with various familiars. Here's how the best ones in the game rank.

Inklings showing off their clothing in Splatoon 3
Splatoon 3: Best Clothes In The Game

Clothes in Splatoon 3 provide abilities that improve the wearer's performance. Some of these abilities are exclusive to clothes.

Inklings showing-off their headgear in Splatoon 3
Splatoon 3: Best Headgear In The Game

When it comes to both style and strategy, players have a lot of fantastic options for headgear in Splatoon 3.

Attacking the Bone Dragon with a ranged weapon in Starbound
Starbound: The 10 Best Ranged Weapons, Ranked

There aren't many terrible ranged weapons in Starbound. That's not to say that all ranged weapons are created equal.

The Trizooka in use in Splatoon 3
Splatoon 3: Best Special Weapons, Ranked

Due to the need to be charged first, most special weapons have incredibly powerful effects that are also visually impressive.

An aerial view of the battlefield in Splatoon 3
Splatoon 3: Best Abilities, Ranked

There are 15 abilities in Splatoon 3 for players to experiment with. Here's which ones are actually the most useful.

Exploring a dark cave with two pets in Starbound
Starbound: The 10 Best Pets, Ranked

Pets can be a huge help in Starbound. Here's which pets players should prioritize getting first in Chucklefish's indie game.

Pokemon Best Electric Moves
Pokemon: The 25 Best Electric Moves, Ranked

Electric is perhaps the most beloved Pokemon type of all time thanks to Pikachu, and here are some cool type-specific moves for these creatures.

Using Firearms against a boss in Hellpoint
Hellpoint: Every Firearm, Ranked

In Hellpoint the choice in distance weapons, except for a few throwing weapons, is between firearms and catalysts. This list ranks all the firearms.