Dan Amoroso
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About Dan Amoroso
An avid gamer with over 30 years of experience, there aren't many consoles that Dan hasn't owned at some point in his life. He's also part Italian, which means he's almost certainly related to Super Mario. Dan covers a variety of topics for Game ZXC, and prides himself on creating content that is both thought-provoking and easy to digest.
Favorite Games
Dark Souls Trilogy, Banjo Kazooie, Bloodborne, Elden Ring, Final Fantasy 7, Uncharted 4, Tekken 8, The Last of Us Part 2.
Dan primarily values gameplay over story, hence FromSoftware's Souls series aligns with his preferences perfectly.
Favorite Console
For Dan, it's a really tough one between the N64 and PS2. He grew up in the 90's, and N64 titles like Goldeneye and Mario Kart 64 invoke some really nostalgic memories, especially playing multiplayer with his friends! Despite this, he firmly believes that the PS2 had so many classic games which helped to define their generation.
Proudest Gaming Achievement
In his 20's, he ranked within the top 10,000 FIFA players in the whole world. These days, however, he struggles to beat his young sons!
He also beat the legendary Dark Souls duo of Ornstein and Smough on his very first attempt- without the help of Youtube- but he firmly believes this must have been some kind of fluke.
Latest
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree's Dryleaf Arts Allow for a Completely Fresh Take on Combat
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree introduces plenty of new content, but the Dryleaf Arts weapon probably has the biggest impact on gameplay.
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree's Final Boss Subverts Fan Expectations Perfectly
With so much discussion around Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree pre-launch, FromSoftware was still able to subvert expectations with the final boss.
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree's Rellana Fight is an Early Skill Check for Returning Players
Elden Ring: shadow of the Erdtree features some incredibly difficult bosses, and due to how early she is encountered, Rellana is one of the toughest.
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree's Abyssal Woods Area Wears its Bloodborne Inspiration on its Sleeve
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree features a stunning array of biomes, and one of which, the Abyssal Woods, feels like it could belong in Bloodborne.
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree's Lack of Trophies is a Puzzling Decision
Elden Ring's DLC has finally arrived, but unfortunately for trophy-hunting fans, Shadow of the Erdtree does not have any Trophies.
Why The Last of Us HBO Series Could Be a Game-Changer For TLoU Part 3
HBO's The Last of Us series has proved to be a huge success, and with season 2 looming, the show could have direct consequences for TLOU Part 3.
Hollow Knight: Silksong Shouldn't Mistake Brevity for Simplicity
While the wait for Hollow Knight: Silksong continues, Team Cherry must ensure that the game doesn't solely focus on increasing its scope.
How Wuchang Compares to Sekiro, Black Myth Wukong
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, from developer Leenzee, shares some similarities with other Soulslike titles, particularly Sekiro and Black Myth Wukong.
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 Will Likely Be the Hardest in the Trilogy for One Specific Reason
The Final Fantasy Remake trilogy has already proved to be challenging with its first two entries, but the third chapter will likely raise the bar.
IO Interactive's 007 Should Be a Blunt Instrument, Not a Scalpel
IO Interactive's Project 007 should present a raw version of James Bond who is rough around the edges, rather than the classy spy some may expect.
A Lies of P 2 Has Already Missed Out on a Black Rabbit Brotherhood Opportunity
One of Lies of P's most memorable group of villains was the Black Rabbit Brotherhood, but the game may have robbed the sequel of a memorable moment.
Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater Remake Got the Upper Hand Over MGS5 In One Area
One particular aspect of the new Metal Gear Solid Delta trailer should ensure that it has the upper hand over Metal Gear Solid 5 in one crucial area.
Astro Bot's Boss Battles Are a Good Omen for its Ambitions
Team Asobi's Astro Bot looks to be far bigger than its predecessors, and this is particularly evident in the scope of some of its boss fights.
Hollow Knight: Silksong Needs Its Own Guardian Ape from Sekiro
When the long-awaited sequel to Hollow Knight, Silksong, finally arrives, it should borrow from FromSoftware's Sekiro with one particular boss.
Lies of P: It'll Be a Long, But Fun Road to the Sequel
Soulslike Lies of P proved to be one of the sleeper hits of 2023, and the road to its sequel, though it may be a ways off, will inevitably be fun.
A Kingdom Hearts Moana World Would Have No Shortage of Material to Work With
With an upcoming sequel and a live-action adaptation in the works, a possible Moana world in Kingdom Hearts 4 would have plenty of material.
Insomniac Should Double Down on a Controversial Spider-Man 2 Approach With Marvel’s Wolverine
The upcoming Insomniac game Marvel's Wolverine should take a leaf out of Spider-Man 2's book when it comes to one crucial element of its design.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: What's Next for Zack Fair?
The beloved Zack Fair returned in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, but with limited screen time, although his part in the story could be far from over.
Why Expectations Are Going to Be Massive For Elden Ring’s Messmer Fight
Elden Ring's DLC trailer revealed the game's next potential antagonist, and expectations surrounding his fight will be particularly high.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's Multiple Timelines Ensure Part 3 Will Be a Hot Mess, and That's a Good Thing
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth went all-in with its take on a multiverse, and this means that the final part of the trilogy could be chaos in the best way.