Megan Lorich-Contributor

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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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One Stardew Valley Mod Could Be a Taste of Things to Come with Haunted Chocolatier

A new mod from the creator of Stardew Valley Expanded could run parallel to what's to come for Haunted Chocolatier's combat and gameplay.

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How Tales of the Shire’s Mail System Can Improve Upon Animal Crossing’s

As Tales of the Shire continues its development, perhaps the game should tackle not just its own mail system, but Animal Crossing's too.

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Haunted Chocolatier is Holding One of its Most Important Cards Close to the Chest

Though Haunted Chocolatier is still very early in development, one key aspect of its gameplay is arguably more in the dark than other features.

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Haunted Chocolatier Could Double Dip on Stardew Valley's Most Iconic Feature

Haunted Chocolatier is the perfect opportunity for ConcernedApe to double up and expand one of Stardew Valley's most iconic features.

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Baldur's Gate 3's 'Loch Ness Monster' Explained

Despite being released almost two years ago at this point, players are still noticing new and fun environmental details in Baldur’s Gate 3.

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Disney Dreamlight Valley's Characters Could Really Use One Hello Kitty Feature

One Hello Kitty Island Adventure feature could justify a key gameplay element of Disney Dreamlight Valley that hasn't met its potential.

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The Sims 4 Could Take a Page Out of InZOI's Book to Update One Useful Feature

EA and Maxis may not be worried about competing with InZOI, but one feature from The Sims 4 could learn a thing or two from the new life sim

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Tales of the Shire Will Hopefully Be More Like Hello Kitty Than Animal Crossing in One Way

Before Tales of the Shire's July release, developer Weta Workshop should look at one QOL feature from Hello Kitty Island Adventure.

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Tales of the Shire Shouldn't Be Afraid to Separate Its Decor From Its Theme

Tales of the Shire may be dedicated to staying within its setting, but the decorative part of the game could explore Middle-earth further.

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Baldur's Gate 3 Can't Let One Multimedia Opportunity Slide

It's clear that Baldur's Gate 3 deserves more content, with this specific form of multimedia being the perfect avenue for the franchise.

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Haunted Chocolatier Skipping Early Access Gives It One Edge Over Other Indie Games

Haunted Chocolatier isn't aiming for an early access release, but that might be to its benefit, based on some other indie games' experiences.

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Marvel Rivals Season Theme Wish List

Fresh off the success of Season 1, with alleged plans leaked for Season 2, NetEase should consider these options for future seasons

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One Disney Dreamlight Valley Cosmetic is a Must-Have for the Next Animal Crossing

Disney Dreamlight Valley's house Dreamstyles might not be the most important feature, but a twist on them would spice up the next Animal Crossing game

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Why Haunted Chocolatier's Map Should Shoot for the Moon in its Scope

ConcernedApe has already confirmed key differences between Stardew Valley and Haunted Chocolatier, but the game's map should be different as well.

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Even if Baldur’s Gate 4 is a Ways Off, Fans Might Still Want to Keep an Ear to the Ground

Baldur's Gate 4 is undoubtedly years away, but new information from Hasbro suggests that players should still hold out hope for the franchise.

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Hello Kitty Island Adventure and Disney Dreamlight Valley Make a Strong Case for More Animal Crossing Clones

Hello Kitty Island Adventure and Disney Dreamlight Valley prove that more IPs should throw their hat into the simulation genre ring.

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Hello Kitty Island Adventure Proves Animal Crossing Should Return to New Horizons' Ideals

Hello Kitty Island Adventure proves that the next Animal Crossing title should travel the unbeaten path, just like New Horizons did.

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One Hello Kitty Feature Would Be a Nightmare for Blathers, But a Dream Come True For Animal Crossing Fans

Hello Kitty Island Adventure may be the new kid on the block, but Animal Crossing should keep its eye on the game's creepy crawlies.

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Power Overlap Shouldn't Disqualify These Characters From Appearing in Marvel Rivals

Several Marvel Comics characters have the same, or similar powers, to Marvel Rivals' current roster, but they should still have their shot regardless

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One Baldur's Gate 3 End Scenario May Finally Confirm The Story's Canon Length

Players may think that Baldur's Gate 3's in-game length is only a few weeks, but one voice line confirms canon game length is a tad longer.