Max Borman-Contributor

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January, 2022
World of Warcraft, LEGO, Marvel
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About Max Borman

Max has loved video games ever since he booted up his friend's N64 and played Mario Kart. He quickly spent all his allowance on any game he could get his hands on, and spent hours playing a dusty PS2. Since then, his passion has taken over his life and he created a YouTube channel under the name Maxmax24 as well as a Tiktok that lets him share his passion. Max pursued Journalism and English at NDSU so that he could spend even more time talking about his favorite hobby, and The Best War Games has given him the ability to do just that.

Favorite Games

While it is hard for Max to pick a favorite game, there are many franchises that he has fallen in love with over the years. Some of his favorites include Assassin's Creed, Sid Meier's Civilization, The Last of Us, and Traveller's Tales' LEGO games. Along with that, he has devoted hundreds of hours to World of Warcraft, and will likely devote hundreds more.

Favorite Console

While Max may have grown up playing on the PS2, his favorite console is definitely the Xbox 360. So many hours were spent playing games like Minecraft, Call of Duty: Black Ops, and Halo. That love has since evolved to include the Xbox One and Xbox Series X. On top of those consoles, Max also owns a custom-built PC, almost every PlayStation, every Xbox, practically every Nintendo console, and even a Sega Genesis.

Industry Focus

Max loves pretty much everything about the industry. From the biggest AAA games to the smallest indie title, he tries to play them all. The only genres he really stays away from are JRPGs and Battle Royales, but that is probably because he just hasn't found the right one yet.

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Dune Awakening players voice frustrations with the MMO's endgame
Dune: Awakening DLC Should Give Risk-Takers a Ticket to Ride

Not much is known about Dune: Awakening's DLC, but one addition feels like it could lead to something truly special for fans of the franchise.

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Dune Awakening Should Follow In No Man’s Sky’s Footsteps

Dune: Awakening may have delivered a wonderful Dune experience, but there is still a lot of room for Funcom to grow it into an even stronger adventure

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Dune Awakening, Future Dune Games May be Stuck Between a Rock and a Hard Place

While Dune: Awakening may feel like the perfect Dune simulator, future Dune games may be in a bit of a tough spot going forward.

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Dune: Awakening's Post-Launch Support Hopefully Has Eyes on One Weakness

While Dune: Awakening may nail down the aesthetic, there is one gameplay feature that definitely leaves much to be desired and needs more support.

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Dune: Awakening Was Right to Have These Survival Staples Face the Reaper

Dune: Awakening may have a couple of survival tropes throughout, but there are some genre staples that rightfully did not make the cut.

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Why Dune: Awakening is the Perfect Starter Game For Survival Noobs

While Dune: Awakening may be extremely difficult at times, the game actually feels like the perfect starter survival game for players to jump into.

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Obsidian's Licensed Games' Hopefully Haven't Faced the Reaper

Obsidian Entertainment has an exciting slate of games ahead of it, but as it continues to grow, it will hopefully not leave its licensed IPs behind.

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A Controversial LEGO Game Could Be Closure For an Unfinished Project

While nothing has been officially announced yet, one LEGO game idea could be the perfect way to finally deliver on a long awaited conclusion.

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Dune: Awakening’s Boldest Story Choice is a Learning Opportunity For Other Franchises

Dune: Awakening chooses to tell a very different story within the Dune universe, and that choice should really be replicated by other franchises.

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Dune: Awakening’s World is a Double-Edged Sword

Dune: Awakening's recreation of Arrakis may be incredibly faithful to the source material, but that faithfulness also comes at a cost.

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Dune: Awakening Puts a Nice Twist on a Classic Survival Trope

Dune: Awakening may have many hallmarks of a survival game, but there is one mechanic that it seemingly flips on its head, which is great to see.

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Dune: Awakening's Opening Hour Feels Like a Greatest Hits Compilation

Dune: Awakening does not waste anytime getting players into the action, and through those opening hours, it feels like a fantastic time for Dune fans.

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With EA's Black Panther Game Scrapped, Marvel 1943 Can Give Its Best Concept a Second Chance at Life

Although EA's Black Panther game may have been scrapped, there is a ton of potential for Marvel 1943 to take its concepts to the next level.

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Call of Duty Black Ops 7 Might Be Stuck Between a Rock and a Hard Place

Although Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 will likely be big, there are a couple things stacked up against this shooter that may hold it back from greatness.

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LEGO Party Finally Pulls the Trigger on an Overdue Premise

LEGO is entering whole new genres with the likes of LEGO Party, and while it remains to be seen if its good, it feels like it is long overdue.

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Marvel's Midnight Suns May Be Dead, But Its Ideas Shouldn't Face the Reaper

Marvel's Midnight Suns may not have lit the world on fire, but the concepts and gameplay should not be left gathering dust for too long.

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One LEGO Game Deserves A Comeback on the Switch 2

LEGO City Undercover is a beloved game from 2013, and with the Nintendo Switch 2 on the horizon, the game has a chance to come back better than ever.

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One LEGO Game Deserves New Life on the Switch 2

While there may be no shortage of LEGO games, there is one title that really deserves more love, and the Switch 2 would be the best place for that.

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Star Wars Outlaws' ND-5 Makes a Strong Case for More of One Type of Character

While Star Wars video games have had no shortage of interesting protagonists, the introduction of ND-5 makes a strong case for something new.

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Star Wars Battlefront Hopefully Hasn't Faced the Reaper

The Star Wars Battlefront series has been a fantastic ride so far, and hopefully, there are going to be plenty more entries in the future.

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