Tanner Kinney-

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About Tanner Kinney

Tanner Kinney is a writer, podcaster, radio show host, and game-player based in Indiana. He has previously written for and helped lead a student publication about entertainment in college before writing for TheBestWarGames. A graduate of the Telecommunications program at Ball State University, Tanner uses his skills in media analysis to find the right way to pick apart any topic at hand. He's a Japanese role-playing game fanatic and Chikorita enthusiast, owning maybe one too many Pokemon plushes.

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Some of the best JRPGs
30 Best JRPGs On The Nintendo Switch, Ranked
Switch

If someone is looking for a great JRPG to play on the go or at home, these Switch games represent the genre at its best.

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Space Simulators
20 Best Space Flight Simulation Games
Star Wars

Space flight simulators may be a niche game but Metacritic knows which ones are the best of the genre.

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The Best Role-Playing Games For Kids
Pokemon

RPGs aren't always the best entry point into gaming. But these titles serve as great games to help kids to get into the genre.

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15 Longest Mario Games (According To HowLongToBeat)
Super Mario

With so many games to choose from, the Super Mario franchise has something for everyone to enjoy. These titles take the longest to beat by far.

Dreamcast, PS2, Xbox One, GameCube
12 Consoles With The Most Games In Metacritic's Top 200 List, Ranked
Nintendo

Many consoles by Sony, Nintendo, and Microsoft grace Metacritic's best games list, but which platforms appear the most frequently in the top 200?

YGO Master Duel Beginner Tips
12 Beginner Tips For Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel
Yu-Gi-Oh: Master Duel

Getting started in Master Duel? These tips and tricks could be an asset for new Yu-Gi-Oh players.
World Of Warcraft: Ranking Every Expansion Pack From Worst To Best, According To Metacritic
World of Warcraft

Blizzard's World of Warcraft has been a staple of the MMO scene since 2004. Here are all of WoW's expansion packs ranked according to Metacritic.

Split image Pokémon Kabutops Omastar
Dome Fossil Vs Helix Fossil – Which Pokémon Is Better?
Pokemon

Ever since Red and Blue, there's been a fierce debate over which Fossil Pokémon is better: Helix's Omanyte vs Dome's Kabuto. Who comes out on top?

Player visits a Pokemon Center on left, player in a cave with Piplup in middle, player gets the attention of an NPC on right
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl: 12 Hidden Side Quests You Shouldn't Skip
Pokémon Diamond

In Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, players shouldn't miss these out-of-the-way side quests while on their journeys.
Chrono Trigger: Every Party Member, Ranked Worst to Best
Chrono Trigger

Chrono Trigger is one of the most well-known JRPGs ever. Here are all the party members ranked worst to best.

A Hole full of Held Items and Underground Artwork from BDSP
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl: 13 Best Held Items & Where To Get Them

Held Items can make or break a Pokemon battle. Here are the best ones to equip in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.

Pokemon BDSP Aaron Bertha Flint Lucian and Cynthia as they Appear in Game
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl: 8 Best Pokemon To Battle The Pokemon League

Battling the Pokemon League is the ultimate test in Pokemon games. Here are the best Pokemon for this challenge in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.

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