Stephen LaGioia-Staff Writer

Staff Writer

Staff Writer

March, 2019
Bachelors in History, Masters in Animation
Nintendo, Blizzard, Action RPG
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About Stephen LaGioia

Stephen is an avid Nintendo, Indie, and retro gamer of 30 years who dabbles in Xbox, mainly in the form of binge sessions of Overwatch. He's a history buff, an aspiring writer of short fiction, and a devout metalhead who enjoys poorly drumming along to Black Sabbath on his cheap drum set. When his beloved Chicago Cubs or Bulls are not playing, he typically likes to watch obscure documentaries or campy horror films.

Stephen has spent a decade writing extensively about video games, film, and television. He graduated with degrees in History (minor in English) as well as Animation.

Proudest Gaming Achievement

Attending the Electronic Entertainment Expo as media in 2017 and 2018, and getting exclusive looks (and demos) of so many awesome upcoming games... A close second would be getting 101% in Donkey Kong 64.

Favorite Games

Super Mario series (and Mario Kart), Overwatch, Starcraft, Gears of War, Donkey Kong Country, Pokemon Red/Blue, Super Mario RPG, (modern) Assassin's Creed, Borderlands, Super Smash Bros, Roller Coaster Tycoon.

Generally speaking - a dynamic and rewarding, yet accessible ARPG, platformer, RTS, or action game (typically open-world or expansive) is likely to captivate me.

I also tend to have a soft spot for the more action-oriented and imaginative indie titles - especially those that genre-bend, like Minecraft, Terraria, and Dave the Diver. I still contend that the 16-bit era was the Golden Age of Gaming - so naturally, I enjoy many SNES and Genesis titles from the '90s.

Favorite TV Shows

The Twilight Zone, Breaking Bad, South Park, Game of Thrones, Squid Game, Spartacus, Vikings, Everybody Loves Raymond.

Latest

Gears 5: The 10 Most Powerful Enemies, Ranked

Gears 5 solidified the new enemy types of the franchise, including the Swarm and DeeBees, and here are the most powerful enemies in the game.

10 Forgotten Game Boy Franchises That Need A Comeback

These Game Boy relics can be dug up and polished off to be crafted into great games for Nintendo's modern, juiced-up handheld

5 Reasons Mercy Is The Best Healer In Overwatch (& 5 Reasons Why It's Actually Moira)

Everyone has their preference when it comes to healers in Overwatch, but we'd take Mercy and Moira over most any other healer.

10 Mistakes That All DPS Make In Overwatch

From failing to target the vulnerable backline to trying to take on everyone at once, here are the most common mistakes DPS players make in Overwatch.

10 Mistakes That All Tanks Make In Overwatch

From failing to prioritize the right targets to straying too far from your team's healers, here are some common mistakes tanks make in Overwatch.

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10 Hidden Details Everyone Missed In Borderlands 2

Borderlands 3 is here, but replaying Borderlands 2 will give you another chance to see these hidden details and references gamers may have missed.

10 Pro Tips For Gears 5 You Should Know

Gears 5 isn't exactly the game you want to go into blind, so heed these 5 tips for success before you jump in.

The 5 Best Weapons For Horde Mode In Gears 5 (& The 5 Worst)

From the iconic Gnasher to the unwieldy new Cryo Cannon, here are some of the greatest (and worst) weapons for Gears 5's Horde mode.

5 Best Post-Apocalyptic Games (& 5 That Were Horrifyingly Bad)

Video games and the post-apocalypse have always gone hand-in-hand, but, while some have been excellent, others were total toxic sludge.

10 Custom PS2s That Are Too Cool For Words
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Building a custom console is incredibly rewarding and can look amazing, just like these do. Here 10 custom PS2's are too cool for words.

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10 GameCube Games With The Best Storylines

While gameplay is often the focus of a good video game, there's nothing like a well-crafted narrative. These GameCube games have excellent storylines.

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The 10 N64 Hidden Gems Everyone Missed

The Nintendo 64 doesn't have a massive library of games, but here are 10 hidden gems which fans and collector alike must own!

Gears Of War: 10 Things You Didn't Know About Marcus Fenix

Marcus Fenix has been through quite a bit, and here are 10 things about the Gears of War protagonist which you may not know.

Overwatch: 10 Things About Zenyatta You Didn’t Know

Take a break from the action-packed gameplay of Overwatch and take a walk on the Zen side with Zenyatta.

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10 GameCube Franchises That Need to be Resurrected for the Switch

In a world of remakes, sequels, and resurrected media, let's breathe new life into some old favourites.