Thomas Hawkins-Staff Writer

Staff Writer

Staff Writer

September, 2021
Bachelor of Science in Games Computing
RPG, 3D Platformer, Action RPG
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About Thomas Hawkins

I've been playing video games almost my entire life, with a particular preference for RPGs, Strategy Games, and 3D Platformers. When I'm not writing or gaming, I usually work on my own game projects or do a spot of baking.

Favorite Games

Elden Ring, Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth, Persona 5 Royal, and City of Heroes typically come to mind first when I'm thinking of my favourite games. The Spyro Trilogy (and Especially Year of the Dragon) also ranks highly for me, as does Sly 3 and Jak 2.

Favorite Anime

My Anime preferences are pretty varied, but my favourites are Digimon (Especially Season 3), Jojo's Bizarre Adventure (Part 2 is my favorite so far), and Kill la Kill.

Proudest Gaming Achievement

Easily the Platinum Trophy for Armored Core 6, which I spent a long time learning all the little details of. I'm also pretty proud of my 117% completion (yes that's the right number) of Spyro: Year of the Dragon.

Latest

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The Forever Winter: How to Recover Gear After Death

Death in The Forever Winter loses you every item you're carrying at the time, but you can retrieve them as long as you can survive the run back.

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Palworld: How to Find & Catch Wumpo (& Wumpo Botan)

Wumpo (And its Variant: Wumpo Botan) can be tricky to track down in Palworld, so here's where you can find them.

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Greedfall 2: Best Early Game Build

Greedfall II offers players many options when creating their character, but which build would be best for new players in the early game?

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Greedfall 2: How to Find Explosives in the Mine (Deep Tunnels)

During the Quest "A New Evil" players must retrieve some explosives to navigate the Mines fully, but their location isn't immediately obvious.

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UNDEFEATED: What is the Highest Rank (& What does it Do?)

Increasing your Rank in UNDEFEATED improves your powers and unlocks new abilities, so here's what you get for achieving the highest possible rank.

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Black Myth: Wukong - All Soaks (& How to Get Them)

Soaks are a crucial part of Black Myth: Wukong's gameplay, allowing players to customize their healing drinks with various secondary effects.

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Greedfall 2: The Dying World - Release Time

Greedfall 2's Early Access Launch is almost upon us, so here's when you can start exploring "The Old World" of Gacane in this prequel.

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Black Myth: Wukong - All Soaks in Chapter 5: The Flaming Mountains

The Flaming Mountains serve as Black Myth: Wukong's penultimate chapter, and searching every corner of this harsh environment can reward many soaks.

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Black Myth: Wukong - All Soaks in Chapter 4: The Webbed Hollow

Chapter 4 of Black Myth: Wukong has the Destined One descending into the Webbed Hollow, where you can find many new soaks if you know where to look.

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Black Myth: Wukong - All Soaks in Chapter 3: The New West

The New West offers the Destined One plenty of opportunities to unlock new Soaks, so here's every Soak in Chapter 3 of Black Myth: Wukong.

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Black Myth: Wukong - How to Unlock All Transformations

Transformations are one of the Destined One's most powerful tools in Black Myth: Wukong, so here's how to find every transformation.

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Black Myth :Wukong - All Spells (& How to Get Them)

Spells are essential to mastering Black Myth: Wukong's combat, offering you powerful tools to supplement the Destined One's martial prowess.

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Black Myth: Wukong - How to Beat Cloudy Mist and Misty Cloud

Cloudy Mist and Misty Cloud are a duo boss encountered in Black Myth: Wukong's Flaming Mountains, utilizing long-range beams and fiery melee strikes.

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Black Myth: Wukong - How to Beat Keeper of Flaming Mountains and Yin-Yang Fish

The Keeper of Flaming Mountains marks the midpoint of chapter 5, proving to be a challenging opponent even with Bajie assisting.

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Black Myth: Wukong - How to Beat Fast as Wind, Quick as Fire

Fast as Wind, Quick as Fire are a deadly double boss found in Black Myth: Wukong's 5th Chapter so here's how to take them down.

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Black Myth: Wukong - How To Beat The Scorpionlord

The Scorpionlord is an optional and missable boss found in the fourth chapter of Black Myth: Wukong, so here's how to take him down.

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What's the Best Stance in Black Myth Wukong?

Black Myth: Wukong offers three different stances to swap between, each letting the Destined One perform different heavy attacks and variable combos.

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Black Myth: Wukong — How To Beat Black Bear Guai

The Black Bear Guai serves as the final challenge in Black Myth: Wukong's first chapter, wielding flames and razor-sharp claws against you.

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Black Myth: Wukong - How to Beat the Yellow Wind Sage

The Yellow Wind Sage serves as the final boss of Chapter 2: Yellow Wind Ridge, wielding Samadhi Wind to whip up sandstorms.

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All Soaks in Chapter 2: Yellow Wind Ridge in Black Myth: Wukong

During Chapter 2 of Black Myth: Wukong you can acquire several new soaks to enhance your healing drinks, so here's how to track them down.