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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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Every Pal Revealed for Palworld's 1.0 Update So Far

Palworld's long-awaited 1.0 happens this year, and developer Pocketpair is already teasing some new Pals that players can expect.

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Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls - Who is Danger?

Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls revealed some new X-Men that will be part of the roster, with one of the most interesting being Danger.

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For Better or Worse, Control Resonant Looks More Like Gravity Rush 3 Than a Remedy Game

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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Don't Let God of War: Sons of Sparta Distract From This Strange Announcement

God of War: Sons of Sparta is a fantastic surprise and all, but another God of War announcement is more baffling than anything.

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After The February 2026 State of Play, It's Clear 007: First Light is Never Escaping the Uncharted Allegations

Sony's first State of Play of 2026 was packed with previews, and the new look at 007 First Light feels more like Uncharted than ever.

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The 86 Metacritic RPG Critics Loved That Makes Today’s Cinematic JRPGs Look Shallow (& It’s Not Persona 3 Reload)

The JRPG genre is filled with great mechanics and gameplay, but the remake of this early pioneer is one of the best in recent memory.

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It’s Been Over 15 Years Since We Got a New Entry in This JRPG Series, But I Refuse to Admit That It’s Dead

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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"Probably the Biggest Spit in the Face I've Ever Seen" Jynxzi Throws Serious Shade at Clash Royale Developer Supercell

Clash Royale developer Supercell recently celebrated the game's huge 2025 comeback, but Jynxzi is unhappy with the company's celebration.

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In honor of Valentine's Day, Steam is launching a can't-miss sale featuring some of the most popular PvP games of the past decade.

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Summer Will Be a Defining Time for Palworld as a Franchise (and Not Because of the 1.0 Launch)

The long-awaited 1.0 version of Palworld comes out this year, but another launch could actually be more important for the franchise.

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LEGO Spider-Man: Brand New Day Sets are Much Cheaper Than I Thought

Spider-Man: Brand New Day is expected to get its own round of LEGO sets, and their rumored price points are truly surprising.

Every Feature Confirmed for MLB The Show 26 So Far
Every Feature Confirmed for MLB The Show 26 So Far

MLB The Show 26 is bringing baseball fans a brand-new game to revel in, and there are plenty of exciting features to look forward to.

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Helldivers 2’s OP New Tank Feels Like the Calm Before the Storm

Helldivers 2 has now added the Bastion tank to the fight for democracy, and it feels like a hint of even bigger things to come.

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Disappointed in Battlefield 6? Then It May Be Time to Try This Free-to-Play FPS

Battlefield 6 has been struggling to maintain its launch hype, and this free-to-play shooter is a surprisingly solid competitor for lapsed BF6 fans.

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Yes, ARC Raiders’ Biggest Competition Really Is a 12-Year-Old Game

ARC Raiders is one of the best new games around at the moment, but this 12-year-old hit shows what real longevity looks like.

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Why WWE 2K26 Leaving Last-Gen Consoles Out to Dry is a Good Thing

2K Games has now confirmed that WWE 2K26 is fully embracing current gen consoles, and the game will be better because of this.

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Every Feature Confirmed for WWE 2K26 So Far

WWE 2K26 now has a release date, and those ready to jump into the next title have a lot of great features to look forward to.

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High on Life 2 Isn't Even Out Yet, But It Makes Me Wish Another Game Was

High on Life 2 is just around the corner, and its coolest new mechanic has me longing for a remake of one of my favorite games.

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Fallout's Finale Means You Need to Replay an Older Game (& It's a Fallout Game Not Made By Bethesda)

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I’m a Fallout 4 Voiced Protagonist Defender, But These Are the Changes I’d Make Before Fallout 5

I don't mind Fallout 4's voiced protagonist, but there are some major changes that should be made before Bethesda debuts Fallout 5.

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