Percy Ranson

Percy Ranson is a non-binary writer based in Melbourne. They have no choice but to critically analyse their favourite media, due to years of gaming, theatre, and Creative Art studies. They can be found on Twitter at @Manarethan

Percy's Latest Articles

Wild Hearts review
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Wild Hearts review - The circle of life

Wild Hearts is a fantastic example of how a well-established formula can still be spun into something unexpected, brilliant and…

Hogwarts Legacy review
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Hogwarts Legacy does not deserve to be reviewed on its own merits

Whether or not we want to admit it, it is impossible to talk positively about Hogwarts Legacy without harming a…

Fire Emblem: Three Houses Edelgard and Dimitri - An interview with the author of An Eagle Among Lions fanfic
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Fanfiction as dialogue - An interview with the author of 'Fire Emblem: An Eagle Among Lions'

The author of the renowned Fire Emblem: Three Houses fanfic, titled An Eagle Among Lions, discusses how she sees fanfiction…

The Diofield Chronicle
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The DioField Chronicle Review - Real-Time in an Unreal World

The DioField Chronicle fails to capitalise on both its unique real-time combat system, and the potential of its narrative genre. 

Steelrising review PS5
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Steelrising review - A revolution, but hardly revolutionary

Steelrising is a visual spectacle with an unique setting, but attempts to mimic the action and wonder of its influences…

Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak review PC
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Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak review - A beautiful new dawn

Sunbreak is an excellent 'Master Rank' expansion for Monster Hunter Rise, with finely honed systems and great end-game content.

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Why Fire Emblem: Three Houses deserves all the fanfiction it can get

When you love a cast of characters, it’s only natural that you want to spend more time with them. Fanfiction…

lucio from overwatch in soccer uniform - part of the game's diverse lineup
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Character diversity is more involved than just ticking boxes

Activision Blizzard's diversity tool has come under fire for good reason. What good is something that can't understand character context?

How to find the tabletop rpg (trpg or ttrpg) group for you
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Where in the world is your perfect TTRPG group?

Finding a TRPG group is like getting into a relationship. Here's some sage advice for finding the perfect tabletop experience…

world building tips for tabletop role playing games
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World-building tips for your next TTRPG adventure

Building a world in a TTRPG can be rewarding, but it's easy to burn yourself out. Here are some key…

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