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Adam Arter

Staff Writer

About Adam Arter

Adam is a writer, marketing professional, and graphic designer currently based in Japan. When they're not busy learning Japanese, they're often writing thought-provoking features, reviews and guides for TechRaptor and various other sites around the web and in print. After graduating with a Master's Degree in Literature and working their way through various marketing professions, they began freelance writing in 2020 to pass time during lockdown, which has since grown into something of a secondary job. 

They began writing about Kaiju movies for various fan sites, eventually moving onto to cover video games. They've written for a variety of outlets with pieces featured in Polygon, TheGamer, PLAY Magazine, RPGFan, VG247 and more. Their favourite thing to write is features focused on analysing narrative and the deepest lore of flavour text in RPGs, but they also have a great love for writing intricate critical reviews. Ask them about their favourite games or genres, and they'll probably have something to say.

In their free time, Adam enjoys creating artwork and graphics, learning languages, skateboarding, reading and writing fiction. They're also a certified Final Fantasy XIV addict, and they're always looking to discuss the intricacies of Godzilla, so feel free to tag them in adjacent discussions on Twitter. 

Articles by Adam Arter


Total Articles: 5


Mario Strikers Battle League has flashy animations
Opinions

Mario Sports Titles Should Go Beyond Mario Strikers' Energetic Art Direction

Mario's next sport title might inspire us more if it tried a new with art direction. Mario Strikers: Battle League shows us it needs to move forward.

July 5, 2022 | 12:00 EDT

Neon White's Impressive HUD
Opinions

Neon White’s HUD Is a Divine Union of Style & Substance

Neon White does plenty of things right, but its crowning achievement in its user interface. Its HUD shows how to perfect the union of style and substance.

July 1, 2022 | 11:00 EDT

One of Dwerve's many glorious pixel environments
Review

Dwerve Review

Dwerve satisfies with a refined, fast-paced tower defense system that is both accessible and challenging.

June 1, 2022 | 11:00 EDT

Promotional art for Vampire The Masquerade Bloodlines 2
Feature

The Critical Legacy of Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines

Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines is a cult classic that's finally getting a sequel, but what made it unique in the first place?

May 19, 2022 | 12:00 EDT

Two dinosaur skeleotons on display at a museum in Dinosaur Fossil Hunter
Review

Dinosaur Fossil Hunter Review

Dinosaur Fossil Hunter has a solid foundation, but no amount of dinosaur enthusiasm can save this title from its repetitive gameplay loop.

May 5, 2022 | 11:30 EDT