Fatemah Athar-Author

Staff Writer

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March, 2024
An anthropologist, gamer, and a writer at heart.
RPG, FPS
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About Fatemah Athar

Fatemah grew up playing all kinds of games, initially finding a home in the very first installments of Counter-Strike and Warcraft. From there onward, it was pure grind — all day, all night. Eventually, time constraints forced her to drop the grind and shift to RPGs. Well, she hasn't looked back since, and her knowledge now encompasses a wide range of games, from the initial Lego-like, Gra-BASIC Dangerous Dave to Super Mario installments, massively online multiplayer games, and modern RPGs.

Favorite Games

Cyberpunk 2077, The Elder Scrolls, and Apex Legends

Proudest Gaming Achievement

She has hit 5200 MMR in Dota 2 and was a Radiant in Valorant at one point.

Favorite TV Shows

She's also a Reality TV junkie and religiously follows all gaming-to-TV adaptations. 

Latest

Leon Scott Kennedy in resident evil 4 holding a knife
Resident Evil 9 Should Double Down on One Underutilized Weapon Type

Resident Evil 9 could transform a crucial weapon type, enhancing combat and exploration with deeper strategy and survival elements.

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Reina from Tekken 8 fight scene
Tekken 9 Needs One Big Change to Combos

Tekken must address combo design to stay competitive, ensuring smarter play, more dynamic rhythm, and engaging matches for players.

A scene from Persona 4
The Case for a Persona 4 Remake to Be Less 'Faithful' Than P3R

A Persona 4 remake has more to gain by evolving beyond strict faithfulness and offering a fresher, bolder take than Persona 3 Reload.

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Cyberpunk 2077 Save Evelyn Parker
What if...Cyberpunk 2077 Allowed You to Save Evelyn Parker?

Evelyn Parker’s survival in Cyberpunk 2077 could have reshaped quests, deepened choices, and added emotional and gameplay complexity.

Characters from Apex Legends
Ubisoft's Rumored Movement-Based Battle Royale May Be Just What Apex Legends Needs

Ubisoft’s rumored battle royale could challenge Apex Legends by pushing Respawn to evolve its movement meta or risk falling behind.

UFO spotted in GTA 5
What If... Grand Theft Auto 5's Aliens Were More Than an Easter Egg?

A bold reimagining of GTA 5’s aliens teases a could-be foundation for a deeper, darker, and more consequential storyline beyond easter eggs.

The Witcher 4 Cyberpunk 2077 Footsteps
The Witcher 4 Should Follow In Cyberpunk 2077's Footsteps On Launch

The Witcher 4 may find similar success if it follows Cyberpunk 2077's approach to one type of release shortly after its launch.

Castorice in Honkai: Star Rail.
The Argument For and Against Future HoYoverse Games Using Honkai: Star Rail's Light Cone Mechanic

The debate around Light Cones reflects broader questions about game design and the future direction of HoYoverse’s evolving titles.

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Red Dead Redemption Arthur Gavin
Red Dead Redemption: What if Arthur Got to Meet Gavin?

Arthur’s potential meeting with Gavin in Red Dead Redemption 2 could have altered his journey, revealing deeper layers of his story.

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Delta Squad in Gears of War
Gears of War Was Right to Make a Drastic Change to Delta Squad

Gears of War went the right way while making that change to Delta Squad, and set the stage for its tone, character depth, and lasting impact.

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A view from cyberpunk 2077's Night City
Why One Cyberpunk 2077 Character is the Undersung Villain of the Game

A Cyberpunk 2077 character operates in the shadows, revealing that true villainy isn’t always loud, but calculated, quiet, and cold.

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death-stranding-sam-bridges-screenshot
Death Stranding's Latest Achievement Proves It Was Ahead of Its Time

Death Stranding continues to spark conversation years later as its impact and relevance grow beyond its original release ahead of the upcoming sequel.

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Sid Meier's civilization 7 game
One Canceled Civilization Game Deserves a Second Chance at Life

One canceled Civilization game still holds strong potential and deserves a second chance in today’s evolving gaming landscape.

Lemoyne, a state from Rhodes as shown in Red Dead Redemption
A Red Dead Redemption Spin-Off in the Style of South of Midnight Wouldn't Feel Out of Place

A Red Dead Redemption spin-off styled like South of Midnight could show how the series could evolve while staying rooted in its eerie tone.

apex-legends-alter-posing
Apex Legends: How Alter's Rework Compares to Her Original Kit

Alter’s rework in Apex Legends finally unlocks her true potential, turning a misunderstood Legend into a versatile playmaker.

A fierce battle erupts as Pinocchio is armed with a sword and glowing with electric energy in Lies of P
What Lies of P's Sequel Will Hopefully Take from the First Game

A reflective exploration of Lies of P’s distinct mechanics and design philosophy could meaningfully influence its anticipated sequel.

nintend-switch-2-deltarune-haunted-chocolatier
One Nintendo Switch 2 Game Could Be the Yin to Deltarune's Yang

One indie title could be the perfect counterpart to Deltarune on Switch 2, bringing a unique balance to the console’s launch lineup.

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Nintendo Switch on a Tabletop
Which Nintendo Switch 1 Games Currently Have Issues on Switch 2?

Nintendo outlines compatibility tiers for older Switch titles on Switch 2, with most games working and a few facing technical issues.

switch 2 pre-ordering my nintendo store
How Nintendo Switch 2's New GameShare Feature Rivals Steam

Nintendo Switch 2’s GameShare feature emerges as a major rival to Steam’s sharing system, signaling a shift in digital game access.

Characters from Fortnite
Why Fortnite's Switch 2 Compatability Issues Aren't a Big Deal

Early concerns about Fortnite's compatibility with the Switch 2 are less serious than they seem, thanks to timely developer action.