Brett Byll-Contributor

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February, 2024
Master's Degree in Television, Radio, and Film from Syracuse University + several YouTube video-essays about gaming.
PS5, Indie Games, JRPG
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About Brett Byll

Syracuse University Graduate who won't stop talking about video games. Firmly believes the greatest game ever made is Ape Escape 3 for the PlayStation 2. Currently, his newest interest is finding a cathode-ray tube TV that he can plug his PlayStation 5 into before they're too overpriced to buy from resellers.

Industry Focus

Games Journalism, Media Production & Criticism. I enjoy the collaborative process of creating games and stories, so I would love to one day become involved in the process of writing for a game, if for no other reason than giving me more scope when critiquing someone else's work. Alternatively, I'm happy writing about pop culture.

Favorite Games

Ape Escape 3 is the best collectathon you could put your hands on- it's underappreciated.
Resident Evil 7 is the best FPS I've played bar-none.
Nier Automata has one of the most unique and stunning stories I've ever enjoyed in a game. The only video game that's made me cry.
Persona 5 Royal is the best version of Persona 5 out there.
 

Favorite Console

The PlayStation 4 is maybe not the best console I've owned, but probably the one I've gotten the most enjoyment out of to date. If my PS5 wants to give it's predecessor a run for its money, then it needs to get more games that aren't just very-well-optimized PS4 games. I have a hunch I'll enjoy the successor to the Switch the most, though.

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Space Marine 2 publisher Focus Entertainment talks to fans about the game's recent update after gamers express their frustrations.

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After a long wait, Arma 4 gets a release window, but it comes at a massive cost that may also have some potential upsides.

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New information about Halo Infinite's long-rumored Battle Royale game mode surfaces, and those who got to see it thought it was 'fantastic.'

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Back when the Switch was initially teased, it was accompanied by a notably controversial image, and former Nintendo employees unpack why.

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Death Note Video Game Leaked
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New developments are discovered for a recently trademarked Death Note video game, and gamers are guessing what it could end up looking like.

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Players have been experiencing an array of issues playing Once Human, and Starry Studio is apologizing by giving away items.

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Gamers get a chance to participate in an official contest being run by Ubisoft, and winners will be able to grab a free Assassin's Creed game.

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Date Everything is pushing its release day back, which may be disappointing, but gamers will find that its new launch date fits a lot better.

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Star Wars Jedi: Survivor gets a new update on for its PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions, further optimizing the title for last-gen hardware.

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GameStop announces the pre-order date for the PlayStation 5 Pro, a console that has already sparked conversation about gaming's future.

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Saudi Arabia Wants to Increase Its Investment in Nintendo

Saudi Arabia has become involved in various parts of the gaming industry, and the country is interested in growing its partnership with Nintendo.

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A new horror game releases on October 23, and it's centered around cooking, which might not be the mechanic most gamers expect.

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