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Steven Garrard-Contributor

Steven Garrard

Contributor

July, 2024
PC, FromSoftware, Capcom
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About Steven Garrard

Steven is a writer with a long history in gaming and tech, harboring a strong love for the gaming industry as a whole. With a background in creating reviews and tech features, Steven has always wanted to combine his enjoyment of writing and love for gaming into work that could reach a larger audience of readers.

Industry Focus

As a contributor, Steven specializes in story-driven single-player games and releases to inform and excite readers about new games. Writing comprehensive ranked lists and detailed features, he attempts to encom not only the qualities of a game but also its potential as an experience. With an extensive knowledge of gaming trends, he provides a rounded view of popular franchises with a focus on Action RPGs, stealth, and open-world games.

Favorite Media

Steven loves everything Metal Gear and Dark Souls with a ion for immersive single-player experiences and action RPGs. On top of these, his favorite games are Monster Hunter World, Sekiro, Hollow Knight, Nier Automata, and the Resident Evil Franchise.

Latest

Cult of The Lamb characters in the forest.
The Latest Cult Of The Lamb News Sounds Bad, But There's A Major Reason To Still Be Excited

Cult of the Lamb's latest announcement confirms the fear of many players, but offers an even more exciting silver lining in exchange for the news.

Monster Hunter Wilds cast in front of a cat paw print logo.
Monster Hunter Wilds' Crossover Misses A Much Better Opportunity

The Monster Hunter franchise is no stranger to collaboration events, but its first choice has been more than a little disappointing for the series.

DOOM The Dark Ages Slayer next to his dragon and a multiplayer character.
After Playing DOOM: The Dark Ages, I'm Convinced Removing One Series Staple Was The Right Decision

The Dark Ages is another exciting addition to the DOOM franchise, but the removal of one long-held tradition had a mixed reception from its fanbase.

DOOM: The Dark Ages Slayer next to a gold chest and Wraithcrystal
Every Currency In DOOM: The Dark Ages And How To Earn Them

DOOM: The Dark Ages has several significant differences from its predecessors, the first of which adds a plethora of new currencies for you to find.

Expedition 33 protagonist next to a Mafia Old Country character
I Need The Trick Behind Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's Success To Keep Working

Expedition 33 was a breakout success for its fantastic gameplay, but one factor helped it considerably in the face of an overly competitive market.

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Swtich 2 surrounded by sevearl protagonists from Nintendo games
Every Game With A Free Nintendo Switch 2 Upgrade At Launch

While Nintendo's Switch 2 upgrades haven't had the most positive reception, some free options are a great way to get more out of your current library.

GTA 6 and RDR2 protagonists next to each other
RDR2 Already Addressed The Biggest GTA 6 Concern

The latest trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6 raised plenty of excitement, but brought up several concerns over its lack of an actual gameplay showcase.

Screenrant Switch 2 next to a question mark
At The End Of The Switch's Life, How Did We Never Get This Game We Were Promised Years Ago?

It's been over half a decade since an iconic game was announced for the original Switch, but it could have a second chance within the newest Switch 2.

Jhin Dahaad next to  Deviljho and Bazelguese icons
Monster Hunter Wilds' Jin Dahaad Addition Highlights An Invader Problem

Monster Hunter Wilds has already come a long way since its launch, but the addition of new invader monsters could take it to even greater heights.

Grand Theft Auto protagonists from different games
This Tiny GTA 6 Detail Could Break A 28-Year Grand Theft Auto Tradition - If Fans Are Correct

The Grand Theft Auto series has no shortage of controversies, but its latest addition could push the limits of what can be included in mature games.

Hollow Knight and Hornet from Silksong
10 Ways Hollow Knight: Silksong Can Improve Upon Hollow Knight's Formula

Its hard to improve on a game as great as Hollow Knight, but there are still a few areas that could be expanded in even greater depth for Silksong.

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Fallout chracters and mascots in front of New Vegas map
10 Best Settings That Fallout 5 Could Explore

The Fallout franchise has already explored plenty of locations across America, but it's only scratched the surface of the stories it could tell.

Wind Waker and BOTW link
After TOTK, The Next Big Zelda Game Should Go Back To Its Roots With One Iconic Game Style

Nintendo's most successful Zelda games have left a large shadow on the franchise, with the next entry needing a big change to fully set it apart.

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Baldurs Gate 3 Karlach and Astarian in front of Waterdeep
Forget Baldur's Gate 4, BG3's Sequel Will Need A Brand New Setting To Achieve The Same Level Of Success

A Baldur's Gate 3 sequel will have a hard time following up on its popularity, but there's one easy solution that solves its biggest problems.

Doom The Dark Ages Slayer in front of a world map
What Time DOOM: The Dark Ages Unlocks In Your Region

DOOM: The Dark Ages is shaking up the formula of its recent entries, with a release that's arriving sooner than you might realize.

Oblivion Protagonist next to Master Chief
I Still Wish Oblivion Remastered Borrowed This One Iconic Feature From The Master Chief Collection

Oblivion Remastered has set a new standard for classic video game remakes, but that doesn't mean it can't learn a few tricks from other iconic titles.

Gears Of War: Reloaded Marcus next to Xbox & PlayStation logo
Gears Of War: Reloaded - Release Date, Platforms, Price, Gameplay, & What's Different

Gears of War: Reloaded might have plenty of similarities to a previous remaster, but there's plenty on offer to make it stand out on its own.

Oblivion Remastered Nirnroot plant and Alchemist next to each other
Oblivion Remastered: Where To Find Nirnroot For Seeking Your Roots

While it might not be the most exciting quest in Oblivion Remastered, cooling all the Nirnroot needed to complete it isn't as hard as you think it is.

Oblivion Remaster character with Oblivion Mods
10 Classic Oblivion Mods That Would Make Oblivion Remastered Even Better

Oblivion Remastered already greatly improves upon the original game, but it still feels incomplete without the best mods its 2006 counterpart offered.

Baldur's Gate 3 Astarian and Dark Scourge next to Strahd
Despite A Lack Of Baldur's Gate 3 DLC, Its Full D&D Potential Is Only Just Beginning

Baldur's Gate 3 has come a long way since its initial release, but a lack of DLC is doing little to slow down its potential for unique storytelling.