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About Tom Bowen

Tom Bowen is a senior editor who loves adventure games and RPGs. He's been playing video games for several decades now and writing about them professionally since 2020. Although he dabbles in news and features from time to time, he spends most of his time writing guides these days.

Favorite Games

Tom plays a bit of everything but will always have a soft spot for point-and-click adventure series like Monkey Island and Broken Sword. Also Shenmue, and just about everything else made by Yu Suzuki. His favorite Final Fantasy game seems to change every time someone asks him, but right now he's leaning toward 10 > 6 > 7. When it comes to Zelda, he prefers classic titles like Windwaker and A Link to the Past to the newer 3D open-world stuff.

Favorite Console

Tom's owned pretty much every home console over the years but none have brought him quite as much joy as the Sega Dreamcast. It had some of the best games of its era and was years ahead of its time when it came to features.

Proudest Gaming Achievement

Tom once managed to beat The Secret of Monkey Island in under an hour, which, had he bothered to record it, would have placed him among the top 25 runners on SpeedRun.com.

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Assassin's Creed Shadows: Should You Tell Nobunaga You Understand Him or Say Nothing?

During the early stages of the game's prologue, Assassin's Creed Shadows players will need to choose either I Understand You Well or Say Nothing.

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Mortal Kombat 1: How to Perform Every Kameo Fatality (& What They Look Like)

Every Mortal Kombat 1 Kameo Fatality is a little different, as evidenced by the accompanying video which shows each of the finishers in action.

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How to Reach the Highest Point on the Map in Assassin's Creed Shadows (Happy Place)

The highest point on the map in Assassin's Creed Shadows is Mount Hakkyo, which is on the southeastern border of the Yamato province.

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The Best Main Story Mission Order in Assassin's Creed Shadows

The best mission order in Assassin's Creed Shadows is based on the recommended level of each Onryo starting quest.

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Mortal Kombat 1: Madam Bo Fatality Inputs (Video Guide)

Few people saw her coming. Fewer still would have predicted that Madam Bo's Kameo Fatality would be one of the best in Mortal Kombat 1.

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How to Change Characters in Assassin's Creed Shadows

Players will need to wait until the game's ninth chapter before they can switch freely between Yasuke and Naoe in Assassin's Creed Shadows.

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How to Avoid Taking Fall Damage in Assassin's Creed Shadows

Naoe and Yasuke can die from fall damage in Assassin's Creed Shadows, both directly and indirectly, but there are ways to avoid or minimize it.

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Best Gameplay Settings for Assassin's Creed Shadows

Before starting their playthrough, Assassin's Creed Shadows players will find themselves in the New Game Setup menu with four options to choose from.

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Should You Play Assassin's Creed Shadows in Japanese or English? (Immersive Mode)

Given the quality of the two dubs, players can't really go wrong when deciding whether to play Assassin's Creed Shadows in English or Japanese.

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How to Perform Every Animality in Mortal Kombat 1 (Video Guide)

Learning how to perform all of the Mortal Kombat 1 Animalities will likely be important for those hoping to celebrate their victories in style.

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Should You Enable Guided Exploration in Assassin's Creed Shadows?

Assassins Creed Shadows' Guided Exploration mode can save players from a fair few needle-in-a-haystack situations.

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Which Assassin's Creed Shadows Difficulty Setting Should You Choose?

The best Assassin's Creed Shadows difficulty setting isn't just determined by the player's skill level, with different playstyles also factoring in.

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Mortal Kombat 1: How to Perform Every Fatality (& What They Look Like)

A guide explaining how to perform every Fatality in Mortal Kombat 1 with videos showing what they look like in action and where players need to stand.

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Mortal Kombat 1: All T-1000 Fatalities (Video Guide)

The T-1000's finishers cram in a bunch of great references to the second movie, especially his second Fatalitity. Button inputs can be found here.

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All Main Story Missions in Assassin's Creed Shadows (Chapter List)

There are 14 chapters in Assassin's Creed Shadows, most of which are made up of multiple main story missions.

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How Long Does it Take to Beat Assassin's Creed Shadows?

Like many of its predecessors, Assassin's Creed Shadows packs in an awful lot of content, but just how long does it take to beat it?

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Assassin's Creed Shadows Release Time and Date

For most people, Assassin's Creed Shadows will be playable at midnight on March 20, although some may have to wait a little longer before diving in.

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Astro Bot: Armored Hardcore Walkthrough

Armored Hardcore is the last Astro Bot DLC stage in the Vicious Void galaxy and rewards players with an Assassin's Creed Cameo Bot.

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Those hoping to unlock all of the WWE 2K25 Persona Cards will need to jump through a fair few hoops, as some of them can be quite difficult to get.

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All High Rank Armor in Monster Hunter Wilds

Every set of armor in Monster Hunter Wilds has its own strengths and weaknesses, forcing players to think carefully when preparing for a hunt.