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March, 2023
Bachelor of Arts in Literature from Stockton University.
Star Wars, LEGO, Mortal Kombat
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About Joseph Andress

Joseph Andress is a staff writer from the United States. His specialties include Mortal Kombat lore, canceled Star Wars projects, and anything with LEGO in its name.

Favorite Games

Mario Kart: Double Dash, Pokemon SoulSilver, BioShock Infinite, Star Wars Battlefront 2 (2017), Assassin's Creed Odyssey, Marvel's Spider-Man, and Metroid Dread make up just a few of my favorite games. Some of these titles hold fond childhood memories, while others I consider to be modern masterpieces. Mario Kart: Double Dash gets special treatment as my first video game ever.

Proudest Gaming Achievement

My proudest gaming achievement remains defeating Iudex Gundyr from Dark Souls 3 on the first try. It was my first time playing a Soulsborne game, and I was very intimidated by the prospect of taking it on. To my surprise, however, I got through the first boss unscathed. All future boss battles, unfortunately, did not go as well.

Favorite Console

Though the Nintendo GameCube was my first video game console, the Nintendo Wii takes home the honor of being my favorite. From its long list of classic titles, to the personal memories I forged playing with family, the Nintendo Wii is without a doubt the most important console of my lifetime.

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Mortal Kombat 1 Animality Tier List
Mortal Kombat Animality Finishers Tier List

Animalities are back in Mortal Kombat for the first time in decades, and MK1 offers a wide spectrum of wacky transformations and trademark violence.

Super Mario Party Jamboree Features
Every Feature Confirmed for Super Mario Party Jamboree Explained

Super Mario Party Jamboree looks to be one of the franchise's biggest celebrations yet, with enough content to satisfy the biggest of guest lists.

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Kirby Took 2024 Off
2024 Sees One Classic Nintendo Franchise Taking a Break

Nintendo has maintained its dominant position in the gaming industry for over thirty years due in large part to its impressive catalog of exclusive franchises. Among these, Kirby has been one of Nintendo's most dependable series for over a decade, with the character first introduced in Kirby's Dream Land on the Game Boy in 1992. However, 2024 has seen a rare pause in Kirby releases, marking only the third time since 2010 that a new entry hasn’t been added to the franchise. This hiatus has led fans to speculate about what might be next for the pink puffball.

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2024 Will Mark a Rare Hiccup for a Classic Nintendo Franchise

A select few Nintendo franchises have received regular attention in recent years, but one big name has mysteriously been left on the shelf for 2024.

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Zombies - Meet the Characters

Familiar faces are returning to Call of Duty: Black Ops 6's Zombies mode, with some new ones ready to take on endless hordes of the undead.

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Samus Aran and Switch OLED in front of Super Metroid box art
Samus Deserves Another Adventure Before Metroid Prime 4

After making a comeback on the Nintendo Switch, Metroid fans deserve a new way to play the best game in the series.

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Super Metroid Remake Prime 4 Beyond
Another Metroid Title Deserves the 'Samus Returns' Treatment Before Prime 4: Beyond Launches

The wait for Metroid Prime 4 has been long, but Nintendo should find room to bring one more Metroid remake into the fold before it hits store shelves.

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MLB The Show 24 Stars Aligned
The Stars Are Perfectly Aligned for MLB The Show 24

Though baseball season is beginning to wind down, MLB The Show 24 is in a position to wow longtime fans and newcomers to the franchise.

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Doc Ock and Kingpin from Insomniac's Marvel's Spider-Man games standing near Central Park
Another Villain Deserves To Return With Doc Ock In Marvel's Spider-Man 3

With Doc Ock teased to return in Insomniac's next Spider-Man game, another villain from the original title deserves to come back too.

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Doc Ock Shouldn't Be the Only Returning Villain from the First Game in Marvel's Spider-Man 3

The next Spider-Man game has some big threats in store for Peter and Miles, and it has an opportunity to bring absent villains out of the shadows.

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Mortal Kombat 1 Takeda Bio Explained
Mortal Kombat 1: Takeda's Bio Explained

Takeda will soon be the last fighter released in Mortal Kombat 1's Kombat Pack, and he's received some changes from his previous depictions.

Horizon Forbidden West Weapons vs Zero Dawn
How Horizon Forbidden West Fixed One of Zero Dawn's Biggest Pitfalls

Horizon Zero Dawn succeeded in many respects, but Forbidden West improved on the franchise's overall formula in one crucial way.

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MLB The Show 24 Pinpoint Pitching
MLB The Show 24's Pinpoint Pitching Explained

MLB The Show 24 gives players a few different ways to pitch, and pinpoint pitching is one of the newest and most difficult to master.

Metroid Prime 4 Beyond Unfinished Business
Before Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Nintendo Has Unfinished Business to Address

Metroid Prime 4 finally has its long-awaited release window, but Nintendo has other projects it should get to before that point.

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AC Shadows' Interchangeable Protagonists Come With a Unique Boon

AC Shadows lets players take control of a ninja and a samurai warrior, and their gameplay will greatly affect how the game is experienced.

Star Wars Outlaws Space Flight vs No Man's Sky & Starfield
Star Wars Outlaws' Space Flight Seems to Strike a Balance Between Starfield and No Man's Sky

Star Wars Outlaws lets players traverse the stars, and it does so in a way that ensures an engaging presentation and sense of immersion.

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Pokemon Legends: Z-A Might Be the Time to Take a Breather From One Recent Pokemon Tradition

If Pokemon Legends Z-A is going to stand out from its predecessor, it may be time to leave one longtime Pokemon mainstay behind.

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