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Devin Ellis Friend-

Devin Ellis Friend

November, 2021
Pokemon, Grand Theft Auto, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
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About Devin Ellis Friend

Devin Friend is a graduate of McNeese State University with a bachelor's degree in creative writing. A lifelong love of cartoons and video games has given him endless enthusiasm as well as a critical eye for both mediums. Any game or show that catches his interest will be heavily researched and binged for hours on end. He has a great ion for creating characters and storytelling, and spends a lot of free time writing stories of his own.

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Red Dead Redemption 2 Jack Hall Gang Map 1 Treasure Worth It Gold Bars Money
Red Dead Redemption 2: Are Jack Hall Gang Maps Worth The Effort?

RDR2's Jack Hall Gang treasure can give Arthur a big money boost early on. It's up to the player to decide if it's worth going out of their way for.

A party of adventurers in Pathfinder
How To Play Pathfinder 2e For Free

Pathfinder can be a daunting game at first glance, but it can be easy to learn, especially when players can learn how to play Pathfinder for free.

Playboy X and Dwayne Forge from Grand Theft Auto 4.
GTA 4: The Right Choice Between Dwayne & Playboy X

The Holland Play is the scene of a major decision in Grand Theft Auto 4, but it's thankfully not difficult for players to make the right choice.

Radiant Charjabug, Hisuian Sneasler, and Greninja cards in front of a screenshot from Area Zero from Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.
The 10 Best-Looking Pokémon TCG Radiant Cards, Ranked

The Pokémon TCG's Radiant Pokémon cards are based on the series' coveted shiny Pokémon, and many have art that do justice to their rare subjects.

Dynamax Ball from Pokémon Sword and Shield in a trainer's hand with a Pokémon card superimposed on it.
Pokémon TCG: Top 10 Most Expensive VMAX Pokémon Cards

The Pokémon Trading Card Game's VMAX Pokémon are powerful incarnations of Sword & Shield's Dynamax mechanic, and some run a high price for players.

The Van der Linde Gang on horseback in Red Dead Redemption 2.
The Best Route For Red Dead Redemption 3's Story To Take

The Red Dead Redemption series has a phenomenal storyline, and the third game needs to make the right choice to maintain its legacy of high quality.

Danse Macabre card art from Magic: The Gathering, showing a necromancer and three of her undead puppets, all surrounded by glowing purple magic.
Dungeons & Dragons: How To Make A Heroic Necromancer

Necromancers are seen as one of Dungeons & Dragons' most sinister archetypes, but a skilled roleplayer can turn one into a firmly believable hero.

Tommy Vercetti standing in front of Jason and Lucia in GTA 6 promotional art
GTA 6's Protagonist May Have A Cool Connection To Tommy Vercetti (Theory)

It's possible that one of Grand Theft Auto 6's protagonists could have a hidden link to the playable kingpin of GTA: Vice City, Tommy Vercetti.

Zelda crying with Link in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Legend of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild’s Saddest Side Quests

Breath of the Wild is one of the darkest Legend of Zelda games to date, and to match its serious tone, it features several rather sad side quests.

Furret in front of the Pokémon Nursery from Pokémon Sword and Shield
Pokémon: Final Evolutions That Would Make Surprisingly Great Pets

Pokémon has a lot of small, adorable creatures that would seemingly make great pets, but some fully-evolved Pokémon could play the same role.

Several cowboys at sunset in Red Dead Redemption 2.
It's Already Too Late For Red Dead Redemption 3

Red Dead Redemption 3 may be highly anticipated, but even if it were to be announced tomorrow, it would already be too late for the game.

Ron Jakowski surrounded by various Grand Theft Auto characters
10 Questions Grand Theft Auto's Story Still Hasn't Answered

Grand Theft Auto games have spanned over two decades and several console generations, but not every question in the series has been answered.

Sad Ash surrounded by Pokédollar symbols and prohibition signs on a field of Pokémon cards
Pokémon TCG’s Most Overvalued Cards

There are a lot of Pokémon cards that are worth collecting, even if their price point is a little high, but some sadly don't justify their cost.

Red Dead Redemption 2's Arthur Morgan carrying two revolvers with his face covered by a bandana next to a train giving off a cloud of steam.
Expanding One RDR2 Side Quest Will Improve Red Dead Redemption 3

Red Dead Redemption 3 can improve on RDR2 in several ways, and one underused mechanic in particular needs much better treatment in the next game.

Professor Oak with GB Zapdos, Ditto, and Moltres from the Pokémon Trading Card Game
Pokémon Cards From The Video Game That Couldn't Work In The TCG

The Pokémon Trading Card Game for Game Boy Color is a good recreation of the card game, but some of its original cards would be unusable in real life.

Michael from Grand Theft Auto 5 on his phone in front of the Los Santos skyline.
GTA 6 Can Improve These Overlooked Grand Theft Auto Mechanics

Grand Theft Auto 6 can take a lot of inspiration from past games, and that includes reworking some of their less-famous features into a new form.

Concept art of a Shrine of Azura from Skyrim, holding a Nintendo Switch
Don't Rule Out Elder Scrolls 6 On Nintendo Switch Pro Just Yet

Elder Scrolls 6 is all but guaranteed to be a major seller for any console it's released on, and Nintendo should ensure that includes the next Switch.

King Shark shooting a minigun in Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League
It's Time For Real Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Gameplay

Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League has had several trailers, but very little gameplay footage shown. That pattern needs to be reversed soon.

A Pokémon Trainer riding on the back of Koraidon as it flies in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.
Most Likely Pokémon Scarlet & Violet DLC Expansions Based On Sw/Sh's

Pokémon Scarlet & Violet have not received an official DLC confirmation announcement, but there are already several good options for expansions.

Tears Of the Kingdom's Link over an image of BOTW's Link on a raft at twilight.
The Tears of the Kingdom Leaks: Link Will Flood Hyrule (Theory)

Some leaks for Tears of the Kingdom could be hinting at unexpected details, potentially leading to a flood in Hyrule unseen since Wind Waker.