About Helen Ashcroft
Helen has been at TheGamer for over five years and has worked across several departments before settling down in Evergreen. She doesn't have a novel in progress and never will, but she writes an excellent top 10 list.
Outside of gaming, she's recently re-discovered the expensive hobby of painting Warhammer miniatures. She also loves dinosaurs.
Industry Focus
Helen is the trainer for new list and affiliate writers. She's also an Evergreen writer and editor who dabbles in features, reviews, and interviews.
She specialises in games with sandbox modes and the words sim or tycoon in the description. Occasionally, you'll find her outside her comfort zone, but she'll be hiding under a blanket with her keyboard.
Favorite Games
A Simmer since The Sims way back in 2000, Helen's go-to game is The Sims 4. Her current rotation also includes Minecraft, Planet Zoo, Coral Island, and Honkai Star Rail.
Proudest Gaming Achievement
Helen has three stars on every single Two Point Campus level, including all DLC.
She can also build a really good house in The Sims 4.
Latest Articles
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Planet Zoo: Beginner's Tips For Building From Scratch
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Planet Zoo - A Complete Guide
In this collection of guides, you'll find information about maximizing zoo profits, maintaining animal welfare, building exhibits, shops, and more.
Planet Zoo: Console Edition - FAQ Guide
We answer all your questions about Planet Zoo: Console Edition.
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These simple tabletop games are a great gateway into the board game hobby.
Planet Zoo: Console Edition Review - Lions, And Tigers, And Bears, On Console
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Genshin Impact: Complete Guide
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Genshin Impact: Every Playable Character's Age, Height, And Birthday
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The Best Town Tunes In Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Find the perfect New Horizons town tune, with notes for pop songs, theme tunes, and games. Featuring Mario, Zelda, Star Wars, and more.
Everything Included In The Sims 4: Crystal Creations
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Dimension 20: All Intrepid Heroes Campaigns, Ranked
Dimension 20's Intrepid Heroes campaigns may not all run on D&D 5th Edition, but they are all entertaining. Here's our definitive ranking.
Is Nintendo Switch Online Worth It?
With classic titles, cloud saves, separate tiers, and an expansion pack; for its price, is Nintendo Switch Online worth it?
The Sims 4: All Items In Castle Estate Kit
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