Rebecca Phillips-Executive Editor

Rebecca Phillips

Executive Editor

Contributor Since June, 2022
Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in English Literature and Creative Writing
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Kingdom Hearts, The Legend of Zelda, RPG
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About Rebecca Phillips

Rebecca is Executive Editor for TheGamer covering Lists, Explainers, and Evergreen Questions with a degree in English Literature and Creative Writing, as well as more than four years of experience as a professional writer.

Industry Focus

Rebecca is Executive Editor, handling Lists, Explainers, and Evergreen Questions, and she frequently works in Affiliates. She also occasionally dabbles in writing Features when she actually has the time to write something.

Favorite Games

Anyone who's spoken to Rebecca for more than five minutes knows her favorite game series is Kingdom Hearts, but she also loves The Legend of Zelda and Animal Crossing.

Proudest Gaming Achievement

Being a prolific Pokemon Shiny hunter back in the day, Rebecca's proudest gaming achievement has to be a full odds Shiny Celebi in Pokemon Crystal.

Sora with the Oblivion Keyblade and young Sora and Riku during the meteor shower in the background

The Importance Of Sora’s Crown Necklace: Exploring The Kingdom Hearts Necklace Theory

Official art of Re Chain of Memories with Sora and Riku back to back and Namine and King Mickey on cards in the background.

In Kingdom Hearts: Chain Of Memories, A Mistranslation Changes Everything

Kingdom Hearts 3 Riku overlaid over the gay male pride flag with a 2023 Pride Month logo in the top left corner.

Riku Being Gay Is Key To Kingdom Hearts

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Pokemon trainer posing in three outfits in Pokemon Legends Z-A.
The Most Stylish Outfits In Pokemon Legends: Z-A
Pokemon Legends: Z-A

Catching Pokemon? No, I'm making outfits.

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Split images of Xenoblade Chronicles, Persona 5 Royal, and Dragon Quest 11.
If You Only Ever Play One Ridiculously Long JRPG, Make It One Of These
JRPG

Only got time for one long JRPG in your life? Make it one of these.

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Shin Chan: Shiro and the Coal Town's producer with Shin chan and his grandpa in the background.
Shin-Chan: Shiro And The Coal Town Interview - Akira Nagashima On Creating The Contrast Of Two Worlds
Shin-Chan: Shiro And The Coal Town

Akira Nagashima talks us through bringing the beauty of Shiro and the Coal Town to life.

Moana paddling her raft as she takes into the ocean and sings
10 Best Disney Movies Without Romance
Disney

If you're not in the mood for romance, these are the best Disney movies to watch.

Ampharos, Jolteon, and Manectric in Pokemon Legends Z-A.
Pokemon Legends: Z-A - Best Electric Pokemon To Have In Your Team
Pokemon Legends: Z-A

Which Electric type deserves a spot on your team?

Tidus from Final Fantasy 10 on top of a Xenoblade Chronicles background.
JRPGs Ranked By How Much The Box Art Lies About The Game
JRPG

Just how accurate is this box art for these JRPGs?

Mega Froslass, Mega Clefable, and Mega Greninja on top of official Pokemon Legends Z-A artwork.
The Best New Mega Evolution Designs In Pokemon Legends: Z-A, Ranked
Pokemon Legends: Z-A

These Pokemon won the Mega Evolution lottery.

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10-Every Pokemon Type And What It's Weak To
Every Pokemon Type And What It's Weak To
Pokemon

Knowing the strengths and weaknesses of each Pokemon type is crucial for crafting a balanced team. What is each type weak against?

Riku from Kingdom Hearts 1 on a Kingdom Hearts background with the Twitch logo to the left.
Watching Riku Play Kingdom Hearts Is Exactly What Fans Need Right Now
Kingdom Hearts

With Kingdom Hearts 4 still MIA, Riku's voice actor playing the series is keeping me going.

The two main characters from Pokemon Legends Z-A on top of a scene from Pokemon Scarlet & Violet.
For The First Time In My Life, I Feel Guilty About Buying A New Pokemon Game
Pokemon Legends: Z-A

A new Pokemon game on the horizon should fill me with excitement, but instead all I feel is guilt.

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Link from The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild on top of a scene from Elden RIng.
Open-World Games That Will Make You Completely Forget Real Life Exists
Triple-A Games

When the real world sucks, a good open-world game will distract you.

Amanda Ripley in Alien Isolation.
Horror Games That Will Make You Wish You Just Played A Cosy Game Instead
horror

Can we go back to Stardew Valley now?

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Cloud over the top of Cloud in front of the Shinra building.
Guessing Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3's Subtitle Based On Vibes Alone
Triple-A Games

What will FF7 Remake Part 3's subtitle be? I have some guesses.

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The Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask, and The Wind Waker items on top of an Ocarina of TIme background.
Ranking The Legend Of Zelda's Titular Items By How Often Link Actually Uses Them
The Legend of Zelda

How much does Link actually use these items?

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The Hunter from Bloodborne overlaid on top of the house from Resident Evil 7 Biohazard.
Spooky Games You Should Replay Every October
horror

As soon as October comes, you should be playing these games.

Official art of Sora from Kingdom Hearts 1 on a background from Kingdom Hearts 3.
What Your Favourite Kingdom Hearts Game Says About You
Kingdom Hearts

What does your favourite Kingdom Hearts game reveal about you?

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Official art of Sora from Kingdom Hearts 1 on a background from the Kingdom Hearts collection.
Hidden Kingdom Hearts Details Most Fans Have Never Spotted
Kingdom Hearts

Did you spot these hidden details?

Persona 5's Joker on top of a background of Cloud and Sephiroth fighting in Final Fantasy 7 Remake.
JRPGs Ranked By How Much The Series Name Lies About The Games
JRPG

How accurate are these JRPG series titles?

Screenshot of various Final Fantasy X Characters.
Medium-Length JRPGs That Don't Need Hundreds Of Hours Of Content To Be Incredible
JRPG

Don't have time for 100-hour playthroughs? These JRPGs keep things at a nice, manageable length.

The hero of Dragon Quest 7.
Should Pixel RPGs Ever Be Remade In 3D?
RPG

Should pixel RPGs stay pixel, or can 3D give them a new lease of life?

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