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Allyson Cochran

Editor

Contributor Since December, 2022
Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Journalism
Expertise
Stardew Valley, FPS, Overwatch 2
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About Allyson Cochran

Allyson Cochran is an Editor at TheGamer who has worked as a journalist since 2020 and in games journalism since 2022. She holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism and focuses primarily on guides, previews, and developer interviews, with particular expertise in cozy indie games and live-service FPS titles.

She has interviewed numerous game directors, including those of games like Overwatch and Dead by Daylight. Allyson has written and edited thousands of guides, and she genuinely loves every minute of it.

Favorite Games

Allyson regularly plays and covers cozy life-simulation titles like Animal Crossing and Stardew Valley, alongside competitive shooters like Rainbow Six Siege and Overwatch.

She also spends a lot of time with narrative-driven and atmospheric games such as Little Nightmares.

Proudest Gaming Achievement

Allyson has carefully curated her Animal Crossing: New Horizons island without ever restarting. She has also played Overwatch and Rainbow Six Siege continually for nearly ten years.

Industry Focus

As a Guides Editor, Allyson mainly writes and edits guides. With thousands of hours in her favorite games, Allyson takes a hands-on approach to every guide she writes and edits.

She focuses on breaking down mechanics in clear ways so our lovely readers can spend less time confused and more time playing.

Latest

Split image showing a handmade doll and player looking for cursed object in a dimly lit living room in Phasmophobia
Phasmophobia: All Cursed Object Locations
Phasmophobia

Become the best ghost hunter possible by knowing all of the possible cursed possession locations in Phasmophobia.

Fighting a zombie in No More Room in Hell 2.
No More Room In Hell 2: Achievement Guide
No More Room in Hell 2

Find all 35 No More Room In Hell 2 achievements and learn how to unlock each one with helpful tips.

Fighting a zombie in No More Room in Hell 2.
No More Room In Hell 2: Everything Added In 1.0
No More Room in Hell 2

Discover everything added in No More Room In Hell 2’s 1.0 update, including new maps, modes, features, balance changes, and fixes.

Maximilien in Overwatch looking towards the camera.
Overwatch Director Says Blizzard Is "Doubling Down" On Fan-Favorite Heroes
Overwatch (Formerly Overwatch 2)

Overwatch director Aaron Keller teases more familiar characters could become playable.

Finding the Big Ghost in Peak.
Peak: How To Burn Up The Ghost
PEAK

Learn how to burn the big ghost in Peak and earn the Exorcist badge.

Finding a bell tower in Peak.-1
Peak: How To Ring 5 Belltowers In The GLOOM In A Single Expedition
PEAK

Learn how to find and ring five Belltowers in the GLOOM during one expedition to complete Peak's Bell Ringer Badge.

Peak character posing with a fire in Gloom in Peak.
Peak: All The Final Ascent Badges And How To Unlock Them
PEAK

Learn how to complete every PEAK Final Ascent badge and unlock all the cosmetic rewards available in the update.

Fields of Mistria character posing with trophies.
Fields Of Mistria: Achievement Guide
Fields of Mistria

Complete your Fields Of Mistria Steam collection with our guide to every achievement and helpful tips for unlocking them.

Up close of Iron Nest Heavy Turret Simulator's Powder Charges wheel.
Iron Nest: Heavy Turret Simulator - Complete Turret Firing Guide
Steam

Learn how to fire the massive turret in Iron Nest: Heavy Turret Simulator, from calculating coordinates to loading shells and firing.

Fields of Mistria character posing in the Fields of Mistria.
Fields Of Mistria: Everything Added In 1.0
Fields of Mistria

Explore everything new in Fields of Mistria 1.0.

D.Mon from Overwatch posing with a gun without her tank.
Overwatch Team Wants Players To Keep Looking Closely At Maps For Future Hero Reveals
Overwatch (Formerly Overwatch 2)

That missing MEKA wasn't just decoration. Blizzard says your Overwatch map investigations are officially worth continuing.

D.Mon from Overwatch posing in front of her tank.
Overwatch Devs Reveal Why D.Mon’s Arrival Was Worth The Nearly 10-Year Wait
Overwatch (Formerly Overwatch 2)

I spoke with Blizzard about D.Mon's design and years-long development in an Overwatch developer interview.

Splatoon Raiders tanks in front of a blue backdrop.
Splatoon Raiders: Tank Types, Explained
Splatoon Raiders

Discover the strengths of every Splatoon Raiders Tank Type and find out the best starter tank gadget.

Splatoon character riding a shark in Splatoon Raiders.
Splatoon Raiders: How Long Does It Take To Beat?
Splatoon Raiders

Find out how long Splatoon Raiders takes to beat, including main story, extra content, and 100 percent completion times.

How many dudes' gorilla fighting your dudes in a battle.
How Many Dudes: Achievement Guide
Steam

Unlock every achievement in How Many Dudes with this complete guide.

Character in front of other dudes in How Many Dudes.
How Many Dudes: 10 Best Beginner Tips
Steam

Starting How Many Dudes? These beginner tips will help you build stronger teams.

Zomboid character in a house.
Project Zomboid: Tips Every Returning Player Should Know Before Playing Build 42 Stable
Project Zomboid

These Project Zomboid Build 42 Stable tips help returning players survive their next save file.

Zomboid character in a field with a pig.
Project Zomboid: 10 Best Features Added In Build 42 Stable
Project Zomboid

Project Zomboid Build 42 Stable brings big updates to the zombie survival sandbox. Here are the best new features you need to know.

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Gadget in front of Splatoon Raiders gameplay.
Splatoon Raiders: Complete Guide To Gadgets
Splatoon Raiders

Here's what you need to know about Splatoon Raiders Gadgets, including unlock requirements.

Splatton character with an outfit in front of Splatoon Raiders gameplay.
Splatoon Raiders: Complete Guide To Outfits
Splatoon Raiders

Find every Splatoon Raiders outfit and discover the unlock conditions needed to complete your collection.

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