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
Story Of Seasons: Friends Of Mineral Town - How To Get Van To Visit
In Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town the traveling merchant Van makes a return; here's how to get him to appear.
The Sims 4: How To Get A Dragon Fruit Plant
The Dragon Fruit is a useful plant in The Sims 4. Here's how to get one.
Honkai: Star Rail – All Curios And What They Do
In Honkai: Star Rail's Simulated Universe Curios can help or hinder you. Here's how.
Story Of Seasons: Friends Of Mineral Town - Complete Guide To The Mines
We show you how to find gold and silver as well as other valuable gems and ores across the 255 floors of Mineral Town's two different mines.
Story Of Seasons: Friends Of Mineral Town - Guide To Nature Sprites
In Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town, you can befriend sprites who will help out around the farm: here's how to get them all.
Story Of Seasons: Friends Of Mineral Town: Best Ways To Make Gold Fast
We've found the very best ways to make gold fast in Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town. Here are some tips and tricks for getting rich, quick!
Park Beyond Campaign Walkthrough: The Dawn of Impossification
Open Sofia's Lab and discover impossification in this third Park Beyond mission.
Park Beyond Campaign Walkthrough: Welcome To Cloudstormer
We help you run a sucessful park in Park Beyond's Welcome To Cloudstomer mission.
Park Beyond Campaign Walkthrough: Ambitious Beginnings
This first level of Park Beyond's campaign focuses on Rollercoasters.
Park Beyond Review - Not Quite At The Peak
Park Beyond adds new dimensions to the theme park builder genre.
Story Of Seasons: Friends Of Mineral Town - What To Do With Van's Favorite
Once you've played a few days of Story of Seasons: Friends Of Mineral Town, you'll likely notice a strange gift in your mailbox, Van's Favorite.
Minecraft Gather, Cook, Eat - Square Meals
I tested some of these official game-inspired recipes on my Minecraft-loving family.
Black Desert Online's Land of the Morning Sun Expansion Has Drawn A Newcomer Like Me In
Land of the Morning Light brought me into Black Desert Online's world of beautiful scenery and the best horse I've ever ridden.
Honkai: Star Rail – Best Profile Pictures And How To Unlock Them
We look at the best profile avatars in Honkai: Star Rail and how to get them.
Miasma Chronicles Review: A Captivating Journey
Miasma Chronicles takes you on a journey you'll never forget.
Everything You Need To Know Before You Buy The Sims 4 Growing Together
The Sims 4 Growing Together really changes Sim dynamics.
Sims 4: Eco Lifestyle 8 Ways To Improve Your Eco Footprint And 8 Ways To Industrialize It
Will you live in a smog city or a pure paradise in The Sims 4: Eco Lifestyle? It's up to you to decide!
The Sims 4 Paranormal Stuff: Everything You Need To Know About Haunted Houses
We look at how to create a haunted house in The Sims 4 with Paranormal Stuff.
Is Honkai: Star Rail Worth It?
We take a look at if Honkai: Star Rail is worth the time and money investment.