Andrew Melcon

Andrew Melcon is a freelance writer who specializes in covering games and gaming hardware. He's tackled everything from PC game controllers to Pokémon and PUBG and his work has appeared on sites including Tom's Guide, Tom's Hardware, Laptop Mag, and more.

Articles by: Andrew Melcon

Fortnite Season 6: Latest Info on the New Map, Skins, Battle Pass

By Andrew Melcon published 28 September 18

Here's everything you need to know about Fortnite season 6, including changes to the battle pass, new skins, and updates to the map.

Top 22 best single-player PC games

By Andrew Melcon, Robert Carnevale published 31 August 18

From engrossing role-playing games to blistering action experiences, here are the best single-player games for PC

Fortnite Birthday Cake Locations: How to Solve the Season 5 Challenge

By Andrew Melcon published 26 July 18

Here's how to find the birthday cakes in Fortnite's Season 5 challenge.

Fortnite Season 5 Is Here: What You Need to Know

By Andrew Melcon published 12 July 18

Here's what you need to know about Fortnite season 5, including its release date, new skins and map changes.

13 Coolest Builds from Fortnite's Playground Mode

By Andrew Melcon published 9 July 18

From crazy castles to stunning re-creations of iconic gaming locations, here are our favorite creations from Fortnite's Playground mode.

Fortnite Rocket Launch: What It Means for the Game

By Andrew Melcon published 3 July 18

In Fortnite, a recent in-game rocket launch cracked the sky on the game's map. Here's what it all means.

Fortnite Battle Royale: 22 Key Survival Tips

By Andrew Melcon published 29 June 18

Whether you're new to Fortnite Battle Royale or just want to up your game, here are fifteen key tips for surviving longer.

Fortnite for Dummies: Why It's Taking Over the World (And How to Jump In)

By Andrew Melcon published 23 June 18

Here are the quick and dirty facts you need to know about Fortnite, and why it's the hottest game out right now.

How to Use Your Switch Pro Controller with Steam

By Andrew Melcon published 6 May 18

Steam now officially supports Nintendo's Switch Pro Controller. Here's how to use it.

Fortnite's Mysterious Meteor: What You Need to Know

By Andrew Melcon published 27 April 18

Here's what you need to know about the Fortnite meteor everyone's talking about.

Fortnite: Save the World - Everything You Need to Know

By Andrew Melcon published 23 April 18

Here's what you need to know about Fortnite: Save the World, the four-player co-op component of Epic Games' wildly popular online shooter.

PUBG Mobile Guide: Everything You Need to Know

By Andrew Melcon published 25 March 18

If you're curious about diving into PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds on mobile, here's everything you need to kn

The Best Fortnite: Battle Royale Weapons (and When to Use Them)

By Andrew Melcon published 20 March 18

From basic shotguns to advanced rocket launchers, here are the best weapons to use in Fortnite.

The 9 Best Survival Games to Play Now

By Andrew Melcon published 17 February 18

From challenging online experiences to laid-back world-builders, here are the best survival games to play right now.

The 6 Best Weapons in Monster Hunter: World

By Andrew Melcon published 11 February 18

Here are the best weapons in Monster Hunter: World, from simple swords to complex ranged weapons.

Monster Hunter World Guide: 14 Essential Tips

By Andrew Melcon published 1 February 18

From combat to crafting, here are 14 tips for getting started in Monster Hunter: World.

PUBG vs. Fortnite: Which Battle Royale Shooter Is For You?

By Andrew Melcon published 27 January 18

Wondering which battle royale shooter is for you? Here's how PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds stacks up to Fortnite: Battle Royale.

How to Stream Nintendo Switch to Twitch

By Andrew Melcon published 21 December 17

Want to share your gameplay with the world? Here's how to stream your Nintendo Switch games to Twitch.

All 14 Call of Duty Games Ranked from Worst to Best

By Andrew Melcon, Michael Andronico published 8 December 17

With Call of Duty: WWII on the horizon, here are the best (and worst) games ever to grace the blockbuster shooter franchise.

The Best Nintendo Switch Cases

By Andrew Melcon published 27 November 17

Looking to keep your Nintendo Switch safe? Here are the best cases you can buy.

8 Great Games Like PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds

By Andrew Melcon published 3 October 17

Need more battle-royale action? Here are 7 awesome games like PlayerUnkown's Battlegrounds.

5 Reasons Sonic Mania is a Must-Play

By Andrew Melcon published 18 August 17

Here are 5 reasons to check out the delightful throwback action of Sonic Mania.

18 Sonic Games, Ranked Worst to Best

By Andrew Melcon published 14 August 17

Here are the best and worst Sonic games ever, from 3D misses to 2D masterpieces.

PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds: Everything You Need to Know

By Andrew Melcon published 1 August 17

Wondering what all the fuss around PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds is about? Here's what you need to know about the biggest PC game of the year.

AMD Ryzen: What Gamers Need to Know

By Andrew Melcon, Andrew E. Freedman published 14 July 17

Here's what you need to know about AMD's new Ryzen processors, which will help power the 4K and VR gaming machines of the future.

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