About Eric Switzer
Eric Switzer is Features Editor that specializes in Pokemon, VR, and tech coverage. He is also the host of TheGamer Podcast, now entering its second year. Eric loves board games, fan conventions, new technology, and his sweet sweet kitties Bruce and Babs. Favorite games include Destiny 2, Kingdom Hearts, Super Metroid, and Prey...but mostly Prey. His favorite Pokémon is Umbreon.
Crash Team Rumble Is A Dud But Good Lord Does It Shmove
Crash has never felt as good to control as he does in Crash Team Rumble.
Super Mario RPG Remake Is Utterly Dripless
The Super Mario RPG remake has replaced the weird, dream-like aesthetic of the original with the most generic version of Mario.
I'm Obsessed With These New Beyblades That Are Definitely Going To Kill Someone
The next generation of Beyblade is taking things to the next level, and I can't believe these things have never gotten banned.
EXCLUSIVE: Disney Lorcana Adds Rapunzel To The First Chapter's Roster
TheGamer can exclusively reveal that Rapunzel, Letting Down Her Hair is a Ruby card in Lorcana: The First Chapter.
The Backlash To Diablo 4's Seasons Puts Blizzard In An Awkward Spot
Blizzard needs to find an answer for Diablo 4 players that are unhappy about seasons without changing a system that has worked well for a decade.
Super Mario RPG Remake Brings Us One Step Closer To Chrono Trigger
It's long been thought that a Chrono Trigger remake is impossible, but the Super Mario RPG remake could pave the way.
Why This Week's Massive Destiny 2 Reveal Is Four Months Too Late
This week's cutscene in Destiny was revelatory and fascinating, but the timing of the reveal makes the sting of Lightfall feel even worse.
Lore Perverts Aren't Ready For How Deep FF16 Goes
If you want some interactive resources that help you soak up all of the juicy lore, Final Fantasy 16 is doing some incredible stuff.
Repacking Failed Free-to-Play Scams Is My New Gaming Ick
When a greedy, manipulative live-service game fails, publishers can just repackage them as buy-to-play games and act like it never happened.
If Final Fantasy 16 Is An RPG, We Have To Change What RPG Means
Final Fantasy has RPG mechanics, but so does God of War, Jedi: Survivor, and Marvel's Spider-Man - but we don't call any of those RPGs.
You'd Have To Be Out Of Your Mind To Play A Hardcore Diablo 4 Character On These Servers
I love playing hardcore characters in Diablo, but I'd never take a risk of playing hardcore in Diablo 4.
Ubisoft Chose The Weirdest Time To Get Serious About Mobile
Ubisoft is making big investments in mobile just as cloud gaming is starting to take off.
Everyone Is Going To Ruin Islands Of Insight For Me Aren't They
Summer Game Fest is a puzzle-solving MMO, but I'm not sure if solving puzzles with strangers will make things better or worse.
I Wish I Grew Up With A Metroidvania Like Disney Illusion Island
'Mickeyvania' Disney Illusion Island is going to be a much more welcome experience for kids than the Metroidvania's I grew up with.
Cocoon Is Definitely Going To Be The Next Inside
Cocoon is a new game from the lead designer of Limbo and Inside that perfectly captures what made both games great.
If The Division Resurgence Is What It Seems, Ubisoft Should Be A Lot Louder About It
The Division Resurgence could be the first triple-A mobile game that isn't a thinly veiled casino designed only to separate players from their money.
What Ubisoft Told Us About Assassin's Creed Mirage Behind Closed Doors
We learned a lot more about Assassin's Creed Mirage after the Ubisoft Forward presentation earlier this week.
Remnant 2 Is Going All In On Sweet, Sweet Numbies
Remnant 2 is more of what you love about Remnant: From the Ashes, but its pivot towards crunchy stats on loot may prove to be divisive.
Monster Hunter Now Has Finally Convinced Me To Move On From Pokemon Go
After playing a bit of Monster Hunter Now at Summer Game Fest, I'm convinced it will give me what I'm missing from Pokemon Go.
Thank God, Sonic Superstars Understands The Assignment
Sonic Superstars understands what makes a great Sonic level work, and it's shaping up to be a great entry in the series.