Laurence Wall

Staff Writer

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Contributor Since December, 2024

Qualifications Staff Writer at DualShockers, covering games since 2023, former Movies, Games and Tech reviewer, B.A. in English Literature and Creative Writing

Expertise

Pokémon, RPG, PC

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Guides

About Laurence Wall

Laurence Wall is a Staff Writer at DualShockers who has been writing professionally since 2022 and covering games since 2023. He primarily writes guides and lists, with a focus on indie games, RPGs, ARPGs, Soulslikes, MMOs, card games, boss fights, and detailed tutorials.

Before joining DualShockers, Laurence worked as a game reviewer for Movies, Games and Tech. He also co-founded and served as a contributor liaison for a university creative writing magazine, where he was one of the publication’s principal contributors. Laurence holds a B.A. in English Literature and Creative Writing from Royal Holloway, University of London.

Favorite Games and Genres

Laurence is a longtime FromSoftware fan who has 100% completed the original Dark Souls and played through the broader Souls series, including attempts at Soul Level 1 runs. He also enjoys exploring Subnautica, racing through Hollow Knight, and returning to more relaxed favorites like Pokémon, Celeste, and Slay the Spire.

His favorite genres include Soulslikes, RPGs, ARPGs, indie games, deckbuilders, roguelikes, and challenging adventure games. He is especially drawn to games that test players while still giving them the tools to improve.

Industry Focus

Laurence specializes in guide content, particularly for challenging games, boss fights, builds, RPG systems, and indie titles. His work often focuses on helping players overcome difficult encounters, understand mechanics, and find useful strategies in games that reward patience and experimentation.

His recurring coverage includes FromSoftware games, Soulslikes, Slay the Spire, Path of Exile, ARC Raiders, Hollow Knight: Silksong, Pokémon ROM hacks, and PC-focused releases. He has also covered preview events for games such as Highguard and 007 First Light, and has interviewed lead members of Wildlight Entertainment.

First Game Console and Preferred Platforms

Laurence’s first console was a turquoise Game Boy Color, which he received for his birthday at age five alongside Rayman and Pokémon Yellow. That early handheld experience helped spark his long-running interest in games.

Today, Laurence primarily plays on PC, while also keeping a soft spot for Nintendo platforms such as the GameCube and Nintendo Switch. When travelling, he also enjoys mobile games as a convenient way to keep playing.