
Micah Warnock-Estrada
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About Micah Warnock-Estrada
Micah Warnock-Estrada is a young writer on the rise with an immense passion for video games, anime, and D&D. They have a wealth of experience reviewing games and reporting on events. They first found their love for video game journalism through their background in live esports broadcasting. Micah has a BA in Screenwriting from Grand Canyon University.
Favorite Games
Favorites are a hard question for anyone, but Hades manages to barely edge out the other top contenders for Micah's favorite game. Micah's runner ups are Hollow Knight and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, but they also share fond memories with the Persona and Fire Emblem series.
Industry Focus
Micah arrived at journalism after a long background exploring other artistic avenues, which has left them with quite the breadth of knowledge. Their focus among video games includes RPGs, fighting games, Roguelikes, and more.
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Game of Thrones: Kingsroad Dev Promises to Immerse Players in the World of Westeros
In a Game Rant Interview, NetMarble Neo division director Hyun-il Jang discusses the narrative and gameplay of Game of Thrones: Kingsroad.

Metaphor: ReFantazio Deserves its Own Version of Persona's Most Iconic Spin-Offs
Metaphor: ReFantazio was one of the most acclaimed games of last year, and it deserves to inherit one of Persona's most iconic spin-off series.

Game of Thrones: Kingsroad Classes Explained
In an interview with Game Rant, a Game of Thrones: Kingsroad dev explains the design inspirations behind the open-world action RPG's three classes.

Game of Thrones: Kingsroad Dev Talks Recreating Iconic Characters in a New Story
In a Game Rant interview, a Game of Thrones: Kingsroad dev details how the team has recreated iconic characters and woven them into a new story.

One Zelda Villain Deserves the Tears of the Kingdom Ganondorf Treatment
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom's compelling take on Ganondorf shows that another villain should be the next in line to receive an overhaul.

The Argument For and Against Pokemon Legends: Z-A Keeping Gen 6's Original Starters
Pokemon Legends: Z-A has yet to officially reveal its Starters, but the prevailing rumor that the Kalos Pokemon will return has several pros and cons.

What to Expect From the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct in April
The Nintendo Switch 2 will be the subject of a Nintendo Direct in April, and the original Switch may hold the key to the content of this presentation.

Marvel Rivals' Pick Rates Can Be Deceiving
Marvel Rivals allows players to view pick rates for any hero in the game thanks to the Hero Hot List, but it has a few tricky details to keep in mind.

Marvel Rivals: The Thing and Human Torch Release Date Prediction
Marvel Rivals will release The Thing and The Human Torch as its next playable heroes, but developers have yet to announce a definitive release date.

Street Fighter 6: What Mai's Gameplay Trailer Reveals About the Character
Now that she's had a gameplay reveal trailer unveiled, Capcom has provided a clearer picture of what Mai will look like in Street Fighter 6.

Dungeons and Dragons' 2025 Monster Manual Can Turn a Big Tradition on Its Head
The 2025 Monster Manual will feature many monsters that return from previous editions, but a new addition could rival the game's most formidable foe.

Marvel Snap's Latest Update Should Be Just the Beginning for Card Acquisition
Marvel Snap recently released a major patch which addressed card acquisition, but this should only be the first step towards a long-term solution.

Marvel Rivals' Season 1 Content will be a Tough Act to Follow, By Design
Marvel Rivals has hit the ground running, building on its successful Season 0 with an ambitious and content-packed Season 1. This update introduces a wealth of new features, beginning with The Fantastic Four as central protagonists. Mr. Fantastic and Invisible Woman are already available, while The Thing and The Human Torch will join later, pushing the game’s roster to 37 heroes—nearly rivaling Overwatch 2. Adding four heroes in one season sets a high bar for future updates, though developers have clarified that Season 1’s size is intentionally double that of future seasons.

Marvel Rivals' Season 1 Content will be a Tough Act to Follow, But That's Okay
Marvel Rivals is introducing new content of many kinds throughout Season 1, and this lightning fast pace may be difficult to patch in future updates.

What Marvel Rivals' Hero Hot List Reveals About Season 0's Meta
Marvel Rivals released pick rate and win rate data as part of the Hero Hot List, which paints an interesting picture about the game's meta so far.

Marvel Rivals' Season 1 Buffs and Nerfs Set Expectations NetEase Will Have to Keep Meeting
Marvel Rivals has made a few changes to characters with a Season 1 balance patch, but the buffs and nerfs may be a tough act to follow in the future.

Dungeons and Dragons' 2025 Dragon Sourcebook Warrants Another Obvious Book
Dungeons and Dragons will soon release The Dragon Anthology, and there is one potential guidebook that would truly complete the updated 2025 ruleset.

Marvel Rivals: What Could Jean Grey's Kit Look Like?
Jean Grey has been leaked and rumored to appear in Marvel Rivals, and her in-game kit should make the most of her raw power granted by the Phoenix.

Leaked Marvel Rivals Maps Could Pave the Way for an Iconic X-Men Villain
Marvel Rivals has recently leaked a few different maps, and with two of them being strongly related to the X-Men, it could hint at an iconic villain.

What to Expect From Soulslike Games in 2025
There are many games coming out in 2025, and competition within the Soulslike genre may be stiff.