Marcus Chen
RPG, gacha systems, progression designMarcus Chen covers mobile RPGs, gacha systems, character progression, and long-term account planning for Next Game List. His editorial focus is helping players understand combat loops, banner pressure, resource planning, and whether a mobile RPG remains enjoyable after the first week. Before joining the project, Marcus worked on independent mobile game coverage and community guide editing, with a special interest in turn-based RPGs, open-world action RPGs, and collection-driven live-service games. He looks closely at pity systems, stamina limits, upgrade materials, account reroll pressure, early team building, and how much a game asks from players after the tutorial ends. Marcus prefers reviews that explain tradeoffs clearly instead of only praising production value, because many mobile RPGs look polished before their long-term routine becomes obvious.
Articles by Marcus Chen
An overview for developers, publishers, affiliate networks, CPA networks, and advertisers interested in compliant mobile game discovery cooperation.
This guide helps new Android players understand which mobile game types are easiest to start, what features to compare, and how to choose safer official download references.
A player-focused guide to checking official mobile game download references before installing on Android or iOS.
A first-person review of Honkai: Star Rail covering gameplay, progression, paid systems, pros, cons, recommended players, and score reasoning.
A first-person review of Wuthering Waves covering gameplay, progression, paid systems, pros, cons, recommended players, and score reasoning.
Redeem CodesMobile Game Redeem Codes: How to Check Gift Codes Before They ExpireA practical redeem code guide covering expiration windows, source checking, redemption steps, update notes, and how to avoid wasting time on outdated codes.
A regional discovery guide for Southeast Asia players comparing mobile games by device performance, social play, language support, and short-session appeal.
Tier ListsMobile RPG Tier Lists: How We Think About Characters, Teams, and RolesA transparent tier list explainer covering character power, team roles, beginner picks, free-to-play considerations, version context, and update notes.
A beginner-friendly RPG guide for players comparing mobile role-playing games across Android and iOS.
FeaturesFor Publishers: How Next Game List Supports Mobile Game DiscoveryA concise overview for developers, publishers, affiliate networks, CPA networks, and advertisers reviewing Next Game List as a content-driven mobile game discovery partner.
A beginner guide to mobile strategy games covering resources, upgrades, alliances, tactics, and long-term planning.
GuidesTeamfight Tactics Mobile Beginner Guide: Economy, Streaks, and When to PivotA beginner-friendly guide to economy breakpoints, streak planning, leveling decisions, and when to pivot your Teamfight Tactics Mobile board.
A guide to understanding long-term mobile game value, including progression, updates, social features, and fair expectations.
GuidesGacha Budget Guide: Monthly Passes, Battle Passes, and Smarter SpendingA player-first guide to planning optional mobile RPG spending, comparing monthly passes, battle passes, banners, and resource timing without overcommitting.
A practical checklist for comparing mobile games before installing them on Android or iOS.
A first-person review of Zenless Zone Zero covering gameplay, progression, paid systems, pros, cons, recommended players, and score reasoning.
GuidesMobile Game Beginner Checklist: What to Check Before You CommitA practical checklist for comparing onboarding, update cadence, monetization clarity, platform fit, storage size, and long-term progression before starting a new game.
A regional discovery guide for Latin America players looking for accessible Android and iOS games with strong community appeal.
Best GamesBest Open World Mobile Games: Exploration, Combat, and Long-term ProgressionA curated ranking for players comparing open-world mobile games by exploration value, combat feel, progression depth, platform availability, and download status.
A US-focused Android discovery article covering game types, store signals, update clarity, and player-fit recommendations.
This guide explains how to compare mobile strategy games by pacing, planning depth, alliance systems, and long-term progression.
A beginner guide explaining mobile RPG roles, progression, teams, resources, and long-term planning.