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Xavier Smith-Writer

Xavier Smith

Writer

31 articles published since May 19, 2023

About Xavier Smith

Xavier Smith is a reporter from Arizona with a passion for writing and gaming. Smith's time with a local Flagstaff news statsion, NAZ Today, gave him valuable experience in reporting. Meeting tight deadlines, communication, and thorough research are all skills that Smith has acquired in his time as a reporter. 

Smith also has experience working with video editing software like Adobe Premiere and Final Cut Pro to produce tightly edited story packages. 

Smith knows how to work with a team and understands the value of communication. Working closely with fellow reporters and getting their perspectives was his favorite part of working with NAZ Today.

Smith's love for gaming began with Kingdom Hearts in the early 2000s. Today he is engrossed in a variety of games from the JRPG, Horror, and Platformer genre.

Ultimate Testing Range's Entrance and the Man-at-Legs boss. 1
Pikmin 4
Pikmin 4: Ultimate Testing Range Guide

Pikmin 4 has a gauntlet of challenges awaiting you in the Ultimate Testing Range. Here's how to sweep everything up.

The Olimar looking Leafling with Moss and a castaway. 1
Pikmin 4
Pikmin 4: Dandori Battle Guide

Every place to prove yourself on the Dandori battlefield.

The Dream Home cave entrance and the Mammoth Snootwhacker in Pikmin 4 1
Pikmin 4
Pikmin 4: Dream Home Guide

There's plenty to collect on this single-level cave system.

Subterranean Swarm's entrance and the Sovereign Bulblax. 1
Pikmin 4
Pikmin 4: Subterranean Swarm Guide

Time to play exterminator.

Collage of Cavern for a King's entrance and the Smoky Progg boss fight. 1
Pikmin 4
Pikmin 4: Cavern For A King Guide

Pikmin 4's Cavern For A King pits you against so many bosses. Here's how to deal with it.

The entrance to Hectic Hollows and the final sublevel with a castaway and Tusked Blowhog in Pikmin 4. 1
Pikmin 4
Pikmin 4: Hectic Hollows Guide

Here's everything you need to know about Hectic Hollows in Pikmin 4!

Engulfed Castle Entrance and the boss of this cave, the Waterwraith. 1
Pikmin 4
Pikmin 4: Engulfed Castle Guide

Here's how to survive this waterlogged series of sublevels.

A blue onion being transported and a blue onion combined with a Yellow and Red Onion. 1
Pikmin 4
Pikmin 4: How To Get The Blue Onion

You don't want to leave it behind, after all.

A split image showing various Dandori Battle levels in Pikmin 4. 1
Pikmin 4
Pikmin 4: How To Win A Dandori Battle

Here are our top tips on how to win Dandori Battles in Pikmin 4.

Various Chronoliths across Valisthea. 1
Final Fantasy 16
Final Fantasy 16: All Eikon Trial Chronolith Locations

You can test your strength at the Eikon Trial Chronoliths, but where exactly are they?

Gorgimera in the Velkroy Desert. 1
Final Fantasy 16
Final Fantasy 16: How To Beat Gorgimera

Take down this S Rank mark with the help of this guide.

Blackthorne working at The Hideaway. 1
Final Fantasy 16
Final Fantasy 16: How To Get Orichalcum

Orichalcum is a rare material that you'll need to make the best pieces of equipment in FF16. Here's how to get it.

Pandemonium on the field in front of the castle near Wolfdarr. 1
Final Fantasy 16
Final Fantasy 16: How To Beat Pandemonium

Here's how you can defeat Pandemonium in Final Fantasy 16.

The Holy Trumpitour on the field near Lostwing. 1
Final Fantasy 16
Final Fantasy 16: How To Beat The Holy Trumpitour

Here's how you can defeat The Holy Trumpitour in FF16 and reap the rewards.

The Pack in in the field near Tabor. 1
Final Fantasy 16
Final Fantasy 16: How To Beat The Pack

You went to the wrong neighborhood.

The Gobermouch in the field in Eistla. 1
Final Fantasy 16
Final Fantasy 16: How To Beat The Gobermouch

Clobber the Gobermouch!

The Flan Prince in the field below the cliff in Hawk's Cry Cliff. 1
Final Fantasy 16
Final Fantasy 16: How To Beat The Flan Prince

They're finally getting their just deserts.

The Grimalkin standing on the cliff near The Sickle. 1
Final Fantasy 16
Final Fantasy 16: How To Beat The Grimalkin

Just try to not think about Red XIII.

Sekhret opening cutscene in Final Fantasy 16 1
Final Fantasy 16
Final Fantasy 16: How To Beat Sekhret

Here's how you can find and beat Sekhret in FF16.

Belphegor opening cutscene in Final Fantasy 16 1
Final Fantasy 16
Final Fantasy 16: How To Beat Belphegor

Belphegor is a tough monster to beat in Final Fantasy 16 - here's how to take the win.

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