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December, 2022
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About LB Beistad

LB Beistad is a writer and musician based in Nashville, TN. Her love of gaming began with her cousin introducing her to Banjo Kazooie and Jak and Daxter when she was five years old. Since then, she has grown a love specifically for narrative-driven games and platformers, but loves any game that clicks with her, no matter what the genre. Almost 25 years later, she has two decades of gaming under her belt and 3 years of experience in gaming-focused journalism. From the PS2 to the original Xbox to the GameCube, she's watched the industry continue to grow and evolve, happily jumping into every new era with an eagerness to experience as many games as possible. 

Favorite Games

This is too hard of a question, so I'm making a top 5 list (in no particular order):

- Jak and Daxter
- The Last of Us Part 2
- Death Stranding 2
- Death's Door
- Alan Wake 2

Industry Focus

Action-adventure, horror, narrative-driven, RPGs, and FPS games.

Favorite Console

When it comes to the current gen consoles, I think they're all great in their own ways, but my best gaming memories have been with the PS2, so I'll have to go with that. 

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After it was announced that Sony is shutting down Bluepoint Games, God of War's creator is calling for Xbox to step in and save the studio.

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New Steam Game is Like Valheim, But You Play as a Bird

Valheim is one of the most popular sandbox survival titles, and a new Steam game takes that formula and gives it a charming bird twist.

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The Hidden 90 OpenCritic Game with Mind-Bending Mechanics (That Will Make You Rethink Portal)

Portal reshaped the way that puzzle platformer mechanics were approached, and this hidden gem managed to one-up the beloved game.

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"I'm Sort of Anti-Remake" Todd Howard Comments on Bethesda's Tendency to Do Remasters Instead of Remakes

In the wake of continuous rumors about Fallout 3 and New Vegas remakes, Todd Howard says that he isn't a fan of the remake model.

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Sega's "Super Game" is Said to Release Next Month, But Nothing is Known About It

Sega's "Super Game" has been one of the industry's biggest mysteries for the past few years, and it's supposed to be launching next month.

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Next month is kicking things off in a really huge way with two iconic franchises coming back to gaming on the exact same day.

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Castlevania: Belmont's Curse surprised many Sony State of Play viewers, but this game is actually an inevitable step forward for the series.

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How Long Each Resident Evil Game Takes to Beat

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The recent Sony State of Play showcased a fresh look at Control Resonant, and it's giving off some serious Gravity Rush vibes.

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There have been some great JRPGs released in the past 15 years, but one of the best in the genre is long overdue a new entry.

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