Liam Ferguson
787 articles published since January 25, 2021
About Liam Ferguson
Liam is a Features writer for Game Rant. He has been a passionate game enthusiast since a young age, and graduated from Brock University with a BA in Interactive Arts and Sciences. He has a preference for melee-focused action games, and loves to analyze mechanics. He combines that with his interest in writing, and uses his broad industry knowledge to talk about a wide variety of games.
Venom Has a Few Obvious Paths for Marvel's Spider-Man 2
Marvel's Spider-Man 2's decision to introduce Venom implies directions for its story, but not every obvious one can coexist in the final game.
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom's Approach to the Great Fairies is a Huge Upgrade
While the Great Fairies were a memorable element in Breath of the Wild, Tears of the Kingdom's spin on them guarantees they'll be anyone's highlight.
Resident Evil's Next Remake is In a Tough Spot, But It Doesn't Need to Be
Now finished with remaking the highest priority Resident Evil's, Capcom should get ahead of future remake concerns with transparency.
What to Expect From the Rumored August Pokemon Presents
Signs are pointing towards the next Pokemon Presents being in August 2023, and it has a surplus of Pokemon products ready to show.
Fighting Games Have Grown and Changed A Lot Since the 2020s Began
With better netcode, smoother integration of both versatility and accessibility, and a new title line-up, fighting games have changed a lot recently.
Why Mortal Kombat 1's Smoke May Be The Biggest Game-Changer for the Lin Kuei
Among the many reinvented characters part of Mortal Kombat 1's cast, Smoke may signify the biggest shift in the Lin Kuei ninja order.
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom DLC Should Double Down on a Combat Upgrade From the Base Game
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom improved combat in a relatively simple way that would be easy and worthwhile to replicate in DLC.
A Year Later, Digimon Survive's Biggest Win Will Be Its Possible Influences
Although it didn't set the world on fire, Digimon Survive's launch still has benefits put in place for whatever Digimon games release after it.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's Dondozo and Tatsugiri Repeat the Same Mistake as Two Gen 5 Critters
Dondozo and Tatsugiri are defined by their unique synergy, but two older Pokemon demonstrate that this also makes them uniquely disposable.
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Boss Tier List
Thanks to some inherited foes, Tears of the Kingdom has a lot of bosses, though they can't all be climactic tests of Link's many tools.
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom DLC Has a Great Dungeon Concept Waiting in the Wings
Lining up the themed dungeons of Tears of the Kingdom, there's one obviously missing thematic member which could appear in future DLC.
Resident Evil’s Future Needs One of the Franchise’s Earliest T-Virus Enemies
Resident Evil's fluctuating levels of horror have jettisoned some classic enemies, and one type needs to come back with a vengeance.
Why Elden Ring's Best Weapons Shouldn't Remain the Same After the DLC
Plenty of great weapons exist in Elden Ring, but a small number have been seeing frequent use since launch, and the DLC should change that.
Armored Core 6 Will Make A Classic Feature Even More Nightmarish
Easy modes first entered FromSoftware’s games in the earliest Armored Core, but their horrific price is about to become a focal point in the latest.
How Armored Core 6 Could be Linked to Elden Ring
There's a tendency to reference prior titles in FromSoftware's games, and Armored Core 6 has plenty to draw from in Elden Ring.
Final Fantasy Odin Tier List
Odin has been with Final Fantasy since its NES days, and many of his appearances emphasize the dizzying spectacle of the series' combat.
When to Expect Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC News
Fans have sat with a simple poster for Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree expansion for months, and further news could still be months away.
Final Fantasy 16's 'Character Action' Gameplay Explained
"Character action" has been thrown around to describe Final Fantasy 16's gameplay, and that term has deeper roots than many realize.
There's More to Elden Ring's Torrent Than Meets The Eye
Having been associated with some of the most mysterious figures in Elden Ring, something is going on with the player's steed Torrent.
Why Visiting Junon May Be Bittersweet in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
The city of Junon will come early in the player's adventures through Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, but the game probably won't show all it has to offer.