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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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Peppino in Mad Forest in Vampire Survivors
Vampire Survivors: A Guide To Unlocking Peppino

A guide to unlocking Peppino, as well as tips on successfully using Vampire Survivors' new secret character.

The Character Select screen in Vampire Survivors
Vampire Survivors: Every Character, Ranked By Their Difficulty

There is a semblance of balance among the characters' abilities, but Vampire Survivors' gameplay makes some of the characters better than others.

Divano surviving a crowd of Deaths in Vampire Survivors
Vampire Survivors: How to Survive For 60 Minutes (With Ease)

Surviving for 60 minutes in Vampire Survivors is no easy task, but the following guide should make it a piece of cake for players.

Boon Marrabbio in the Mad Forest in Vampire Survivors
Vampire Survivors: How To Unlock Boon Marrabbio

A fun secret character, Boon Marrabbio takes a bit of work to unlock in Vampire Survivors.

Gallo in the Inlaid Library in Vampire Survivors
Vampire Survivors: How to Unlock Iguana Gallo Valletto

Unlocking Gallo in Vampire Survivors is a four-step process, with the first step being unlocking and completing the newly-introduced stage, Moongolow.

Divano in the Green Acres in Vampire Survivors
Vampire Survivors: How To Unlock Divano Valleto

Here is how to unlock Divano Valleto as a playable character in Vampire Survivors.

Poppea about to enter The Hidden Ground in Vampire Survivors
Vampire Survivors: A Guide To The Hidden Ground Stage

The Hidden Ground (also called the Holy Forbidden) is a long winding passage that forces the player to travel to the right.

Encountering the merchant in Vampire-Survivors
Vampire Survivors: Merchant Guide

Now that a merchant has been added to Vampire Survivors, players have a way to spend their hard-earned gold.

The character selection screen in Vampire Survivors
Vampire Survivors: The 5 Best Starting Weapons (& The 5 Worst)

In Vampire Survivors, the player's starting weapon can make or break a run.

BlazeRush and Scott Pilgrim VS The World: The Game for the PS3
10 Great PlayStation 3 Games That Were Only Available Digitally
PS3

The PS3 produced plenty of incredible games, some of which cannot be found on store shelves.

Ravenous Devils promotional photo on left and screenshot from the gruesome cooking simulator on the right
10 Gruesome Games To Play If You Love Ravenous Devils

Ravenous Devils is a gruesome game that covers a few genres, and fans of the game should surely check out this list.

Playing O'Sole Meeo in the Inlaid Library in Vampire Survivors
Vampire Survivors: Best O'Sole Meeo Build

The best build for O'Sole Meeo contains as many weapons affected by its passive bonus as possible. The goal is to fill the screen with projectiles.

Mortaccio in the Bone Zone in Vampire Survivors
Vampire Survivors: Tips For Completing The Bone Zone Challenge Stage

Bone Zone is the newest Vampire Survivors stage, and it is one of the hardest in the game.

Playing Toastie In Vampire Survivors
Vampire Survivors: How To Unlock Toastie

New characters are constantly being added to the roster of playable characters in Vampire Survivors. One of the newest secret characters is Toastie.

Leda in Green Acres in Vampire Survivors
Vampire Survivors: How to Unlock Leda

Leda is one of the most powerful playable characters in Vampire Survivors and is unlocked in the Gallo Tower stage.

A squad about to deploy in Xcom 2
XCOM 2: Best Squad Builds

The classes, available weaponry, probable enemy units that will be encountered, and the soldiers' rank all play a critical role in build strength.

xcom 2 beginner tips mistakes to avoid featured image
XCOM 2: Beginner Mistakes To Avoid

XCOM 2 is still as awesome and difficult as ever. What are some mistakes players new to the tactics game should avoid?

Giovanna trying to survive Gallo Tower in Vampire Survivors
Vampire Survivors: How To Unlock The Gallo Tower Stage

A new level added in April 2022, the Gallo Tower is quite different from Vampire Survivors' other stages. Here is how to unlock it.

Mortaccio surviving the Gallo Tower stage in Vampire Survivors.
Vampire Survivors: The Best Build For The Gallo Tower Stage

Vampire Survivors' Gallo Tower stage requires a unique build due to its layout and enemy types.