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.
Latest articles by Andrew Melcon
Top 22 best single-player PC games
By Andrew Melcon, Robert Carnevale published
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Wondering which battle royale shooter is for you? Here's how PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds stacks up to Fortnite: Battle Royale.
All 14 Call of Duty Games Ranked from Worst to Best
By Andrew Melcon, Michael Andronico published
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.