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About Finn Houston
Finn is a GameZXC writer with his finger on the pulse of industry trends. A lifelong gamer, he has a particular interest in immersive-sims, character action games, and experimental indies. His background in the publishing industry gives him a unique perspective on the gaming landscape.
Favorite Games
Some of Finn's favourite games include Planescape: Torment, Silent Hill 4, and Deus Ex.
Recently he has enjoyed Psuedoregalia, The Citadel, and Nightmare of Decay.
Favorite Console
Finn's favourite console is the Playstation 2, closely followed by the 3DS.
Industry Focus
Finn's primary industry focus is on unconventional, experimental, and independent games.
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