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May, 2024
BA in Screenwriting. Byline with The Best War Games, Downright Creepy, and GCU Esports.
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About Amber Warnock-Estrada

Amber Warnock-Estrada is a young writer on the rise with an immense passion for video games, anime, and D&D. They have a wealth of experience reviewing games and reporting on events. They first found their love for video game journalism through their background in live esports broadcasting. Amber has a BA in Screenwriting from Grand Canyon University.

Favorite Games

Favorites are a hard question for anyone, but Hades manages to barely edge out the other top contenders for Amber's favorite game. Amber's runner ups are Hollow Knight and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, but they also share fond memories with the Persona and Fire Emblem series.

Industry Focus

Amber arrived at journalism after a long background exploring other artistic avenues, which has left them with quite the breadth of knowledge. Their focus among video games includes RPGs, fighting games, Roguelikes, and more.

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What Marvel Rivals' Hero Hot List Reveals About Season 0's Meta

Marvel Rivals released pick rate and win rate data as part of the Hero Hot List, which paints an interesting picture about the game's meta so far.

Marvel Rivals Hela Empress of the Cosmos skin and Marvel Rivals Storm Mohawk Rock skin
Marvel Rivals' Season 1 Buffs and Nerfs Set Expectations NetEase Will Have to Keep Meeting

Marvel Rivals has made a few changes to characters with a Season 1 balance patch, but the buffs and nerfs may be a tough act to follow in the future.

Official artwork from The Dragon Anthology featuring the Red Dragon redesign
Dungeons and Dragons' 2025 Dragon Sourcebook Warrants Another Obvious Book

Dungeons and Dragons will soon release The Dragon Anthology, and there is one potential guidebook that would truly complete the updated 2025 ruleset.

Jean Grey as depicted in the new ongoing Phoenix comic 2024, as well as an iconic depiction of her Dark Phoenix form
Marvel Rivals: What Could Jean Grey's Kit Look Like?

Jean Grey has been leaked and rumored to appear in Marvel Rivals, and her in-game kit should make the most of her raw power granted by the Phoenix.

Apocalypse and Professor X shaking hands during an early issue of the X-Men comics in the Krakoan Age. They are contrasted with Magneto's depiction in Marvel Rivals. The Marvel Rivals logo is stamped on top to indicate the relevance of Marvel Rivals leaks
Leaked Marvel Rivals Maps Could Pave the Way for an Iconic X-Men Villain

Marvel Rivals has recently leaked a few different maps, and with two of them being strongly related to the X-Men, it could hint at an iconic villain.

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What to Expect From Soulslike Games in 2025

There are many games coming out in 2025, and competition within the Soulslike genre may be stiff.

Official Marvel Snap art featuring Wolverine, Deadpool, and Venom. Edited to include the Marvel Snap logo
What to Expect From Marvel Snap in 2025

Marvel Snap is set to have a strong start in 2025, and developers have teased potential updates that would have major implications for the community.

Screenshot from the Metroid Prime 4: Beyond gameplay trailer which was revealed in a Nintendo Direct. The image of Samus Aran is contrasted with the year 2025 in the background
What to Expect From Metroid Prime 4: Beyond in 2025

Metroid Prime 4 currently has a release date scheduled for 2025, which has raised expectations to new heights despite the game's troubled development.

Dungeons and Dragons 2025 Monster Manual cover featuring a Beholder
Dungeons and Dragons is Starting 2025 With a Bang

Dungeons and Dragons will release a revised and updated version of the 5e Monster Manual, and this will be a huge deal for the game going into 2025.

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Screenshot from a Marvel Rivals cinematic trailer. Characters are depicted left to right: Storm, Magneto, Star Lord, Mantis, The Punisher, Scarlet Witch
The Argument For and Against Hero Bans in Marvel Rivals

Marvel Rivals features limited hero bans in high ranks, which has led many players to discuss whether hero bans should be expanded in lower ranks.

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Capitano depicted in a recent Natlan trailer from the Genshin Impact YouTube channel
Genshin Impact's Capitano Leak Would Be a Game-Changer for the Next Story Arc

Genshin Impact leaks may have revealed the fate of Capitano during the Natlan story arc, which would have huge implications for the story if true.

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Knull and Doctor Doom as seen in various cinematic trailers for Marvel Rivals which hints at their prominence in Marvel Rivals leaks rumors and story-based speculation
Marvel Rivals' Villains Might Just Be the Cherry on Top

Between a few being teased in the story, and others being hinted at in recent leaks, Marvel Rivals has many villains that could become playable soon.

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Superman 2025 movie poster contrasted against Injustice Superman from the Injustice comic series
With Superman's DCU Debut Imminent, An Injustice 3 Would Be Perfectly Timed

Considering the DCU will soon bring DC comics characters back to the big screen, it's the perfect time to reintroduce Injustice, the DC fighting game.

Kim Jacinto Variant of Ultron featured in Marvel Snap framed against official promotional art of the Marvel Rivals launch roster
Every Marvel Rivals Ultron Leak So Far

Marvel Rivals has experienced leaks for a variety of upcoming playable characters, and Ultron's leaks have been some of the most extensive by far.

Marvel Rivals screenshot featuring Kamala Khan Ms. Marvel's render from Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3
Marvel Rivals Vanguard Wish List

Marvel Rivals needs more characters to fill the Vanguard role, and plenty of heroes would have incredible potential if added to the game.

Screenshot from Elden Ring: Nightreign depicting a new version of the Erdtree, alongside a screenshot of Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtreee DLC
Elden Ring: Nightreign - Where is the Erdtree?

Elden Ring: Nightreign features elements from other FromSoft games, such as iconic Dark Souls 3 bosses, which begs the question: Where is the Erdtree?

Official renders of Venom and Loki from Marvel Rivals on top of an official screenshot from one of the game's maps
How Marvel Rivals Subverts Typical Hero Shooter Archetypes

Marvel Rivals takes a unique approach to character design that subverts classic archetypes, and helps the game feel fresh compared to its competition.

Elden Ring Nightreign Break Tradition
Elden Ring: Nightreign Breaks a Massive FromSoftware Tradition

Elden Ring: Nightreign stands out not only because of its focus on three-player co-op and survival, but also for a surprising FromSoftware decision.

Project DIVA render of Hatsune Miku edited on top of a Fortnite official season art
What to Expect From Fortnite's Leaked Hatsune Miku Collab

Hatsune Miku was recently leaked to supposedly appear in an upcoming Fortnite collab, here's everything fans can expect if the rumors come true.

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Marvel Rivals Leaks Jean Grey Emma Frost Krakoa Arrako X-Men
Marvel Rivals' Latest Leaks Paint a Clear Picture of the Future

Marvel Rivals has a few notable snubs despite its relatively large and diverse roster, and new leaks may have given answers to one burning question.