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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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The Elder Scrolls 6 Shouldn't Leave All of Skyrim's NPCs Behind
Skyrim has a set of important NPCs that The Elder Scrolls 6 should integrate or at least honor through statues or book entries.
In Defense of Overwatch 2’s 5v5 Format
Overwatch 2's switch to 5v5 is one of the most polarizing changes to the franchise, but it ultimately offers significant benefits to the game.
Stardew Valley's Dwarves Have a Lot in Common With Skyrim's
Stardew Valley's Dwarf and Skyrim's Dwemer may not look a lot like each other, but they do have similar qualities and histories.
All Stardew Valley Lore About Mr. Qi Explained
Stardew Valley is getting more Mr. Qi quests for Update 1.6, which only leaves players even more interested in who this mysterious man really is.
Pokemon GO: World of Wonders' Master League Explained
Pokemon GO's World of Wonder Battle League is underway, and there are a few things for fans who want to participate in its Master League to consider.
Street Fighter 6 x Monster Hunter Collab Explained
Street Fighter 6 is collaborating with Monster Hunter for the latter's 20th anniversary, bringing premium content for Battle Hub avatars.
The Witcher: The Continent's History Explained
The Continent of The Witcher 3 is filled with conflict that can only be understood by looking back at the historical events that lead up to them.
Skyrim: The Mystery of Kagrenzel Explained
All of Skyrim's Dwemer Ruins are shrouded with mystery, but Kagrenzel takes the cake with its screeching orb and deadly drop.
Stardew Valley Update 1.6 Fruit Trees Discourse Explained
Stardew Valley's update 1.6 is set to drop on March 19, but it's already making buzz due to a quality-of-life update for its fruit trees.
Overwatch 2's Big Mid-Season 9 Changes Explained
Overwatch 2's latest mid-season patch will adjust some of the biggest changes that dropped in season 9 while also buffing some supports and tanks.
Stardew Valley's Mysterious Guardian Deity Yoba Explained
Stardew Valley's Yoba is a guardian deity with a symbol that has roots in real-life ancient texts, which only adds to the game's mystery.
Dozens of Street Fighter Characters Aren't in SF6, But 4 Deserve to Return The Most
The Street Fighter franchise has more than 100 playable fighters, meaning there are lots of options for SF6 DLC - though a few characters stand out.
Fallout 5 Could Bring the Great War to Life With One Sci-Fi Trope
Fallout 5 has the opportunity to explore The Great War and other events that led to the apocalypse using this well-known science fiction trope.
Every Major Change in Persona 3 Reload Explained
Persona 3 Reload overhauled the original title's graphics, UI, social links, and combat, making it feel like an entirely new game instead of a remake.
Stardew Valley's 8-Person Multiplayer Might Be a Tightrope Act
Stardew Valley's 1.6 update will add four more players to its multiplayer capacity, which could come with a few pros and cons.
The Elder Scrolls 6's Story Should 'Steal' A Big ESO Gold Road Element
The Elder Scrolls Online has a major lore drop in the upcoming Gold Road DLC, which has a specific element that The Elder Scrolls 6 should adopt.
Fallout 4's Rarest Items Explained
Most of Fallout 4's rarest items are usually trinkets like clothes and junk items rather than big-ticket equipment like weapons and armor.
The Rarest Pokemon in Pokemon GO Explained
Pokemon GO's rare Pokemon can be harder to get compared to the main game due to region locks, event exclusivity, and energy-consuming hatching.
Canceled GTA 5 DLC Could Have Been a Game-Changer
GTA 5's source code was recently leaked, and it contained hints of cancelled DLCs that could have expanded the game's story and setting.
Civilization 6's Seven Seas Challenge Explained
The current Civilization 6 challenge, Seven Seas, features the Harald Haradra and some unique circumstances that point to a Domination victory.