About Eric Switzer
Eric Switzer is a senior features editor and producer known for his expertise across a wide range of genres and hobbies. He is the host of TheGamer Roundtable podcast and can be found covering live events all across the world. Eric is a competitive Lorcana player who has been covering the TCG from the start. He is a fan of board games, fan conventions, new technology, and his sweet sweet kitties Bruce and Babs. His favorite Pokémon is Umbreon.
Favorite Games
Prey, Destiny 2, Super Metroid, The Forgotten City, Slay The Princess, Marvel's Midnight Suns, Kingdom Hearts, Disney Lorcana, and Prey.
Industry Focus
Disney Lorcana, Pokemon, Immersive Sims, Tactical RPGs, anything with a good story or satisfying combat, but preferably both.
Proudest Gaming Achievement
Making a career out of playing games.
Latest Articles
The Death Of Funko Games Is A Tragedy For The Tabletop Hobby
Funko Games was reshaping the board game industry, and the people behind the brand deserved better than what they got.
Disney Lorcana's Organized Play Plans Could Use A Little Pokemon Magic
This year's Disney Lorcana Challenge is an exciting way to take the competition to the next level, but it's more exclusive than expected.
There Isn't A Single Redeeming Quality In The New Devil May Cry
Devil May Cry: Path to the Peak is not the new DMC you've been waiting for.
Capcom Is Going So Overboard On Its Bizarre Anti-Modding Crusade
Capcom's crusade against modders seems to be doing more harm than good for its reputation.
It Was A Huge Week For Disney Lorcana News, Here's What You Missed
The next Disney Lorcana expansion is coming up quickly, and we got a bunch of news this week about it.
Lorcana Publisher Is Making The Disney RPG I've Always Wanted
Chronicles of Light looks like an easy way to get into tabletop role-playing.
Monster Hunter Wilds Needs Its Rathalos Nest Moment
The environmental interactions in Monster Hunter World are one of its best qualities, and the next installment needs a dam-breaking moment too.
I've Never Seen Previews As Grim As Suicide Squad's Before
Previews usually have a cautiously optimistic tone, but there's something different about the way Suicide Squad is being covered.
PSA: Don't Play Monster Hunter World Without Also Buying Iceborne
It may seem like you don't need Iceborne until you finish the main game, but Monster Hunter World is so much better if you have Iceborne unlocked.
It's Harder To Get Back Into Monster Hunter World Than Expected In 2023
2018's Monster Hunter World is still a masterpiece, but it's aged more than you'd think.
Ursula, Deceiver Could Be The Answer To Lorcana's Ruby/Amethyst Problem
Is this new Into the Inklands card the silver bullet against the strongest decks in the Lorcana meta?
Best Buy Leaving The Disc Business Says More About Best Buy Than The State Of Physical Media
Best Buy isn't selling Blu-rays anymore but that's because no one is going to Best Buy.
Nothing Will Radicalize You Against Streaming Like The Official Pokemon Watch Guide
You need an advanced degree just to figure out where Pokemon episodes are streaming.
The Best Disney Lorcana Deck No One Is Playing
There's a lot of popular Lorcana decks this season, but this one seems to be going under the radar.
Valhalla Reintroduces God Of War's Combat In The Most Elegant Way
Getting back into God of War Ragnarok isn't easy, but Valhalla is designed to ease you into it.
Lorcana's Average Game Length Is An Accessibility Issue
Playing well and playing quickly are not the same skill, and one can be trained far easier than the other.
You've Got One Week To Grab The Most Underrated Marvel Game For Free
Everyone loves Insomniac's Spider-Man, but Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy is incredible, and right now, it's free.
The Only Iteration The Switch 2 Needs Is An eShop That Doesn't Suck
If Nintendo just wants to release a console that's exactly the same as the Switch but with a good eShop, I'd buy it.
If You've Ever Wanted To Read Spider-Man, Now Is The Time
Two new ongoing Spider-Man series represent the best entry point into Marvel comics we've seen in many years.
So The Steam Awards Were A Joke, Right?
Trolls infiltrated this year's Steam Awards, but it's unclear which awards are legitimate and which aren't.