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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Why Honkai: Star Rail Fans Shouldn't Sleep on Cipher
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Honkai: Star Rail's Castorice Leaks May Paint a Picture of the Future
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Demon Slayer Could Be the Perfect Anime to Hop On the Soulslite Train
The Soulslite genre offers an approachable yet rewarding gameplay experience, which may appeal to most of Demon Slayer's massive fanbase.
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.
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.