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Marcus J. Reed
Senior Gaming News Editor
Marcus J. Reed is a senior gaming news editor with eight years of experience covering the games industry. From day-one reviews to major esports tournament breakdowns, Marcus brings fast, accurate reporting to GameBrief. He has covered events including The Game Awards, E3, Gamescom, and major esports tournaments for League of Legends, Valorant, and Counter-Strike. Marcus started his career as a community forum moderator before moving into games journalism, giving him a deep understanding of what players actually want to know. At GameBrief, Marcus leads the news desk and esports coverage, ensuring readers get timely, accurate information about the games they care about.
- 8 years games journalism experience
- AAA and indie game coverage
- Esports tournament reporting
- Industry analysis and trends
Breaking game newsEsports coverageGame releases and announcementsDeveloper interviewsIndustry trendsPC gamingConsole gamingCompetitive gaming
119 articles by Marcus J. Reed
Guides
ARC Raiders Best Squad Loadouts: Roles, Builds & Tips
ARC Raiders best squad loadouts — how to build three-player teams around distinct roles, which weapons pair well across slots, and how to avoid redundancy.
· 10 min read
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ARC Raiders Enemy Types Guide: ARC Units Ranked by Threat
ARC Raiders enemy types guide — ARC machine classes ranked by threat, with audio cues, detection behavior, and the best counters by zone tier.
· 10 min read
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ARC Raiders Best Solo Loadouts: Weapons, Gear & Tips
ARC Raiders best solo loadouts — ranked weapon, armor, and gadget picks for surviving White, Orange, and Red zones as a solo Raider in 2026.
· 9 min read
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ARC Raiders Loot Guide: What to Keep, Sell, or Scrap
ARC Raiders loot guide — which materials to keep for crafting, which to sell for vendor XP, and which to scrap for components. Safe Pocket priority.
· 7 min read
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ARC Raiders Skill Tree Tier List: Best Upgrades Ranked
ARC Raiders skill tree tier list for 2026 — all three branches ranked by impact. Which upgrades to prioritize first and what to save for endgame.
· 9 min read
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ARC Raiders Weapons Tier List: Top Guns Ranked 2026
ARC Raiders weapons tier list for April 2026 — all 22 guns ranked S to D tier for PvP and PvE. Best picks for every loadout budget and playstyle.
· 11 min read
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ARC Raiders Beginner Guide: Survival, Loot & Extraction
ARC Raiders beginner guide — how to survive your first raids, manage loot, use the skill tree, and extract safely in Embark Studios' extraction shooter.
· 9 min read
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Windrose Multiplayer In-Game Chat & Voice — Co-op 2026
Windrose multiplayer guide — co-op XP sharing rules, what in-game chat supports, and how to configure your group session for the fastest leveling.
· 8 min read
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The Best Free-to-Play Games in 2026 — Top F2P Picks
The best free-to-play games in 2026, ranked and reviewed — no pay-to-win. From Fortnite to Valorant, these are the F2P titles worth your time right now.
· 9 min read
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Best RPG Games in 2026 — Ranked Across All Platforms
The best RPG games in 2026, ranked across PC, console, and every platform. From Elden Ring to Baldur's Gate — your complete guide to the genre's finest.
· 10 min read
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Best Soulslike Games in 2026 — Ranked for All Skill Levels
The best soulslike games in 2026, ranked by difficulty and accessibility. From Elden Ring to Hollow Knight — find the perfect soulslike to start with today.
· 10 min read