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Martin Wood-

Martin Wood

About Martin Wood

Having worked as a writer for over a decade, Martin Wood first started his own academic gaming site before joining the GameRant team. His passion first started with Pokemon Silver and then exploded from there, becoming a huge driving force behind his aspirations in life. As an advocate for the critical academic study of gaming and backed by an MA in Literature and Culture with a Digital Specialty from the University of Birmingham, he's hoping to take the field further and help inspire others to join the conversation. If he's not found at his desk trying to plumb his brain for interesting insights and stories about gaming, then he'll either be doing "research" with his latest favorite games or spending time with his two poodles, Bentley and Jensen.

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Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Could Have Done More With One Area

Despite its potential, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom falls short on one of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild's most memorable areas

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After Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Hyrule Warriors Has the Perfect Blueprint for a Sequel

Hyrule Warriors has the perfect chance to follow up its Age of Calamity prequel with another game thanks to The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Dropped The Ball With One Character

Despite the perfect opportunity, a beloved The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild character is absent from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

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Overwatch 2 is Taking the Right Steps for LGBTQ+ Rights

With more of its characters recently confirmed to be part of the LGBTQ+ community, Overwatch 2 is affirming its support of LGBTQ+ rights.

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The Plucky Squire Looks Like a Good Alternative for LittleBigPlanet Fans

In place of a main LittleBigPlanet game, fans could turn to The Plucky Squire as an alternative with its storybook creativity and multimedia approach.

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The Last of Us Multiplayer Should Take a Page Out of Call of Duty, Left 4 Dead's Playbook

The upcoming multiplayer spin-off for The Last of Us should take notes from other zombie co-op games and offer more than just its Factions game modes.

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Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom's Uncharted Frontier is the Same as Breath of the Wild's

Though The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom expands Breath of the Wild's open world, it still misses out on exploring one part of Hyrule.

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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet DLC's Terapagos Anime Theories Explained

Even without official news on Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's DLC, there are already several theories tying Terapagos to its new unnamed Pokemon.

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Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Replacing the Sheikah Slate With the Purah Pad Kills Two Cuccos With One Stone

Though it might have been an unusual addition to The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, the Purah Pad is more important than players realize.

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Haunted Chocolatier's Analog to Stardew Valley's Community Center is Already Clear

Just as players could restore the Community Center as they progressed in Stardew Valley, Haunted Chocolatier could be taking a similar direction.

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Super Mario Odyssey's Cappy Can't Go the Way of FLUDD

Despite being Super Mario Odyssey's main gimmick, the potential Cappy still has should spare him the same fate as Super Mario Sunshine's FLUDD.

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Assassin's Creed Red's Counterpart to AC Odyssey's Mythological Beasts is Already Clear

Whenever it releases, Assassin's Creed Red could adapt Assassin's Creed Odyssey's approach to mythical creatures throughout Japan's folklore.

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Ganondorf's Design for Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Hints to a Revived Classic Origin Story

After seeing Ganondorf's official artwork for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, his new design points to an all too familiar backstory.

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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's Teal Mask DLC Could Be Primed To Revive A Classic Series Side Game

As Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's DLC 1 will explore the region's folklore, so too could The Teal Mask set the stage for the return of a side game

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The Last of Us Part 3 Has Plenty of Frontiers Left to Chart

With The Last of Us showing more potential than ever before, Part 3 could take players out to new frontiers as players explore the world.

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All LGBTQ+ Overwatch 2 Heroes

As Lifeweaver is the latest addition to Overwatch 2's roster, there is a growing number of heroes who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community.

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Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom's Constructs are Missing a Piece of Skyward Sword's Magic

The new Constructs in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom seem to overlook the comeback for a unique motion control combat mechanic.

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Bayonetta's Brand of Empowerment Could Become a Counter to Hogwarts Legacy

To overcome the division Hogwarts Legacy left among gamers, Bayonetta could dive deeper into its characters' self-determination and empowerment.

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Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Isn't Out Yet But Has Multiple Nominations and A Couple of Awards Already

Despite not even being out yet thanks to delays, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has several awards and nominations to its name.

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Pikmin 4's Night Levels Could Take a Page from Skyward Sword's Silent Realms

It seems Pikmin 4's new night levels could be taking notes from The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword's Silent Realms through similar mechanics.

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