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.

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Metal Gear Solid 2_MGS2_Metal Gear Rays Boss Guide
Metal Gear Solid 2: How to Beat the Metal Gear Rays

Raiden's battle against Arsenal Gear's Metal Gear Ray escort serves as a brutal penultimate battle in Metal Gear Solid 2.

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Sonic Superstars: How to Get the True Ending

Accessing the Final Story of Sonic Superstars means completing both previous story modes and grabbing all seven Chaos Emeralds.

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Metal Gear Solid 2: All Codec Frequencies

In Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty players can call on Snake and Raiden's support teams for advice and useful information using the Codec.

MGS2_Raiden_Nikita Guide
Metal Gear Solid 2: How to Get the Nikita

The Nikita is a vital tool for rescuing the President in Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty and can be found in the depths of Shell-2 Core.

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Metal Gear Solid 2: How to Beat the Harrier

Vamp's Harrier poses quite a threat to Raiden as he attempts to infiltrate Shell-2 so here's how to clip its wings.

MGS2_Vamp Boss Guide
Metal Gear Solid 2: How to Beat Vamp

Dead Cell's Resident Immortal Knife Expert poses quite a challenge to Raiden, so here's how to take down Vamp in Metal Gear Solid 2.

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Metal Gear Solid 2: How to find Ames

Finding Colonel Ames is crucial to continuing through Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of the Patriot's Story and will require Raiden to acquire a new tool.

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Metal Gear Solid 2: Where to find the AK

After defeating Fatman in Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of the Patriots players will need to find an AK to infiltrate Shell-1 Core.

MGS2_Fatman Boss Guide
Metal Gear Solid 2: How to Beat Fatman

Fatman is Dead Cell's demolitions expert and makes for a comical but dangerous boss fight, but he has some glaring weaknesses.

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Metal Gear Solid 2: How to Get Stealth Camo

The Stealth Camo is an incredibly powerful unlockable item in Metal Gear Solid 2 that allows Snake and Raiden to become invisible to enemy soldiers.

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Metal Gear Solid 2: How to Get Dog Tags

Dog Tags are a bonus collectible that can be found on enemies throughout Metal Gear Solid 2 and this guide will explain how to get them to drop them.

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Metal Gear Solid 2: Where to Find the USP

The USP is a vital item for exploring the Tanker during the first section of Metal Gear Solid 2 and this guide will explain where to find it.

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Metal Gear Solid 2: How to Choke Enemies

Knowing how to Choke out Enemies is a vital tool when attempting to non-lethally subdue foes in Metal Gear Solid 2.

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Sonic Superstars: How to Unlock Trip

Trip the Sungazer is a new character created for Sonic Superstars and can be unlocked as a fifth playable character with some effort.

Sonic Superstars_All Emerald Powers Guide
Sonic Superstars: All Emerald Powers (& How to Get them)

Sonic Superstars introduces "Emerald Powers" that allow for many new exploration and combat options while navigating the game.

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Sonic Superstars: How to unlock Act "Fruit"

The "Fruit" Acts in Sonic Superstars are optional stages that must be unlocked using a special collectible.

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2_Cross-Versus Guide
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2: How Cross-Versus Works

Cross-Versus is a new game mode added in a free update to Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 that encourages teamwork and creates a level playing field.

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Sonic Superstars: How Bonus Stages Work

Sonic Superstars' bonus stages are a callback to Sonic the Hedgehog's special stages, so here's how to access them and how they work.

Dragonball Xenoverse 2_Festival of Universes Guide
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2: Festival of Universes Overview

The Festival of Universes has begun and players can now take part in Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2's newest free update and event.

Digimon Survive_Wrathful Part 12 Walkthrough
Digimon Survive Walkthrough: Part 12 (Wrathful Route Finale)

In the Final Part of Digimon Survive's Wrathful Route players finally face off with the Master, resolve the problem with Plutomon, and find an ending.