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. 

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Overwatch 2 Season 13 Mythic Weapon Skin Explained

Soldier: 76's Deliverance Mythic weapon blends Eldritch Horror with pulse rifle technology in Overwatch 2 for a price of a battle pass.

Pokemon TCG Pocket official logo and app store logo
One Pokemon TCG Pocket Promo Event Seems Like a Matter of When, Not If

Now that the promos for Pikachu, first-gen starters, and Mewtwo are out of the way, an event for one Pokemon and its evolutions seems inevitable.

Resident Evil Umbrella Corporation logo with founders and members
Resident Evil: Every Umbrella Subsidiary Explained

Resident Evil's Umbrella Corporation had many subsidiaries, which spread its power and influence in industries across the globe.

The Sims Labs and Town Stories logos
What to Expect From The Sims Labs: Town Stories

The Sims Labs: Town Stories is a playtest of EA's upcoming city-building game, with familiar characters and simpler customization options.

Honkai Star Rail's Yaoshi and their Denizens of Abundance
Honkai: Star Rail's Denizens of Abundance Explained

In Honkai: Star Rail, the Denizens of Abundance are constantly hunted down by the Xianzhou Alliance, with centuries of conflict ravaging both sides.

Honkai: Star Rail's Galaxy Rangers Boothill and Rappa
Honkai: Star Rail's Galaxy Rangers Explained

Honkai: Star Rail's Boothill and Rappa are Galaxy Rangers, a mysterious faction whose deeds have toppled oppressive rulers and evil scientists.

Honkai Star Rail Penacony Explained
Honkai: Star Rail - Penacony's Story Explained

Honkai: Star Rail's Penacony storyline is the game's most complicated one yet, with multiple major players, dream worlds, and an emotional ending.

ESO logo on textured background
The Elder Scrolls Online Fans May Have to Wait a While For What's Next

Fans who want to explore a new chapter in The Elder Scrolls after the release of Gold Road may have to wait a while for a new storyline.

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Zeku II and Gundam EX renders for the Fortnite and Gundam 2024 collaboration
Fortnite x Gundam Collaboration Explained

Fortnite is collaborating with the Gundam franchise for an event featuring the latter's latest show, with mech battles and interactive content abound.

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Honkai Star Rail's Lingsha, a Fire-Abundance unit
Lingsha Could Take Honkai: Star Rail's Strongest Team Comp to New Heights

Lingsha's leaked skills and traces point towards her being the premium sustain unit for one of the strongest team compositions in Honkai: Star Rail.

March 7th Swordmaster form
How Honkai: Star Rail's March 7th Hunt May Shake Up The Meta

Honkai: Star Rail's March 7th has a new path and element, which looks to take the crown as the best free-to-play damage unit.

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Why Overwatch 2's Skin Approach Should Be a Trendsetter For Other Games

Overwatch 2's approach to skins and currencies is great for even free-to-play fans, and other mainstream FPS games should follow suit.

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Honkai: Star Rail - Who Are The Stonehearts?

The Ten Stonehearts are one of the most ominous factions in Honkai: Star Rail, with a cast as dangerous as they are colorful.

Honkai: Star Rail logo on Divergent Universe key art background
The Unwritten Rules of Honkai: Star Rail's Divergent Universe Mode Explained

Divergent Universe is Honkai: Star Rail's newest game mode, which offers big rewards for players who make the most of their runs.

Stardew Valley logo on mountain background
If Stardew Valley 1.7 Never Happens, 1.6 is a Perfect Send-Off

ConcernedApe is constantly cooking up ways to improve Stardew Valley, but if he calls it quits, then Update 1.6 is the perfect capstone.

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Genshin Impact's Zhongli and Honkai: Star Rail's Nanook
Comparing Honkai: Star Rail's Aeons to Genshin Impact's Archons

Honkai: Star Rail's Aeons and Genshin Impact's Archons share a few similarities, but they're different when it comes to the scale of their influence.

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Dungeons and Dragons' Wild Shape Explained

Dungeons and Dragons' Druid is one of the most versatile classes in the game thanks to its Wild Shape, which is great for almost every encounter.

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Haunted Chocolatier Should Capitalize on One Animal Crossing Mechanic that Stardew Valley Didn't

There's one great feature from Animal Crossing that Stardew Valley didn't borrow, and it's perfect for Haunted Chocolatier.

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Overwatch 2's Big Matchmaking Changes Explained

Overwatch 2's newest update for Season 10 comes with big changes and additions to the game's competitive matchmaking and progression.

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Final Fantasy 14 Dawntrail Benchmark screenshot
Final Fantasy 14 Dawntrail's Benchmarking Tool Explained

Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrail's benchmark tool will help players gauge if their PCs can handle the expansion's graphical upgrades.