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
How To Fix Final Fantasy
All of the problems in Final Fantasy 16 can be fixed by making a very specific version of the game that I would have wanted to play as a teenager
A PlayStation VR 2 Game Finally Made Me Feel I Can Use the Force
The PS VR 2 might not have a whole lot going for it, but Synapse's telekinesis ability is on another level.
The Greatest Fighting Game Of All Time Is Only $4 During The Steam Sale
Four bucks, two buttons, the greatest fighting game ever.
Reminder: Your Game Doesn’t Have To Have Crafting
Clive's trips to The Black Hammer are a reminder that not every game needs crafting.
Super Mario RPG Needs To Keep Its Secret Final Fantasy Reference
Spoiler alert: There’s a secret Final Fantasy reference in Super Mario RPG.
Final Fantasy 16 Has No Idea What It Wants to Be
Why is Final Fantasy 16 so scared of being a Final Fantasy game?
Hi, I’m Every Villager in Diablo 4
Hey there, I know you're busy with Lilith and everything, but I need a personal favour. Also you can't have a horse.
Final Fantasy 16 Is Going To Be The Funniest Game Of The Year
Final Fantasy 16's demo is unintentionally hilarious in how it mimics Game of Thrones and makes Clive swear all the time.
Every Time I Think I’m Out, Tears Of The Kingdom Pulls Me Back In
A grip stronger than the Ultrahand.
Etrian Odyssey Goes Harder Than Diablo 4 Ever Will
Diablo 4 is a great intro to dungeon crawlers, but Etrian Odyssey is for the hardcore fans.
The Next Diablo 4 Classes I’d Like to See
All the things that should be in Diablo 4, from Bards to Bobby Kotick
Street Fighter 6 Is The Break From Zelda I Needed
Sometimes you need to take a break from saving the world and fight random people on the street for no reason.
I’m Already Worried About Silent Hill: Ascension
Silent Hill: Ascension's latest cinematic trailer pushed the angle of interactive player choice, where other players choose your fate for you
That Sign Holding Jerk In Tears Of The Kingdom Can Go Screw Himself
Addison is a pathetic loser who only wants to drag Link down to his pathetic loser level.
Tears of the Kingdom Made Me Bust Out My Useless Amiibos
Tears of the Kingdom almost makes up for all the money wasted on Amiibos. Almost.
Characters I’d Love to See In Mortal Kombat 1 But Definitely Won’t
You'd be surprised how much damage Bandit Heeler can do.
AI Won’t Take Creative Jobs, It’ll Just Make Them Worse And Dumber
Let's talk about artificial intelligence and the damage it can do to the creative industry.
Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Is The Perfect Saturday Morning Cartoon Game
Despite being all about global warfare, Advance Wars inspires a feeling of childlike joy
I Still Love Virtual Reality Even Though It’s Dying
Virtual reality might not be thriving right now, but there's still nothing like it.