Brie Hoban-Contributor

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January, 2023
Bachelors in Education, 25+ Years of Gaming, and featured Horror expert on Letterboxd, Horrorville, and more!
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About Brie Hoban

Brie is a writer, reviewer, horror fanatic, and former educator. When she isn't writing features, Brie can be found collecting and watching Horror VHS, playing the latest titles, or tracing the FNAF timeline on a giant marker board.  She is a fan of most genres, with a particular love for survival horror and JRPGs.

Favorite Console

My single favorite console is and always will be the Super Nintendo.  In general, however, I am a diehard PlayStation fangirl.

Favorite Games

It's hard for me to pin down my all-time favorite titles, but franchises I can do (in no particular order).

-Final Fantasy
-Resident Evil
-Fatal Frame
-Kingdom Hearts
-Five Nights at Freddy's

Proudest Gaming Achievement

My proudest gaming achievement would have to be (historically) defeating Atheon in D1 after my entire fireteam had died to harpies, culminating in my clan's first clear of the Vault of Glass.  The video is incredible. As cheesy as it sounds, another monumental gaming achievement for me was reviewing Like a Dragon Gaiden, as the Yakuza series is one of the franchises that led me to pursue the career path.

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How Lies of P's Ending Opens the Door To a Dark Fantasy Universe-1
How Lies of P's Ending Opens the Door To a Dark Fantasy Universe

While Lies of P's main narrative adapts the characters and events of Pinocchio, its ending lays the foundation for an extended dark fantasy universe.

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Why Lies of P's King of Puppets Boss Fight is Stumping a Lot of Players

Lies of P sees fans test certain skills against a variety of unique boss fights, and its King of Puppets battle is leaving some players stumped.

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Lies of P Makes Lying as Tempting as It is Rewarding

While Lies of P is based on the classic tale of Pinocchio, the title's approach to telling lies is far more dynamic and consequential.

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Lies of P's True Ending Breaks Its Fairy Tale Mold

Lies of P players have the opportunity to unlock three unique endings, and the true ending requires them to shatter its fairy tale mold.

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Lies of P's Weapon Assemble Feature Could Raise the Bar for Future Soulslike Games

Lies of P's combat adapts many popular elements from the Soulsborne genre, but one original feature should become the standard moving forward.

How Lies of P's Geppetto Differs from Other Iterations
How Lies of P's Geppetto Differs from Other Iterations

Lies of P offers a fresh take on many of Pinocchio's classic characters, but Geppetto may be its most sinister reinterpretation.

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How Lies of P Twists the Story of Pinocchio

Lies of P may be based on The Adventures of Pinocchio, but fans will quickly learn that the Soulslike title is anything but a fairy tale.

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Lies of P’s Soft Caps Explained

Lies of P allows players to modify P through the upgrading of character stats, but players should be wary of how heavily they invest in each area.

How Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Has Solved One Suit Complaint Before It Even Happens
How Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Has Solved One Suit Complaint Before It Even Happens

Spider-Man 2 is set to feature a variety of Spidey Suits, and one recently announced feature has silenced a potential fan complaint early.

Princess Peach Showtime- Every Transformation Confirmed So Far
Princess Peach Showtime: Every Transformation Confirmed So Far

This week's Nintendo Direct revealed more details about Princess Peach Showtime, including Peach's ability to transform between a myriad of styles.

Final Fantasy 16 Cant Stop the New Outfits in Their Tracks
Final Fantasy 16 Can't Stop the New Outfits in Their Tracks

Final Fantasy 16 recently released an update that added an unexpected feature in its Appearance mode, and Square Enix shouldn't stop there.

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Destiny 2's The Final Shape Raid Should Both be More Like Crota's End and Nothing Like It

Destiny 2's The Final Shape Raid should take notes from the success of the recent Crota's End revamp while omitting some frustrating requirements.

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Why Mortal Kombat 1's Goro is Wasted as a Kameo Fighter

Mortal Kombat 1's Kameo Fighters allow unique fan-favorite characters to return to the series, but one character's inclusion is a major downgrade.

Under the Waves Review
Under the Waves Review

Under the Waves delivers an emotionally resonant narrative, but is held back by visual issues and a heavy-handed environmental focus.