Jason Rochlin-

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December, 2019
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About Jason Rochlin

Jason learned to read playing Pokemon Crystal on the Game Boy Color, and hasn't looked back. He received a Journalism degree at California State University, Fullerton while working on news coverage and investigative content for its paper, and came to The Best War Games soon after graduating. Nintendo games are his primary wheelhouse, but he'll try most anything once.

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Stardew Valley: Why Players Should Consider Marrying Penny

Stardew Valley has a lot of marriage candidates, but Penny offers one of the more heartwarming stories that starts from a bad situation.

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The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap Should Get the Link's Awakening Treatment

The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap deserves a remake akin to Link's Awakening, and history suggests Grezzo could be a solid developer for it.

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Paper Mario Should Finally Give The Thousand-Year Door's Luigi His Due

As Paper Mario continues moving in unique directions, returning to Luigi's part in The Thousand-Year Door may be a good way to appease fans.

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Pikmin Bloom's Co-Op Challenge Mushrooms Should Open Up Earlier

Pikmin Bloom holds one of its most simple yet interesting components, challenges, until fairly late into a player's journey, which is a shame.

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How Among Us' Cosmicubes Shake Up the Battle Pass Model Well

Among Us' November 2021 update includes Innersloth's take on a battle pass system, Cosmicubes, but its twist makes something far more accessible.

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Unity Acquiring Weta Digital Could Mean Big Things for the Games Industry

Unity announces it will acquire Peter Jackson's VFX studio Weta Digital, making some of its production tools more accessible to game developers.

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Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl: Which Starter Makes the Game Easier?

With Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl on the way, the original games may offer insight into which starter is the most useful choice.

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Xbox Game Pass Game One Step from Eden Explained

One Step From Eden is a roguelike deck-building game inspired by the combat in Mega Man Battle Network, and it's worth a try on Xbox Game Pass.

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Space Chef Interview: BlueGooGames Devs Discuss Game Design, Ongoing Kickstarter

The Best War Games talks to Niclas Marie and Tobias Tranell about BlueGooGames' upcoming title, Space Chef, amid the game's ongoing Kickstarter campaign.

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Pikmin Bloom's Community Days Need Better Rewards Going Forward

Pikmin Bloom announces its first Community Day, but its reward pales in comparison to Pokemon GO's offerings despite a clear alternative.

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Space Chef Leads Talk Developing with Couch Co-Op, Replayability in Mind

The Best War Games speaks to BlueGooGames developers Niclas Marie and Tobias Tranell about Space Chef's design for couch co-op and replayability.

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Pokemon: The Lore Behind Vullaby Explained

Vullaby being a Field Research Breakthrough Reward in Pokemon GO has drawn ire, but the vulture Pokemon does have interesting history behind it.

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Space Chef's Kickstarter is Building an Inclusive Community to 'Hunt, Cook, Deliver'

Space Chef developers Niclas Marie and Tobias Tranell talk to The Best War Games about their ongoing Kickstarter, and building an inclusive community.

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Monster Hunter Rise Should Release Nintendo Collabs After Sonic the Hedgehog

The Monster Hunter franchise historically features many Nintendo collabs, so the popular Switch title Monster Hunter Rise should follow suit.