Paolo Josiel Arias-Feature Writer

Staff Writer

Feature Writer

March, 2023
BA in Communication Research
Overwatch 2, PC, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
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About Paolo Josiel Arias

Paolo Arias is a marketing content writer based in Metro Manila. He's usually listening to podcasts, reading a book, or drinking coffee when AFK.

Favorite Games

I'm big on action role-playing games and first-person shooters. My top five are Skyrim (Stealth Archer forever), Overwatch 2 (Ana mains rise up!), and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Fallout 4, and Persona 5: Royal.

Max Payne and Bastion have special places in my heart, too, since they're the first two games I ever played 'til the end. 

Favorite Anime

Haikyuu!! is my forever fave, but I'm loving Chainsaw Man right now. It has a deeply human and heartfelt story wrapped in a dizzying smokescreen of flashy fights and a cool magic system. Honorable mentions include Mob Psycho 100, Jujutsu Kaisen, Neon Genesis Evangelion, Demon Slayer, Shingeki no Kyojin, and Code Geass.

Industry Focus

I usually write about first-person shooter and role-playing games, as they're the genres I loved (and continue to love) playing growing up. I'm also venturing to other genres like 2D fighters and farming/social sims. Most of the games focus on are on PC, since that's my primary platform until the Switch 2 rolls around. 

Latest

Official logo for the One D&D Playtest
One D&D's Character Creation Changes Explained

The One D&D playtest reveals revisions and additions to the character creation process, which affect elements like Classes, Backgrounds, and Feats.

Dungeons And Dragons Rogue Header
Rogue Changes in One D&D Explained

The One D&D playtest emphasizes the Rogue's creativity and cunning in combat with new features that emphasize its signature Sneak Attack ability.

Explaining the Paladin tweaks and additions in One DnD
Paladin Changes in One D&D Explained

The One D&D Playtest gives the Paladin some love, with Weapon Mastery and improvements to its signature features like Smite.

Explaining the newest features and revisions for One D&D's Monk
Monk Changes in One D&D Explained

The latest One D&D Playtest versions showcase big changes to classes like the Monk, which received a subclass overhaul and some new features.

Explaining the changes to the Ranger class in One D&D
Ranger Changes in One D&D Explained

The playtest of the latest Dungeons and Dragons edition, One D&D, reveals big changes to the Ranger's features and subclasses.

Explaining One D&D's Revisions to the Barbarian class
Barbarian Changes in One D&D Explained

One D&D's playtest features big changes to classes like the Barbarian, with revisions to its signature Rage, new features, and a new subclass.

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Bard Changes in One D&D Explained

One D&D's playtest overhauled the Bard, with updates to its spellcasting and Bardic Inspiration features alongside the addition of a new subclass.

Dwarven Cleric with One D&D logo
Cleric Changes in One D&D Explained

One DnD's latest playtest versions provided various changes and additions to the Cleric's features and subclass abilities.

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Druid Changes in One D&D Explained

One D&D's latest playtest versions indicates that some big changes and additions are coming to the Druid class' features and subclasses.

Explaining the light reworks for the Wizard class in One DnD
Wizard Changes in One D&D Explained

The seventh One D&D playtest provides some light reworks to the Wizard's subclasses, as well as some interesting improvements to some spells.

Explaining the additions and adjustments for the Warlock class in One DnD
Warlock Changes in One D&D Explained

The One D&D playtest is on its seventh run, bringing another set of sweeping changes to the Warlock's signature feature and spells.

Explaining the adjustments, improvements, and nerfs to the Sorcerer in One D&D
Sorcerer Changes in One D&D Explained

The One DnD playtest gives each base class significant changes, with the Sorcerer getting improvements to its signature mechanic and spell list.

One quest line in Starfield is similar to the events of the TV comedy-drama Succession
Starfield Quest Line is Almost Like Succession in Outer Space

Starfield's Ryujin Industries Executive Level quest feels like it's straight out of an episode of Succession, complete with stockholders and drama.

The most popular builds in Skyrim and Fallout 4 take advantage of one similar mechanic in both games
Skyrim and Fallout 4's Most Popular Builds Have One Thing in Common

The strongest builds in Skyrim and Fallout 4 are all about taking down enemies in one hit by exploiting a similar mechanic in both games.

Explaining the Mr. Handy Robots in Fallout
Fallout's Mr. Handy Robot Line Explained

The Fallout franchise's Mr. Handy Robots are more than meets the eye, as they make for great companions in and out of combat.

Recap of Sojourn's Shockwaves short story in Overwatch 2
Overwatch 2: What Happens in Sojourn's 'Shockwaves' Short Story?

Overwatch 2's Shockwave short story delves into Sojourn's efforts to defend Toronto after the events of her Calling cinematic.

The two moons in Skyrim may have an eerie and dark origin
Skyrim's Moons Hide a Dark Secret

The different cultures and races in Skyrim have different opinions of how its two moons were created, with one theory being particularly tragic.

Explaining the reference behind the underwater hatch in GTA 5
Grand Theft Auto 5's Mysterious Underwater Hatch Explained

Keen fans have noticed that within the east coast of GTA 5's San Andreas lies an inaccessible underwater hatch that references an acclaimed TV show.

Explaining the frightening Lovecraftian horror story in Fallout
Fallout's Lovecraftian Horror Mystery Explained

The Fallout franchise is known for its homages to notable literary works, and the frightening novellas of H.P. Lovecraft are no exception.

The Sims 3's Doe family has suspicious names and a basement that suddenly dissappeared
The Sims 3's Doe Family Mystery Explained

The Doe family in The Sims 3 seems to be the ideal American family, but their actions and recent alterations to their home say otherwise.