Liam Ferguson-Senior Features Writer

Staff Writer

Senior Features Writer

January, 2021
Action RPG, Action, Fighting
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About Liam Ferguson

Liam has been a Features writer for The Best War Games since 2021. He's a life-long gaming enthusiast, and started covering game news in 2019.

Liam has a preference for melee-focused action games, and enjoys analyzing their mechanics. Combining a finger on the industry's pulse, a passion for writing, and the outlet The Best War Games provides for both, he's always ready to explain a little about a lot of games.

Favorite Games

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, Dissidia 012: Final Fantasy, Kirby Super Star Ultra, 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim, Okami, Copy Kitty, and more.

Industry Focus

Learning game design principles, recognizing design innovations, and ensuring nothing cool fades into obscurity.

Favorite Console

Nintendo GameCube

Latest

Marvel's Spider-Man Peter/Miles
What to Expect from Insomniac Games in 2023

Even with only one confirmed release, Insomniac Games is looking to have a strong 2023, and there could be more in store than fans realize.

Rayman 4 Leak Explained
Rayman 4 Leaks Explained

Most of Rayman 4's code and developer tools have leaked, opening a new chapter in one of gaming's strangest tales of franchise transformation.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Story Differences Explained
The Story Differences Between Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Explained

While past Pokemon versions had some differences like which villain or legendary is fought, the choice of Scarlet or Violet carries narrative weight.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Better For Sword and Shield's Hop
Pokemon Sword and Shield's Hop Could Have Shined in Scarlet and Violet

Hop is considered the weak link among Pokemon Sword and Shield's rivals, but his personal story could have meshed with Scarlet and Violet better.

Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon Quickly Follows 3
How Bayonetta Origins is Following Bayonetta 3 So Quickly

Another Bayonetta title is fast approaching after the release of Bayonetta 3, but its arrival was foreshadowed more than many realize.

Armored Core Worth Playing in 2022
Are the Older Armored Core Games Worth Playing in 2022?

As one of the original franchises FromSoftware developed, Armored Core has a rich history, but experiencing it today is not cheap.

Sonic Frontiers Best Games Comparison
How Sonic Frontiers Compares to the Best Sonic Games

Sonic Frontiers has risen to the top of Sonic's modern 3D game roster, but one might wonder how it fares next to the best games in the franchise.

Armored Core History
Armored Core: The History of the FromSoftware Franchise

Players familiar with FromSoftware's recent works may not realize how far back the legacy of its newly announced Armored Core goes.

Best Boss and Enemy Design in 2022 Video Games The Best War Games
10 Best Bosses and Enemies of 2022

Plenty of strong and memorable opponents cropped up across 2022's video games, but only a select few could stay in the conversation.

2023 Massive Year For Fighting Games
2023 Could Be a Massive Year for Fighting Games

With rumors that two of the biggest fighting games franchises could both release entries next year, 2023 looks huge for the genre.

Monster Hunter Rise Definitive Series Experience
Monster Hunter Rise's PlayStation and Xbox Release Makes it the Franchise's Definitive Experience

Now that Monster Hunter Rise has spread to every major gaming platform, it stands as the current peak of the Monster Hunter experience.

Sonic Frontiers Where Is Shadow
Sonic Frontiers: Where is Shadow?

While Sonic Frontiers presents a fun character study for the core cast, several major faces are missing, including Sonic's rival Shadow.

Nintendo Switch Never Top 2017 Highest Rated Games
The Nintendo Switch May Never Top 2017 When It Comes to Its Highest-Rated Games

The Nintendo Switch had one of the most impressive console launch years in recent memory, but subsequent years have struggled to match it.

Resident Evil 4 Regenerator Iconic Enemy
Resident Evil 4's Regenerators Are the Most Iconic Enemy in the Franchise

A ton of grotesque and dangerous monsters have graced the Resident Evil series over its lifetime, but Resident Evil 4 may still have the best one.

Kratos holding Mimir's head in God of War with Atreus in background
God of War Ragnarok: Who is the Greatest Musician?

Among the many references to past titles and both Greek and Norse mythology, God of War Ragnarok also mentions something more obscure.

Resident Evil 9 Not Called RE9
Why Resident Evil 9 Probably Won't Exactly Be ‘Resident Evil 9’

Resident Evil 9 is a long way off, but even with all the directions that game could take, fans suspect that the modern naming scheme will hold.

Sonic Frontiers Prologue: Convergence Explained
What Happens in Sonic Frontiers Prologue: Convergence

Within a month of Sonic Frontiers' release, an eight-page comic came out teasing major revelations that could lie in Sonic’s path.

Hollow Knight: Silksong Hornet Information
Everything Known About Hornet Before Hollow Knight: Silksong's Release

Fans already know a fair amount about Hollow Knight: Silksong’s Hornet, but like so much of the game, there is more to her than meets the eye.

Pikmin 4 Bomb Rock
Pikmin 4 Needs to Decide How to Handle Bomb Rocks

Bomb rocks have been present since Pikmin's beginnings, but their drastic changes with each entry suggests further evolution in Pikmin 4.

Mortal Kombat: Onslaught Cinematic Approach
Mortal Kombat: Onslaught's Cinematic Approach May Help It Stand Out on the Mobile Market

The upcoming Mortal Kombat: Onslaught is different from Mortal Kombat's usual fare, but what it retains should distinguish it from its competition.