Mike Drucker
Contributing since August, 2021
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About Mike Drucker
Mike Drucker is an Emmy-nominated and Writers Guild Award-winning writer and comedian living in New York. He's written for television shows including Late Night, The Tonight Show, and Adam Ruins Everything. He also served as a head writer and executive producer on Full Frontal with Samantha Bee. Outside of television, Mike has written for Nintendo and Sony, working on the English language scripts for games including Kid Icarus: Uprising.
Industry Focus
I write jokes about video games and video game news. This ranges from controversies to social issues to industry changes to the amount of money I’ve wasted on Steam sales. Just goofs and dunks.
Favorite Games
Super Street Fighter 2 Turbo, Kid Icarus: Uprising, Silent Hill 2, Kid Icarus: Urising, Planescape: Torment, Kid Icarus: Uprising, Super Mario Odyssey, Kid Icarus: Uprising, Baldur’s Gate 3, and Kid Icarus: Uprising.
Proudest Gaming Achievement
I named Groose in Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword. That’s actually true.
Latest Articles
Yo, Video Game Industry: Please Get Some Self-Esteem
The Game Awards 2023 showed more than ever that the industry needs to have more self-respect and self-esteem.
The Alternative The Game Awards Predictions
Everyone knows The Game Awards isn't about who wins, but about what happens at the show.
I'm From Florida: Here's What I Want From Grand Theft Auto 6
As a Floridian, I know there are just some things Rockstar has to include in a GTA game set in the so-called Sunshine State.
Why Lord Of The Rings: Gollum Should Win Game Of The Year
In a year of great games, does Gollum represent the true gaming industry more than anyone else?
It’s Actually Good When Franchises Change
Franchises shouldn't stay in the past, and going against our expectations can help a series grow.
How To Actually Buy People Gifts They Want
Santa Claus wasn't available, so we asked Mike Drucker how he keeps his toy workshop running so efficiently
Game Boy Advance Ports Now Feel Like Indie Darlings
Why play Starfield when you can play Max Payne's surprisingly impressive Game Boy Advance port?
I Use VR More To Concentrate Than I Do For Actual VR
VR headsets block out the world, and that makes them perfect tools to act as a little movie theatre on your head, keeping you in the zone.
Mid-Console Refreshes Are Killing Me
I know I don't need to buy them all. But I want to buy them all.
I’m Going To Need More Of You To Play WarioWare: Move It
2023 is full of great games, but find some time to squeeze in WarioWare: Move It!
I’m Almost Impressed By How Bad Silent Hill Ascension Turned Out To Be
Silent Hill Ascension is so much worse than anyone thought it'd be.
Your Console War Is The Reason Why There Are So Many Lay Offs
Okay, it’s not the whole reason, but it doesn’t help.
Don’t Forget Indie Horror Games This Halloween
Alan Wake 2 isn't the only game waiting to scare you this Halloween.
It’s A Personal Insult That Spider-Man 2 Doesn’t Feature My Block In NYC
How could you, Spider-Man 2? How could you do this to me again?
The Metal Gear Solid Collection Is Still Missing The Best Game In The Series
Hint: It’s the Game Boy version.
All Hail The New Games That Don’t Require A Lifetime Commitment
The recent trend in the triple-A scene has been short games that don't need you to give up a month for them, and I couldn't be more grateful
I Want VR To Succeed And VR Companies Are Screwing It Up
I buy every VR headset there is, but with so few games and the companies not doing enough to promote them, it's hard to be a VR fan
Yeah, I’m Still Worried About Silent Hill: Ascension
Silent Hill: Ascension's latest trailer, which reveals the fast-approaching release date, only raises more questions than answers
Every Video Game Company's Layoffs Announcement
Here at Game Company, we love our developers. That's why it was so hard to fire them.
I Need To Admit I’m Never Going To Play My Giant Board Games
That unwrapped board game sitting on your shelf probably isn't going to get played any time soon.