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About Lauren Beeler-Beistad
Lauren Beeler-Beistad is a writer and musician based in Nashville, TN under LB Beistad. 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
- God of War 2018
- Death's Door
- Little Nightmares
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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In Hindsight, Ghost of Yotei's Biggest Change Shouldn't Have Been All That Surprising
Ghost of Yotei surprised many by introducing a brand-new protagonist, but this isn't the first time that Sucker Punch has done so.

Fallout May Have the Ideal Release to Coincide with Season 2 of the Amazon Prime Show
Amazon Prime's live-action Fallout series has been teasing one location that could open the door for a highly requested remaster.

Helldivers 2: The Illuminate Open the Door to a Fourth Faction, But Patience is Key
Helldivers 2 recently introduced its first post-launch faction with the Illuminate, and there could be even more on the horizon.

Minecraft's New Firefly Bush is Bittersweet for the Cancelled Mob
Minecraft adds Firefly Bush to the recent snapshot, and while it's an exciting addition, it also serves as a bittersweet reminder.

Why The Infamous Franchise is Better Off as a Sleeping Giant
Infamous remains one of gaming's most unique superhero franchises, but a revival may benefit from more time out of the spotlight.

Cyberpunk 2077's Sequel Shouldn't Miss the Chance to Follow Up on the Game's Most Memorable Characters
Cyberpunk 2077's planned sequel could go a variety of different directions, but that doesn't mean it can't revisit some old friends.

Is Starfield Worth Playing in 2025?
Starfield is now entering its second year, and Bethesda's sprawling space adventure has experienced some shake-ups since then.

One Year Later, Helldivers 2 is the New Standard For Live-Service Games
Helldivers 2 is now one year old, and in this short amount of time it has proven that live-service models can be a lot of fun.

Wonder Woman's Lasso of Truth Presents a Unique Challenge for Monolith
Wonder Woman's Lasso of Truth is an essential tool for the character, but it could also prove tricky to implement in gameplay.

Marvel Video Games Can Get Ahead of the Curve With One Character
Marvel has been diving deeper into video games, and one specific character could be the perfect fit before the MCU introduces him.

Gears of War Has The Perfect Excuse to Follow in Forza Horizon 5's Footsteps
The excitement for Gears of War: E-Day is palpable, and that hype could be even greater if it copied Forza Horizon 5's recent move.

Cyberpunk 2077: Project Orion Can Shake Up Romance with One Simple Change
There are many ways Cyberpunk 2077's sequel could make its world more realistic, and starting with romance would work wonders.

One Key GTA 5 Feature Will Likely Reach its Full Potential in Grand Theft Auto 6
Grand Theft Auto 6 is shaping up to be the biggest release of the year, marking the long-awaited return of Rockstar's iconic crime series after 12 years. Set in Vice City, the game has been highly anticipated for years, and its reveal trailer in December 2023 only fueled the excitement. While many details remain unknown, one clear aspect is the prominent role of social media and smartphones in the game, reflecting modern technology and culture.

One Clever GTA 5 Feature Will Likely Be Taken to New Heights in Grand Theft Auto 6
Grand Theft Auto 6 is likely to improve upon its predecessor, but one specific feature seems destined for a massive overhaul.

Why a LEGO God of War Game Would Be a Great Match for LEGO Horizon Adventures
LEGO Horizon Adventures may have been a divisive title, but God of War could be the perfect franchise for another LEGO Sony game.

Nintendo Switch Online’s Mature Collection Makes a Lot More Sense After One Rumor
A new rumor circulating about a highly-anticipated reboot makes Nintendo Switch Online's Mature Collection look more strategic.

Why the Next Mario Kart Should Consider Removing One of the Series’ Most Controversial Items
As the wait for the next Mario Kart continues, Nintendo should look into removing one item that has proven to be quite divisive.

Another 2K Property Proves Grand Theft Auto 6 Has to Tread Carefully With One Character Type
GTA 6 has teased poking fun at influencer culture, but a surprising game serves as a strong reminder to not go too heavy on the satire.

Future Stardew Valley Updates Could Take a Page Out of Minecraft's Book
The arrival of the next Stardew Valley update is unclear, but developer ConcernedApe may want to look to Minecraft for inspiration.