Julián Jorge  Fernández Loyarte-Contributor

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October, 2023
Bachelor In Journalism (Universidad del Salvador) Masters In Marketing And Digital Communication (Universidad Nacional Guillermo Brown)
Pokemon, Kingdom Hearts, One Piece
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About Julián Jorge Fernández Loyarte

Julián F.L. is a video game & anime expert, historian & journalist with a lot of passion for these subjects and over 10 years of experience in writing about them.
He has enjoyed video games, anime, and writing ever since he was young, so he set out to turn professional writing about both mediums into his full-time career, and it has been quite fruitful.
He has been working at TheBestWarGames for over 2 years, worked as a lead writer and editor at Anmo Sugoi, and served as a freelance contributor for Destructoid and GameMite for many months.
Furthermore, he knows every single Pokemon by memory, has profound knowledge of the lore of Kingdom Hearts, has watched/read One Piece in its entirety, and has managed not one but two different YouTube channels focused on video games and anime, both with over 10,000 subscribers each.
 

Favorite Anime

One Piece is my absolute favorite anime/manga series, since it features a colorful cast of complex characters, multiple unique and creative power systems, a gripping narrative and one of the most detailed worlds ever created in fiction. I'm a strong believer that the entire world will change the day One Piece reaches its conclusion.
I'm also a big fan of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, My Hero Academia, Fullmetal Alchemist and Bleach.

Favorite Games

Kingdom Hearts is my favorite gaming franchise, with Kingdom Hearts 2 Final Mix being my overall favorite video game.
This feels like a game
designed specifically for me: A deep and flashy combat system, excellent boss fights, an emotional storyline, colorful Disney worlds and a beautiful soundtrack. I've already replayed KH2FM over 10 times (and counting).
Some of my other favorite video game franchises include: Pokemon, Devil May Cry, Crash Bandicoot, The Legend of Zelda and Mario.

Industry Focus

I have been writing in a professional capacity for over 10 years, and most of my writing has been focused on specific video game franchises and genres, including Pokemon, Mario, Zelda, Metroid, Donkey Kong, Devil May Cry, Kingdom Hearts, Final Fantasy, Resident Evil, Crash Bandicoot, and countless more.
I also have an in-depth interest in general video game history, going from generation to generation, analyzing which consoles left a huge impact on the medium and which ones failed to sell enough units (my thesis in college was a full breakdown of the history of gaming).
On top of all that, I'm also extremely passionate and knowledgeable about anime, specifically battle shōnen series, and I have watched/read series like One Piece, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, My Hero Academia, Naruto, Jujutsu Kaisen, and more.

Latest

A collage of three upcoming video games that are going to be exclusive to the PS5: Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, God of War Trilogy Remake and Marvel's Wolverine.
8 Big Upcoming Games Officially Confirmed To Be PS5 Exclusives
PS5

Sony believes in console exclusives, and the PlayStation 5 is set to get some huge games over the next few years.

A collage of characters from three turn-based RPGs that are considered perfect: Terra Branford from Final Fantasy 6, Gustave from Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Joker from Persona 5.
The 10 Most Perfect Turn-Based RPGs, Ranked
RPG

The turn-based RPG genre is getting some love thanks to Expedition 33 and BG3. Here are the most perfect games in this niche.

A collage of One Piece's main villain, Imu, and two characters who could defeat them in battle: Kaido and Monkey D. Luffy.
One Piece: 8 Characters Who Could Beat Imu

Imu might be the strongest character in One Piece, but these characters can handle them.

A collage of 3 characters from classic video games that shouldn't be replayed today: Crash Bandicoot, Altair from Assassin's Creed, and Claude from Grand Theft Auto 3.
10 Games From Your Childhood You Should Never Replay

Nostalgia can be a double-edged sword. These classic games from your childhood are best left as memories, and they can be hard to enjoy today.

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8 Best Games Only Available On The Nintendo 64, Ranked

These fantastic titles are only playable on the N64, but deserve to be ported to modern hardware.

