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Alyx Maglio-Gaming Features Writer

Alyx Maglio

Gaming Features Writer

About Alyx Maglio

Alyx is a long time gamer who has spent way too much time perfecting her use of the Souls Series Character Creator and replays Baldur's Gate 2 at least once per year. 

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The Rise Of Body Horror Games In A Post-Covid World

Body horror has become more and more common in the indie horror gaming world in conjunction with the Covid virus becoming less of a focus. Here's why.

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Bioshock 2 & The Dangers Of Utilitarianism

Bioshock is famously a deeply philosophical game, but Bioshock 2 is often overlooked in favor of its more famous siblings.

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How The Best Shonen Anime Use The Hero's Journey

Shonen anime like DBZ and HxH use the Hero's Journey to define heroism and showcase the realities of their adventures.

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What Dynastic Period Of Ancient Egypt Is Yu-Gi-Oh! Set In?

Yu-Gi-Oh famously stars the spirit of an Ancient Egyptian Pharaoh, and fans are curious about where Yami Yugi belongs in Egypt's timeline.

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The Philosophy of Video Games: Final Fantasy 9 Was About Making Peace With Mortality

Video games that stick with audiences tend to have a deep, philosophical core. Final Fantasy 9 is a cute SD style game about embracing mortality.

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The Flanderization Of Sarevok Anchev In Baldur's Gate 3

Many fan-favorite characters have returned for BG3. The first antagonist of the series, Sarevok Anchev, did not manage to make out as good as others.

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10 Most Important Pieces Of Dragon Age Lore New Players Need To Know

Dragon Age is a series that has managed to build an amazing world all of its own. Here are 10 pieces of lore that all new players need to know.

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This is the Best Anime to Watch While You Wait for My Hero Academia To Return

My Hero Academia ended its last season on quite the hype train, setting fans up for some of the best of the manga. Here's what to watch while you wait

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RPG Maker Inspired More Anime Than Fans Realize

So many anime have very interesting source material. Several came from quiet little indie games made using RPG Maker, and they're some of the best.

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The Masterful Cat Is Depressed Again Today Is Cozy Wish Fulfillment

Everyone wants to be taken care of at some point or another. The Masterful Cat Is Depressed Again Today is the best kind of wish fulfillment.

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The Elf Romance Problem In Fantasy RPGs

Why are gamers always romancing elves? How and why elves became the default romance option in every fantasy RPG.

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Is There Any Hope For Dragon Age: Dreadwolf?

With all the change ups at Bioware and the growing unrest in the player base, it's getting harder for fans to hold out hope for Dragon Age: Dreadwolf.

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The First Slam Dunk Is One Of The Best Sports Movies of All Time

Slam Dunk is a franchise that spans over 30 years and had an indelible impact on Japan. The most recent movie goes beyond the anime genre.

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The Dark Urge Origin In Baldur's Gate 3 Is Some Of The Best Psychological Horror in RPG History

The Dark Urge is probably one of the most intriguing playthroughs that a player can choose in Baldur's Gate 3. Its horror is probably the best part.

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Baldur's Gate 3 Reveals The Biggest Pitfalls Of Triple A Gaming

Baldur's Gate 3 has been a resounding success for PC gaming and other publishers have been salty about it. Here's how its success reveals their flaws.

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The Latest Vampire Comedy Anime is the Perfect Series For The Hot Topic Crowd

Comedy is one of those things that can fall incredibly flat in anime. Still, The Vampire Dies In No Time is perfect for the funny goths.

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How Zom 100 Captures The Existential Crisis Of Millennials Perfectly

Zom 100: Bucket List Of The Dead rocketed onto the anime scene in a shower of gore and color, capturing the spirit of a generation.

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The Canon of the Original Baldur's Gate Games And Their Controversial History

The Baldur's Gate franchise has taken many forms but the most impactful and controversial were the books.

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Who Are Jaheira and Minsc And Why Are Baldur's Gate Fans So Excited?

Bringing two heroes from previous games, Baldur's Gate 3 features Jaheira and Minsc's return, continuing to build of their respective histories.

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Are The Baldur's Gate III Romances As Good As Baldur's Gate II's?

Romances have become a huge part of RPGs since 2000 and Baldur's Gate 2 was one of the first to have them. Are Baldur's Gate 3's as good?

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