Next Gamer Gen is an independent gaming website founded by real gamers, for real gamers. We provide brutally honest reviews, in-depth walkthroughs, up-to-date news, competitive strategies, and hidden gem recommendations across PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and mobile. No sponsored posts, no clickbait, no corporate bias – just passion and straight talk from people who actually finish the games they write about.

Meet the Team

John Tanko – Founder & Editor-in-Chief Gaming since 1997 (started on Sega Mega Drive and PlayStation 1). 25+ years of experience, thousands of completed games, and an unhealthy obsession with platinum trophies. John created Next Gamer Gen in 2023 because he was tired of shallow reviews and paid coverage. His mission: build a site that gives you the truth, saves you money, and actually helps you play better.

Vivian Agby – Senior Features Writer (Family, Adventure & Narrative Specialist) 8+ years of professional games journalism with a sharp focus on story-driven games, cozy indies, adventure titles, and family-friendly experiences. Vivian has a gift for discovering overlooked gems and explaining exactly why a game’s narrative, art, or gameplay loop works (or doesn’t) for players of all ages.

Adnan “Mac” Macpherson – Strategy & Competitive Gaming Expert 15+ years of high-level competitive play (Top 500 Overwatch, Master/Immortal in multiple titles, regional tournament wins). Adnan writes the most detailed ranked-climb guides, patch breakdowns, tier lists, and build guides on the internet. Whether you’re grinding Valorant, Apex Legends, League of Legends, or tackling end-game systems in Elden Ring and Path of Exile, he’ll help you improve – fast.

Our Promise (Why Readers and Google Trust Us)

• 100% editorial independence – we never accept money for reviews or coverage
• Every review is based on full playthroughs (50–200+ hours when required)
• All guides are personally tested and updated after every major patch
• News and leaks are fact-checked and clearly labeled
• Full transparency on review copies and affiliations

What You’ll Find Here

• Honest game reviews with Metacritic/OpenCritic comparisons
• Step-by-step walkthroughs and 100% achievement/trophy guides
• Daily gaming news and in-depth patch note analysis
• Competitive meta reports, tier lists, and rank-up strategies
• Best indie & hidden gem spotlights
• Buying guides for controllers, headsets, GPUs, and more

Join Our Growing Community

Gaming is always better together. Come hang out, share your wins, ask for advice, or just talk about your latest obsession in one of the most positive gaming communities online.

Thank you for being part of the Next Gamer Gen family. Now grab your controller, keyboard, or Steam Deck – let’s keep leveling up together!

– John, Vivian, Adnan, and the entire Next Gamer Gen crew