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Paolo Josiel Arias-Feature Writer

Paolo Josiel Arias

Feature Writer

Qualifications BA in Communication Research
Expertise
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.

Latest

Honkai Star Rail official art with Black Swan, Sparkle, Misha, Hanu, and Clockie
Why Now is a Good Time to Start Playing Honkai: Star Rail

Honkai: Star Rail was a hit since launch, but the recent patches have made it one of the better gacha games in recent months.

The Elder Scrolls 6 logo on Craglorn background
The Elder Scrolls 6's Rumored Setting Shouldn't Skip One Unique Region

If the rumors are true about The Elder Scrolls 6's setting, then the game should feature one of the most interesting regions in that province.

Marvel's Wolverine with X-Men 97 versions of Professor X and Magneto
One Memorable X-Men 97 Relationship Deserves To Make The Jump To Marvel's Wolverine

X-Men 97 Season 1 had a lot of memorable drama and relationships, with one pairing being a perfect fit for Marvel's Wolverine.

The Elder Scrolls 6 logo on Hammerfell background
The Elder Scrolls 6's Main Quest Has to Avoid Repeating One Skyrim Mistake

The Elder Scrolls 6 has some big shoes to fill, but it can outdo its predecessor by taking a different turn for its main quest.

Haunted Chocolatier screenshot and Animal Crossing key art side by side
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.

Overwatch 2's Venture and pride flag
Overwatch 2's Pride 2024 Event Explained

Overwatch 2's Celebrate Pride 2024 is underway with fresh content, new lore, and collaborations with the LGBTQ+ community.

Haunted Chocolatier logo with blurred key art
Haunted Chocolatier Can't Repeat One Mistake Stardew Valley Makes on PC

Haunted Chocolatier shares a lot of Stardew Valley's great qualities, but it shouldn't repeat a crucial gameplay mistake that its predecessor made.

Tekken 8 Eddy Gordo key images
Tekken 8's Eddy Gordo 3 Explained

Tekken 8's Eddy was just released in April 2024, and a player has already figured out how to easily win with just his 3 move in ranked.

The Elder Scrolls: Castles and Fallout Shelter Official Cover Art
How The Elder Scrolls: Castles Shares DNA With Fallout Shelter

The Elder Scrolls Castle is the newest mobile game in the franchise, and it shares a lot of qualities with Fallout Shelter.

Overwatch 2 logo with heroes in the background
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.

Haunted Chocolatier logo with pet cats and dogs
How Haunted Chocolatier Can Double Down on Stardew Valley's Pets

Stardew Valley's pet mechanic is already cute and memorable, but there plenty of other ways that Haunted Chocolatier can improve on it.

The Elder Scrolls 6 logo on 2018 announcement background
The Elder Scrolls 6 Should Answer One of Skyrim's Biggest Questions

One Skyrim quest is intriguing yet very open-ended, and so it deserves to have its biggest question answered in the Elder Scrolls 6.

The Elder Scrolls Online official anniversary illustration and Fractured Glory skin
The Elder Scrolls Online's 'Kintsugi' Anniversary Skin Explained

The Elder Scrolls Online's Anniversary skin looks a lot like the Japanese art of Kintsugi, which could be a profound way of rewarding loyal players.

Skyrim logo with College of Winterhold background
Skyrim: Who is The Augur of Dunlain?

The College of Winter Augur of Dunlain is one of the most peculiar characters in Skyrim, as his past is as mysterious as his appearance.

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.

Street Fighter 6 Akuma Super Move
Street Fighter 6: Predicting Akuma's Place in the Meta

Akuma is coming to Street Fighter 6, and his gameplay trailer shows that he could be a top contender in the meta with his new moves and drive combos.

Overwatch 2 Cybermonk Zenyatta drop and Marvel Rivals logo
Overwatch 2's Twitch Drop Rewards Would Translate Perfectly to Marvel Rivals

Overwatch 2's Twitch Drops are known for giving the best rewards to its most loyal viewers, which is something that Marvel Rivals should replicate.

Stardew Valley logo with mermaid
Stardew Valley's Merpeople Deserve the Spotlight in a Future Update

Players rarely interact with Stardew Valley's mysterious Merpeople, which is why they should take center stage in a future update.

Skyrim Dragonborn and NPCs
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.

Overwatch 2 logo with team fight in background
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.

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