Julián Jorge Fernández Loyarte-Contributor

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Contributor Since October, 2023
Qualifications Bachelor In Journalism (Universidad del Salvador) Masters In Marketing And Digital Communication (Universidad Nacional Guillermo Brown)
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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.

A collage of five characters from some of the best shonen manga series_ Ichigo Kurosaki, Naruto Uzumaki, Goku, Monkey D. Luffy and Edward Elric. (1)

8 Best Shonen Manga Of All Time, Ranked

A collage of characters from three video game masterpieces: Geralt of Rivia from the Witcher 3, Kratos from God of War and Trevor Phillips from Grand Theft Auto 5.

The 10 Greatest Video Game Masterpieces Of The Last 15 Years, Ranked

A collage of three challenging bosses from the Pokemon games: AI Turo, Cynthia and Ultra Necrozma.

Pokemon: The Hardest Boss Fights In The Games, Ranked

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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
One Piece

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
Video Games

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
Video Games

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
Anime

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
Video Games

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
My Hero Academia

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)
Video Games

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
Video Games

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

jrpgs with timeless graphics final fantasy 6 and paper mario
9 JRPGs With Timeless Graphics
Video Games

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
Video Games

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
Video Games

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

A collage of some of Shoto Todoroki's most OP moments in My Hero Academia.
My Hero Academia: Shoto's Most OP Moments, Ranked
My Hero Academia

These moments really helped Shoto stand out throughout My Hero Academia.

A collage of some of All Might's most OP moments in My Hero Academia, alongside an official render of his Pro Hero design from the anime.
My Hero Academia: All Might's Most OP Moments, Ranked
My Hero Academia

These moments proved just how great of a hero All Might is.

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8 One Piece Arcs With The Best Action, Ranked
One Piece

The following One Piece arcs have some of the best action in the series. Here's how they stack up.

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A collage of Monkey D. Luffy alongside other iconic heroes from battle shonen anime, Naruto Uzumaki and Ichigo Kurosaki.
8 Things One Piece Does Better Than Every Other Shonen Anime
One Piece

There aren't many anime that come close to One Piece. Here's what it does better than any other shonen.

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A collage of three unpopular One Piece characters: Absalom, Jaygarcia Saturn and Roswald Charlos.
8 Most Unlikable One Piece Characters Fans Can't Stand
One Piece

Even the most hardcore One Piece fans can't stand these annoying characters.

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A collage of characters from three overhyped games that didn't change anything: Watch Dogs, Anthem, and The Order: 1886.
10 Games That Promised To Change Everything But Then Changed Absolutely Nothing
Video Games

The hype and promise were through the roof for these video games, but in the end, their releases were lukewarm at best.

A collage of some of Deku's most overpowered moments in My Hero Academia.
My Hero Academia: Deku's Most OP Moments, Ranked
My Hero Academia

These moments showed us all just how great a hero Deku really is.

A collage of Devil Fruit powers that were used during the God Valley Incident.
One Piece: Every Devil Fruit Featured In The God Valley Incident
One Piece

Did you notice all the Devil Fruits shown in the God Valley flashback?

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