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Coleman Hamstead-Journalist

Coleman Hamstead

Journalist

Contributor Since March, 2025
Qualifications 5+ years of experience in games media | Bachelor of Science: Sport Management | Minor: Business Administration
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Gaming
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About Coleman Hamstead

Coleman Hamstead is a Journalist at How-To Geek with over five years of experience in games media. His work has appeared in publications such as The Washington Post, GGRecon, and ESTNN, covering a wide variety of games across multiple formats, including news, guides, features, reviews, opinion pieces, and listicles.

When he's not writing or gaming, you’ll find Coleman spending time with friends and family, playing recreational sports, or exploring new hiking trails.

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A player standing in a forest englufed in flames in Don't Starve.
I Love Survival Crafting Games, but I Can't Bring Myself to Play Another
Games

After years of building bases and scrounging for food in virtual worlds, I’ve hit my limit.

Players dropping into a match of Fortnite Battle Royale.
I Once Loved Battle Royales, but Now I’m Sick of Them
Video Games

I’m feeling nauseous.

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Two combatants dueling in Dune: Awakening.
Dune: Awakening Tackles a PvP Problem MMO Fans Know Too Well
Video Games

Dune: Awakening joins a long list of games trying to balance PvP and PvE.

Xal’atath, the Harbinger in The War Within Features Overview | World of Warcraft trailer.
Which World of Warcraft Version Is Right for You?
Video Games

Want to play WoW but not sure where to start? Here’s a breakdown help you choose.

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The Elden Ring startup movie for Steam Deck and Big Picture Mode.
Sitting on a Pile of Steam Points? Here's How I Like to Spend Them
Steam

Don’t let your Steam Points collect dust.

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The main character of Moonstone Island standing with all of the creatures they've collected.
12 Creature Collecting Games That Aren’t Pokémon
Pokemon

Tired of catching Pikachu for the 100th time? Pokémon is far from the only game in town.

Two video game controllers above a 'pay to unlock' label, surrounded by flying coins and thumbs-down emojis.
The Worst Monetization Practices in Gaming (and the Games That Inspired Them)
Video Games

Chances are these monetization tactics have already cost you.

Artwork for Dark and Darker.
Epic Reminds Us We Don’t Actually Own Digital Games
Video Games

Even if you bought Dark and Darker on Epic, you’re losing access.

David Ortiz at the plate in Super Mega Baseball 4.
6 Baseball Games You Can Play on PC (That Aren’t MLB The Show)
PC Gaming

MLB The Show may dominate console baseball, but PC players aren’t left out entirely.

A summer vacation hotspot in Maneater.
10 Games That Bring a Summer Vacation Vibe
Games

Let these games take you on a virtual getaway.

A gaming PC with several Steam games coming out of the screen and the Steam logo in the center. (1)
12 Free Steam Demos That Are Actually Worth Playing
Steam

Steam's full of demos, but most of them aren't worth your time.

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The couple from It Takes Two using joysticks to play a game.
10 Great Games to Play With Your Significant Other
Games

Strengthen your relationship through chaos, laughs, and teamwork in these co-op gems for couples.

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An in-game character from Blood Typers using a keyboard to type.
How Video Games Made Me Better at Typing
PC Gaming

Turns out, the best way to get better at typing was to play more video games.

The Dark Side Legends armor ornaments in Destiny 2.
6 Non-Star Wars Games That Every Star Wars Fan Will Enjoy
Games

These games aren’t officially Star Wars, but feel like they could be.

Moneybags holding a bag of gems in Spyro Reignited Trilogy.
The 10 Greediest Microtransactions Ever Put in Games
Video Games

The most shameless and cash-grabbing microtransactions in gaming history.

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Ithya from Ithya: Magic Studies writing outside at a bustling market.
6 Games That Will Actually Boost Your Productivity
Video Games

Games don’t have to be distractions.

Promotional art for New Pokémon Snap featuring several Pokémon.
The Best Pokémon Spin-Off Games of All Time
Pokemon

With so many Pokémon spin-offs out there, where do you start?

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Darth Maul and Yoda dueling in Star Wars Battlefront II.
How the 7-Year-Old Star Wars Battlefront II Just Set a New Player Record
Video Games

Once nearly buried by controversy, Battlefront II is hitting new highs, seven years after launch.

A Pikachu drawn on a sketchbook.
10 Weird Pokémon Games You've (Probably) Never Heard Of
Pokemon

Test your Pokémon knowledge—how many of these bizarre spin-offs have you heard of?

Pikachu sleeping atop Snorlax.
How Pokémon Sleep Helped Me Cut Down My Screen Time
Pokemon

I spent way too much time on my phone before I found Pokémon Sleep.

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