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Alyssa Mertes Serio

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Qualifications Alyssa Serio has been a proofreader and writer since she graduated from Aurora University in 2014.
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About Alyssa Mertes Serio

Alyssa Mertes Serio is a writer from the United States. She graduated from college with her Bachelor of Arts in English and Communications in 2014, and since then, has contributed to many digital publications including Game ZXC and District Media. In her free time, Alyssa loves reading, volleyball, watching movies, and playing video games with her husband and friends.

Favorite Games

I love Cuphead and the Crash Bandicoot series, but my favorite video game of all time is Super Smash Bros. Melee on the GameCube. Melee is close to my heart since I used to play every day after school with my brother and our friends. I've since competed in tournaments. My main is Peach, and I'm ready to fight anyone on Corneria!

Proudest Gaming Achievement

It was an incredible day when I completed every race in Need for Speed Underground on the GameCube. My orange Mazda Miata crushed the competition in every drift and circuit. It took me about three months to accomplish, but it was worth the effort. Plus, I got to vicariously drive fast without getting any speeding tickets!

Favorite Console

I am a GameCube fan all the way! I still have the original console that my brother and I bought on launch day, September 14, 2001. I also have an orange console (originally only released in Japan). My husband bought this for me as an anniversary gift, which I found way more romantic than roses or jewelry!

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10 Best Evil Dads In Video Games, Ranked
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These video game evil dads go beyond simply being bad parents; they also enact evil schemes, start wars, and are bent on destruction.

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9 Forgotten First-Person Shooters on the GameCube

The GameCube might not have been known for its FPS titles, but it featured a few hidden gems in the genre.

Rockstar Games villains Grand Theft Auto 3 Miguel, Bully Derby Harrington, L.A. Noire Leland Monroe
Rockstar Games: 8 Forgotten Villains

These villains from Rockstar Games' entries haven't exactly been in the limelight, but that makes them no less daunting.

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8 Underrated Games Only Released on the Nintendo 64

The N64 had some incredible exclusives, but some were easy to overlook. These are the best underrated games only found on the N64.

Mass Effect Matriarch Benezia, Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater The Boss, Dragon Age Flemeth
10 Best Evil Moms in Video Games

These evil video game mothers inflict pain and atrocities against many people, sometimes even their own children.

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8 Great Nintendo Games That Had Short Development Cycles

Nintendo rarely has a miss, even with the short development times on these games!

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10 Best Forgotten Nicktoon Video Games, Ranked

At the peak of its power, Nickelodeon was creating tie-in games for their most popular series, and while some were hits, others have been forgotten.

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8 Best Horror Games on the Sega Saturn

The Sega Saturn may not have had the success that was hoped for, these horror titles stood out on the console.

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10 Best Jump Scares in Horror Game History

Countless horror games feature memorable jump scares, but some are much more terrifying than others. Here are the best ones gamers can encounter.

Sigrun in God of War, Baal Zebul in Bayonetta 3, and Medusa in Assassin's Creed Odyssey
10 Powerful Female Bosses in Games, Ranked

Many powerful women exist in video games, but not all of them are friendly. Here are the strongest female bosses that gamers can face.

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9 Hardest Horror Games Published By Sony, Ranked

Sony's publishing catalog features an array of tough horror experiences that will occupy players for some time.

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7 Nintendo Games Where Heroic Characters Die

Nintendo isn't exactly known for the most emotional storylines, but some of its games still feature the death of a heroic character.

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10 Best Angsty Teenagers in Video Games

Many teenage gamers will find these angsty video game characters frighteningly relatable.

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7 Best Evil Couples In Nintendo Games

Most of the couples in Nintendo games are wholesome and loving, but these pairs, while they may love each other, are evil to the bone.

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10 Best Volleyball Games of All Time, Ranked

Volleyball fans looking to play from the comfort of their home should check out the following games that have been ranked from worst to best.

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10 Best Game Characters Who Wear Glasses

The following video game characters across a range of franchises make glasses look extremely cool.

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MLB The Show 24: 10 Best Catchers, Ranked

While it's not the flashiest position in baseball, the best catchers in MLB The Show 24 will help round out both the offense and defense of a team.

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8 Late Wii Horror Games Almost No One Remembers
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The Wii was certainly not a bastion for horror titles; however, these spooky games prove the console had plenty of genre gems.

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9 Best Easter Skins in Fortnite

Easter has arrived on the Fortnite island, and players can hop in-game with some great bunny skins, or delicious chocolate ones, and more!