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John Schutt

John Schutt has been playing games for almost 25 years, starting with Super Mario 64 and progressing to every genre under the sun. He spent almost 4 years writing for strategy and satire site TopTierTactics under the moniker Xiant, and somehow managed to find time to get an MFA in Creative Writing in between all the gaming. His specialty is action games, but his first love will always be the RPG. Oh, and his avatar is, was, and will always be a squirrel, a trend he's carried as long as he's had a Steam account, and for some time before that.

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The Canteen in Monster Hunter World: Iceborne

How to Get Felyne Zoomaster Canteen Ingredients in Monster Hunter World: Iceborne

Looking to get your hands on some rare canteen ingredients to activate the Felyne Zoomaster skill? Here's everything you need, plus farming tips.

Splash art of Kadehara Kazuha in Genshin Impact

Best Support Characters in Genshin Impact

Support characters let your DPS characters shine in Genshin Impact, and the ten in this list are the best in the biz.

Three specters looking out over the Lands Between in Elden Ring.

How the Soulsborne Dogs Became the Worst Enemy in Gaming

The dogs in the Soulsborne games, Elden Ring included, are the worst, and I hate them.

Arthur Morgan in action in Red Dead Redemption 2

How to Get & Use the Lock Breaker in Red Dead Redemption 2

This guide shows you where to find the lock breaker in Red Dead Redemption 2, as well as how to use it on locked doors and chests.

A Reflection baobab tree in Tales of Kenzera: Zau

Where to Find All Reflections in Tales of Kenzera: Zau

Find all the Reflections in Tales of Kenzera: Zau make sthe game much more enjoyable, and quite a bit eaiser. Here's where they are.

Promo image for Dead Island 2, showing a large hulking zombie about to punch the player in Venice Beach.

How to Play Dead Island 2: Is It on PC Game Pass?

Dead Island 2 is out of timed exclusivelity, but it is out on PC Game Pass?

The Impundulu boss fight in Tales of Kenzera: Zau

How to Beat Impundulu in Tales of Kenzera: Zau

Impundulu is the first boss you'll encounter in Tale of Kenzera: Zau, and she is a worthy opponent.

A Reflection tree for raising your max health in Tales of Kenzera: Zau

How to Increase Your Max Health in Tales of Kenzera: Zau

Knowing how to upgrade your health makes playing Tales of Kenzera: Zau a much more comfortable experience.

The main character of Tales of Kenzera: Zau, a young man named Zau

Tales of Kenzera: Zau Review — A Tale of Two Worlds

Tales of Kenzera: Zau is an impressively built Metroidvania game that weaves enjoyable gameplay and deep emotional storytelling.

Splash art of Kadehara Kazuha in Genshin Impact

Top 10 Most Overpowered Characters in Genshin Impact

There are lots of powerful characters in Genshin Impact. The ones on this list, though, are completely overpowered.