About Jacqueline Zalace
Jacqueline Zalace is a writer for TheGamer, based in Austin, Texas. When she's not writing or playing video games, you can catch her doing yoga, reading, listening to K-Pop, and painting.
Favorite Games
Jacqueline has a soft spot for farming/life simulators, with Stardew Valley being one of her favorite games. Her most played genre seems to be any survival crafting game (with Minecraft taking the top spot).
Other beloved games include Guild Wars 2, The Zero Escape Trilogy, Catherine: Full Body, Breath of the Wild, Ocarina of Time, and the Bayonetta series.
Industry Focus
Jacqueline strives to help others understand what to do in a video game while providing helpful tidbits of information about mechanics and lore. If you ask about The Sims, she WILL tell you theories about the Landgraabs and Goths.
Additionally, she loves writing about new or indie games to spread the word about them. There are some true gems out there that just need some more exposure.
Proudest Gaming Achievement
Jacqueline's crowning achievement is getting a three-streak Victory Royale on her first three games of Fortnite ever. Let's ignore the fact that the other players may have been bots.
Latest Articles
The 25 Best PC Games Like Animal Crossing
Sure, you can probably find other games on a Nintendo Switch, but if you have a PC and you're an Animal Crossing fanatic, these games are for you.
Stardew Valley: Perfection Waivers, Explained
Are you a veteran of Stardew Valley and don't feel like grinding toward perfection? Perfection Waivers are the expensive solution to this problem.
Stardew Valley: 8 Best Villagers To Befriend First
There are a lot of NPCs in Stardew Valley, each with unique gifts that they can give you. Here are the best villagers to befriend first.
How Many Years Can You Live In Stardew Valley?
You can spend many years tending to your farm in Stardew Valley, but is it possible to reach immortality?
Stardew Valley: Every Crafting Recipe And How To Get It
If you're looking to unlock a particular crafting recipe in Stardew Valley, we have a complete guide of where to get each one right here.
Stardew Valley: 10 Best Ring Combinations
Combining Stardew Valley's rings will help you unlock powerful abilities, but which ones are most worth putting together?
Stardew Valley: Every Meal Recipe And How To Get It
There are a ton of dishes that you can cook in Stardew Valley. Here's where to find the recipes for all of them!
Stardew Valley: Fishing Jelly, Explained
Jellies are little buff-giving blobs that you can catch while fishing in Stardew Valley. Here, you can learn about all three types of Jellies.
Stardew Valley: How To Get And Use Moss
Moss is a little green ball in Stardew Valley that is often found growing on trees. Here, you can learn how to find and use this material.
Stardew Valley: Trout Derby Guide
Release your inner angler during the Trout Derby in Stardew Valley. Here's all you need to know about this fishy festival.
Stardew Valley: Every Spouse's Unique Room, Ranked
From Shane's messy room to Abigail's bright and varied one, here's a rundown of every possible spouse's unique room in Stardew Valley.
19 Best Roblox Games That Support VR
Virtual reality games fully immerse you in the game world. Here, you can check out some of the best Roblox games that have VR support.
Stardew Valley: Books Of Power Guide
Books of Power are unique books used to gain new abilities. Here, you can learn how to obtain every Book of Power in Stardew Valley.
Stardew Valley: Things To Do After You Beat The Game
Stardew Valley has a great main story, but a majority of the game takes place after you finish it.
Stardew Valley: 13 Best Portrait Mods
Portrait mods can change the appearance of NPC's image in Stardew Valley. Here, you can check out the best portrait mods out there.
Stardew Valley: Everything You Need To Know About The Meadowlands Farm
The Meadowlands Farm is a unique, animal-focused farm type in Stardew Valley. Here, you can learn all there is to know about it.
Stardew Valley: Profitable Items You Shouldn't Sell
Some items in Stardew Valley can sell for a pretty penny, but these valuable items are better off being held on to.
Stardew Valley: How To Find Robin's Lost Axe
Robin is one of the most helpful and compassionate characters in Stardew Valley, and finding her lost axe is a small way to return the favor.
Stardew Valley: How To Marry Another Player
Marriage to other players works differently in multiplayer Stardew Valley. Here's what you need to know to get hitched to your partner.