Martin Wood-Features Writer

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Features Writer

January, 2022
MA Literature & Culture, BA English
Pokemon, Minecraft, The Legend of Zelda
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About Martin Wood

Having worked as a writer since 2014, Martin Wood started as a gaming academic before joining TheBestWarGames. His passion and aspirations for the field began with his childhood favorites, like Pokemon Silver and Jak & Daxter. Now an advocate for the critical study of gaming and backed by a Master's in Literature & Culture specializing in digital media from the University of Birmingham, he's hoping to share his ideas and insight with others. When he's not cooking up new articles though, he'll either be "researching" new games or trying his hand at some game design of his own.

Favorite Games

Despite its age and hit-and-miss legacy, the Jak & Daxter trilogy will always have a special place in my heart alongside others like Pokemon, Uncharted, and Assassin's Creed.

However, my most recent favorites include the likes of The Legend of Zelda Switch games, the Horizon series, and Control.

Favorite Console

Thanks to games like Super Mario Odyssey, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and its sequel Tears of the Kingdom, it has to be the Nintendo Switch for proving that you don't need the highest specs to deliver a great gaming experience. I can't wait to see what comes next with the Switch 2!

Industry Focus

With my academic specialization in digital media, I'm driven to engage with gaming at a deeper cultural and technical level.  I want to understand what makes games tick, why they succeed or fail, how future games might evolve moving forward, and so much more.

Ultimately, I want my enthusiasm and ideas to help encourage others to see gaming as more than just entertainment, but as a fascinating field worth digging into.

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As fans speculate what the third main Legendary Pokemon could be for Scarlet and Violet, it should connect to the Terastal phenomenon somehow.

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What Happened To Remember Me's Sequel?

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It's Time For Mirror's Edge 3

With parkour games becoming more popular, it's time for DICE's cult classic franchise Mirror's Edge to get a chance at a third game.

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Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 Seems to Strip Link of Everything, Even the Master Cycle Zero

For its upcoming Breath of the Wild sequel, Nintendo seems to be taking Link back to basics and stripping his abilities - for better or worse.

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Minecraft Should Introduce Rose Gold Equipment

To provide a new use for copper and gold while also balancing the gaps between iron and diamond gear, Minecraft should add rose gold equipment.

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Even within a roster of favorite characters, Tom and Jerry stand out not just as MultiVersus' only duo, but as a unique duo across all brawlers.

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Despite having the best intentions, VRChat's latest anti-cheat addition has damaged its accessibility and angered many of the game's users.

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Predicting Hollow Knight: Silksong's Main Antagonist

In anticipation of Hollow Knight: Silksong, attempting to predict the game's main antagonist could help to understand what its story might be.

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Dissecting Pharloom's Folly Ahead of Hollow Knight: Silksong

Like with Elegy for Hallownest, analyzing Pharloom's Folly could give players a better picture of the journey ahead in Hollow Knight: Silksong.

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Hollow Knight's Infection Explained

As the main antagonistic force behind the story of Hollow Knight, the infection could play an important role in shaping the themes of Silksong.

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Stray Proves It's Time for a Remake of the 2003 Dog's Life Game

Now that Stray has proven a huge success with an animal protagonist, the time appears to be right for Dog's Life from the PS2 to be remade.

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Frictional Games Should Embrace The Multiverse With Amnesia

The Amnesia series should take advantage of the new trend of multiverses in games for the next title and build on its interdimensional roots.

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Naughty Dog's Obsession With Yellow Explained

Keen-eyed players will notice that Naughty Dog uses a huge amount of yellow indicators in its level design, but there's a good reason why.

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Pokemon Sword and Shield Were a Big Missed Opportunity for a New Eeveelution

Despite presenting an ideal opportunity for Game Freak, Pokemon Sword and Shield missed out on adding new Eeveelutions to the iconic line.

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Stray Deserves a Sequel

Following Stray's breakout success coming off a huge marketing campaign, a sequel is needed to tie off loose ends with the cat's journey home.

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Cut Enemies From Hollow Knight Explained

Though Hollow Knight had plenty of creatures to encounter, several enemies and bosses were cut, and fans hope these will return for its sequel.

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The Possible Dark Truth Behind Stray's Plague

Despite its cyberpunk aesthetic and endearing gameplay, the reason why humans have disappeared in Stray could be incredibly dark.

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Pokemon Let's Go Needs To Refine Its Scope

With its future left in limbo, Pokemon Let's Go should follow the likes of other spin-offs such as Legends in order to resecure its legacy.

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The Case For Super Princess Peach 2

Released close to two decades ago, Super Princess Peach is overdue for a sequel that finally proves the princess can stand as her own heroine.

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Cut Areas From Hollow Knight Explained

Despite already being an expansive game, Hollow Knight could have been much bigger with a lot of expanded lore if cut areas hadn't been removed.