Jonathan Spurgeon-Video Producer

Jonathan Spurgeon

Video Producer

April, 2024
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About Jonathan Spurgeon

Jonathan Spurgeon is a Video Producer/Video Editor at GameRant. He is an indie game enthusiast with a passion for game development. His YouTube channel, Blurbs, is an active outlet for this passion, allowing him to break down the finner details of games and highlight the excellence hidden within their design. 

Favorite Games

My favorite games are Journey, Mario Odyssey, and Elden Ring.

Journey was the game that spawned my love for the industry, as it built an emotional bond between me and the medium.

Mario Odyssey is the perfection of 3D platforming(one of my favorite genres) and it is packed full of unique ideas and incredible play experimentation. 

Elden RIng is big dark souls....and I love dark souls...so yeah.

Favorite Console

The Nintendo Switch is the greatest console of all time as its form factor and game library combine to make something for kids, adults, and even me...I'm both. It has Mario Odyssey, Zelda Botw, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and Super Smash Bros Ultimate, which are some of my favorite games. All this and I can play it on the plane, the train, or in the park. 

Proudest Gaming Achievement

I just beat this game called "a difficult game about climbing". It was an insanely hard/frustrating experience, but I pushed through all of my self-doubt. The week I beat it I also ran my fastest marathon and it kind of reminded me that life is cool when you do things that are hard. 

Latest

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The Blood of Dawnwalker: About 10 Years Too Late - Review

We got our hands on The Blood of Dawnwalker, an open-world RPG made by a team of industry veterans, many of which worked on The Witcher 3.

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Rooster Teeth's Lawrence Sonntag on Joining Funhaus, Starting Inside Games and the Hype for GTA 6

This week, it's Funhaus alum Lawrence Sonntag who sits down with Naomi to discuss his career from Machinima to going independent.

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Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy - Video Review

We got our hands on Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy ahead of its release. It's as visually striking and polished as Asobo Studio's other releases.

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Mica Burton on Guest Starring on Critical Role, Star Trek: Picard & Voice Acting for Date Everything

Star Trek: Picard actor Mica Burton sits down with Naomi to chat all about her career.

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Predicting the MAJOR Game Reveals at Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026

Geoff Keighley’s next big gaming showcase is right around the corner with Gamescom Opening Night Live!

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The Duskbloods is Peak FromSoftware in a New Package - Video Preview

Finally, we have information on The Duskbloods and what the game is suiting up to be.

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10 Essential GameCube Games Switch 2 Needs ASAP

Here are 10 major GameCube classics that Switch 2 still needs sooner rather than later.

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Super Mario Sunshine: What Everyone Gets Wrong About It (In Under 5 Minutes)

After a long wait, players are finally able to dive in to Super Mario Sunshine again or for the first time.

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What's Next For Metroid on Switch 2?

The Metroid series saw a rebirth on Nintendo Switch with new entries in both the 2D and first-person branches of Nintendo’s prestige sci-fi saga.

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What's Next for Spider-Man on PlayStation?

Let’s figure out what comes next for Spider-Man on PlayStation.

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Why Did Spider-Man Games Take SO LONG to Get Good?

Today we venture through the history of Spider-Man games, from a license haphazardly thrown onto systems to sell units, to a major gaming franchise.

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Why Making an Indie Game in Nigeria Is So Much Harder

Ahead of the upcoming launch of Go North, we sat down with solo game developer Tade Ajiboye to talk about taking a leap of faith in the indie space.

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Marvel NEEDS to Make Another Nintendo Exclusive (In Under 5 Minutes)

Marvel Games have made a lot of great calls over the last decade.

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Everything Pokémon Winds + Waves NEEDS to Succeed (In Under 5 Minutes)

Pokémon Winds + Waves is on the horizon, and it needs a number of things to push it forward towards a bright new future.

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Can Splatoon Raiders Make a Splash? - Review Roundup

Can Nintendo's newest franchise IP handle the sea change, or is it rough waters once the critics have gotten their say?

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What to Buy: Xbox Ultimate Game Sale

Xbox has released its yearly summer sale with thousands of games on discount.

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Did Xbox NEED These Studios?

XBOX just let go of four major studios under their organization: Undead Labs, Double Fine, Ninja Theory and Compulsion Games and Arkane studios.

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Nintendo Switch 2 Is Almost the PERFECT Console For Most Players (In Under 5 Minutes)

For players who haven’t upgraded their last generation consoles just yet, you may be surprised by what the Nintendo Switch 2 is capable of.

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Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Review: Did the Best Pirate Game Get Better?

We've been hearing a lot of buzz about the Black Flag remake, and the time has finally come to get our hands on it. We've played through the game, and

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Nintendo Is Boring... And It's Working!

Let's dive in to what Nintendo looks like in 2026 and how being boring may win keep them ahead of their competition!

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