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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
Elder Scrolls Online Sets One High Bar for Combat in TES 6
While the Elder Scrolls 6 will likely have more advanced graphics and gameplay than ESO, the latter could still be superior in one combat element.
Why Overwatch 2's Current Meta is Controversial
Overwatch 2's current meta has become quite chaotic because of one damage-turned-tank character who recently received some buffs and updates.
One Civilization 7 Civ Seems Like the Clear Choice for a Science Route
Civilization 7 introduces the Ages mechanic to the franchise, and one Civilization is primed for a Science victory in its Modern Age.
Cyberpunk 2077: Gangs of Night City Board Game Could Be the Perfect Inspiration for a Spin-Off
Cyberpunk 2077's Gangs of Night City four-player tabletop game is the perfect platform for the franchise's first major spin-off.
Apex Legends Should Pull the Trigger on One Collab Fortnite Has Yet To
Apex Legends would be smart to swoop into an iconic JRPG crossover that Fortnite was rumored to have, but hasn't officially acted upon yet.
Honkai: Star Rail - Predicting Mydei's Place in the Meta
Mydei's recently leaked kit shows that he could be the successor to Honkai: Star Rail's premier HP-based damage dealers.
Street Fighter 6: Comparing Mai Shiranui's Moveset to Her Fatal Fury Version
Mai Shiranui's Street Fighter 6 gameplay trailer just dropped, and it features her iconic Fatal Fury specials and some new moves.
Apex Legends' Tap-Strafing Controversy Shows How Hard it Is to Combat Macros
Apex Legends recently nerfed and un-nerfed Tap Strafing, a move that shows how difficult it is to address macros without affecting legitimate players.
Honkai: Star Rail's Fate/Stay Night Crossover Characters Should Only Be the Tip of the Iceberg
Honkai: Star Rail and Fate/Stay Night's crossover is one of the most ambitious events for HoYoverse yet, and it hopefully won't be the last.
Honkai: Star Rail - Predicting Tribbie's Impact on the Meta
Tribbie's kit was recently leaked by reliable sources, and her abilities seem to be a great fit for a couple of great Honkai: Star Rail team comps.
The Elder Scrolls 6 Should Be More Like Oblivion Than Skyrim in One Key Area
Despite Skyrim being well-loved, The Elder Scrolls 6 could benefit from following Oblivion's lead instead when it comes to a key story element.
Skyrim Missed its Shot at One Perfect DLC
Dragonborn and Dawnguard are excellent expansions, but Skyrim missed out on the opportunity to create a third DLC based on one of its iconic settings.
Every Memosprite Leaked for Honkai: Star Rail's Remembrance Path So Far
Recent leaks have revealed the full kit of Honkai: Star Rail's first batch of Memosprites for Version 3.0 as well as possible future summon units.
Overwatch 2's Hazard Marks a Major First for the Game
Overwatch 2's Hazard is all about standing out, from his backstory to his abilities, with one of his skills setting him apart from other tanks.
Aventurine's Shield Bug in Honkai: Star Rail Explained
Aventurine's A6 Trace started to malfunction in Honkai: Star Rail Version 2.7, which affects his ability to keep his allies' shields topped up.
Honkai: Star Rail's Leaked Battle Pass Changes Could Be a Win-Win Scenario
A recent leak hints that there could be other free ways to acquire the new rewards in Honkai: Star Rails upcoming Version 3.0 battle pass.
How Akivili's History Sets the Course of Honkai: Star Rail
Honkai: Star Rail's Akivili is the Aeon of the Trailblaze, whose legacy fuels and directs the Astral Express' journey, despite their disappearance.
Honkai: Star Rail - Predicting Sunday's Place in the Current Meta
Honkai: Star Rail officially launched Sunday in Version 2.7, and he's looking to be one of the most powerful supports in the game yet.
Overwatch 2: Hazard Design Controversy Explained
The feedback for Overwatch 2's latest tank Hazard is mixed as some fans feel like he didn't meet their expectations in terms of his design.
Elder Scrolls 6 Can Pay Homage to Skyrim's Most Notorious Build in One Fun Way
Skyrim's most notorious character archetype deserves a callback in The Elder Scrolls 6, and there's a perfect way the sequel can approach it.