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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. It was love at first play. Since then, she has grown a love specifically for narrative driven games and platformers.

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

Proudest Gaming Achievement

Any time I'm able to beat a horror game I feel like I need some sort of trophy since I'm such a jumpy mess. 

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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How One Doom: The Dark Ages Feature Shows the Slayer's Softer Side

Doom: The Dark Ages brings back hidden in-game toys, and one feature tied to these collectibles shows a different side of the Slayer.

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Doom Dark Ages Slayer Character Depth
How the Slayer's New Appearance in Doom: The Dark Ages Adds Character Depth

The Slayer looks a bit different in Doom: The Dark Ages, but his change in appearance actually adds a new layer of character depth.

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Why Doom: The Dark Ages Players May Want to Check Out Death Stranding 2

Doom: The Dark Ages and Death Stranding 2 may look wildly different on the surface, but these two games share one major feature.

Doom: The Dark Ages Sets a High Bar For Future Entries
Doom: The Dark Ages Sets a High Bar For Future Entries

Doom: The Dark Ages brings a long list of changes to the series, leaving the next game with the difficult task of going even bigger.

Star Wars Zero Company Puts the Ball in XCOM's Court
Star Wars Zero Company Puts the Ball in XCOM's Court

Star Wars Zero Company promises players a turn-based experience that could fill the void left in the long-running XCOM franchise.

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If a Marvel Rivals Equivalent For DC Happens, It May Want to Adapt This Comic Universe

Marvel Rivals has brought fans an action-packed hero shooter, and if DC follows suit, one comic universe would be perfect to adapt.

More Games Can Learn From Doom: The Dark Ages' Fight Over Flight Approach
More Games Can Learn From Doom: The Dark Ages' Fight Over Flight Approach

Doom: The Dark Ages doesn't hold back on the action, and its method of rewarding aggressive players could inspire other games.

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Tales of the Shire's Next Showing Could Have One Reveal to Rule Them All
Tales of the Shire's Next Showing Could Have One Reveal to Rule Them All

As the cozy life sim's launch draws closer, there is one more reveal that Tales of the Shire hopefully has waiting in the wings.

An Elden Ring Replay May Not Be Necessary Before Nightreign, But One Other Activity Might
An Elden Ring Replay May Not Be Necessary Before Nightreign, But One Other Activity Might

A full playthrough of Elden Ring ahead of Nightreign's launch might not be feasible, but diving into one in-game activity is a must.

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Red Dead Redemption 15 Years
15 Years Ago, Red Dead Redemption Showed Gamers the Harshness of the Wild West

Red Dead Redemption is now 15 years old, and since then, Rockstar's Wild West story still packs an emotional punch to the gut.

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PlayStation 5's 2026 Line-Up Could Be More Xbox Than Sony
PlayStation 5's 2026 Line-Up Could Be More Xbox Than Sony
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As rumors continue to grow about Xbox exclusives getting PS5 ports, the Sony console's 2026 lineup could be a surprising list.

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How Doom: The Dark Ages Brilliantly Addresses One Modern Gaming Controversy
How Doom: The Dark Ages Brilliantly Addresses One Modern Gaming Controversy

Doom: The Dark Ages brings plenty of cool new features into the spotlight, but its difficulty settings are a standout upgrade.

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The Texas Chain Saw Massacre has brought some great multiplayer scares, but a recent update is bad news for fans of the game.

Kingdom Hearts 4 May Want to Take Notes from Destiny 2: Renegades
Kingdom Hearts 4 May Want to Take Notes from Destiny 2: Renegades

Destiny 2 and Kingdom Hearts 4 may be vastly different, but the latter could potentially learn a lot from the former's upcoming DLC.

A NetherRealm Marvel Game Would Have One Challenge to Overcome That Injustice Didn't
A NetherRealm Marvel Game Would Have One Challenge to Overcome That Injustice Didn't

If NetherRealm ever wanted to dive into Marvel waters, the developer would likely be unable to repeat Injustice's main conflict.

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Haunted Chocolatier Waiting Room Playlist

The wait for Haunted Chocolatier is bound to be long, but there are thankfully plenty of games to try out ahead of its launch.

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The Switch 2 is already shaping up to have a strong lineup of games, but one big question still lingers—when will we see the next mainline Legend of Zelda? After the massive success of Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, another entry feels inevitable, especially with updated versions of those two games already confirmed for Nintendo’s next console. Although Nintendo hasn’t shared any details yet, it's a safe bet that the Switch 2’s new Joy-Con controllers—especially their unique “mouse mode”—will influence whatever comes next.

The Pros and Cons of Doom: The Dark Ages' Glory Kill Changes
The Pros and Cons of Doom: The Dark Ages' Glory Kill Changes

Doom: The Dark Ages makes a variety of changes to the franchise, with one of the most notable being its approach to Glory Kills.

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The Switch 2's Future Zelda Game Has an Obvious Way to Inherit BotW, TotK's Experimental Spirit
The Switch 2's Future Zelda Game Has an Obvious Way to Inherit BotW, TotK's Experimental Spirit

It's unclear when the Switch 2 will get its first mainline Legend of Zelda game, but the console's features set the stage for innovation.

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GTA 6's Loss Might Be Hollow Knight: Silksong's Gain

Now that Grand Theft Auto 6 has been delayed, the door is wide open for Hollow Knight: Silksong to close out the year with a bang.