Justin Skiles-Contributor

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March, 2024
Nintendo, Indie Games, Pokemon
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About Justin Skiles

Justin Skiles is a writer from Richmond, VA,and is a lifelong lover of games and stories. He holds a BFA in Game Design and Creative Writing from the Savannah College of Art and Design, where he honed his appriciation for the craft behind the games. When not playing or writing, he can often be found with his cats or appriciating a good Netflix binge.

Industry Focus

I have two areas that I've found mself retuning to. I've been a Nintendo fan so long it's hard not to focus my efforts talking about them, but I also deeply care about narrative content and storytelling in games. The interactivity offers so much narrative potential that stories just don't have elsewhere.

Favorite Games

I've been crazy about the Mario, Zelda, and Pokemon series, for as long as I can remember. As I've grown, of course, I branched out into less child friendly experiences, and have become a huge Fallout fan. I also find myself returning to the Hitman World fo Assassination games pretty frequently too.

Favorite Console

I'm partial to the N64 and Gamecube eras, but probably have some bias since those were my first consoles. Although I probably have the most hours logged on my 3DS. I still return there pretty offten. I've also been known to spend a good amount of time on my PC.

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One of Pokemon TCG's Best Decks Uses an Unassuming Pokemon to Win
One of Pokemon TCG's Best Decks Uses an Unassuming Pokemon to Win

When it comes to the TCG, any Pokemon might become a powerful inclusion in players decks, all it takes is some careful strategy and a powerful combo.

Pokemon Legends Z-A May Have Just Teased an Unexpected Mega Evolution-1
Pokemon Legends: Z-A May Have Just Teased an Unexpected Mega Evolution

The latest Pokemon Legends: Z-A trailer might have hidden a new reveal right under fans' noses, leaving it teased just underneath other announcements.

Pokemon GO Players Can Finally Get The First Half of Gen 9's Most Iconic Duo
Pokemon GO Players Can Finally Get The First Half of Gen 9's Most Iconic Duo

Pokemon GO's Water Festival finally brings half of Scarlet and Violet's powerful duo to the game, but there's a catch when it comes to catching it.

Stardew Valley’s Cave Jelly Remains One of the Game’s Biggest Oddities
Stardew Valley’s Cave Jelly Remains One of the Game’s Biggest Oddities

Stardew Valley's cave jelly is unusual to say the least, but some of its uses and collection methods might be surprising to new and seasoned players.

Why Animal Crossing's Latest Collab is Bittersweet
Why Animal Crossing's Latest Collab is Bittersweet

The latest Animal Crossing announcement is certainly exciting, but it might have a hidden meaning that fans won't be crazy about.

Princess Peach Isn't the Only Mario Character That's Changed Drastically Over the Years
Princess Peach Isn't the Only Mario Character That's Changed Drastically Over the Years

The Mario series is a mainstay, and Nintendo's most recognizable franchise, even though its characters don't always look like they once did.

Marvel Rivals' Season 3 Characters Are Fine, But Miss One Golden Opportunity
Marvel Rivals' Season 3 Characters Are Fine, But Miss Another Golden Opportunity

Marvel Rival's upcoming new characters have been a long time coming, but they may not be the best choices to introduce this season.

Donkey Kong Bananza is the Best of Both Worlds From the Nintendo Switch Era
Donkey Kong Bananza is the Best of Both Worlds From the Nintendo Switch Era

At the start of the Nintendo Switch 2 era of games, Donkey Kong Bananza might take inspiration from some surprising past successes.

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Marvel Rivals is on the Verge of Repeating Its Biggest Character Mistake So Far

Marvel Rivals continues to bring players new characters, but for the second time, it may be missing a huge opportunity with one who should appear.

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Teased Haunted Chocolatier Feature Combat Alignment
One Teased Haunted Chocolatier Feature Aligns Perfectly With its Combat Goals

Haunted Chocolatier's focus on combat seems to be headed in the right direction after Stardew Valley, based on one small teaser from ConcernedApe.

One Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Team is Not For Everyone
One Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Team is Not For Everyone

Pokemon teams come in all different verities, but some are harder to manage than others. Only seasoned pros should try using one team in particular.

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Pokemon Z A Absent Megas Understandable
Three Megas Being Absent in Pokemon Legends: Z-A is Sad But Understandable

New leaks claim that a few mega evolutions will be absent from Pokemon Legends: Z-A, but this decision might have a good reason behind it.

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Why Splatoon Raiders’ Reveal May Be Bittersweet for Fans

The announcement of Splatoon Raiders is exciting, but some fans might not like what it means for the series as a whole.

Pokemon's Unprecedented Presentation Announcement Could Be a Sign of Something More
Pokemon's Unprecedented Presentation Announcement Could Be a Sign of Something More

The next Pokemon Presents has been announced for July 22nd, nearly two months early, and that might be telling of what to expect from it.

Nintendo Switch Games to Play For Those Who Can't Afford the Switch 2
Nintendo Switch Games to Play For Those Who Can't Afford the Switch 2

The Nintendo Switch 2's price might be hard for some fans to manage, but the original Switch library still offers plenty of games worth checking out.

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Hyrule Warriors Age of Imprisonment Faces a Tall Task in Characterizing the Sages-1
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment Faces a Tall Task in Characterizing the Sages

The ancient sages seem like important characters in Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, but their lack of personality might be their downfall.

Marvel Rivals Is Making a Controversial Character Even More Divisive
Marvel Rivals Is Making a Controversial Character Even More Divisive

Marvel Rivals' upcoming balancing changes have hit one character hard, and fans can't seem to agree if that's for better or worse.

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Pokemon Has the Perfect Excuse for its Two Biggest Mobile Games to Crossover

Pokemon's expansion into mobile games has been wildly successful, and a well timed crossover could put those successes over the top.

Hyrule Warriors Age of Imprisonment Queen Sonia Winner
Why Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment's Real Winner May Be Queen Sonia

Queen Sonia's importance was far understated in Tears of the Kingdom, but Age of Imprisonment has a chance to greatly expand her story.

Haunted Chocolatier Festival Wish List
Haunted Chocolatier Festival Wish List

Stardew Valley has some excellent festivals, so Haunted Chocolatier has a high bar to clear. These are some of the celebrations that should appear.

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