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About Jake S
Jake is a writer from the United Kingdom. With a focus on first-person shooters, RPGs, and achievement hunting, writing about the gaming industry comes naturally and is a real point of pride. Outside of gaming, Jake has a keen interest in all things sport, TV, and movies, even managing to read a book or two here and there.
Favorite Movies
Jake is a huge fan of classic movies, such as The Shawshank Redemption, The Thing, and The Warriors.
Industry Focus
Jake covers a wide range of titles, with a keen interest in first-person shooters, sandbox titles, and action RPGs.
Favorite Games
Jake's favorite franchises include: Call of Duty, Fallout, Yakuza, Minecraft, Half-Life, Far Cry, Assassin's Creed, and Team Fortress.
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6’s Second Season Can’t Let Its Foot Off the Pedal in One Area
A growing amount of pressure is being placed on Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, and one positive area of multiplayer content needs to be maintained.
Assassin's Creed Shadows is Taking One Successful Page Out of AC Unity's Book
Some more gameplay footage has been revealed for Assassin's Creed Shadows, showcasing one particular area of improvement similar to 2014's AC Unity.
Deadlock's New Approach for 2025 May Be a Double-Edged Sword
Valve has recently confirmed a new approach to Deadlock updates for 2025, and there is an equal amount of risk to how beneficial this could be.
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Should Be the Franchise's Last Major Portrayal of Its Titular Location
Hype is starting to build around the upcoming Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, but RGG should avoid relying on this location for future games.
Predicting Xbox's January Direct Mystery Game
Microsoft recently outlined details for 2025's first Xbox Developer Direct event, and some guesses can be made as to what its mystery reveal will be.
Overwatch 2’s Extended 6v6 Playtest May Be Tipping Blizzard’s Hand Early
Blizzard has been quite forthcoming with its testing of 6v6 gameplay in Overwatch 2, and the future of this brand of gameplay already seems clear.
Overwatch 2’s Biggest Challenge Yet May Be Just a Couple of Days Away
Overwatch 2's competition is bigger than ever before, and the upcoming removal of one popular feature may be hard for the Blizzard title to overcome.
Ubisoft’s XDefiant Is Just The Latest Disappointment For Those Wanting One Type of Assassin’s Creed Game
XDefiant's final season has introduced an Assassin's Creed faction, offering only a brief glimpse of what a modern-day AC experience might look like.
One Scrapped Secret Level Episode Idea is Too Good to Not Become Official
Two iconic characters were supposed to appear in a scrapped Secret Level episode, and the potential of this crossover is too great to pass over.
Call of Duty’s Upcoming Squid Game Event May Only Be The Beginning
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is gearing up to launch its Squid Game crossover event, and this could easily be taken a step further in future CoD titles.
Every Recent Half-Life 3 Rumor Explained
Half-Life 3 remains as one of the most anticipated projects in gaming, and a number of solid rumors have recently surfaced around the Valve title.
Battlefield Could Work Wonders With a Feature Call of Duty Has Been Inconsistent With
Battlefield is known for its explosive moments, and one sporadic Call of Duty feature could feel right at home within the EA shooter franchise.
Starfield Isn't the Only Bethesda Game Worthy of a Doom Crossover
Fans of Starfield recently enjoyed some fun DOOM crossover content, and another Bethesda franchise would be a perfect fit for this same treatment.
With So Much Going For It, There’s Really Only One Thing Holding Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Zombies’ Back
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Zombies has made some excellent gameplay strides since release, although one big issue is still holding the mode back.
Is Project Century a Like a Dragon Game?
Ryu Ga Gotoku surprisingly announced Project Century at The Game Awards, with fans debating whether the title is a part of the Like a Dragon series.
Citadelle Des Morts’ Character-Specific Quest Has Given Call of Duty Zombies a Whole New World of Opportunities
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6's Citadelle des Morts has introduced character-specific quests, potentially revolutionizing one big element of CoD Zombies.
The Story of the Mafia Franchise So Far Explained
The Mafia franchise has a story that spans decades, with each game offering connected characters that embody several iconic eras of the United States.
Fortnite OG's SBMM Controversy Explained
Fortnite recently added its popular OG mode as a permanent playlist, with excitement being dampened by a huge debate around skill-based matchmaking.
Grand Theft Auto 6 Could Benefit from GTA 4 Strategy
Excitement around Grand Theft Auto 6 remains at a fever pitch, with Rockstar Games maintaining a late 2025 release window for the highly anticipated title. With limited details revealed—such as the setting of Vice City and protagonist Lucia—fans eagerly await more insights into the game’s expansive single-player and online experiences. However, speculation also abounds on Rockstar’s potential plans for post-launch content, particularly in the single-player domain, an area the series has largely neglected since Grand Theft Auto 4.
Grand Theft Auto 6 Could Do a Lot with a Trick from GTA 4
Grand Theft Auto 6 can learn a lot of lessons from its predecessors, and one popular element of GTA 4 could be perfect for GTA 6's post-launch life.