Dave Irwin
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About Dave Irwin
Dave Irwin is a writer on Game Rant with over six years worth of experience in the games industry. During this time, he has written countless guides, as well as features and reviews for a wide variety of indie and big-budget games. His favorite game types include RPGs including Soulslikes, fighting games, and platformers, though his tastes expand much further than these genres. In addition to videogames, Dave also enjoys playing board games, social deduction games such as Blood on the Clocktower, and tabletop RPGs. He also occasionally goes birdwatching in local wildlife reservations.
Industry Focus
Dave has worked in the past as a staff writer for both PCGamesN and Rock, Paper, Shotgun, and also has articles on Pocket Tactics and Tech Raptor.
Favorite Games
Dave's favorite games include Street Fighter 3: Third Strike, Sonic Mania, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, Monster Hunter World, Pokemon Heart Gold/Soul Silver, and Inscryption.
Favorite Console
Dave primarily plays games on his PC, but his favorite retro consoles are the Sega Dreamcast, Nintendo GameCube, and all the Nintendo handhelds. He also enjoys playing games on the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5.
Latest

Monster Hunter Now: Best Great Sword Build for High Damage
Great swords are a big step up from the Sword and Shield combination. Here are the best Great Sword suggestions for Monster Hunter Now players.

All Mythical Island Secret Missions in Pokemon TCG Pocket
Which Pokemon TCG Pocket cards should you collect to finish the secret missions for the new Mythical Island expansion? Find out here.

Monster Hunter Now: Best Switch Axe Build for High Damage
All the items to make the best Monster Hunter Now Switch Axe build, including several paralysis-inflicting skills and Driftores.

Monster Hunter Now: Best Light Bowgun Build for High Damage
The best Light Bowgun build you can make in Monster Hunter Now, along with which skills you should get from Driftsmelting.

Pokemon GO: Beyond Wild Area Expert Timed Research Rewards
Each of the repeatable Beyond Wild Area Expert Timed Research tasks, how to complete them quickly, and all the rewards.

Pokemon GO Wild Area Global - All Collection Challenges
Every Pokemon you need to nab and where to find them, as well as the rewards you get for catching them all.

Pokemon GO Wild Area Global - All Timed Research Tasks & Rewards
Here are all the Pokemon GO Wild Area Global Timed Research tasks available during the event and the rewards for completing them.

Pokemon GO: How to Get Toxel (Can Toxel Be Shiny?)
Details on how to get new Poison and Electric type in Pokemon Go and whether or not Toxel can be found in its shiny form.

Monster Hunter Now: Best Charge Blade Build for High Damage
This guide contains details on the best weapons and armor for the top Monster Hunter Now Charge Blade build, as well as Driftsmelt Ore options.

Pokemon GO: Drilbur Max Battle - Counters, Weaknesses, & Shiny Dynamax Drilbur
Tips and tricks for beating Drilbur in Max Battles in Max Battles in Pokemon GO, as well as details on the shiny odds for this top-tier Pokemon.

Vampire Survivors: Ode to Castlevania Weapon Evolutions
All the item and weapon combos for the Vampire Survivors Ode to Castlevania DLC, including ones with multiple evolutions and unique conditions.

Vampire Survivors: How to Unlock Ode to Castlevania Characters
Tips for unlocking every single Vampire Hunter in the Ode to Castlevania DLC for Vampire Survivors, including the weird ones.

Vampire Survivors: Ode to Castlevania Boss Locations
Every location for each one of the Vampire Survivors Ode to Castlevania boss's runes, and any attacks you should be aware of.

Vampire Survivors: Ode to Castlevania Secrets
Here are all the solutions to every Vampire Survivors Ode to Castlevania Secret required to unlock new characters.

Monster Hunter Now: Best Gunlance Build for High Damage
This guide details all of the weapons and armor needed to make the best Monster Hunter Now Gunlance build, as well as Driftsmelt Ore recommendations.

Metaphor: ReFantazio - How To Control Party Members
Learn exactly when you can control party members in Metaphor ReFantasio, and a list of all of the tactics available to your allies.

Monster Hunter Now: Hammer Build for High Damage
Every option for the best Hammer in Monster Hunter Now, along with armor with relevant perks and skills via the Driftstones to craft.

Pokemon GO: How To Use Party Share Items
Details on how to use Party Share within Pokemon GO Party Play and important limitations and caveats you should know in advance.

Pokemon GO Legendary Heroes: Which Path To Choose? (Sword Or Shield)
A breakdown of all the Pokemon GO research and encounters to help you decide which of the Sword and Shield Paths you should take.

Monster Hunter Now: Heavy Bowgun Build for High Damage
The best Monster Hunter Now Heavy Bowgun build for all those looking to take advantage of the newest ranged weapon's damage potential.