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Jared Stewart-Editor

Jared Stewart

Editor

May, 2021
Graduated Bachelor of Communications Studies with a major in Professional Communications.
From Software, Marvel, DC
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About Jared Stewart

Jared is a writer, editor, and Communications Studies graduate who loves popular nerd culture (almost anything to do with Marvel, DC, Star Wars, or The Lord of the Rings) and the interactive storytelling medium. Jared's first console was the PS1, wherein he fell for Spider-Man, Spyro the Dragon, and Crash Bandicoot.

Proudest Gaming Achievement

Earned all achievements/the Platinum trophy in LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga. It took ~70 hours, okay!?

Favorite Games

Batman: Arkham Asylum, Bloodborne (Sekiro as a close FromSoftware second), Helldivers 2, Hollow Knight, Spider-Man: Edge of Time, The Last of Us Part 2, and Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales.

Favorite Console

Jared owns a Nintendo Switch, PC, PS1, PS2, PS5, and Xbox 360, but he most fondly remembers the PlayStation 2.

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How Hogwarts Legacy’s Sequel Could Make Its Protagonist Even More Powerful

Hogwarts Legacy allows players to master Potions and Herbology, but the thrill of spellcasting often overshadows these alternative combat methods. With the game's limited spell slots and some redundant abilities, a sequel could benefit from deeper spell customization. One exciting possibility would be letting players create their own spells, adding a layer of personalization and strategic depth to the game.

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How Hogwarts Legacy’s Sequel Could Make Its Protagonist Their Own Half-Blood Prince

Hardly the most controversial act its protagonist would commit, a Hogwarts Legacy 2 could feasibly allow players to be their own 'Half-Blood Prince.'

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After Hogwarts Legacy, a Sequel is Ready to Break the Bank

Hogwarts Legacy has a full vault's worth of content it could likely adapt in the future and one dashed feature should find its way to the sequel.

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Hogwarts Legacy 2’s Protagonist Background Shouldn’t Be Skin-Deep

Hogwarts Legacy is light in terms of thorough protagonist backstory customization and its sequel has one lore tidbit it could wield in its favor.

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Helldivers 2’s Integrated Explosives Armor Barely Scratches the Surface of Democratic Devotion

Helldivers 2's newest armor passive is a hysterical ability that arguably fails to live up to how chaotic and valuable it ought to be in gameplay.

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Helldivers 2: Why the Fate of Melee Weapons May Be Sealed

Melee weapons are officially a part of Helldivers 2, but beyond a fun gimmick here and there they may never amount to much more.

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Why Rocksteady’s Upcoming Batman Game May Be a Grim Omen

While a new Rocksteady Batman game could be extraordinary, it can't eclipse the fact that DC games' predicament appears grim.

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Marvel Rivals’ Newest Captain America Skin Perpetuates a Cosmetic Nitpick

A couple of Marvel Rivals' Captain America skins bear an odd visual shield inconsistency now that may irk some and matter little to others.

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Cyberpunk 2077, Hogwarts Legacy’s Sequels Have to Rekindle The Witcher’s Magic

Hogwarts Legacy and Cyberpunk 2077 miss out on an element of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt that their sequels hopefully invest in fully.

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The Case Against a Room of Requirement in Hogwarts Legacy 2

Hogwarts Legacy takes away a bit of the eponymous school's magic with its Room of Requirement and a sequel shouldn't inherit its baggage.

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Why The Last of Us’ Latest Adaptation Deviation is Its Toughest Pill to Swallow

The Last of Us' HBO series has explained why Abby will not be muscular and such a choice now jeopardizes a considerable part of her character.

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Hogwarts Legacy’s Sequel Has a Homey Way to Introduce New NPCs

Hogwarts Legacy's sequel could have infinite NPC and quest potential if it leans more heavily on a particularly magical type of character.

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Hogwarts Legacy 2 Should Reward Gryffindors with a Nostalgic House-Exclusive Quest Item

Hogwarts Legacy would more than redeem itself if a sequel's house-exclusive quests included an iconic weapon given to Gryffindors in need.

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The Charm of Resident Evil 2’s Remake is Sorely Missed in the Mainline Series

Resident Evil's mainline continuity is well past the franchise's humble beginnings and Resident Evil 2's remake was a bittersweet reminder.

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Batman: Arkham Shadow’s Dick Grayson Reveal is a Breadcrumb Worthy of Its Own Game

Batman: Arkham Shadow's recently added post-credits scene puts into perspective how significant Dick Grayson's role could be in a possible sequel.

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Why One Marvel Rivals Character Easter Egg May Never Amount to More

Marvel Rivals is jam-packed with Marvel lore and references baked into map environments, but one Easter egg would be tough to see come to fruition.

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If DC Had Its Own Marvel Rivals, Two Characters Would Have a Rough Go

DC has no hero-shooter like Marvel Rivals but, if it did, it would have its work cut out for it in designing two particular characters authentically.

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Why Star Wars Jedi Risks Ending on an Anticlimactic Note

Respawn's Star Wars Jedi series has always had to be mindful of canon events and its final entry may likely end on a somber, fleeting note.

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Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra’s Captain America Has to Be More Than a Shield

Captain America's shield seems to bear a lot of emotionality in Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra and as such it shouldn't outright define him in gameplay.

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How Hogwarts Legacy 2 Can Beat Harry Potter’s HBO Show to the Punch

Hogwarts Legacy's future is left open-ended and, as a prequel of sorts itself, it would be magical if it somehow tied into the upcoming HBO show.