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 some of the most prominent kaiju that appear in Godzilla x Kong: King Kong, Evolved Godzilla and Skar King.
Godzilla X Kong New Empire: Every Kaiju That Appears In The Movie

There are a surprising number of kaiju that appear in Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, and here is a list of every single one of them.

A collage of various Nintendo characters who have canonically died: Biff Atlas from Luigi's Mansion, King Rauru & Queen Sonia from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Ridley from the Metroid series.
8 Best Nintendo Characters Who Are Canonically Dead

The following Nintendo characters experienced unfortunate ends in their respective games and timelines.

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A collage of different incarnations of Godzilla from some of his darker movies: Godzilla (1954), Burning Godzilla from Vs. Destoroyah, Godzilla Earth, Shin Godzilla and Godzilla Minus One.
10 Darkest Godzilla Movies, Ranked

Despite the flashy monster battles and cool CGI, the Godzilla movies have always tried to address and critique the darkest aspects of the real world.

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A collage of The Great Deku Tree alongside a few characters who are related to him: Koroks, Lana with her Deku Spear, Tingle and The Great Deku Tree LEGO set.
The Legend Of Zelda: 8 Things You Should Know About The Great Deku Tree

Both longtime fans and newcomers to The Legend of Zelda franchise may be surprised to learn some of the following facts about the Great Deku Tree.

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A collage of some few interesting facts related to Tingle: His DS spin-off games, his brother Ankle, Purlo (who's based off of him) and Tingle's Set from Breath of the Wild.
The Legend Of Zelda: 10 Things You Should Know About Tingle

Even longtime fans of The Legend Of Zelda may not know these facts about Tingle, one of the franchise's stranger characters.

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A collage of prominent My Hero Academia characters who should become Canon: Romero Fujimi, Curator and Kashiko Sekigai.
My Hero Academia: 5 Non-Canon Characters Who Should Be Canon

These interesting non-canon characters in My Hero Academia have enough going for them that serious consideration should be given to making them canon.

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A collage of Izuku Midoriya alongside characters from several video games that have been referenced in My Hero Academia: Mario from Super Mario Bros, Jinx from League of Legends and X from Mega Man X.
8 Video Game Easter Eggs in My Hero Academia

My Hero Academia is full of references to beloved media, and video games are no exception.

A collage of some of the largest bosses in The Legend of Zelda series: Eox, Twinmold and The Imprisoned.
The Legend Of Zelda: 8 Largest Bosses In The Series, Ranked

Iconic boss fights have always been a part of The Legend of Zelda series, but the bosses have never gotten any bigger (or badder) than these ones.

A collage with examples of some of the best combat systems in One Piece games: World Seeker and Pirate Warriors 4.
8 One Piece Games With The Best Combat, Ranked

Not every One Piece video game has been a hit, but what these particular games excel at is their top-quality combat systems.

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A collage of prominent sidekicks from the My Hero Academia series: Bubble Girl, Sir Nighteye and Burnin.
My Hero Academia: 10 Best Sidekicks, Ranked

My Hero Academia's most illustrious Pro Heroes would never have reached their greatest heights without their loyal sidekicks.

A collage of some the weakest kaiju in the Godzilla franchise: Anguirus, Ebirah, Gabara and Zilla.
Godzilla: 12 Weakest Kaiju In The Movies, Ranked

In his movies, Godzilla has fought many strong kaiju over the decades, along with a few notoriously weak monsters.

A collage of Tomura Shigaraki from My Hero Academia throughout his life: When he was a kid, his design at the beginning of the series, and his menacing appearance at the end of the series.
My Hero Academia: 8 Reasons Why Tomura Shigaraki Is The Best Villain

My Hero Academia is home to a plethora of incredible antagonists, but Tomura Shigaraki is arguably the best villain in the entire series.

A collage of some of the key differences between the original and the Final Mix version of Birth by Sleep: The recoloring of Unversed like the Symphony Master boss, Aqua inside the Realm of Darkness in the Secret Episode and one of the new 3 optional bosses: No Heart.
Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep - 8 Differences Between The Original Version & The Final Mix

The Final Remix of Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep offers plenty of new content for longtime fans to enjoy.

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A collage of some of the most notoriously powerful Nobodies in the Kingdom Hearts Series: Roxas, Xemnas and Saix.
Kingdom Hearts: 10 Most Powerful Nobodies In The Series, Ranked

The Heartless may be the most well-known enemies in Kingdom Hearts, the Nobodies are some of Sora's most powerful opponents.

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A collage of images of some of the most powerful Heartless in the Kingdom Hearts series: Dark Hide, Ansem Seeker of Darkness and Kurt Zisa.
Kingdom Hearts: 10 Most Powerful Heartless In The Series, Ranked

The Kingdom Hearts franchise has witnessed several powerful Heartless, as the following examples illustrate.

A collage of Sora using the different Attraction Flow rides of KH3: Mad Tea Cups, Splash Run, Pirate Ship and Blaster Blaze.
Kingdom Hearts 3: Every Attraction Flow, Ranked

One of the more unique mechanics in Kingdom Hearts 3 is Attraction Flow, featuring real-life Disney attractions. Here's how these attacks rank up.

A collage of Sora alongside cutscenes from different Kingdom Hearts games: Birth by Sleep, Kingdom Hearts 1, 358/2 Days and Kingdom Hearts 3.
Kingdom Hearts: Every Game's Story, Ranked

Not all Kingdom Hearts plots are equally good. Here's how all of them rank up from worst to best.

A collage of different elements that were added or changed in Kingdom Hearts 2 Final Mix: The Lingering Will, The Mushroom XIII, Roxas' boss fight, the Cavern of Remembrance and the Puzzle Pieces.
Kingdom Hearts 2: 10 Differences Between The Original Version And The Final Mix Version

The Final Mix version of Kingdom Hearts 2 made a lot of changes to the base game, most of which were for the better.

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A collage of significant changes from the Final Mix version of Kingdom Hearts 1: The secret fight against Unknown, the recolors of Heartless like the Trickmaster and the new Secret Ending featuring Roxas.
Kingdom Hearts: 8 Differences Between The Original And The Final Mix Version

Kingdom Hearts Final Mix brought with it new features and additional content. Here are some big differences that fans may be unaware of.

A collage of Jessie & James alongside some of their most wasted Pokemon: Woobat, Inkay, Amoonguss and Pelipper.
7 Most Wasted Pokemon In Team Rocket's Team

It would be an understatement to say that Team Rocket didn't use the following Pokemon to their fullest potential...