Quinton O'Connor-Staff Writer

Quinton O'Connor

Staff Writer

Contributor Since May, 2017
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About Quinton O'Connor

Quinton is a Staff Writer from the United States. In his youth, Quinton was ridiculed for making video game ranking lists instead of paying attention in math class. In adulthood, people sometimes pay him for it. Life's a trip.

Taking his first steps into the industry in 2020, Quinton has written for several digital publications, but his permanent literary home is right here at TheGamer.

Before striking up a conversation with Quinton, consider the risks: he'll find a way to transform almost any topic into an analysis of either world history, Star Trek, or - at least this one's relevant to his career - all his favorite role-playing games.

Favorite Games

There is nothing Quinton loves more than to wax poetic over JRPGs. From Final Fantasy and Xenoblade Chronicles to Shin Megami Tensei and its Persona offspring, he'll be there in a flash when something new is on the horizon. But Quinton's equally enamored with the past; don't get him started on why Xenogears deserves the HD-2D treatment. He won't. Stop. Talking.

Don't mistake Quinton's JRPG obsession for a distaste toward the Western variety, for all genres of RPG must be loved and cherished. His favorite WRPG series include The Elder Scrolls, Mass Effect, and Dragon Age.

Industry Focus

In his role as a Staff Writer, Quinton contributes to TheGamer in several ways, from penning guides and lists to the occasional interview or opinion piece. Above all else, Quinton proudly serves his coworkers by being charmingly frustrating on a daily basis, but never quite crossing the line into genuinely irritating.

Proudest Gaming Achievement

Quinton has been privileged with the chance to interview key personnel in the creation of Star Ocean: The Second Story R, the 2023 remake of a beloved PlayStation classic. It would be one of his proudest career moments regardless, but when the director complimented his choice in Zoom background - a Star Ocean screenshot, naturally - Quinton's life transformed forever.

He also got to meet Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy director Naoki Hamaguchi and explore his hometown for the first time in two decades all in a single day. (It helps that Quinton's hometown is New York City.)
 

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Pokemon: Every Mainline Game, Ranked By Difficulty
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We've ranked the easiest Pokemon games and the hardest Pokemon games in the entire series.

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Pokemon: All Major Human Characters, Ranked
Pokemon

Sure, the Pokemon are the true stars of their world. But humans aren't so bad, right? Let's rank them.

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Dungeon-diving in Fortune's Weave means traditional turn-based is coming to Fire Emblem.

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Persona 5 Royal: The Best Accessories, Ranked
Persona 5 Royal

Why settle for less power in your punches when these P5R accessories will help boost your stats?

Ruby Weapon in Final Fantasy 7.
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Trilogy Director Promises Superbosses Won't Rely On Minigames
Final Fantasy

Naoki Hamaguchi wants players to feel rewarded for all that battle grinding.

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We went hands-on with the Palworld Official Card Game.

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Maxing out your confidants in P5R can be daunting, but giving each one their favorite gifts during hangouts can help speed things along!

Aerith and Tifa in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth.
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Solid numbers for Square Enix's second installment in this ongoing saga.

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We also have more insight as to what precisely the writers are aiming for with Zack's arc.

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Final Fantasy

No, it almost certainly will not be "Reunion."

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Ubisoft

I... guess that makes sense...?

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Final Fantasy Composer Joins The Chorus In Wanting Another Ivalice Story
Final Fantasy

So say we all, Sakimoto-san.

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Genshin Impact: Best Healing Characters To Use
Genshin Impact

Any Genshin Impact team needs a healer. Which characters are best suited to fill that role? We cover both dedicated healers and support characters.

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The Steam Deck Handheld console.
Valve Just Raised The Price Of Steam Decks By Hundreds Of Dollars
Steam Deck

Steam Deck now joins PS5, Xbox Series, and both generations of Switch in this regard.

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A player looking at a planet in Star Citizen.
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Star Citizen

Congratulations, I guess.

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The Elder Scrolls

Also, if you were one of the few who seriously thought TES6 is coming in 2027, maybe it's time to accept the truth.

A Hunter moving up a narrow and winding pathway in Bloodborne.
Bloodborne Has Quietly Had Its Own Let Me Solo Her For Over A Decade
Bloodborne

All good things must come to an end.

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Those who purchase any of the Founder's Packs can hop on in.

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Saros

It does seem increasingly likely that Housemarque's Returnal follow-up started off poorly.

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Final Fantasy 11 character against grass background.
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Vana'diel doesn't die.

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