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Liam Ferguson-Senior Features Writer

Liam Ferguson

Senior Features Writer

January, 2021
Action RPG, Action, Fighting
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About Liam Ferguson

Liam has been a Features writer for Game Rant since 2021. He's a life-long gaming enthusiast, and started covering game news in 2019.

Liam has a preference for melee-focused action games, and enjoys analyzing their mechanics. Combining a finger on the industry's pulse, a passion for writing, and the outlet Game Rant provides for both, he's always ready to explain a little about a lot of games.

Favorite Games

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, Dissidia 012: Final Fantasy, Kirby Super Star Ultra, 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim, Okami, Copy Kitty, and more.

Industry Focus

Learning game design principles, recognizing design innovations, and ensuring nothing cool fades into obscurity.

Favorite Console

Nintendo GameCube

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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Sega Character Wish List
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Sega Character Wish List

The latest Sonic Racing game has advertised characters from outside the Sonic franchise, and there are plenty of Sega icons who deserve to race.

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Monster Hunter Wilds Post Launch Wild Card
Monster Hunter Wilds' Post-Launch Roadmap is a Wild Card

Alongside its final pre-release trailer, Monster Hunter Wilds released its first Title Update roadmap, but it left a lot to the imagination.

Tekken 8 Steal MK1 Addition
Tekken 8 Should 'Steal' One Recent MK1 Addition

Something unexpected recently appeared in Mortal Kombat 1, and Tekken 8 would work great with one of the unlockables that came with it.

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Zelda Breath of the Wild 2025 Start
Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Why You Should Start Over in 2025

With the approaching rollover into the Nintendo Switch 2, now is the perfect time to revisit the Zelda game that helped the Switch become what it is.

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One Dark Souls 2 Boss Shouldn't Go to Waste
One Dark Souls 2 Boss Shouldn't Go to Waste

The most unique boss in Dark Souls 2 is fondly remembered for a good reason, and future FromSoftware games should keep it in mind.

Dragon's Dogma 2 Has an Obvious Window of Time to Address its Leaked DLC
Dragon's Dogma 2 Has an Obvious Window of Time to Address its Leaked DLC

While it has remained quiet outside of its patches, Dragon's Dogma 2 will soon have the perfect chance to announce its rumored DLC.

Monster Hunter Wilds Players Should Keep an Eye on One Weapon at Launch
Monster Hunter Wilds Players Should Keep an Eye on One Weapon at Launch

Beta feedback has prompted a lot of weapon changes in Monster Hunter Wilds’ full release, and one weapon may end up being its biggest winner.

Mortal Kombat 1 is Proof That Nostalgia is the Key to Success
Mortal Kombat 1 is Proof That Nostalgia is the Key to Success

Floyd's surprise addition to Mortal Kombat 1 as an old-school hidden opponent says a lot about how vital nostalgia has been to MK’s enduring fame.

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LEGO's Upcoming One Piece Collaboration is the Perfect Material for a Video Game
LEGO's Upcoming One Piece Collaboration is the Perfect Material for a Video Game

Some LEGO sets based on the One Piece Netflix show are coming later in 2025, but a LEGO One Piece game coming later would be the best outcome.

The Argument for Fire Emblem Engage to Get Its Own FE Warriors Spin-Off
The Argument for Fire Emblem Engage to Get Its Own FE Warriors Spin-Off

Fire Emblem Engage is well-suited to a Fire Emblem Warriors adaptation, and the ideal time for its release is fast approaching.

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FromSoftware Should Look to Dark Souls 2 for its Best Feature
FromSoftware Should Look to Dark Souls 2 for its Best Feature

Dark Souls 2 has one strength that every other FromSoftware Soulslike still lacks, and it deserves to come back in a future game.

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Why Another Kingdom Hearts Game Like Birth By Sleep Shouldn't Be Off the Table
Why Another Kingdom Hearts Game Like Birth By Sleep Shouldn't Be Off the Table

A new Kingdom Hearts prequel sounds like spinning the franchise's wheels at this point, but there's precedent showing that it could be the right move.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's Combat System Makes a Strong Case for One Spin-Off Sequel
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's Combat System Makes a Strong Case for One Spin-Off Sequel

Little else like Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s combat exists in the franchise, which is why the next best thing should take advantage of it.

Monster Hunter Wilds Bows Bowguns Game Changer
Monster Hunter Wilds’ Update to Bows and Bowguns Could Be a Game-Changer

Bows and Bowguns are about to have their old identity completely upended, but Monster Hunter Wilds may be better off because of it.

Ninja Gaiden 4 Wears its Platinum Games DNA on its Sleeve
Ninja Gaiden 4 Wears its Platinum Games DNA on its Sleeve

Fellow action game developer Platinum Games has joined with Team Ninja to make Ninja Gaiden 4, and its influence is immediately felt.

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Ninja Gaiden 4 Needs to Balance its Protagonists Carefully
Ninja Gaiden 4 Needs to Balance its Protagonists Carefully

Ryu Hayabusa won't be alone in facing Ninja Gaiden 4’s threats, but his new ally needs to match the pace set by the legacy hero.

Mortal Kombat 1 Pink Floyd Fight Explained
Mortal Kombat 1's Secret Pink Floyd Fight Explained

A completely new kombatant followed Conan the Barbarian into Mortal Kombat 1, and he’s proven to be MK’s stealthiest ninja yet.

Nintendo Switch 2 Confirmed Games
All Confirmed Nintendo Switch 2 Games So Far

Even though the Nintendo Switch 2 was just announced, several games have already declared that they will be releasing on the system.

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