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July, 2022
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About Dan Amoroso

An avid gamer with over 30 years of experience, there aren't many consoles that Dan hasn't owned at some point in his life. He's also part Italian, which means he's almost certainly related to Super Mario. Dan covers a variety of topics for The Best War Games, and prides himself on creating content that is both thought-provoking and easy to digest.

Favorite Games

Dark Souls Trilogy, Banjo Kazooie, Bloodborne, Elden Ring, Final Fantasy 7, Uncharted 4, Tekken 8, The Last of Us Part 2.

Dan primarily values gameplay over story, hence FromSoftware's Souls series aligns with his preferences perfectly.

Favorite Console

For Dan, it's a really tough one between the N64 and PS2. He grew up in the 90's, and N64 titles like Goldeneye and Mario Kart 64 invoke some really nostalgic memories, especially playing multiplayer with his friends! Despite this, he firmly believes that the PS2 had so many classic games which helped to define their generation.

Proudest Gaming Achievement

In his 20's, he ranked within the top 10,000 FIFA players in the whole world. These days, however, he struggles to beat his young sons!

He also beat the legendary Dark Souls duo of Ornstein and Smough on his very first attempt- without the help of Youtube- but he firmly believes this must have been some kind of fluke.

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Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Gives Other Soulslike Games a Run For Their Money

Team Ninja's new Soulslike Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty enters a crowded genre, but the developer's experience in this area ensures it is a worthy entrant.

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Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Doesn't Solve Team Ninja's Loot Problem

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty improves on its spiritual predecessor, Nioh, in several ways, but the abundance of loot on offer isn't one of them.

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How Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty's Morale Ranking System Changes the Typical Soulslike Formula

In an innovative move, Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty introduces a morale ranking system that dictates how strong enemies are compared to the player.

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One Year Later, Elden Ring May Not be Done Redefining the Gaming Landscape

As Elden Ring celebrates its first birthday, its impact on the open-world genre and the video game industry as a whole has been impressive.

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Lies of P's August Release Window Makes Sense

An incredibly busy release schedule at the start of 2023 makes it easy to understand why Lies of P has announced an August release window.

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Every Game Boy Advance Game Available on the Nintendo Switch at Launch

Game Boy Advance games are now playable via the Switch's online subscription service, and several classic titles are available from launch.

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Redfall Underbosses Having Unique Abilities Bodes Well

Redfall's recent showcase has revealed its underbosses will each wield unique abilities, and this bodes well for the overall gameplay variety.

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Remembering the Gamecube's Launch Titles

The Gamecube isn't quite remembered as favorably as some of Nintendo's other consoles, but it still managed to launch with a few high-quality titles.

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What Lies of P Can Learn From SteelRising and Thymesia

Upcoming Soulslike Lies of P has a chance to learn from recent titles in order to stand out in a genre that is becoming somewhat overcrowded.

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Remembering the SNES' launch titles

The Super Nintendo Entertainment System is one of the all-time classic video game consoles, but its launch line-up only offered a handful of games.

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Imagining What Bloodborne 2, Dark Souls 4, and Other Unlikely FromSoftware Sequels Could Look Like

Despite the success of Elden Ring and the upcoming Armored Core 6, FromSoftware's other IPs like Bloodborne could use another installment.

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What to Expect from the Like a Dragon Franchise in 2023

The Like a Dragon franchise is primed for a huge push in 2023, with two spin-off titles due to release before the year draws to a close.

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How Glass Onion Takes Inspiration from Among Us

Rian Johnson's Glass Onion, the sequel to the 2019 murder mystery Knives Out, takes clear inspiration from the cult classic Among Us.

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What to Expect From Elden Ring in 2023

After an incredibly successful debut year, many are wondering whether FromSoftware's Elden Ring has more surprises in store for gamers in 2023.

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Remembering the N64's Launch Titles

Nintendo's N64 is one of the most memorable consoles ever released, and its launch titles, while few in number, represented a diverse offering.

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Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 Reunion's Jenova Project, G Project and S Project Explained

A big part of Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 Reunion's story revolves around Shinra's genetic experiments and their far-reaching consequences.

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Yuffie's Role in Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 Reunion Explained

Final Fantasy 7 Reunion sees protagonist Zack Fair meet a young Yuffie Kisaragi, who is already hell-bent on saving her beloved city of Wutai.

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Crisis Core: Every SOLDIER Member Throughout the Final Fantasy 7 Franchise

Elite military group SOLDIER has a big presence in the Final Fantasy 7 universe, and players have been introduced to several high profile members.

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How Much Time Passes Between Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 Reunion and FF7 Remake

Crisis Core introduces younger versions of many of Final Fantasy 7's characters, and fans may be wondering how much time passes between the two games.

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Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 Reunion - The History of the Buster Sword

The Buster Sword is probably the most iconic weapon in the Final Fantasy series, and though many associate it with Cloud, this wasn't always the case.