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Tucker Taussig

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Qualifications Tucker has a Bachelor of Arts in Game Design, a published novel (The Oaken Envoy), and works as a substitute teacher.
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RPG, Strategy, First-Person Shooter
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About Tucker Taussig

Tucker fell in love with gaming back in 1997 when his friend's older brother showed them how to get the magic flute in Super Mario 3. He has a degree in game design, one published novel, another on the way, and two Alaskan Huskies who offer constant feedback.

You can find Tucker on the Front Range of Colorado, where he still considers himself an avid skier, even though he only hits the slopes twice a season, and an avid drummer, even though it's been a decade since he was last onstage.

Industry Focus

Games with exceptional storytelling and narrative design are what have stuck most promininently in his mind over the years, though Tucker still gets in his fair share of hours on various competitive multiplayer titles.

Proudest Gaming Achievement

A tie between beating Sekiro and Super Meat Boy.

Favorite Console

Nintendo Gamecube.

Latest

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Predicting Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred's New Spiritborn Class's Abilities

With the Spiritborn unveiled, Diablo 4's new class has a unique but familiar identity that has fans eagerly guessing how it will play.

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Deer and Boy is The Last of Us Meets Bambi

Lifeline Games' newly revealed Deer and Boy strikes many of the same somber chords as The Last of Us, but with a unique twist.

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Fallout 5's Rumored Setting Could Reference a Bizarre Real-Life Event

Bethesda's follow-up to Fallout 4 could tap into a truth stranger than fiction if recent theories about its setting prove accurate.

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What to Expect From College Football 25

For the first time in over a decade, EA is bringing college football back to gaming with College Football 25, and there is plenty to unpack.

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What EA Motive's Upcoming Battlefield Universe Could Look Like

The next Battlefield game has yet to have its official reveal, but a variety of signs point to big changes for EA's flagship shooter.

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The Witcher Games May Be Entering a Renaissance Era

CD Projekt Red has massive plans for The Witcher's future, all parts falling into place to usher in a golden era of content for the IP.

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What Cyberbunk 2077's True Ending May Mean For Project Orion's Plot

Cyberpunk 2077's secret ending foretells upheaval in Night City's underworld and its corporate empires, changing the landscape of Project Orion.

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How The Last of Us 3 Could Allow Naughty Dog to Right a Recent Wrong

With The Last of Us multiplayer's cancellation, Naughty Dog's The Last of Us Part 3 can come full circle with a specific new addition.

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Why Civilization 7 Needs a Reveal Sooner Rather Than Later

The 2024 schedule is aligned perfectly for a surprise unveiling of Firaxis Game's highly anticipated Civilization 7, but the clock is ticking.

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Why Diablo 4's Vessel of Hatred DLC Class is a Head-Scratcher

Blizzard has dropped several hints as to what Diablo 4's next class will be, giving parameters that has speculators second-guessing.

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Witcher Lore Means Project Sirius Has All the Tools to Nail One Classic MMO Feature

CD Projekt Red's new multiplayer title set in The Witcher universe will have a perfect faction system ready-built into its lore.

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One Possible Baldur's Gate 3 DLC Would Work Wonders for Replayability

As Larian Studios reckons with runaway success, one addition to Baldur's Gate 3 could extend its already long lifespan considerably.

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How The Last of Us Part 3 Could Come Full Circle With Part 1's DLC

Capping off The Last of Us games the same way they started would be a fitting and poetic end to Naughty Dog's landmark franchise.

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Fallout 5 Could Get a Lot of Mileage Out of One Baldur's Gate 3 Character Creation Feature

Restoring some agency and replayability to the Fallout series, Bethesda should take notes from Baldur's Gate 3 and its character creation choices.

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Mass Effect 4 is the Perfect Time to Add One Dragon Age Protagonist Feature

BioWare should borrow from one of its other longstanding franchises to bring Mass Effect 4's player customization up to the modern standard.

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The Case for a Red Dead Revolver Remake Before RDR3

As the genesis for one of gaming's most celebrated franchises, Red Dead Revolver is a prime candidate for a fresh coat of paint.

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Red Dead Redemption 3 Can't Be Done with the Sickness of the Dutch Van Der Linde Gang

The cycles of greed and vengeance turn endlessly across Red Dead Redemption, and the next installment may once more reckon with the consequences.

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How The Tables Turned for Ghost of Tsushima 2 and Assassin's Creed Red

Now that Sucker Punch struck first on the Japanese setting for a modern open-world RPG, the onus is on Ubisoft to deliver something unique.

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Why Destiny 2 Players Should Keep an Eye on The First Descendant

Fans of Destiny 2 looking for a change of scenery with familiar sensibilities might find what they are looking for in The First Descendant.

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How God of War Ragnarok's Valhalla DLC Could Parallel The Last of Us Part 2's No Return

Sony first-party titles God of War Ragnarok and The last of Us Part 2 will receive post-launch content with some fairly significant similarities.

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