Richard Warren
3166 articles published since August 18, 2020
About Richard Warren
A lifelong gamer and comics fan who loves writing about everything in nerd culture... and has a small addiction to trophy and achievement hunting.
Borderlands 4 Has a Chance to Correct One Huge Missed Opportunity
With the next entry in the Borderlands franchise, Gearbox can finally get more creative with a tool it has been making use of for years.
Borderlands 4 Has to Avoid a Common Villain Mistake That BL3 Fell Victim To
In any form of entertainment, there is one error that can easily be made with villains, and it is something Borderlands 4 should strive to avoid.
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Can Pick Up Right Where Miles Morales Left Off With One Character
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 will feature a major character from Miles Morales’ solo outing, and his story should keep going in an interesting direction.
The Next Animal Crossing Should Strive to Make a Tedious Mechanic More Convenient
One memorable activity from Animal Crossing: New Horizons could become significantly more enjoyable in the next game with a few adjustments.
Marvel's Spider-Man 2's Wraith Content Already Has a Perfect Blueprint to Follow
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is set to feature Wraith in a prominent role, and Insomniac could look to one quest line from the original game for inspiration.
Call of Duty Returning to the Future Would Have One Massive Benefit
Though it is unclear if Call of Duty will ever return to the future, doing so would provide one benefit that modern and historical games lack.
The Rest of 2023 is Going to Be Very Rough for Roadhog Mains in Overwatch 2
The current version of Roadhog is simply not viable in Overwatch 2, and unfortunately, it seems like he will be useless for a whole lot longer.
Diablo 4's Strange New Crossover Means an Overwatch 2 Collaboration Shouldn't Be Off Limits
With Diablo 4 willing to crossover with fast food companies, there is no reason that a collaboration with Overwatch 2 should be off limits.
Destiny 2’s PlayStation Collaboration Can Go Even Further
Though Destiny 2’s PlayStation crossover for Season of the Deep is thrilling, Bungie can keep going with cosmetics based on Sony’s biggest franchises.
A Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel DLC Boss Should Be The Model For Future Games
Though Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel will likely always be viewed as the black sheep of the looter shooter series, its last boss fight was excellent.
Destiny 2's Next Saga Can Deliver a Game-Changing Surprise
With Destiny 2’s Light and Darkness saga set to conclude with the Final Shape, Bungie could really shake things up with the next narrative arc.
The 2023 PlayStation Showcase Gives Deviation Games a Chance to Change the Narrative
PlayStation’s long-awaited showcase is right around the corner, and for Deviation Games, it is an opportunity to share some much-needed good news.
Overwatch 2's Most Promising Upcoming Feature Comes Straight From Jedi: Survivor
Blizzard is bringing a long-awaited feature to its hero shooter Overwatch 2 in Season 6 that games like Star Wars Jedi: Survivor use perfectly.
The Next Animal Crossing Can Shine by Integrating a Fan Favorite Service
Though it is run by fans and not officially tied to Nintendo or Animal Crossing, the next entry in the series should incorporate a useful service.
Overwatch 2's Season 5's Theme May Feel a Bit Too Familiar
Overwatch 2’s fifth season seems poised to have a pretty clear theme, though Blizzard will have to work hard to keep it from feeling too familiar.
Marvel's Wolverine Will Likely Have a Huge Story Similarity to Insomniac's Spider-Man
Though the two games will likely have very different tones, Marvel’s Wolverine and Marvel’s Spider-Man could share one important story trait.
One BL3 DLC Deserves a Sequel in Borderlands 4
Borderlands 3 had several great expansions, but one DLC in particular should receive a follow-up in the highly anticipated sequel.
The Next Battlefield Game Doesn't Need One of the Series' Defining Features
Though it would be a significant change for the franchise, the next Battlefield game could stand out by removing one of its defining features.
A Surprising Genre Could Be Perfect For an Overwatch 2 Spin-Off
With Overwatch 2 using Lowerwatch to experiment with a new genre, perhaps the franchise will eventually branch out to include another spin-off.
The Next Era of Battlefield Should Keep Avoiding One Call of Duty Feature
Though it may be tempted to borrow features from the competition to get back on track, Battlefield should never take one mechanic from Call of Duty.