Andrew Melcon
Andrew Melcon is a freelance writer who specializes in covering games and gaming hardware. He's tackled everything from PC game controllers to Pokémon and PUBG and his work has appeared on sites including Tom's Guide, Tom's Hardware, Laptop Mag, and more.
Latest articles by Andrew Melcon
Fortnite Rocket Launch: What It Means for the Game
By Andrew Melcon published
In Fortnite, a recent in-game rocket launch cracked the sky on the game's map. Here's what it all means.
Fortnite Battle Royale: 22 Key Survival Tips
By Andrew Melcon published
Whether you're new to Fortnite Battle Royale or just want to up your game, here are fifteen key tips for surviving longer.
Fortnite for Dummies: Why It's Taking Over the World (And How to Jump In)
By Andrew Melcon published
Here are the quick and dirty facts you need to know about Fortnite, and why it's the hottest game out right now.
How to Use Your Switch Pro Controller with Steam
By Andrew Melcon published
Steam now officially supports Nintendo's Switch Pro Controller. Here's how to use it.
Fortnite's Mysterious Meteor: What You Need to Know
By Andrew Melcon published
Here's what you need to know about the Fortnite meteor everyone's talking about.
Fortnite: Save the World - Everything You Need to Know
By Andrew Melcon published
Here's what you need to know about Fortnite: Save the World, the four-player co-op component of Epic Games' wildly popular online shooter.
PUBG Mobile Guide: Everything You Need to Know
By Andrew Melcon published
If you're curious about diving into PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds on mobile, here's everything you need to kn
The Best Fortnite: Battle Royale Weapons (and When to Use Them)
By Andrew Melcon published
From basic shotguns to advanced rocket launchers, here are the best weapons to use in Fortnite.
The 6 Best Weapons in Monster Hunter: World
By Andrew Melcon published
Here are the best weapons in Monster Hunter: World, from simple swords to complex ranged weapons.
Monster Hunter World Guide: 14 Essential Tips
By Andrew Melcon published
From combat to crafting, here are 14 tips for getting started in Monster Hunter: World.
PUBG vs. Fortnite: Which Battle Royale Shooter Is For You?
By Andrew Melcon published
Wondering which battle royale shooter is for you? Here's how PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds stacks up to Fortnite: Battle Royale.
8 Great Games Like PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds
By Andrew Melcon published
Need more battle-royale action? Here are 7 awesome games like PlayerUnkown's Battlegrounds.
5 Reasons Sonic Mania is a Must-Play
By Andrew Melcon published
Here are 5 reasons to check out the delightful throwback action of Sonic Mania.
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds: Everything You Need to Know
By Andrew Melcon published
Wondering what all the fuss around PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds is about? Here's what you need to know about the biggest PC game of the year.
AMD Ryzen: What Gamers Need to Know
By Andrew Melcon, Andrew E. Freedman published
Here's what you need to know about AMD's new Ryzen processors, which will help power the 4K and VR gaming machines of the future.
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds Is a Tense, Must-Play Shooter
By Andrew Melcon published
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds is an addictive multiplayer shooter that's great to play solo and even better with friends.
7 Games to Play If You Like Dark Souls
By Andrew Melcon published
Can't get enough of Dark Souls? Here are seven games that will quench your thirst for brutal, challenging action.
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