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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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My Most Anticipated Capcom Game of 2026 is Not for Everyone (& No, It's Not Resident Evil Requiem)
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New Fable Looks Like It Could Deliver on Old, Broken Peter Molyneux Promises
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New Vampire Game on Steam Feels Like The Witcher 3 Fell in Love With Vampyr and Raised a Blood-Soaked RPG Baby
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Gears of War: E-Day's Focus on Kalona Makes It Sound Even More Like a Horror Game
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It's Been 20 Years Since This "Halo-Killer" Dropped On PS3—We Haven't Heard From It Since 2012
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LEGO Only Has 7 Sets Coming in February 2026, But March is a Completely Different Story
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Fallout x My Little Pony Crossover is Better Than It Has Any Right Being
The Fallout and My Little Pony franchises are worlds apart, but this highly-rated crossover proves that the two can coexist surprisingly well.
The Fallout Show Has a Chekhov's Gun That Must Resolve Before Season 2's End
Fallout Season 2 Episode 5 introduced a huge reveal that the remaining episodes will hopefully address sooner, rather than later.
These 8 Retiring LEGO Sets Are Poised to Be the Hottest Collector Investments of 2026
LEGO is retiring a long list of great sets this year, but these particular builds could be the best additions to your collection.
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LEGO has boasted great Nintendo-focused builds over the years, and Mario fans may want to jump on these sets before they're gone for good.