About Liam Ferguson
Liam has been a Features writer for Game Rant since 2021. He's a life-long gaming enthusiast, and started covering game news in 2019.
Liam has a preference for melee-focused action games, and enjoys analyzing their mechanics. Combining a finger on the industry's pulse, a passion for writing, and the outlet Game Rant provides for both, he's always ready to explain a little about a lot of games.
Favorite Games
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, Dissidia 012: Final Fantasy, Kirby Super Star Ultra, 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim, Okami, Copy Kitty, and more.
Industry Focus
Learning game design principles, recognizing design innovations, and ensuring nothing cool fades into obscurity.
Favorite Console
Nintendo GameCube
Latest Articles
Metaphor: ReFantazio is Pushing the Definition of Anime in Video Games
Anime elements have been a common sight in games, especially JRPGs, for a long time, but Metaphor: ReFantazio is taking them in a new direction.
Predicting Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree Full Reveal Date
When Elden Ring will detail its Shadow of the Erdtree DLC is unknown, but there are plenty more opportunities for it to appear.
6 Weapon Types That Need Reworks in Monster Hunter Wilds
The Monster Hunter franchise has built up a large and diverse roster of weapons, but some of them could use some improvements in the next entry.
Final Fantasy 16 DLC Will Likely Be The End of the Road, But That's Okay
No further content is planned after Final Fantasy 16’s DLC, but that sounds more like the return of an old franchise strength than a problem.
A Hollow Knight: Silksong Shadow-Drop Would Be a Blessing and a Curse
At this point, many Hollow Knight fans would be happy if Silksong just came out with no warning, but that carries more risks than it’s worth.
What to Expect from Mortal Kombat 1's Aftermath-Like DLC
Mortal Kombat 1 is officially receiving story DLC, and while the direction of its plot is obvious, it could play out in many different ways.
Monster Hunter Wilds Makes a Stacked 2025 Even More Epic
The small glimpses gamers have of 2025 paints that year as a massive one, and Monster Hunter Wilds is just another reason why.
Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC Skipping The Game Awards Could Be a Blessing in Disguise
The anticipated Elden Ring DLC announcement at the 2023 Game Awards never came, but its community shouldn't take this as an ill omen.
Metaphor: ReFantazio's Action Elements Prove It's More Than a Persona Clone
Metaphor: ReFantazio surprised at TGA2023 by supplementing its turn-based battles with action combat, something Persona has never tried before.
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Only Adds More Layers to BotW's Eighth Heroine Mystery
While Tears of the Kingdom's quests regarding BotW’s Eight Heroine Statues offer some answers about them, they also pose even more questions.
Elden Ring GeoGuessr Explained
Popular open-world titles are getting fanmade map-searching adaptations based on the game GeoGuessr, and Elden Ring is among them.
5 Soulslikes That Came Out Since Hollow Knight That Silksong Can Learn From
Many games have come out between the launch of Hollow Knight and its sequel Silksong, so the latter should take note of what they've done right.
Resident Evil Continues to Shoulder the Weight of a Genre Trendsetter
Some of the best horror and action games belong to Resident Evil, but its strong reputation means new entries are under equally strong scrutiny.
TT Games Has a Perfect Candidate For Another Game Like LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga
Licensed LEGO games have produced many impressive adaptations, but revisiting a particular franchise could create a game to rival The Skywalker Saga.
Elden Ring's Reforged Mod Explained
There's lots to find and fight across Elden Ring, and its Reforged mod adds new ways to play while finding more adventures along the way.
After Tears of the Kingdom, The Next Zelda Game Can Drop Another Story Tradition
To avoid growing stale after two similar games, the next open world Zelda should shake things up by dropping a recurring character.
Dragon's Dogma 2 Isn't Hiding Its Shadow of the Colossus Inspiration
There's a lot to unpack from Dragon's Dogma 2’s release date showcase, but one interesting detail has cast its climbing mechanics in a new light.
Elden Ring's Trick-Mirror Explained
Some of Elden Ring’s many items are intended for multiplayer use, and the Trick-Mirrors are two of the simpler yet effective examples of this.
The Unwritten Rules of the Silent Hill Franchise Explained
Silent Hill is a vast and complex survival horror series, but its many frights are supported by a consistent set of unspoken rules.
Every Feature Confirmed for Sonic Dream Team So Far
Sonic Dream Team offers a tight, throwback-filled adventure for the blue hedgehog that should have something in it for everyone.