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July, 2024
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About Melody MacReady

 Melody MacReady is a writer and transwoman (she/her), passionate about all things pop culture-related. From movies to shows to games to comic books, there is not much that she does not enjoy or appreciate. Melody is also an aspiring novelist, comic book writer, and content creator as a hobby. This spark for content creation came from her childhood, growing up with media of all kinds which inspired her to write short stories, write comics, and begin writing about them on the internet. Melody's biggest inspiration came from first seeing Zack Snyder's Watchmen in 2009; the film combined with her knowledge of how scenes were done via behind-the-scenes featurettes before the film's release made her fall in love with entertainment.

Favorite Games

She enjoys many franchises including Mortal Kombat as her favorite, The Legend Of Zelda, Mass Effect, Marvel's Spider-Man, Super Mario, Borderlands, Doom, Tomb Raider, Pokemon, XCOM, and more.

Favorite Movies

Melody MacReady grew up with a wide variety of films as a child, including ones that perhaps children shouldn't see such as Ridley Scott's Alien, but it ended up being a pivotal part of her library of movies. Other favorites of hers include the Back To The Future trilogy, Watchmen, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street, The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Treasure Planet, Star Wars movies, and John Carpenter's The Thing.

Favorite Console

Melody finds it hard to pick just one console to love. In terms of what is currently available, she loves her custom PC and the PlayStation 5. However, her history with consoles has been all across the board: growing up with the Nintendo 64 then hopping to the PlayStation 2. Then came the Nintendo Wii and Xbox 360 which evolved into owning the Xbox One, the PlayStation 4, and now she owns the PS5, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Melody does have many fond memories of the Xbox 360 era thanks to many classic titles including Batman: Arkham Asylum and Borderlands 2.

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Every Tomb Raider Game, Ranked

Tomb Raider is an all-time great franchise with many great games, but not all of Lara Croft's adventures are equal.

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Spider-Man Games With The Best Stories, Ranked

From retro to modern gaming, Spider-Man has had a long history of beloved video games, with some having peak superhero stories that stuck with fans.

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8 Best Open-World Games for Feeling Like an OP Wizard

Playing as a powerful wizard in an open world allows gamers to fulfill the ultimate power fantasy, thanks to games like Skyrim and Diablo 4.

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Best Open World Games For Feeling Weak & Underpowered

Some open-world games, like Elden Ring and Days Gone, keep the player on their toes by making them feel underpowered throughout their playthrough.

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Diablo 4 Is Huge, But These Action RPGs Might Be Even Better

If someone is a fan of Diablo 4, these other action RPGs, such as Grim Dawn and Borderlands 2, might appeal to them as well.

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Best RPGs Where You Can Combine Classes
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From fantasy games like Baldur's Gate 3 to sci-fi stories like Cyberpunk 2077, RPGs have provided gamers with the ability to combine classes.

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Biggest Games EA Canceled
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From the lost Dead Space 4 to the ambitious Black Panther game, Electronic Arts has canceled a multitude of exciting video games over the years.

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Best Spider-Man Games You Can't Buy Anymore

From open-world adventures to beat 'em ups, these awesome Spider-Man games are no longer accessible outside of second-hand versions.

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Best Spider-Man Games You've Probably Never Heard Of

Sometimes, even good Spider-Man games go under the radar, such as Spider-Man: Edge Of Fate and Spider-Man: Battle For New York.

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Skyrim Is Still Great, But These Games Surpass It (In One Area)

Skyrim is considered by many to be the best RPG ever made, yet tons of incredible RPGs have come out since, and some give Skyrim a run for its money.

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Ranking The 10 Most Cozy Ocean Games

The ocean is often portrayed as a gigantic, unknowable realm that’s filled with creatures of all shapes and sizes.

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10 Most Cozy Ocean Games, Ranked

Rather than horror, games like Endless Ocean and The Legend Of Zelda: The Wind Waker allow players to explore the ocean in comfort.

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Skyrim Is Still Great, But These Games Surpass It (In One Area)

Skyrim will always be a beloved open-world RPG, but other games such as The Witcher 3 and Dragon Age: Inquisition have improved on certain aspects.

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10 Richest DC Characters, Ranked
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From Zatanna to Lex Luthor, the DC Multiverse is home to some of the richest superheroes and villains found in the history of comic books.

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10 Best Open-World Games Where New Playthroughs Feel Fresh

From No Man's Sky to Red Dead Redemption 2, many open-world games are designed to make every playthrough feel as fresh as the first.

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11 DC Games With The Best Stories, Ranked
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Video games can be the best form of media to tell stories set in the DC multiverse, as shown with the Batman: Arkham series and Injustice games.

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9 Hardest Donkey Kong Games, Ranked

From the original arcade classic to the latest release of Donkey Kong Bananza, Donkey Kong has offered a wide variety of challenges for gamers.

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9 Best RPGs With Dinosaurs, Ranked
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Turn-based or real-time action, RPGs are always fun, but they can be even better with the inclusion of dinosaurs.

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Jaws: 9 Biggest Differences Between The Book And The Movie

Steven Spielberg made many changes when adapting Peter Benchley's Jaws into the 1975 summer blockbuster film.

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Superman: 10 Villains That Should Be In The DCU Sequel, Ranked

A sequel to James Gunn's Superman has unlimited potential in terms of villains, from the assassin Bloodsport to H'el of Krypton.

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