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About John Alexander Hitchcock
John Hitchcock graduated from the University of Toronto with a degree in film studies and previously wrote on his own blog. He also specializes in nature and virtual photography and does art in Source Filmmaker.
Industry Focus
I mainly write about video games, but I sometimes also cover film and television. These media forms are becoming increasingly intertwined so being able to write about all three is a useful skill.
Favorite Games
I have a lot of them. It would be hard to list everything, but some notable titles include Tomb Raider, Assassin's Creed, Bioshock, and Gears of War.
Proudest Gaming Achievement
I was playing Assassin's Creed III on the PS3 and had reached the level where Connor participates in the Boston Tea Party. I attempted to pick up a crate of tea to dump it in the harbor. I tried to drop it in the space between the ship and the dock, but I accidentally hit the throw button. So Connor just threw the tea and it landed safely on the dock, thus causing the great Tea Party Fail of '76..
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18 Upcoming Games With Strong Female Protagonists
These upcoming video games hold a lot of promise when it comes to strong, independent female protagonists.
5 Things We Know About Gears Of War: E-Day
The next installment in the Gears of War franchise is a prequel focused on the infamous E-Day. Here's what's known about it so far.
5 Things We Know About Indiana Jones And The Great Circle
Although a lot of details have yet to be revealed, fans have already gotten a glimpse of what to expect from Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.
Star Wars: Best LGBTQ+ Characters
Though not much LGBTQ+ representation has been seen onscreen in the Star Wars franchise, expanded media has introduced plenty of LGBTQ+ characters.
6 Video Game "Heroes" Who Could Easily Be Seen As Villains
Not every "hero" deserves to be called as such. These gaming protagonists start out as heroes, but quickly show that they have villainous tendencies.
6 Video Game Protagonists Who Broke Bad In Other Games
Either you die a hero, or you live long enough to know the ending of this sentence. Here are 6 Video Game Protagonists Who Became Villains.
6 Video Game Protagonists Who Became Villains In Other Games
Usually, when the hero wins, they make the world a better place. Not so in these games, where the story's villain was once a hero in a previous tale.
Video Games With Protagonists Who Were Doomed From The Start
These video game protagonists change up traditional narratives by either knowingly, or unknowingly, charting a path towards their inevitable dooms.
8 Games Where The Protagonist Needs A Cure
Sometimes, the scariest thing in a game is the ticking clock. These protagonists were unlucky enough to get infected with something unpleasant.
7 Times Heroic Acts Backfired In Video Games
Not all acts of heroism in video games lead to good outcomes. Here are some notable examples of heroic acts that made things much worse.
4 Great (Non-American) Settings for Fallout
Every Fallout game so far has been set in the good ole U.S.A., but there are great non-American options for the setting of future games!
6 Underrated Sci-Fi Indie Games That Deserve More Attention
This list breaks down some great (and underrated) indie sci-fi games that have flown under the radar for far too long.
7 Mobile Games With Strange Ads
Mobile game ads are hard to miss nowadays, and some of them have become increasingly silly with strange narratives.
6 Strange Levels That Seem Like They Should Be In Different Games
Sometimes, developers like to throw players for a loop and radically change the formula by introducing some downright strange levels.
9 Star Wars Planets Perfect For A Survival Game
If a Star Wars game was ever made utilizing the survival genre, the following planets would make excellent settings.
5 Ways Dune Influenced Star Wars
George Lucas pulled from dozens of sources of inspiration when creating Star Wars, with one of the more prominent being Frank Herbert's Dune.
Star Wars: 5 Most Honest Republic Senators
Although the Republic Senate had many corrupt members among its ranks, the following individuals bravely stuck to their high ideals.
Star Wars: 5 Most Corrupt Republic Senators
In Star Wars, the Galactic Republic wasn't perfect. The corruption of various Senators was one of the institution's many afflictions.
Princess Peach Showtime: 5 Other Nintendo Heroines Who Should Get Their Own Game
If Nintendo gives some of its other female characters starring roles after Princess Peach Showtime, these heroines would be great choices.
6 Isolating Survival Games
Survival games can be hard enough, but surviving alone is an even more daunting prospect.