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July, 2021
4 years of professional news writing
Genshin Impact, Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel
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About Michael Brandon Ingram

Michael Ingram is a Senior Contributor from the United States of America. Michael has been writing for TheBestWarGames since 2021, writing both analytically and fiction for years beforehand.

Michael is a lifelong gamer whose first memories with video games come from being a four-year-old playing Sonic the Hedgehog on his brother's Sega Genesis and Pokemon Red on his Game Boy Color. He is a noted RPG buff whose lists some of his favorite franchises as Persona, Tales, and Fire Emblem.

Alongside his lifelong love for video games, Michael is a passionate fan of anime, hockey, and card games, particularly Yu-Gi-Oh. Michael has over 1,000 hours on Yu-Gi-Oh Master Duel on Steam alone, peaking at Master 4. Michael is also a Level 1-certified judge for the Yu-Gi-Oh Trading Card Game.

Michael is also an avid hobby writer, regularly posting his fiction to his "lordtakuro" Twitter page. Michael has written a full novel, currently in the post-writing stage, and is in the process of writing his second.

Favorite Games

Michael lists his Top 5 favorite games as Persona 4, Persona 5, Tales of Symphonia, Pokemon SoulSilver, and Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney: Trials and Tribulations.

Michael has been a lifelong fan of RPGs with fleshed-out and engaging stories. He is also a particularly big fan of Genshin Impact for its engaging gameplay, interesting worldbuilding, and amazing art and music.

Proudest Gaming Achievement

Michael's proudest achievement as a gamer comes from his time playing mobile rhythm game Love Live! School Idol Festival.

During Michael's time seriously playing the game in 2015 and 2016, he became a hardcore player of many of the game's regularly-occuring events, frequently placing in the Top 500 rankings for multiple events.

Industry Focus

Michael is primarily focused on breaking news in the world of gaming, aiming to cover everything from new announcements to leaks. Michael particularly specializes in the gacha gaming and collectible card games genres, often keeping a close eye on new and upcoming releases in both.

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Log Riders is Chained Together But With Lumberjacks
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A brand-new Steam game launching in February takes the chaotic fun of Chained Together and gives it a lumberjack, log-rolling twist.

Pokemon TCG's Ascended Heroes Is Playable Early
Pokemon TCG Fans Can Play With Ascended Heroes Cards Early, But There's a Catch

Some Pokemon TCG fans are being given the chance to play with the new Ascended Heroes cards early, weeks ahead of becoming legal in tournaments.

Magic: the Gathering Pro Kai Budde Dies at 46
Former Magic: the Gathering World Champion Dies at 46

A former: Magic the Gathering world champion dies at the age of 46, leaving behind a legacy as one of the greatest players in the TCG's history.

Escape From Tarkov Dev Reveals New Game COR3
Escape From Tarkov Dev Reveals First Look at New Game

One of the lead developers behind Escape from Tarkov is showing off an exciting reveal trailer for a mysterious new sci-fi game.

Minecraft is Getting a Bluey Crossover
It's Official: Minecraft is Crossing Over With Bluey

Minecraft is officially getting new crossover content from a beloved animated children's series, with players able to go on adventures with Bluey.

Matt Mercer Speaks on Critical Role's Future
Matt Mercer Comments on the Future of Critical Role

Matt Mercer is looking ahead at what the future could be for Critical Role, including his own role with the popular Dungeons and Dragons production.

Zelda Fans Want Remasters Ported to Switch for 40th Anniversary
2026 is Zelda's Anniversary, So It's Time to the Switch Gets the Ports Fans Have Been Begging to See for Years

2026 may be the time for The Legend of Zelda to finally release some of the franchise's most long-requested ports for the Nintendo Switch.

Zenless Zone Zero Adding Angels of Delusion in Version 2.6
Big New Zenless Zone Zero Update on February 6 Will Finally Add the Angels of Delusion to the Game

Zenless Zone Zero is adding one of the most long-awaited factions to the game with its next update, officially debuting the Angels of Delusion.

Fortnite Teases Honkai: Star Rail Crossover
Fortnite Teases Surprise Crossover With Honkai: Star Rail

Fortnite is hinting at an unexpected crossover with Honkai: Star Rail arriving to the game soon, potentially teasing some featured characters.

Sony May Be Launching an Unexpected New Handheld Console
Rumor: New PlayStation Handheld Coming This Year, But Not the One You Expect

PlayStation is reportedly planning to launch a brand-new handheld console this year, though it's not the same console fans may have expected.

Costco Removing RAM from Display PCs
Costco Reportedly Removing RAM from Display PCs As Shortage Crisis Continues

Some Costco locations are beginning to remove RAM chips from their display PCs, with ongoing shortages leading to greater concerns of theft.

New Pokemon GO Event Has 15 Legendaries
Pokemon GO's New February 2026 Event Features 15 Legendary Pokemon

A brand-new event arriving to Pokemon GO in February includes a staggering 15 different Legendary Pokemon for players to catch.

Pokemon TCG's Ascended Heroes Delayed
Pokemon TCG's Big New Set Hit With Major Delay

The Pokemon Company reveals a notable delay to the next expansion coming to the Pokemon TCG, affecting the release of an exciting new set.

Ubisoft Acknowledges Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced
Ubisoft Acknowledges Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Leak

Ubisoft provides some major fuel to speculation about the rumored Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, acknowledging some recent leaks.

Dynasty Warriors 3 Remaster Delayed Indefinitely
Dynasty Warriors 3 Remaster Has Been Delayed Indefinitely

Koei Tecmo confirms a big delay for its upcoming remaster of Dynasty Warriors 3, pushing back the new version of the classic hack-and-slash game.

Mario Kart and Yoshi's Island Producer Retires After Nearly 40 Years
Mario Kart and Yoshi's Island Producer Has Reportedly Retired from Nintendo After Nearly 40 Years

Nintendo fans are learning that a beloved producer has retired, after nearly 40 years working on games like Mario Kart and Luigi's Mansion.

Magic: the Gathering Leaks Marvel Commander Decks
Magic: the Gathering Leak Reveals New Marvel Commander Decks

Recent Magic: the Gathering leaks have revealed the set of four Commander Decks releasing alongside the Marvel Super Heroes set in June.

Pokemon TCG Reveals 4 Mega Pokemon in Ascended Heroes
Pokemon TCG Reveals 4 New Mega Pokemon in Ascended Heroes

The Pokemon Trading Card Game is teasing its brand-new rarity in Ascended Heroes, showing off four impressive-looking Mega Pokemon.

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WWE 2K26's Monday Night War Edition
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WWE 2K26 shows off the special Monday Night War Edition of the game, putting the spotlight on the iconic feud between WWE and WCW.

Hasbro Shareholders Are Suing the Company
Some Hasbro Shareholders Are Suing the Company

Multiple Hasbro shareholders are filing a lawsuit against the company, claiming the toy juggernaut has mishandled one of its biggest properties.

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