Chris Hinton

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Contributor Since August, 2023

Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Accounting | Millikin University; 7 years experience writing for online entertainment media publications

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PlayStation 5, Shooter, Action

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About Chris Hinton

Chris Hinton is a dedicated games writer and database editor with an abiding three-decades-long fondness for video games. Having once worked in the corporate world as an Accountant and Financial Analyst for nearly 14 years, Chris has since shifted to a career path doing what he loves. Throughout his career, he has written for several online publications in the entertainment space including Enthusiast Gaming properties, Screen Rant, CBR, TheGamer, Digital Trends, and Looper.

At Hardcore Gamer, Chris is a Database Editor constantly adding to and updating content in existing and upcoming video game databases with guides, tutorials, and informational tooltips for the most expansive and popular titles in the gaming industry.

As a longtime gamer since the days of Galaga on Atari, Chris loves a solid action/adventure or first-person shooter. He'll even run any gauntlet in the latest "Souls-like" title. Whether it's the latest MMORPG, Zelda, or popular ongoing title, you can be sure that Chris will provide the best tools and strategies established from his own experiences.

Favorite Games

As a gamer since 1989, the choices are aplenty. However, these titles sit at the top (in no particular order): Super Mario Bros. 3, Ghouls n' Ghosts, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Metal Gear Solid, Resident Evil 2, Final Fantasy VII, Doom, God of War II, Batman: Arkham Origins (Yes, you read that right), Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice.

Proudest Gaming Achievement

Finally embracing the rigorous "Souls" genre of gaming made famous by FromSoftware, I set out to complete their entire catalog. While I have completed all Souls games to-date, no achievement stands taller than achieving the Platinum Trophy in Bloodborne. In my opinion, this is one of the more challenging "Souls" games (next to Sekiro).

Favorite Console

My first console was my father's old Atari 2600. Eventually, I graduated to the NES. Since then, I've owned every Nintendo and PlayStation console, Sega Dreamcast, Xbox, and Xbox Series X. But of all the consoles I've ever owned, the expansive library available on the PlayStation 2 is by far the most memorable making it my favorite console of all time.