Megan Lorich-Contributor

Staff Writer

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September, 2024
Bachelor's in English & Cinema Studies at University of Oregon. Former Gaming Journalist at A Hot Set and Contributor at The Music Box.
PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X
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About Megan Lorich

Lorich uses her obsessive personality for good by learning way too much about video game lore. Need someone to break a story down? She's your gal. You know her, you love her, she's the worst Sage main you'll ever meet that's currently napping in VC.

Think of Lorich's articles as a rant from one of your friends that actually read the latest patch notes. With plenty of experience reporting on the hottest news in gaming, you can easily trust her opinion on if a game is hot or not.

Proudest Gaming Achievement

Lorich's proudest gaming achivement occurs whenever she manages to Match MVP in Marvel Rivals. It does not happen often.

Favorite Games

Lorich has jumped from Valorant to Marvel Rivals. Support mains get too much hate.

Favorite Console

You can rip her PC out of her cold dead hands!

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What Could Tales of the Shire's Seasonal Events Look Like?

Tales of the Shire's events will likely be in line with what appears in most simulation games, but there are some unique avenues it could explore.

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One Undersung Aspect of Cozy Games Could Make or Break Tales of the Shire

Tales of the Shire seems to fall under the tropes of simulation games so far, but one common gameplay feature is still unannounced.

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Disney Dreamlight Valley's Alice in Wonderland Event Means Missing One Opportunity

One upcoming film would have been the perfect topical alternative to Disney Dreamlight Valley's current Cheshire Cat Chaos event.

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One Baldur's Gate 3 Class is Not For Everyone

The twelve new subclasses added in Baldur's Gate 3's final patch have been a delight, but not every subclass is for all players.

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Why Disney Dreamlight Valley's Star Wars Content May Put Marvel on the Shelf For Now

Disney Dreamlight Valley’s Star Wars content may mean that MCU content for the hit simulation game won't arrive anytime soon.

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Why Marvel Rivals' Krakoa Map is More Cursed Than Meets the Eye

Krakoa may be the location of the Hellfire Gala and a safe haven for mutants, but one specific trait may make players uneasy rather than secure.

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Stardew Valley's 'Honorable' Dialogue Explained

Stardew Valley's enigmatic Mr. Qi offers the most hardworking and honorable players a line of alternate dialogue when completing Skull Cavern.

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Marvel Rivals: Predicting the Hellfire Gala Moments Event Winner

Marvel Rivals' latest event is proof that NetEase cares about fan opinions, but only one hero can win the Hellfire Gala Moments Event.

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Disney Dreamlight Valley Breaking Down One Barrier Makes it Even More Likely Kingdom Hearts 4 Will Do the Same

Disney Dreamlight Valley has added a new property to the game, making way for Kingdom Hearts to do the same in Kingdom Hearts 4.

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Why Marvel Rivals' Hellfire Gala Is Its Most Comic Accurate Event Yet

The Hellfire Gala has expanded Marvel Rivals' scope, but one of the season's events holds implications for the shooter's future

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One Piece Has The Perfect Blueprint For a 'Less Problematic' Game

One Piece's notorious length has intimidated not just manga readers and anime fans but also developers hoping to adapt the franchise.

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Baldur's Gate 3 Fans Shouldn't Ignore One Quality-of-Life Improvement

Baldur's Gate 3's Final Patch has plenty of flashy new additions and changes, but players shouldn't sleep on this one quality-of-life improvement

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Disney Dreamlight Valley: Marvel Star Path Wish List

Disney Dreamlight Valley's new premium Star Wars content opens the floodgates for the MCU to finally join the hit simulation game.

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Disney Dreamlight Valley Star Wars Character Wish List

With Star Wars content making its debut in Disney Dreamlight Valley, it seems like a matter of time before DDV adds the franchise's characters too.

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Tales of the Shire's Meals Shouldn't Be the Only Thing That's Shared

Tales of the Shire's shared meals represent the game's theme of community, but this theme could be further expanded in other gameplay.

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Animal Crossing's Villager Portraits Shouldn't Be the End All Be All

Animal Crossing's Villager Portraits are certainly a fun part of the game, but a final gift from a Villager should be more grand.

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Why Disney Dreamlight Valley Adding Star Wars Content Actually Makes Perfect Sense

Players may be hesitant for characters from Star Wars to hit Disney Dreamlight Valley, but the IP may be suited to the game considering its lore.

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Marvel Rivals' Cerebro Database Event Raises One Big Question

Marvel Rivals' Cerebro Database event offers players killer new rewards, but its lore raises more questions than answers about its cosmetics.

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Baldur's Gate 3 is Here to Stay, Even if it 'Goes Out in Style'

Baldur's Gate 3 may have received its Final Patch, but the game's cultural impact and growing player base are far from finished.

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One DC LEGO Adaptation Could Be a True Flex of Ingenuity

LEGO and Batman go together like peanut butter and jelly, but adapting one of the Caped Crusader's darker takes could showcase LEGO's ingenuity.

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