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Jacob William Close

About Jacob William Close

A former baby and future vengeful ghost, Jacob spends most of his time writing, playing videogames, or writing about videogames. A graduate of the University of Edinburgh, he was shortlisted for the Allen Wright Arts Journalism Award in 2015, and signed his first book contract in 2020. He now works as a professional writer in Scotland, as well as contributing to TheGamer.

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Fallout 3: Every Bobblehead Location

Collect them all with this complete walkthrough of all the Bobblehead locations in Fallout 3.

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The 13 Most Dangerous Types of Video Game Zombies, Ranked

You don't want to be around any type of zombie, but these ones are particularly dangerous.

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Dungeons & Dragons: All Warlock Pact Boons, Ranked

Some of the boons are worth your time, others...not so much.

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6 Games You Never Knew Were Sequels

Whether it be a quiet successor or a later-connected spinoff, here are some games with sequels you never knew about.

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Dead Space: 8 Lore Details You Only Know If You Read The Books

If you want to know more about the gruesome world of Dead Space, look no further than these lore tidbits from the books.

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The 10 Scariest Areas In The Dead Space Series, Ranked

Terrifying locations and creepy environments are a central part of any Dead Space game, and here we look at the best scary locations in the series.

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Dead Space: Every Weapon In The Series, Ranked

The Dead Space series is known particularly for its limb-cutting weapons, and here is a look at every one ranked from worst to best.

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The Entire Elder Scrolls Timeline, Explained

With the help of this handy timeline, you'll find out the key events and eras that link the Elder Scrolls games together.

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Dishonored: Death Of The Outsider - Every Contract, Ranked From Worst To Best

There are a lot of contracts to take in Dishonored: Death of the Outsider. Here's a look at some of the best (& worst), ranked.

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Dishonored: Death Of The Outsider: Every Painting And Where To Find Them

Ahh yes, the time-trusted tradition of finding artwork. Here's where to find all of the paintings in Dishonored: Death of the Outsider.

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Mass Effect: Top 10 Background Jokes

There are some jokes in Mass Effect that you might miss if you aren't paying attention to what's going on behind the characters.

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The 5 Best And 5 Worst Video Game Romance Subplots Ever

Romance has been a present aspect of many video games, and here we look at the best and worst romantic subplots in gaming.

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Mass Effect: 5 Characters More Powerful Than Sovereign

Sovereign might be massively powerful, but there are some characters in the Mass Effect universe that could take him on.

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Mass Effect: 7 Hidden Details You Never Noticed On The Citadel

The Citadel, as fans know, is the central galactic hub in Mass Effect. But much like the Keepers who maintain it, the station has secrets.

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Dungeons & Dragons: 10 Most Overpowered Battle Strategies

Knowing how to handle combat situations is a staple of Dungeons & Dragons, and here are overpowered battle strategies you can use to wreck a game.

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The Perfect Organism: 7 Terrifyingly Amazing Facts About Alien Isolation's AI

Alien: Isolation's Xenomorph is a crowning achievement when it comes to AI programming, and here are a few amazing bits of trivia about it.

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10 Tips For Surviving Nightmare Difficulty in Alien: Isolation

Xenomorphs have stricken fear into the hearts of sci-fi lovers for decades. And now, Alien: Isolation made them even scarier.

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Every Fallout Main Questline, Ranked

From Fallout 76 to Fallout: New Vegas, we've ranked every main campaign in the series from worst to best.