About Jake Selway
Jake grew up playing video games with his older brother, leading to a life-long passion for the medium. With a love for first-person shooters, RPGs, and achievement hunting, writing about the gaming industry comes naturally and is a real point of pride for the writer. Outside of gaming, Jake has a keen interest for all things sport, TV, and movies, even managing to read a book or two here and there. Jake's media tastes are always expanding, having recently fallen in love with the Yakuza franchise, which is something that is reflected in the variety of articles that he produces for Game Rant. Writing about video games is a dream come true for Jake, and will hopefully continue to be for a long time yet.
Proudest Gaming Achievement
Jake is an avid completionist, with his Gamerscore rapidly approaching 200,000!
Industry Focus
Jake covers a wide range of titles, with a keen interest in first-person shooters, sandbox titles, and action RPGs.
Favorite Games
Jake's favorite franchises include: Call of Duty, Halo, Yakuza, Minecraft, Half-Life, Far Cry, Assassin's Creed, and Team Fortress.
Latest Articles
Call of Duty 2024 Recycling Black Ops 4 Content Might Be a Shot in its Foot
Rumors and leaks about 2024's Call of Duty release suggest that it might borrow from Black Ops 4, and this could ultimately weigh the game down.
Red Dead Redemption 3 Being a Prequel Would Have One Obvious Upside
A lot of theories point towards Red Dead Redemption 3 being another prequel, and this approach could easily have one amazing narrative benefit.
Minecraft 1.21 New Status Effects Explained
The upcoming 1.21 update for Minecraft will introduce a huge amount of content, with several unique brand-new status effects also being implemented.
The Battlefield Franchise is Copying a Worrying Call of Duty Trend
Reports are starting to circulate around the next Battlefield title, and it is using a development approach that has been quite controversial for CoD.
If Hogwarts Legacy 2 Adds One Important Feature, It Should Look to God of War For Inspiration
Hogwarts Legacy 2 would likely include one key Harry Potter feature that the first game missed, and God of War has the perfect blueprint for it.
Minecraft's Overpowered Mace Should Spark a Chain Reaction
The upcoming introduction of the mace weapon aims to reinvent Minecraft's combat, and a range of other weapons should accompany it.
Fallout 4's Connection to Fallout 1 Controversy Explained
A lead writer for the Fallout franchise recently alluded to a character link between Fallout 1 and Fallout 4, creating a storm of controversy.
Overwatch 2’s Leaver Punishment Controversy Explained
Overwatch 2 recently announced a spate of upcoming player protection changes, coming with much stricter leaver penalties that are quite controversial.
Assassin's Creed Hexe: The Real-World History of German Witch Hunts Explained
Many theories surrounding Assassin's Creed Hexe point towards a Germanic witch hunt setting, which is an era bursting with dark real-world history.
Battlefield 2042 is Right to Call it a Day with Season 7
Battlefield 2042 has made strides to repair its reputation, mainly through in-game seasons, but it is time for the IP to move on.
Call of Duty 2024's Campaign Going Open-World Would Have One Big Upside
Rumors around 2024's Call of Duty campaign being open world are quite controversial, but one aspect of this approach could hold a lot of value.
Why Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3's BAL-27 is Such a Big Deal
The recently added BAL-27 is one of the most exciting introductions to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, with the weapon having a long history in CoD.
Grand Theft Auto 6 Should Take a Unique Approach To a Feature Nearly Every Game Has
Grand Theft Auto 6 will likely take a lot of bold approaches, and one common gameplay element should be revamped in a very unique and beneficial way.
Why GTA+ Will Become Must-Have Next Year
The online subscription service for GTA Online, GTA+, is a currently niche aspect of the franchise that is likely to be taken to a new level in GTA 6.
How Minecraft 1.21's New Mace Enchantments Compare to Other Weapon Enchants
The 1.21 update for Minecraft is set to introduce the Mace weapon, whose unique utility is clearly reflected in its new possible enchantments.
Cyberpunk 2077's Sequel Can Easily Outshine Its Mantis Blades
A sequel to Cyberpunk 2077 would need to do a lot to exceed the first game, and there are a number of cybernetic ways it could outshine Mantis Blades.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Season 3 Does a Lot to Right Its Biggest Controversy
Details around Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3's Season 3 have been released, and it will crucially tackle one form of content that the title lacks.
Two GTA Online Features Could Be a Match Made in Heaven For Grand Theft Auto 6
A lot of attention is already being placed on Grand Theft Auto 6's multiplayer, and two great GTA Online features should be combined for the project.
Overwatch 2 Has a Better Way to Finish Its Story Than PvE Missions
Many fans want Overwatch 2 to further its storyline, and there is one way to go about this that does not rely on the game's sporadic story missions.
Palworld's Base Mechanics Offer the Perfect Blueprint for a New Minecraft Golem
Palworld's base mechanics have been praised for how they work with the game's AI, and this is something Minecraft could easily borrow in the future.