Liam Ferguson
730 articles published since January 25, 2021
About Liam Ferguson
Liam is a Features writer for Game Rant. He has been a passionate game enthusiast since a young age, and graduated from Brock University with a BA in Interactive Arts and Sciences. He has a preference for melee-focused action games, and loves to analyze mechanics. He combines that with his interest in writing, and uses his broad industry knowledge to talk about a wide variety of games.
The Argument For Hollow Knight: Silksong to Feature Its Own Leg Eater
The NPC Leg Eater turned out to be the focus of one of the most surprising sidequests in the original Hollow Knight, and Silksong should take notes.
Silent Hill 2 Remake Should Lean on Resident Evil 2 Remake in One Regard
The Silent Hill 2 remake would be smart to learn from Resident Evil 2's own remake, especially in its moment-to-moment gameplay.
Lessons Mortal Kombat 1 Can Learn from MKX and MK11
Mortal Kombat X and Mortal Kombat 11 are two of the best-selling fighting games ever, and that means they have a lot to teach Mortal Kombat 1.
Street Fighter 6 Review
Street Fighter 6 puts more work into broadening its appeal than any other fighting game, all while giving old fans almost everything they could want.
Dragon's Dogma 2 Stays True to The Original's Scale
Dragon's Dogma felt expansive in both its world and gameplay, and Dragon's Dogma 2 is already poised to recapture that feeling.
Elden Ring's DLC Should Cross One Item Off Players' Wish List
Among its additions, Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree expansion should address a mystery that is the player's constant companion.
Dark Souls Remastered Has Carried The Original Game’s Torch For 5 Years
It's been 5 years since Dark Souls Remastered became the main way to play DS1, and it still has plenty to offer players both new and old.
Comparing How Elden Ring and Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Present Their Lore
Elden Ring and Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom spread their lore across huge swaths of land, but still tell their stories very differently.
Every Major Franchise Change Heading into Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
Even if the general state of the world looks the same in the end, Final Fantasy 7 Remake set up a lot of changes for its sequel FF7 Rebirth.
Mortal Kombat 1 ‘Steals’ a Great Feature From Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Kameo Fighters will be a new mechanic in the upcoming Mortal Kombat 1, but they sound similar to a beloved feature from another fighting franchise.
The May 24 PlayStation Showcase is Likely to Continue a Heyday for Marvel Games
Many expect Marvel's Spider-Man 2 to appear at the upcoming PlayStation Showcase, but other Marvel games may also be waiting in the wings.
The Witcher 4 Has More Competition Than The Witcher 3 Ever Did
The Witcher 3 took off thanks to a combination of its own merits and a lack of rivals, but The Witcher 4 won't have that same luxury.
Armored Core 6 Would Be Wise to Follow One Soulsborne Trend
FromSoftware has learned a lot since it last made an Armored Core, and one of those lessons should affect Armored Core 6's post-launch DLC plans.
Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC Can Spur More Playthroughs By Building on a Base Game Feature
The Shadow of the Erdtree DLC coming to Elden Ring is rife with possibilities, and some of those could even manifest in story-bending ways.
Hollow Knight: Silksong Deserves the Starfield Treatment
Starfield is making up for its delay with a personalized presentation, and Hollow Knight: Silksong should once again follow it by doing the same.
What to Expect From Mortal Kombat 12's Reveal Trailer
Mortal Kombat 12's first trailer is coming soon, and while it could copy its predecessors, things would be more exciting if it shook things up.
Why Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's DLC Could Be a Missed Opportunity for the Paldea Region
The Paldea region has plenty of room for improvement, but it looks like Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's DLC has shifted its focus elsewhere.
How Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom's Review Scores Compare to Breath of the Wild's
Tears of the Kingdom is reviewing very well right now, so it is worth looking at how it measures up to its predecessor Breath of the Wild.
Boruto Can Still Surpass His Father in the Realm of Video Games
Even though some of Boruto's run has received mixed reception, it could turn that around with a better game adaptation than even Naruto could muster.
One Death Stranding 2 Feature Could Make It The Next Best Thing For Starfield Fans
Starfield's realistic science fiction may seem at odds with Death Stranding 2, but the latter game treats its fictional science with similar gravity.