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.

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A collage of all the great things the Nintendo 64 did better than other Nintendo consoles: its revolutionary analog stick, Super Mario 64, Super Smash Bros and the Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.
6 Things The Nintendo 64 Did Better Than Any Other Nintendo Console

The N64 remains a legendary piece of hardware for Nintendo fans seeing as how it did many things better than both its predecessors and successors.

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A collage of three One Piece characters with selfish Devil Fruits: Gecko Moria (Kage Kage no Mi),  Brook (Yomi Yomi no Mi) and Basil Hawkins (Wara Wara no Mi)
One Piece: 8 Most Selfish Devil Fruits, Ranked

Although many Devil Fruits in One Piece can help other people, these examples only benefit their users.

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A collage of three great PlayStation exclusive titles that sold poorly: Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time, Gravity Rush 2 and Puppeteer.
8 Great PlayStation Exclusive Games That Sold Poorly

These PlayStation games didn't quite hit the mark with their sales, but that doesn't mean they had nothing at all to offer.

Mallius restores the Top Cake - Deltarune
Deltarune: 8 Best Healing Items In The Game, Ranked

There are several ways for players to heal themselves in Deltarune, but these are easily the best healing items in the game.

A collage of Sung Jin-woo from Solo Leveling with other protagonists from popular action anime: Tanjiro from Demon Slayer, Kirito from Sword Art Online, Goku from Dragon Ball and Naruto from Naruto.
8 Things Solo Leveling Does Better Than Nearly Every Action Anime

Solo Leveling has quickly taken the world by storm, so it's no surprise that the anime has done several things better than other action series.

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A collage of three hard Deltarune bosses: Mr. Ant Tenna, Hammer of Justice and Jevil
Deltarune: 8 Hardest Bosses, Ranked

Deltarune features an array of ridiculously challenging bosses. Out of them all, however, these particular foes are easily the hardest.

A collage of four great games that represent great things the PlayStation 2 did better than any other Sony console: Kingdom Hearts, Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, Persona 4 and EyeToy: Monkey Mania.
8 Things The PS2 Did Better Than Any Other PlayStation Console
PS2

The PlayStation 2 is one of the most iconic consoles of all time, and there are plenty of things the PS2 has done to make it the best PlayStation.

A collage of three Undertale characters who make cameos in Deltarune: Toriel, Sans and Gerson Boom.
Deltarune: 8 Best Cameos From Undertale Characters, Ranked

Many Undertale characters make an appearance in Deltarune. Out of all of these cameos, however, these particular ones are the best.

A collage of three great Nintendo games that sold poorly: Metroid: Samus Returns, Conker's Bad Fur Day and Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey
8 Great Nintendo Exclusive Games That Sold Poorly

Not even Nintendo is immune to experiencing poor sales and commercial failures, as the following games illustrate.

A collage of Monkey D. Luffy from One Piece alongside heroes from other popular shonen manga: Naruto from Naruto, Ichigo from Bleack, Deku from My Hero Academia and Yuji from Jujutsu Kaisen.
8 Things One Piece Does Better Than Nearly Every Shonen Manga

One Piece possesses several justifiable strengths over its shonen manga competitors, as these examples illustrate.

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A collage of three important Deltarune characters that have mysteries sorrounding them: Papyrus, the Roaring Knight and Undyne.
Deltarune: 8 Important Questions That Need To Be Answered In Chapter 5

As players await Deltarune Chapter 5, these lingering questions remain unanswered following Chapter 4's shocking conclusion.

A collage of Link from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild alongside other characters from popular open-world games: Arthur from Red Dead Redemption 2, Trevor from GTA 5, The Dovahkiin from Skyrim and Bayek from Assasin's Creed: Origins.
8 Things Zelda Breath Of The Wild Does Better Than Nearly Every Open-World Game

Zelda has reinvented itself as an iconic open-world game with Breath of the Wild, and here are just a few reasons why it's become the best out there.

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A collage of Kris, the main character of Deltarune, facing off against Frisk, the main character of Undertale.
8 Things Deltarune Does Better Than Undertale

Deltarune, the spiritual successor to the beloved Undertale, improves on the first game in a number of surprising ways.

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A collage of three My Hero Academia characters who attended other hero schools: Camie Utsushimi, Yo Shindo and Inasa Yoarashi.
My Hero Academia: 8 Strongest Students From Other Hero Schools, Ranked

In My Hero Academia, U.A. isn't the only school with impressive heroes. These powerful individuals hail from other institutions.

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8 Best Deltarune Characters, Ranked - Featured Image 2 (1)
8 Best Deltarune Characters, Ranked

These Deltarune characters introduced across Toby Fox's episodic RPG are, without a doubt, the best players will encounter—so far.

A collage of screenshots from all four Deltarune chapters.
Every Deltarune Chapter, Ranked

Every chapter in Deltarune brings something to the table, though some stand above the rest.

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A collage of three powerful Ultimate Moves from My Hero Academia: Bakugo's Howitzer Impact: Cluster, All Might's United States of Smash and Deku's Detroit Smash: Quintuple.
My Hero Academia: 8 Strongest Ultimate Moves In The Series, Ranked

In the world of My Hero Academia, the following Ultimate Moves are no joke...

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A collage of colored covers from 3 excellent fantasy manga: Delicious in Dungeon, Berserk and Frieren: Beyond Journey's End
8 Best Fantasy Manga Of All Time, Ranked

Fantasy fans looking for a good manga series to read should check these out.

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A collage of four excellent team fights in Demon Slayer: Vs. Swamp Demon, Vs. Rui, Vs. Hantengu and Vs. Daki and Gyutaro.
8 Best Team Fights In Demon Slayer, Ranked

These team-ups witnessed some of the best fights in the entire Demon Slayer saga.

A collage of One Piece power-ups that came out of nowhere: Zoro's Nine Sword Style Ashura, Luffy's Gear 5 and Robin's Demonio Fleur.
One Piece: 8 Most Surprising Power Ups That Came Relatively Out Of Nowhere

In One Piece, seeing these power-ups likely surprised some fans by their suddenness.

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