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About Dave Francisco
Dave is a veteran game newswriter and has reported for a variety of outlets for over a decade, writing news, reviews, guides and more for online game sites wherever he can find them.
Favorite Games
Simply going by time spent, I'd put Destiny and Destiny 2 among my favorites of all time. Bungie's incredible world combined with inimitable shooting gameplay is sublime!
Favorite Console
I've always loved the PS2 and PS3 era of games. So many classics are stuck in those not-so-little home machines!
Favorite Anime
It's been quite a while since I was able to keep up with seasonal shows, but K-On! will always be a favorite of mine.
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Dark and Darker Dev Ordered to Pay Nexon $6 Million
A South Korean court issues a ruling stating that Dark and Darker developer Ironmace must pay Nexon almost $6 Million in damages.

Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma Reveals Romance Options
Developer Marvelous details the romantic prospects players can look forward to in fantasy farming RPG Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma.

Marvel Rivals Dev Reveals Whether There Are Plans for a PvE Mode
Netease Games confirms its intentions regarding the prospect of a Player-versus-Environment mode for team shooter Marvel Rivals.

Former Rockstar Developer Showcases New Game That Looks Like Sci-Fi GTA
New trailers show off driving and gunplay that's reminiscent of a science-fiction GTA in a new game directed by a former Rockstar developer.

Avowed File Size Revealed, Preload Available Now
Developer Obsidian Entertainment confirms the full file size requirements of upcoming RPG Avowed as preloading opens ahead of launch.

Star Wars Stormtrooper Fashion is Taking Over Destiny 2
Destiny 2 sets off a wave of new fashion designs based on the Star Wars Stormtrooper armor recently added to the in-game cosmetic store.

Fortnite Adidas Kicks Are Now Official
Developer Epic Games unveils a new wave of Fortnite Kicks footwear cosmetics being added to the game, this time from shoe brand Adidas.

Fortnite Leak Reveals New Iron Man and Avatar Skins
A new leak reveals upcoming cosmetic Fortnite skins based on Marvel superhero Iron Man and characters from the Avatar film series.

Onimusha: Way of the Sword Addresses Difficulty
Developers at Capcom clarify their stance on the target difficulty settings of their upcoming action game Onimusha: Way of the Sword.

New Helldivers 2 War Bond Adding Massive New Stratagem
Developer Arrowhead Game Studios announces new War Bond DLC for Helldivers 2 that adds a massive new stratagem for players to use.

The Next Battlefield Game Will Reportedly Include Major Feature From Battlefield 2042
New reports suggest that the next game in the long-running Battlefield franchise will return one of the best features of Battlefield 2042.

Police Seize God of War Weapons from Alleged Drug Dealers
An operation run by police in the United Kingdom seizes items from alleged drug dealers, including a replica of a pair of iconic God of War weapons.

Switch 2 Joy-Cons May be Able to Predict the Player's Next Move
A new patent filing from Nintendo could reveal a Switch 2 Joy-Con feature that allows the controllers to predict a player's next move.

Rumor: Gears of War Trilogy Collection Could Be Coming to PS5
New rumors suggest that Microsoft could publish the Gears of War Trilogy Collection on the PlayStation 5 as part of a new initiative.

Hackers Using Fake Elden Ring Nightreign Playtest for New Steam Scam
Elden Ring fans warn of a new Steam scam propagating off of the community's excitement about the upcoming Elden Ring Nightreign playtest.

Fortnite Fans Still Think Kicks Are Too Expensive
Fans in the Fortnite community express frustration at what they feel is too high a price to pay for the game's Kicks cosmetics.

Dying Light Reveals Ambitious Roadmap for 2025
Developer Techland unveils a roadmap detailing its wide-ranging plans for the Dying Light franchise going into 2025 and beyond.

Fuga: Melodies of Steel 3 Release Date Announced
Developer CyberConnect2 confirms a detailed release date and target platforms for its turn-based RPG Fuga: Melodies of Steel 3.

Fortnite Reveals Kaiju No. 8 Collaboration
Fortnite shows off the skins and cosmetic upgrades introduced to the in-game store as part of a crossover with anime series Kaiju No. 8.