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.
Stop The Boycott: Pokemon Unite's Most Serious Problem Has Just Been Fixed
A problem that has plagued Pokemon Unite for two years has finally been addressed in a pretty satisfying way.
There Sure Were A Lot Of Xbox Games In The PlayStation Showcase
The PlayStation Showcase was full of a lot of great games, but not many PlayStation exclusives.
The Snake Eater Remake Is Keeping Kojima's Dream Alive By Confusing The Heck Out Of Everyone
The Snake Eater remake is definitely off to a good start because no one can figure out what the hell is going on.
Where Is The Last Of Us Factions 2?
If this PlayStation Showcase wasn't the right time to finally reveal The Last Of Us Online, when is?
I Wanted Cayde-6 To Stay Dead, But Now I'm So Glad He's Alive
Resurrecting Cayde-6 undermines the impact his death had on Destiny 2, but I'm not sure that's a bad thing.
I Can't Hear The Destiny Players Complaining Because I'm Too Busy Fishing
Destiny 2's fishing isn't much, but it's an important routine for any thriving MMO.
Am I Expecting Too Much From Destiny Seasons These Days?
Destiny's seasonal content feels threadbare these days, but maybe I'm expecting too much.
You Can Have This TV For Free And Help Make Cyberpunk Dystopia A Reality
If you're willing to give up the rights to your user date and install a permanent billboard in your home, you can have a pretty lousy TV for free.
Six Nominees Won't Even Be Close To Enough For The Game Awards This Year
Narrowing it down to just six nominees this year will be almost impossible, but how long can the list get?
Destiny 2: Season of The Deep - Fishing Guide
Fishing finally comes to Destiny 2, and the rewards are pretty great.
A Hole In A Gate In Zelda Changed Everything I Know About Video Games
Tears of the Kingdom's puzzles aren't designed games the way we're used to, and it's going to take a while to understand the impact it will have.
I Cannot Believe The Thing People Are Boycotting Pokemon Unite Over
The Pokemon Unite community has plenty of reasons to be upset, but the reason they've decided to boycott is surprising.
Jim Ryan Clearly Didn't Ask The Right "Game Fans" About PlayStation's Delayed PC Ports
If players are telling the PlayStation boss that waiting three years for PC ports is okay, then he's talking to the wrong players.
Tears of the Kingdom Has Invented A New Genre Called Survival Platformer
Navigating the sky islands in Tears of the Kingdom takes careful planning and determination.
The Snake Eater Remake Can't Ignore How Hitman And The Last Of Us Changed Stealth Games
The only value of remaking Snake Eater is in exploring the ways it can further move the stealth genre forward.
Resident Evil 4 Remake Cut The Laser Hall, But Tears Of The Kingdom Brought It Back
There's a great Resident Evil reference in Tears of the Kingdom, but not the Resident Evil you're thinking of.
Zelda's Messy Menus Are An Affront To Immersion
Tears of the Kingdom's fatal flaw is its poorly optimized menus.
Is Anyone Else Getting Burned Out By Zelda's Zonaite Grind?
Upgrading your Energy Cell in Tears of the Kingdom requires an absurd amount of grinding in the Depths.
Tears of the Kingdom Feels A Lot More Gated Than BOTW Ever Did
Tears of the Kingdom lets you go wherever you want, but there's a certain order you're meant to do things.
The 2 In Overwatch 2 Was Never About The PvE Hero Mode
Overwatch 2 scrapped PVE mode has people wondering why the sequel was even necessary, but Overwatch 2 was never about the co-op campaign.