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Michael Jay Freeman
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About Michael Jay Freeman
Michael is a gaming journalist for How to Geek with over 14 years of writing and editing experience. Though he specializes in reporting gaming news, he also frequently writes editorials.
His favorite video game genres include RPGs, action-adventures, team shooters, and fighers. His current obsessions include binging on Marvel Rivals with friends and doing Fire Emblem challenge runs.
Besides playing and writing about video games, Michael enjoys cooking and is a physical fitness enthusiast.
Latest

3 Games Where Your Choices Actually Matter
I love my choices in video games having lasting consequences, and these three make sure every decision counts.

I Already Sold My Switch 2 and I Don’t Regret It
I thought I might regret selling my Switch 2, but I'm happy I got rid of it.

Video Games Are More Fun When They Embrace Absurdity
As much as I enjoy coherence in video games, they're truly at their best when they throw sensibility to the wind.

This Is the Only Thing That’ll Make Me Pay Full Price for a Game
Video games becoming more expensive has made it so I never pay full price for them, except in one specific instance.

8 Video Game Mechanics That Blew My Mind the First Time I Saw Them
Some video game mechanics were so innovative that they changed gaming forever.

Sonic the Hedgehog Turns 35 Next Year, Here's 5 Things SEGA Should Do to Celebrate
It's Sonic the Hedgehog's 34th anniversary, but all I can think about is what SEGA has in store for next year.

23 Years Later, This PS1 Game Is Still My Mount Everest
Even with 30 years of gaming under my belt, this PlayStation game remains one of the most difficult I've ever played.

8 Times Changing Genres Made a Game Series Better
Sometimes a radical change is just what a franchise needs to thrive.

8 Tips for Ranking Up in Mario Kart World's Online Mode
It takes more than just good driving to gain points online in Nintendo's Switch 2 racer.



10 Games That Are Short on Time, Big on Fun
Requiring minimal time investment, these games are perfect to play when you're on a schedule, but still want a great experience.


7 Games I Wish I Could Play for the First Time Again
Unfortunately, you only get to experience a game for the first time once.

10 Fighting Game Character Reveal Trailers That Made Me Scream
A good video game trailer always builds hype, but nothing beats unexpected character reveals for fighting games.


How My Gaming Habits Have Changed Now That I'm Older
My enjoyment of gaming hasn't waned, but my habits have drastically changed now that I'm older.

Challenge Runs Have Taught Me to Embrace My Gaming Failures
Setting rules for myself cured me of my item-hoarding and save-scumming habits.

12 Classic Video Games That Let You Be the Villain
Plenty of games task you with saving the world, but there's a certain satisfaction that comes from playing the villain.

Marvel Rivals Proves Listening to Fans Can Be a Double-Edged Sword
Sometimes incorporating too much fan feedback can hurt a game.