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Rachael Phillips-Contributor

Rachael Phillips

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Contributor Since May, 2024
Qualifications BA (Hons) English and Creative Writing
Expertise
Horror, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, PS4
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About Rachael Phillips

I'm a University of Lincoln graduate and Writer on Game ZXC! During my time at uni I was able to research and write my dissertation on psychological horror video games - Outlast, P.T. Demo, Doki Doki Literature Club are all super interesting in terms of how they generate fear via body horror, narrative style, and design. The relationship between the game and the gamer is something that really interests me, especially the way that games address and reflect real world issues.
I also love horror films; I was raised on 80s slashers, creepypasta, and urban legends, so it's no surprise that Halloween is my favourite holiday.
My proudest gaming achievement is getting 100% on Assassins Creed 2, it was the first game I ever fully completed. My next goal is to finally 100% One on expert difficulty on Guitar Hero 3 - I refuse to believe it's impossible without double tap!

Favorite Games

My favourite game has to be Skyrim - I went from watching my older brother play to playing it myself and it never seems to get old. A close runner up is Assassins Creed but I also have an affinity for horror games (particularly Outlast). Of course Minecraft and Mario Kart go without saying.

Favorite Movies

My favourite movie is The Lost Boys, well dressed vampires and the beach? What more could you want! 70s/80s horror films in general are my jam, but Sinister deserves an honourable mention. Despite this I'm not adverse to a romcom or a Dreamworks film every now and then!

Favorite Console

My favourite consoles are the PS1/PS2, perhaps not performance-wise but definitely nostalgia-wise; I have fond memories of playing Xena Warrior Princess and Spyro and I love the potatoey aesthetic! Since then I've jumped to XBox 360 and PS4, as well as dabbling in the PC world (I still favour controller over mouse and keyboard though).

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7 Best Bodycam Horror Games
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These titles use the unique perspective of bodycam footage to create creepy, unsettling, or terrifying stories and atmospheres.

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13 Horror Games That Use Security Camera Mechanics
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These horror games empower players by giving them access to surveillance to track dangerous monsters, but that doesn't make them any less scary.

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9 Horror Games About Trains
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These horror games use the unique setting of a train to build suspense and offer their own brands of scares.

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10 Best Home Invasion Horror Games, Ranked
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Home invasions are a terrifying concept, something that these indie horror games explot to invoke fear and paranoia in their players.

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Skyrim: Best Potions To Level Alchemy Fast
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There are several ways to level Alchemy in Skyrim, but players looking to do so quickly should rely on brewing certain potions.

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Skyrim: 12 Quests With The Best Active Effect Rewards
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Active Effects can prove to be very beneficial in Skyrim. Here are some quests players can complete to unlock the best ones.

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Skyrim: Best Vegetarian Recipes & How To Make Them
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Skyrim players who don't want their character to eat meat have a wide range of excellent vegetarian recipes to choose from.

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Best Horror Games Set In Stores
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Stores might not seem like spooky locales for horror games; however, these games prove that they can be downright terrifying.

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