Paolo Josiel Arias-Feature Writer

Staff Writer

Feature Writer

March, 2023
BA in Communication Research
Overwatch 2, PC, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
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About Paolo Josiel Arias

Paolo Arias is a marketing content writer based in Metro Manila. He's usually listening to podcasts, reading a book, or drinking coffee when AFK.

Favorite Games

I'm big on action role-playing games and first-person shooters. My top five are Skyrim (Stealth Archer forever), Overwatch 2 (Ana mains rise up!), and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Fallout 4, and Persona 5: Royal.

Max Payne and Bastion have special places in my heart, too, since they're the first two games I ever played 'til the end. 

Favorite Anime

Haikyuu!! is my forever fave, but I'm loving Chainsaw Man right now. It has a deeply human and heartfelt story wrapped in a dizzying smokescreen of flashy fights and a cool magic system. Honorable mentions include Mob Psycho 100, Jujutsu Kaisen, Neon Genesis Evangelion, Demon Slayer, Shingeki no Kyojin, and Code Geass.

Industry Focus

I usually write about first-person shooter and role-playing games, as they're the genres I loved (and continue to love) playing growing up. I'm also venturing to other genres like 2D fighters and farming/social sims. Most of the games focus on are on PC, since that's my primary platform until the Switch 2 rolls around. 

Latest

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Fortnite's Thunderbolts Crossover Explained

The Thunderbolts' Winter Soldier and White Widow have arrived in Fortnite, with cosmetics featuring an art style that's popular among fans.

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Cyberpunk 2077 on the Switch 2 Should Just Be the Tip of the Iceberg

Cyberpunk 2077 will be available at Nintendo Switch 2's launch, and it should signal the start of bigger things for CD PROJEKT RED on this platform.

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Is GTA: Vice City Worth Playing in 2025?

GTA Vice City is beloved by critics and audiences alike, but its old engine and graphics have some fans wondering if it's worth replaying in 2025.

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Persona 4 Official Wallpaper Art
A Persona 4 Remake Could Be a Litmus Test for the Series' Recent Mechanics Ahead of P6

Persona 4's Remake could be happening according to rumors, and it's interesting to see if and how it will integrate the franchise's new mechanics.

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Three Other Gen 4 Pokemon Deserve New TCG Cards After Chingling

A new version of Chingling is rumored to release in the new Pokemon TCG expansion, and it's not the only Generation 4 baby that deserves a new card.

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Why Dungeons and Dragons Should Revive 4th Edition's Warlord Class

Dungeons and Dragons Fourth Edition's Warlord is one of the more interesting Martial Classes in the franchise because of its unique features.

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Honkai: Star Rail - Predicting Hyacine's Role in the Meta

Reliable leaks of Hyacine's kit are now live, and they paint a predictable picture of how she fits in Honkai: Star Rail's meta.

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Why Honkai: Star Rail Players Shouldn't Sleep on Anaxa

Anaxa stands in the shadow of Castorice in Honkai: Star Rail's Version 3.2 banners, but players shouldn't sleep on him for various reasons.

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Honkai: Star Rail - Predicting Castorice's Place in the Meta

Castorice's debut as a playable character in Honkai: Star Rail is just around the corner, and players are already hyping up her meta-defining kit.

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The Right Choice is Clear for Honkai: Star Rail Version 3.2's 5-Star Character Selector

For most Honkai: Star Rail players, the choice is clear for the best character to choose in the Second Anniversary event's 5-star selector.

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Why Honkai: Star Rail Fans Shouldn't Sleep on Cipher

Cipher is an upcoming Quantum-Nihility unit in Honkai: Star Rail, and recent leaks of her abilities show how powerful she could be.

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After Oblivion, TES 6 Has The Perfect Blueprint to Add a Unique Area Type

There's one unique area in Oblivion that didn't quite live up to its potential, which is something that The Elder Scrolls 6 could capitalize on.

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Honkai: Star Rail's Castorice Leaks May Paint a Picture of the Future

Over four versions of Castorice's abilities have been leaked, and one of her skills sparks debate about the future of Honkai: Star Rail's unit roster.

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Overwatch 2 Doubling Down on LE SSERAFIM Skins Proves It's Time For One Battle Pass Theme

The second collaboration between Overwatch 2 and LE SSERAFIM is underway, which is proof that a certain theme for the Battle Pass could be a hit.

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Dungeons and Dragons' Character Origins are a Double-Edged Sword

Dungeons and Dragons' Background and Species got a revamp in the form of Character Origins in the 2024 revision, which comes with some pros and cons.

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The Elder Scrolls 6 Needs to Feature a Matched Set of Atronachs

Some of the more interesting Golems and Elementals in TES lore that didn't appear in Skyrim definitely deserve to be featured in The Elder Scrolls 6.

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With Overwatch 2 Taking a Big Shot, It's Time Marvel Rivals Fires Back With the Same Gun

Overwatch 2's latest feature addition for Stadium Mode fires a big shot at Marvel Rivals, and it's high time for the latter to return the favor.

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The Soulslite genre offers an approachable yet rewarding gameplay experience, which may appeal to most of Demon Slayer's massive fanbase.

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Pokemon GO Tour: Unova's Most Exciting Addition Shouldn't Fly Under Players' Radars

There's a lot to be excited about Pokemon GO's latest Tour: Unova event, but players should pay extra attention to one feature in particular.

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Haunted Chocolatier logo with official screenshot in background
Haunted Chocolatier Already Has One Easy Way to Improve Combat Over Stardew Valley

Haunted Chocolatier will have an increased emphasis on combat, and it already has a way to get ahead of its older sibling in that department.