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Renee Ziel

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About Renee Ziel

Renee Ziel is a writer on Game ZXC. She has a background primarily in local entertainment and news journalism with five years of experience as an editor. At the core of her every professional and personal achievement is human-centered storytelling and community. Her interest in media, including Game ZXC, encapsulates a need for connection and compassion, emphasizing what we can receive from fantastic tales driven by emotion, nature, mythology, magic, and cool swords wherever possible.

Industry Focus

RPGs and cozy games/sims, with emphasis on fantasy world-building

Favorite Games

Dungeons & Dragons, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Baldur's Gate 3, and Stardew Valley

Favorite TV Shows

Any show by Mike Flanagan, Castlevania, Critical Role, and Dimension 20

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Baldur's Gate 3: One Tasha's Cauldron of Everything Feature Would Be Groundbreaking in BG4

For Baldur’s Gate 4 to make the most of its character customization, it can look to Dungeons and Dragons’ Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything.

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Baldur's Gate 3: The Argument For and Against Raising the Level Cap in a Sequel

Baldur's Gate 3 could raise the level cap from 12 in the next game, giving players more power, but it could be challenging to pull off.

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How a Baldur's Gate 3 Sequel Could Take Alchemy to Greater Heights

Baldur's Gate 3's current alchemy system leaves room for future improvements, from installing familiar mechanics to adding questline immersion.

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Geralt Isn’t The Character Who The Witcher 4’s Protagonist Should Take Inspiration From

The Witcher 4 has big shoes to fill, so its next protagonist needs to move away from the franchise's iconic white-haired hero.

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Minecraft's Tricky Trials Update Makes a Good Case for a Village Update

With Minecraft’s June 13 update, new features include a stronger Bad Omen effect and raid rewards, meaning a new village overhaul should come next.

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World of Warcraft: The War Within's Earthen Backstories Need to Set a Standard

World of Warcraft: The War Within has introduced a playable race and its backstories, but they have room to expand for player creativity.

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How Baldur's Gate 4 Can Improve BG3's World Design

This is how the Baldur's Gate 3 sequel can improve on its world design.

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Baldur's Gate 4 Can Use One Industry Trend to Improve BG3's World Design

Baldur's Gate 4 should take advantage of a beloved game feature known for its expansive world-building and incentivized exploration.

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One of Civilization 6's Best Leaders May Need to get Nerfed in Civilization 7

Among many capable leaders in Civilization 6, one in particular will likely need a nerf in the upcoming Civilization 7.

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June 5 is Going to Be a Big Day For World of Warcraft

Blizzard Entertainment's recent announcement comes with a surprise for players anxious to experience World of Warcraft's next expansions.

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Civ 7 May Have to Nerf One of Civilization 6's Best Leaders

The upcoming Civilization 7 may have to reconsider the strength of one of Civ 6's most powerful leaders introduced in the recent Leader Pass.

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Baldur's Gate 3 Should Be a Frontrunner for Monsters in Future D&D Games

Baldur's Gate 3 establishes interesting monster interactions that Dungeons and Dragons should take note of while building a complex world.

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Baldur's Gate 3's Side Quest Design is its Secret Weapon

With a game like Baldur's Gate 3, a number of factors make it successful—but perhaps none are as powerful as its side quest design.

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The Origins of Dungeons and Dragons 5E's Blood Hunter Class Explained

Created by voice actor Matt Mercer, Dungeons and Dragons' blood hunter has a fascinating timeline of creation with familiar inspiration.

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The Witcher 4 Still Has a Deep Pool of Book Content to Explore

With a new Witcher game on the distant horizon, CD Projekt Red might turn to the mass of book content that remains uncharted.