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May, 2024
BA in Screenwriting. Byline with The Best War Games, Downright Creepy, and GCU Esports.
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About Amber Warnock-Estrada

Amber Warnock-Estrada is a young writer on the rise with an immense passion for video games, anime, and D&D. They have a wealth of experience reviewing games and reporting on events. They first found their love for video game journalism through their background in live esports broadcasting. Amber has a BA in Screenwriting from Grand Canyon University.

Favorite Games

Favorites are a hard question for anyone, but Hades manages to barely edge out the other top contenders for Amber's favorite game. Amber's runner ups are Hollow Knight and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, but they also share fond memories with the Persona and Fire Emblem series.

Industry Focus

Amber arrived at journalism after a long background exploring other artistic avenues, which has left them with quite the breadth of knowledge. Their focus among video games includes RPGs, fighting games, Roguelikes, and more.

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Promotional Monster Hunter Wilds screenshot featuring the Dogashuma Hunt that will be playable in the upcoming open beta
What to Expect from Monster Hunter Wilds’ Open Beta

Monster Hunter Wilds will have a brief open beta with crossplay beginning on October 31, and even early access for PS5 players.

Pokemon Generation 5 Protagonists Hilbert and Hilda pictured with the Starter Pokemon of the Unova Region: Tepig, Snivy, and Oshawott. The background is a blurred image of Reshiram and Zekrom, the box legendaries of Pokemon Black and White
Pokemon Black and White Leaks Explained

The Pokemon series recently underwent a massive series of leaks, and this includes plenty of cut content or beta designs from Pokemon Black and White.

Promotional art for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, alluding to the legacy of the game on the Nintendo Switch
One Pokemon Gen 10 Leak Puts a Huge Weight on Its Shoulders

The Pokemon franchise has undergone a massive series of leaks, and one major rumor around Generation 10 could spell trouble for its eventual release.

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Granolah from the Dragon Ball Super manga overlooking the official box art wallpaper of Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero, which prominently features Ultra Instinct Goku
Why the Granolah Arc Would Be a Perfect Fit for an Episode in Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero

Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero's story mode has exceeded expectations, and an adaptation of Dragon Ball Super's Granolah Arc could be the cherry on top.

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Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero's Renditions Orange Piccolo, Beast Gohan, and Cell Max
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero is Stuck Between a Rock and a Hard Place with DBS: Super Hero

Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero is bound to include a few iconic characters from Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero, but they may create an unfortunate trend.

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Screenshot from Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero during Goku Black's Sparking Episode in which he and Zamasu succeed in executing their Zero Mortal plan. Superimposed on the two of them is the logo from Dragonball Evolution. Goku Black and Zamasu are known to use the Potara Earrings to fuse into Fused Zamasu
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero’s Evolution Movie Easter Egg Explained

Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero has made an effort to celebrate every corner of the series legacy, and this even extends to the infamous live-action movie.

Official logo of Disco Elysium: The Final Cut superimposed over a screenshot of detective Harrier Dubois, the protagonist of the game
Every Disco Elysium Successor Studio Explained

Disco Elysium's dev team was fractured after the game's release, and four conflicting studios now all claim that they are the true successor to ZA/UM.

Screenshot from the Inherited Pride Sparking Episode What If Scenario, which depicts Future Trunks fighting alongside Vegeta Blue during the Tournament of Power
Dragon Ball Sparking Zero: Sparking Episode Tier List

Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero's Episode Battles contain playable sagas that each have their own What If scenarios; here are the best of the best.

Scorpion and Sub-Zero staring each other down during a cutscene in Mortal Kombat 1
Mortal Kombat 1 Brutality Tier List

Every character in Mortal Kombat 1 can perform Brutalities as a devastating finishing move, but not every Brutality is created equal.

Super Shenron depicted during a cutscene from Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero, showcasing that he is more powerful than Shenron or Porunga
Dragon Ball Sparking Zero's Dragon Wishes Explained

Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero's massive amount of content make it difficult to conquer, but Dragon Wishes can help to significantly speed up the process.

A screenshot from Goku's saga of Episode Battles, which is the first that players can access
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero's Episodes Explained

Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero presents engaging and extensive story Episodes, which features several playable characters and branching What If scenarios.

Screenshot of Goku Black from Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero, with the game's logo superimposed on top
Every Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero Unlockable Character Explained

Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero has an absolutely massive roster, and obtaining the game's several unlockable characters is both difficult and rewarding.

Gon Freecss and Killua Zoldyck depicted in a screenshot of the Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact cinematic opening, intended to reference a tragic moment in the Chimera Ant arc
Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact's Delay Could Be a Blessing in Disguise

Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact recently delayed its release date by an entire year, but this disappointing news could turn out to be a major blessing.

Gamma 1 and Gamma 2, from Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero, depicted in an official promotional graphic for Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero's Season Pass, which also promises the inclusion of characters from Dragon Ball Daima
Dragon Ball Sparking Zero's Season Pass Explained

Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero is absolutely massive in every sense of the word, and its Season Pass helps take the game's scale to even greater heights.

Travis Hunter from Colorado featured alongside the changes to his player rating in EA Sports College Football 25
EA Sports College Football 25’s Updated Player Ratings Explained

EA Sports College Football 25 recently released an update to the rankings of five players, which will reflect the world of football more accurately.

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Screenshot of Goku and Vegeta in their Saiyan Saga forms. From Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero, highlighting how a future Dragon Ball game could get a lot out of focusing on one saga
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero Might Make a Case for a More Focused Approach to DB Games

Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero's story continues an age-old series trend, and goes to show why the next Dragon Ball game should try a different approach.

Miles Morales, in his render from Insomniac's Spider-Man games, swinging past several heroes and villains from Marvel Rivals,
Why Miles Morales Deserves His Own Spot on the Marvel Rivals Roster

Marvel Rivals has a sizable roster of characters from across the Marvel Universe, but the notable exclusion of Miles Morales should be corrected.

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Metaphor: ReFantazio's Completion Time Revealed: How it Compares to Persona Games

Metaphor: ReFantazio is a highly anticipated new RPG from Atlus, the developer behind Persona. While Metaphor introduces a fresh IP, it carries over many elements from Persona, leading fans to wonder how it will differ, especially in terms of runtime. Thankfully, Atlus has shared some insight into this question, offering reassurance about what players can expect.

Marvel Snap official art for the Amazing Spider-Man Season, contrasted with emotes of Heimdall and The Human Torch, showcasing the effect that the recent addition of Arana has had on the Move archetype
Marvel Snap's Move Deck Stocks Just Went Way Up Thanks to its Newest Addition

The Move Deck was formerly one of the most volatile archetypes in Marvel Snap, but a brand-new card just gifted the deck a massive boost in viability.

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How Metaphor: ReFantazio's Completion Time Compares to Persona Games

Atlus recently revealed the time it takes to complete Metaphor: ReFantazio, and fans may be surprised by a comparison to the runtime of Persona games.