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 three great PlayStation 3 games that came out after the PS4's launch: South Park: The Stick of Truth, Persona 5 and Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain
8 Best PS3 Games That Came Out After The PS4 Launched
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Even after the launch of PlayStation 4, many games still released on the PlayStation 3.

A collage of 3 Squid Game characters witnessing someone else's death: Kang Sae-byeok, Seong Gi-Hun and Jang Deok-su.
8 Most Unforgettable Squid Game Deaths, Ranked

Many a character has met a tragic end in Squid Game, but these deaths stood out the most.

A collage of 5 anime & manga series that are perfect for fans of Godzilla and other kaiju: Attack on Titan, Kaiju No. 8, Neon Genesis Evangelion, Dandadan and Godzilla Singular Point.
7 Best Anime For Fans Of Godzilla And Other Kaiju Franchises

Fans of Godzilla and other famous kaiju will surely find plenty to enjoy with the following anime.

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One Piece: 15 Anime Arcs You Can Skip

With over 1,100 episodes, there have been many filler arcs in One Piece. For those catching up, here are the arcs that can be skipped.

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A collage of 2 great Game Boy Advance exclusives: WarioWare: Twisted! and Pokemon Emerald Version.
8 Best Nintendo Games Only Available On The Game Boy Advance, Ranked

These are some of the best Nintendo games on the Game Boy Advance.

Seong Gi-Hun in Season 1 and Seong Gi-Hun in the official poster for Season 2.
6 Things Squid Game Season 1 Did Better Than Season 2

There are a few things that Season 1 of Squid Game arguably did better than Season 2, as the following examples illustrate.

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A collage of 2 big cover spreads in Dandadan that feature almost every Kur Exosuit introduced in the series.
Dandadan: 8 Strongest Alien Exosuits In The Series

Dandadan features a variety of powerful alien exosuits. Among them, these examples are the most powerful.

Okarun and Momo alongside three characters from other franchises that are referenced in Dandadan: Ultraman from Ultraman, Hanamichi Sakuragi from Slam Dunk and the Xenomorph from Alien.
Dandadan: 8 Easter Eggs And References To Other Franchises

Eagled-eyed fans of Dandadan no doubt spotted some of the following easter eggs alluding to other media franchises.

A collage of 3 Dandadan aliens with real-life inspirations: The Flatwoods Monster, the Serpo Aliens and the Dover Demon.
Dandadan: Every Alien With A Real-Life Counterpart, Explained

Some of Dandadan's dangerous and weirdest aliens in this series have an equally fascinating real-life counterpart.

A collage of 3 powerful spirits in Dandadan who have real-life inspirations: Acrobatic Silky, Turbo Granny and Reiko Kashima.
Dandadan: Every Yokai With A Real-Life Counterpart, Explained

The Yokai in Dandadan aren't just creative ideas from the mind of the series' creator, they're almost all based on real-life myths and stories.

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A collage of 3 Dandadan characters who can wield spiritual abilities: Aira in her Acrobatic Silky, Okarun in his Turbo Granny form and Jiji in his Evil Eye form.
Dandadan: Every Human With Spiritual Abilities, Ranked by Strength

Dandadan revolves around humans with spritual abilities, and these characters are the strongest among them.

A collage of covers from 3 great games that are only available on Nintendo 64: Quest 64, Buck Bumble and Mischief Makers.
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.

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A collage of succesful Nintendo launch titles: Super Mario 64, Wii Sports and Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
8 Best Launch Games On Nintendo Consoles

Nintendo knows the importance of a strong first impression, so nearly every console launched with a fantastic game.

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A collage of 4 versions of Hyrule in 4 Legend of Zelda games: Echoes of Wisdom, The Wind Waker, Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom.
8 Best Legend Of Zelda Games For Exploration Fans, Ranked

These Legend of Zelda games are ideal for players who love games that feature extensive exploration and adventures.

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A compilation of anime characters who are voiced by Akemi Okamura: Nami from One Piece, Fio Piccolo from Porco Rosso, Saturn from Pokemon, Paninya from Fullmetal Alchemist and Akemi Hinazuki from Erased.
One Piece: 6 Popular Anime You've Heard Nami’s Voice In

Akemi Okamura, the Japanese voice of Nami in One Piece, has an extensive career of incredible anime performances.

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A collage of 4 weird One Piece episodes: Straw Hat Theater, Boss Luffy, the Toriko & Dragon Ball crossover and Adventure of Nebulandia.
8 Weirdest One Piece Episodes, Ranked

The long-running One Piece anime has witnessed quite a few strange moments over the years. These examples tend to stand out the most.

A collage of Godzilla alongside some of his most trustworthy friends & allies - Kong, Rodan, Mothra and Anguirus
Godzilla's Best Friends, Ranked

Godzilla has made a plethora of enemies throughout his existence, but he has also made some truly great friends. Here are his best ones.

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A collage of 5 characters who are voiced by Kazuki Yao: Franky from One Piece, Judau Ashta from Gundam, Majtani from Hunter x Hunter, Sidoh from Death Note and Yoki from FMA.
One Piece: 8 Popular Anime You've Heard Franky's Voice In

Kazuki Yao is no stranger to voice acting, and while his role as Franky in One Piece is iconic, these other roles have earned him just as much acclaim

A collage of things players can do when they're bored: Fighting the bosses in the depths, building a vehicle or building Link's House in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom - 8 Things To Do If You Are Bored

For those who feel that their Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom experience is growing stale, here are some fun things to do to spice the game up.

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A collage of 5 Spider-Man villains across 5 different games: Venom & Spidey, Venom, Lizard, Rhino and the Sinister Six.
8 Spider-Man Games With The Most Boss Fights, Ranked

With Spider-Man's extensive rogues gallery, video games featuring the webslinger have plenty of options for an array of boss fights.