Game Rant

Drew Swanson-Feature Writer

Drew Swanson

Feature Writer

About Drew Swanson

Drew Swanson is a lifelong gamer with a passion for a variety of genres. A connoisseur of everything from JRPGs and Soulslikes, to niche indie tites and horror games, he finds joy in favorites such as Elden Ring, Persona, Pokemon, Resident Evil, and more. Aside from his professional writing, Drew is also an avid artist and creates fan art for his favorite games on his Twitter and Instagram accounts. 

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What Boss Fights In an Egyptian God of War Game Could Look Like

God of War Ragnarok had some of the biggest, most spectacular boss fights in the series, but a sequel set in Egypt could top these battles.

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Predicting A Pokemon Legends Kanto's Starters

A sequel to Pokemon Legends: Arceus is probably happening, and if the game takes players to a past version of Kanto, these are the likely starters.

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Persona 6 is Atlus' Chance to Hone Persona 5 Royal's Villain Formula

Persona 5 Royal has some of the best villains in the series, but a few shortcomings leave room for Persona 6 to improve upon its formula.

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How One of Persona 5 Royal's Confidants Makes a Case for a Simpler Persona 6

Persona 5 Royal is massive, but not all of its mechanics contribute equally, and one Confidant embodies this issue that Persona 6 should address.

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NPCs That Can Use an Update in The Next Animal Crossing

Animal Crossing: New Horizons added a handful of new NPCs, but the next entry should focus on giving some of the staple characters an update.

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The Pokemon Scarlet and Violet DLC Needs to Avoid One Sword and Shield Comparison

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's DLC has a chance to improve upon Sword and Shield's DLC, but it also needs to avoid one misstep of Gen 8's base games.

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What to Know About Sea of Stars Before Release

Sea of Stars releases later this month and interested players will want to know what to expect before checking out this retro-inspired indie JRPG.

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Although It Seems Unlikely, Marvel's Midnight Suns 2 Needs to Happen

Despite its underperforming sales numbers, Marvel's Midnight Suns has a lot of potential content left in the concept and deserves to see a sequel.

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The Next Animal Crossing Game Should Focus on One Thing Above All Else

While there are several directions the next Animal Crossing could go in, the game really needs to focus on making a major quality of life improvement.

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The Mascot for a Pokemon Legends Unova Game is Already Clear

Since Arceus is unlikely to be the mascot of a Pokemon Legends game in Unova, one critter from Gen 5 already seems like the obvious replacement.

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Predicting A Pokemon Legends Unova's Starters

A new Pokemon Legends game set in Unova is rumored to be in development, and a handful of mons could potentially be starters in the game.

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How Marvel Snap’s Magik Card Became the New Meta

Marvel Snap's latest meta-defining card is Magik, who achieved must-use status after a crucial buff to her card paved the way for her in-game success.

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Why Diablo 2's Unique Arm of King Leoric Could Make a Comeback in Future Diablo 4 Seasons

Diablo 4 already features several unique items from Diablo 2, and the Arm of King Leoric for Necromancers deserves to be added in a future season.

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Lessons Blizzard Should Learn from Diablo 4 Season 1

Although Diablo 4's Season 1 has been divisive, there is still time for Blizzard to learn from its mistakes and create a better Season 2.

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Diablo 4's Seasonal Mechanics Are a Double-Edged Sword

While the new mechanics introduced in Diablo 4 Season 1 are a great way freshen up the game, their time-limited nature gives players a tough choice.

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All Diablo 4 Classes and Their Overwatch 2 Counterparts

Despite being from different genres, Blizzard's two most recent titles Overwatch 2 and Diablo 4 share some similarities in their character archetypes.

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Diablo 4's First Expansion Rumors Could Pinpoint the Game's Sixth Class

Many Diablo 4 players are eager to get their hands on a sixth class, and hints at the game's first expansion could reveal what that class will be.

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How Mephisto Could Factor into Diablo 4’s First Major Expansion

With the status of Mephisto, Lord of Hatred left unclear at the end of Diablo 4's campaign, a future expansion could give the Prime Evil a major role.

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Why Diablo 2's Unique Mara’s Kaleidoscope Could Make a Comeback in Future Diablo 4 Seasons

Unique items are among Diablo 4's rarest pieces of gear, and there is a strong case for Diablo 2's unique Mara's Kaleidoscope to join their ranks.

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Why Diablo 2's Unique Crown of Ages Could Make a Comeback in Future Diablo 4 Seasons

Diablo 4 already includes a handful of unique items returning from Diablo 2, but the Crown of Ages deserves to be added in a future season.

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