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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.