A collage of main characters from three games that are infamous for being hard: Sora (Kingdom Hearts), the Hunter (Bloodborne) and Cuphead.
8 Games So Hard They Change How You Play Everything Else

Some games, like the following, are so infamously tough that they go as far as altering your entire gaming habits.

A collage of Izuku Midoriya's final designs, in both the My Hero Academia manga and the My Hero Academia anime.
My Hero Academia: 8 Great Manga Moments That Were Elevated By The Anime

The My Hero Academia anime definitely improved these moments from the manga.

Best GBA Games From Each Year Of The Console's Life
Best GBA Games From Each Year Of The Console's Life

Some great video games were released for Nintendo's Game Boy Advance between 2001 and 2007. Here is the best GBA release from each year.

A collage of well-written One Piece that Eiichiro Oda forgot about: Bon Clay, Arlong, and Enel.
8 Best-Written One Piece Characters Eiichiro Oda Completely Forgot About

Why did Oda sideline these One Piece characters?

A collage of great games from 2005 that nobody talks about in 2026: The Punisher, Donkey Kong Jungle Beat and Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath.
The 10 Best Video Games From 2005 That Nobody Remembers In 2026

Released over twenty years ago, these video games were part of the cream of the crop during their time, but are now mostly forgotten.

A collage of great games released in 1999 that nobody remembers in 2026: Syphon Filter, Um Jammer Lammy and Tomba! 2.
The 10 Best Video Games From 1999 That Nobody Remembers In 2026

Before the turn of the millennium, these video games made their entry and were sadly forgotten.

A collage of some of Megumi Fushiguro's most OP moments in Jujutsu Kaisen.
Jujutsu Kaisen: Megumi Fushiguro's Most OP Moments, Ranked

These moments proved just how strong Megumi really is.

A collage of upcoming 2026 gamers should not preorder: Romeo is a Dead Man, Grand Theft Auto 6, Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis and Pokemon Pokopia.
8 Upcoming 2026 Games That You Should Not Preorder

2026 will see the release of many huge games, and while it might be tempting to preorder them, you should wait for reviews, a demo, or more footage.

A collage of Izuku Midoriya from My Hero Academia alongside protagonists from other popular shonen anime, like Demon Slayer's Tanjiro Kamado and Jujutsu Kaisen's Yuji Itadori.
8 Things My Hero Academia Does Better Than Every Other Shonen Anime

There's a lot that My Hero Academia does well, but it really stands out among other shonen anime for these reasons.

A collage of gaming events that will change the industry in 2025, the second year of Nintendo Switch 2, the release of GTA 6, the arrival of Valve's Steam Machine and the dawn of generative AI.
5 Ways Gaming Is Changing Forever (And 2026 Is When It Becomes Obvious)

Gaming's future is in flux in 2026 with Valve's console debut, Marvel's Wolverine goes solo, GTA 6 on the horizon, and AI's controversial ascent

A collage of characters from 2000s games that are considered masterpieces: Samus Aran, Leon Kennedy and Sora.
The 10 Greatest Video Game Masterpieces Of The 2000s, Ranked

The 2000s might have been gaming's golden decade, with its masterpieces comfortably being among the greatest games ever released.

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9 JRPGs With Timeless Graphics

There's a long line of JRPGs whose graphics have aged out with their launch consoles, but these JRPGs have visuals that have stood the test of time.

A collage of characters from games released in the 90s that are considered masterpieces: Cloud Strife, Link and Samus Aran.
The 10 Greatest Video Game Masterpieces Of The 90s, Ranked

Relive the glory days of 90's gaming with this list of the decade's greatest masterpieces, featuring iconic titles that changed the medium forever.

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Best PS2 Game From Every Year Of The Console's Life
Best PS2 Game From Every Year Of The Console's Life
PS2

From its birth to its discontinuation, here's which standout games marked the PlayStation 2's life cycle and became iconic.

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A collage of four overhated gaming characters: Navi, Donald Duck, Blue and Ashley Graham.
10 Overhated Gaming Characters Who Don't Completely Suck

While not perfect, these video game characters bring unique elements to their games, challenging the narrative that they're widely hated.

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