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About Matt Karoglou

Matt Karoglou is a freelance writer and musician who has been playing video games for 36 years and writing about them for almost as long. When he's not editorializing about the intricacies and brilliance of the Shmup genre or playing Resident Evil for the thousandth time, he can be found most days listening to metal and hardcore records while enjoying indie titles on his Steam Deck.

Industry Focus

Primarily writes about RPGs, indie titles, Metroidvanias, Soulslikes, and the Resident Evil series. Interested in all things Square Enix and Capcom, and occasionally dabble in the industry-focused hardware piece here and there.

Favorite Games

As a massive Resident Evil fan, the original, Resident Evil 2, and Resident Evil 4 all rank among some of my all-time favorite games (both their initial releases and remakes). I'm also a huge fan of Metroidvanias and try to play as many as I can get my hands on. While my all-time favorites will always be the portmanteau's origins (Super Metroid and Castlvania: Symphony of the Night), Hollow Knight, both Ori games, and both Blasphemous games also rank high as some of my favorites in the genre. Special shout out to Chrono Trigger and The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past as quite possibly my first and second favorite games of all-time, as well as Final Fantasy IV ranking somewhere in the top 5.

Favorite Console

I cut my teeth on the NES just in time for the SNES to arrive right as I was 6 years old, and the Super Nintendo will always have a special place as one of my all-time favorite consoles. Right behind it, though, is the PlayStation. Some of my favorite franchises have either their series highlights (Castlevania, Final Fantasy) or origins (Metal Gear Solid, Resident Evil) on the PS1, cementing it as an all-timer for me. Picking between the SNES and PS1 would be nearly impossible, as both have some of the most impressive libraries in the history of gaming.

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Metal Gear Solid Delta Proves That Even Without Kojima, the Franchise’s Future is Bright
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater

Delta honors Metal Gear Solid 3's legacy while also updating it for a new audience, paving the way for how Konami could shepherd the franchise.

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5 Open-World Games to Play This Weekend (August 29 - August 31)
No Man's Sky

A handful of great open-world games either just got major updates or are on a substantial discount, priming them for some screen time this weekend.

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5 PS5 Games to Play This Weekend (August 29 - August 31)
PS5

Plenty of exciting new releases have made their way to the PS5 and present themselves as some of the best options for any weekend gaming plans.

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The Blood of Dawnwalker Devs Talk Creating a Vampire Game, Quests With Player Agency at the Forefront, and More
The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Best War Games recently spoke with The Blood of Dawnwalker's lead quest designer and writer to discuss Rebel Wolves' upcoming vampire game.

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The Blood of Dawnwalker's Vampire Protagonist is Cut From a Different Cloth
The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Blood of Dawnwalker's protagonist, Coen, is a different kind of vampire that strikes a balance between being fun to control and honoring folklore.

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How Blood of Dawnwalker Places a Premium on Player Agency in its Quest Design
The Blood of Dawnwalker

Blood of Dawnwalker's writer and lead quest designer share how the game aims to place player agency at the forefront of its branching questlines.

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5 PS5 Games to Play This Weekend (August 22 - August 24)
PS5

Between some exciting new releases and other games to prepare for August and September's highlights, PS5 owners have a lot to play this weekend.

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5 Open-World Games to Play This Weekend (August 22 - August 24)
Fallout: New Vegas

Plenty of open-world games are either freshly updated or about to receive major expansions, making them perfect to jump into this weekend.

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Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes Hands-on Preview

Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes comes from Crying Suns developer Alt Shift and is yet another engaging and story-driven tactical roguelike.

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Absolum Preview: Upcoming Beat em Up Continues to Impress
Absolum

The latest hands-on preview for the roguelite beat 'em up/RPG hybrid Absolum shows it to be in great shape ahead of launch.

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5 Open-World Games to Play This Weekend (August 15 - August 17)
Monster Hunter Wilds

In addition to what could be a major comeback for one open-world title, there are a few other great open-world games worth checking out this weekend.

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5 PS5 Games to Play This Weekend (August 15 - August 17)
PS5

PS5 owners have no shortage of great games to check out this weekend, whether looking for immersive solo experiences or some engaging multiplayer.

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Gradius Origins Review: The Ultimate Shmup Collection for Fans and Newcomers Alike
Gradius Origins

Konami has partnered with shoot 'em up port experts M2 to deliver one of the best collections the Gradius series has ever received.

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5 PS5 Games to Play This Weekend (August 8 - August 10)
Heretic + Hexen

As always, there are plenty of games worth playing on PS5, with a few titles being standout options for those with free time this weekend.

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5 Open-World Games to Play This Weekend (August 8 - August 10)
Grand Theft Auto 5

Anyone looking for an immersive, free-roaming experience has a handful of open-world games they should dive into this weekend.

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Square Enix’s The Adventures of Elliot Isn’t the Studio’s Take on Zelda, It’s Something Else Entirely
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales

The trailer and demo for The Adventures of Elliot helped it earn some Zelda comparisons, but it shares more in common with another action RPG series.

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Marvel Cosmic Invasion Preview: Tribute Strikes Gold Again with Marvel-Themed Beat 'Em Up
MARVEL Cosmic Invasion

With a massive roster of iconic characters and a tag-team gameplay mechanic, Marvel Cosmic Invasion is shaping up to be a must-play for fans of the ge

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Abyssus Preview: Brinepunk Action Meets BioShock in Upcoming FPS Roguelike
Abyssus

DoubleMoose Games' Abyssus is a fast-paced and fun roguelike FPS with some satisfying progression and a unique setting that warrants repeat runs.

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5 PS5 Games to Play This Weekend (August 1 - August 3)
PS5

PS5 owners looking for something new or exciting to play this weekend to kick August off right should give any of these five games a shot.

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5 Open-World Games to Play This Weekend (August 1 - August 3)
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The fast-approaching first weekend of August creates a perfect opportunity to dive into a new open-world game or revisit an old favorite.

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