Dan User Profile
Dan is the founder, owner, and lead editor of Nerdburglars. With over three decades of gaming experience tracing back to the 8-bit era and an enduring love for franchises like The Legend of Zelda, they have spent a lifetime analyzing the evolution of interactive entertainment. Today, they oversee the site’s editorial direction, specializing in deep-dive franchise retrospectives, industry news analysis, and hardware reviews, ensuring Nerdburglars delivers authoritative, high-quality content for core gamers.
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Difference Between The Xbox Series S & Series X
This Christmas is set to be quite a confusing one for any parents looking to get their children the latest Xbox. Microsoft is launching two different Xbox consoles this fall and there are some key differences between them. This guide...
Difference Between PS5 Versions
The PlayStation 5 is launching in November and there are two versions available with $100 separating them. If you want to get the best possible gaming experience, do you need to get the $499 edition? What is the difference between...
Why No Achievements For Nintendo Switch
I have often written about my feelings toward trophies and achievements. While I am most definitely a fan of them, my interest has dropped considerably over the past year or so. Even though I have broken the addiction to collecting...
How VR Has Developed Over the Years
Virtual reality gaming has matured a lot over the last decade, with some big companies like Facebook, Microsoft and Sony all investing heavily in the technology. The 2012 Kickstarter campaign that gave birth to the Oculus Rift is often credited...
Fast Travel Mechanic In Gaming
Large open-world games make for a fantastic gaming experience. Players get to explore a huge world filled with side quests, random events and lots of secrets to discover. Exploring areas for the first time can be a lot of fun...
What Is Save Scumming
Save scumming is a bit of a weird term. It sounds filthy and a lot of people don’t know what it means. After discovering what it means, most gamers are likely guilty of it at some stage or other, particularly...
What Is Fog of War?
The term Fog of War is something that is used in the context of military but it is also a gaming term and has a more specific meaning in video games. In recent years, it is something that is not...
Resolution Vs Frame Rate - Which Is Most Important
Resolution vs frame rate is a touchy debate that can go one way or the other depending on the game that is being referenced. When faced with deciding one over the other, it can be difficult to decide as having...
What Is Texture Pop In
Have you ever been gaming and a level will load but everything looks all muddy and blurry. After a few seconds, everything will suddenly become clear and sharp? Don’t worry, you do not need glasses, this is something known as...
HDR And How It Impacts Gaming
HDR is the latest buzzword that came along with the latest generation of game consoles. It has of course been a thing for much longer than that. The mysterious acronym is something that very few people really understand. What is...
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