Marshall Gunnell

Marshall Gunnell is the mastermind behind VGKAMI and a dedicated tech and gaming expert. He dedicates a significant portion of his time to crafting insightful articles on these topics. His work has been featured on major outlets like Business InsiderPCWorldHow-To GeekZapier, and more. Over the past four years, his articles have been read by over 70 million people.

Marshall, a Mississippi native, currently calls Tokyo, Japan home, where he works as a Technical Writer at LINE Corp. When he's not on the clock, he can be found working hard on VGKAMI, breaking down complex subjects for the masses, mastering the Japanese language, sipping on budget-friendly whiskey, indulging in onsens, and trekking through Japan's picturesque mountains.

Prior to his current adventure, Marshall was based in Taipei, Taiwan, where he was Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) and a technical staff writer at StorageReview. He provided in-depth news coverage and detailed product reviews on storage arrays, hard drives, SSDs, and beyond. He also developed sales strategies based on regional and global market research to identify and generate new project initiatives. Before that, he could be found knee-deep in network storage devices, with his journey beginning with Synology.

Despite his tech background, Marshall's true passion has always been indulging in story-rich RPGs. As a kid, he spent countless hours crafting character bios, dialogue, weapons and item descriptions, and more for a game he was building on RPG Maker for the PS1. Once he completed a chapter, he'd even pen a walkthrough for it, the old-fashioned way, with pencil and paper.

His love for how-to journalism and gaming sparked the creation of VGKAMI, where he aims to deliver top-notch content for gamers of all levels.

He also thinks Final Fantasy IX is the best in the series and is willing to argue with you about it on Twitter.



Stardew Valley: Elliott Gifts, Schedule, and Heart Events
Elliott is one of twelve available marriage candidates in Stardew Valley. Learn his schedule, taste in gifts, and heart events!
Stardew Valley: Where to Find Snow Yams
Snow Yam can be found by digging in certain locations with your Hoe in the Winter, but there are other ways to get Snow Yam, too.
Stardew Valley: How to Make Caviar
Caviar is a high-selling Artisan Good with a few other functions in Stardew Valley. Here's how you can make Caviar for yourself.
Stardew Valley: How to Attach Bait to Your Fishing Rod
Fishing is a cardinal part of Stardew Valley. To make your fishing venture a bit easier, you can attach bait to your fishing rod.
5 Easy Ways to Save Money on Video Games
Gaming can be a pricey hobby, but there are a few different ways you can save a couple of bucks when game shopping.
Does Zelda Actually Appear in Majora’s Mask?
Her name is in the title, but does Princess Zelda actually make in appearance in Majora's Mask? Yes, albeit only briefly.
Discord: How to Tag a Server Channel as NSFW
Discord servers are a great place for people to discuss similar interests, but not all channels are suitable for all audiences. Tag them as NSFW.
How to Change Your Steam Username
Unlike certain applications, you're not stuck with your username on Steam forever. If you want to change your Steam username, there are a few methods.
Spiritfarer: Complete Recipe List
Want to keep your Spirit friends happy and full? You're going to need to feed them. Here's every recipe available in Spiritfarer.
How Long is Subnautica?
Being a sandbox game, it can vary how long Subnautica is to beat. The hours depend on how it's played and your overall playstyle.
Every Cross-Platform Game for the PS4, PS5, Switch, PC, Xbox Series X, and Xbox One
The bridge between consoles has been important for gamers. Here's a list of every cross-platform game and their compatible systems.
Final Fantasy IX Glitch: Excalibur II
The Excalibur II is the most powerful weapon in Final Fantasy IX, but is often ignored due to its intense requirements. But there's another way...
Final Fantasy IX: Complete Synthesis List
There's a special type of shop in Final Fantasy IX called a Synthesis shop where blacksmiths can combine two different items into a new item.
Final Fantasy IX Wiki
VGKAMI's Final Fantasy IX wiki guide contains a character bios, complete inventory descriptions, a 100% walkthrough, and more.
Final Fantasy VII: Every Main Character’s Age, Birthday, and Height
One of the elements that makes Final Fantasy VII so great is its unique cast. We've listed out their basic info, including age, birthday, height, and more.
Final Fantasy VII: Enemy Skill Guide
The Enemy Skill Materia is a command material that's used to learn skills from enemies, which you can later use. Here's everything you need to know.
Final Fantasy VIII: Complete Triple Triad Cards List
Triple Triad is a fun card game in Final Fantasy VIII. These cards reflect monsters, bosses, players, and GFs. Here's the complete list.
Little Nightmares: Every Statue Location
Statues are collectibles in Little Nightmares. There are a total of 10 scattered around The Maw. Here's where you can find and break them all.
Little Nightmares: Every Nome Location
Nomes are scared, skittish creatures that inhabit The Maw. There are 13 in total. Here's where you can find each one.
Final Fantasy VIII: Complete Weapons List
Each character in Final Fantasy VIII has their own unique weapon type that they can equip. Here's a complete list of all of them.
Final Fantasy VII: Complete Accessories List
Final Fantasy VII has a collection of 32 different types of accessories. Here is a complete list of every accessory in the game.
Final Fantasy VII: Complete Weapons List
Each character in Final Fantasy VII has their own unique weapon type that they can equip. Here's a complete list of every weapon in the game.
Final Fantasy VII: Complete Armor List
Final Fantasy VII has a collection of 32 different types of Armor. Here is a complete list of each armor and their stats.
Final Fantasy VII: Complete Materia List
There are five basic types of Materia--Magic, Support, Command, Independent, and Summon Materia. Here's a complete list of them all.
Final Fantasy VII: Complete Items List
Final Fantasy VII contains 80 items that you can acquire in various ways throughout the game, all varying in their effects.
Final Fantasy VII Wiki
Final Fantasy VII, a groundbreaking role-playing game developed by Square (now Square Enix), was first released for the Sony PlayStation in 1997.
How to Get Yuffie in Final Fantasy VII
Yuffie is an optional character in Final Fantasy VII. To have her join your team, you'll need encounter, fight, and properly talk to her.
Little Nightmares Wiki
Little Nightmares is a puzzle-platformer horror adventure game developed by Tarsier Studios and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment.
The Weirdest Minecraft Stuff on the Internet
From Rule 34 to Minecraft Head Guy to Twerking Mods to Kanye West skins, there's some absolutely strange Minecraft stuff on the internet.
How Do I Make My Chocobo Fly in Final Fantasy 9 (FF9)?
If you have a Golden Chocobo in FF9, then you have the ability to fly around the world map, though you can't take flight from just anywhere.