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Justin Skiles-Contributor

Justin Skiles

Contributor

March, 2024
Nintendo, Indie Games, Pokemon
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About Justin Skiles

Justin Skiles is a writer from Richmond, VA,and is a lifelong lover of games and stories. He holds a BFA in Game Design and Creative Writing from the Savannah College of Art and Design, where he honed his appriciation for the craft behind the games. When not playing or writing, he can often be found with his cats or appriciating a good Netflix binge.

Industry Focus

I have two areas that I've found mself retuning to. I've been a Nintendo fan so long it's hard not to focus my efforts talking about them, but I also deeply care about narrative content and storytelling in games. The interactivity offers so much narrative potential that stories just don't have elsewhere.

Favorite Games

I've been crazy about the Mario, Zelda, and Pokemon series, for as long as I can remember. As I've grown, of course, I branched out into less child friendly experiences, and have become a huge Fallout fan. I also find myself returning to the Hitman World fo Assassination games pretty frequently too.

Favorite Console

I'm partial to the N64 and Gamecube eras, but probably have some bias since those were my first consoles. Although I probably have the most hours logged on my 3DS. I still return there pretty offten. I've also been known to spend a good amount of time on my PC.

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The Legend of Zelda Series is Long Overdue for a Spin-Off in a Popular Indie Genre
The Legend of Zelda Series is Long Overdue for a Spin-Off in a Popular Indie Genre

After several acclaimed mainline games, the Zelda series is due for a spin-off title, and one indie game genre feels like the perfect match.

Pokemon TCG Pocket Players Should Keep an Eye on One Upcoming Event
Pokemon TCG Pocket Players Should Keep an Eye on One Upcoming Event

Pokemon TCG Pocket has a busy February, but the next upcoming event is a can't-miss for players who want to indulge in their competitive side.

Pokemon Legends Z-A's Spotlight on Lumiose City Hopefully Isnt End-All, Be-All
Pokemon Legends: Z-A's Spotlight on Lumiose City Hopefully Isn't End-All, Be-All

The Kalos Region is a one-of-a-kind location in the Pokemon series, and Legends: Z-A would be doing fans a disservice by not exploring it fully.

Future Zelda Games Would Be Wise to Take Echoes of Wisdom's Approach to Villains After Tears of the Kingdom
Future Zelda Games Would Be Wise to Take Echoes of Wisdom's Approach to Villains After Tears of the Kingdom

The surprise villain of Echoes of Wisdom pit players against an unknown threat, which, after Tears of the Kingdom, might be just what the series needs

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Nintendo Switch Online New Games for 2025 Wish List-1
Nintendo Switch Online New Games for 2025 Wish List

Nintendo Switch Online doesn't add new games on a set schedule, but there are certain games that fans hope will appear sooner rather than later.

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Overwatch 2 What Could a Ranged Tank Play Like
Overwatch 2: What Could a Ranged Tank Play Like?

The heat is on for Overwatch 2 to stand out from the hero shooter crowd, and a ranged tank could be the perfect x-factor for the next hero to shine.

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The Sims 1 and 2 Re-Release Would Be Perfect for Switch 2-1
The Sims 1 and 2 Re-Release Would Be Perfect for Switch 2

The Sims 1 and 2 re-release is planned for PC, but a Switch 2 port feels like an ideal way to bring the king of simulation games to a larger audience.

Pokemon Legends Z-A New Mega Evolution Wish List
Pokemon Legends: Z-A New Mega Evolution Wish List

With Mega Evolution seemingly returning, Legends: Z-A has a chance to put deserving Pokemon in the spotlight and grant them powerful new forms.

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The Nintendo Switch 2's Backwards Compatibility is Great, But It's Not the Console's Primary Concern
The Nintendo Switch 2's Backwards Compatibility is Great, But It's Not the Console's Primary Concern

The Switch 2 has plenty of potential, but certain important aspects of the console have yet to be revealed, and could be very important.

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Why Stardew Valley is Still Worth Playing in 2025

Stardew Valley turns 9 years old in 2025, but some players still return to the game daily. Is it really still worth starting a farm in 2025?

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Why One Hero Really Shines in Marvel Rivals' Doom Match

Marvel Rivals has no shortage of great characters, but one of them has become a must play when it comes to winning Doom Matches.

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How Palworld's Predator Pals Compare to Pokemon Legends Arceus' Alphas
How Palworld's Predator Pals Compare to Pokemon Legends: Arceus' Alphas

Palworld's new Predator Pals have reignited the debate about its similarity to Pokemon, whose Alpha Pokemon from Legends: Arceus are close match.

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One Gen 1 Pokemon Line Deserves Its Happy Ending in Gen 10
One Gen 1 Pokemon Line Deserves Its Happy Ending in Gen 10

A certain fan-favorite Pokemon has been the victim of circumstance for too long, and Gen 10 is the perfect opportunity to end its suffering for good.

Stardew Valley's Trout Man Makes a Strong Case for an Expanded Dating Pool
Stardew Valley's Trout Man Makes a Strong Case for an Expanded Dating Pool

Players' desire to marry the Trout Man may be an unusual one, but it also shows that the current romance options aren't enough for some fans.

Why Marvel Rivals' Leaked Game Mode May Need to Pull Some Serious Strings
Why Marvel Rivals' Leaked Game Mode May Need to Pull Some Serious Strings

New game modes might be on the way to Marvel Rivals, but certain changes could be needed in order for the game to remain balanced as they're added.

Nintendo Switch 2’s Latest Joy-Con Leak Could Be Teasing a Feature Last Seen on the SNES
Nintendo Switch 2’s Latest Joy-Con Leak Could Be Teasing a Feature Last Seen on the SNES

An unusual leak for the Switch 2 reminds players of the SNES era, and might open unexpected new doors for the upcoming console.

Pokemon Gen 10 is in a Great Position to Avoid the Modern Games' Biggest Controversy
Pokemon Gen 10 is in a Great Position to Avoid the Modern Games' Biggest Controversy

One of Pokemon's largest controversies may finally end in generation 10, if the Switch 2 allows developers to take the game to the next level.

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Zelda Echoes of Wisdom Solidifies One Character's Importance to the Top-Down Games
Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Solidifies One Character's Importance to the Top-Down Games

One character's role in Echoes of Wisdom might signify a new trend for top-down Zelda games, and a the increased prominence of a familiar face.

Other Pokemon TCG Pocket Types Deserve Their Own Version of the Game's Most Powerful Card
Other Pokemon TCG Pocket Types Deserve Their Own Version of the Game's Most Powerful Card

One Pokemon type has a huge advantage in the meta of TCG Pocket thanks to a powerful support card, and players of other types deserve a similar card.

Overwatch 2’s Rumored Map Changes Have an Obvious Culprit
Overwatch 2’s Rumored Map Changes Have an Obvious Culprit

Overwatch 2's possible new map features might have a purpose beyond shaking up gameplay, as a new competitor has Blizzard on the defense.

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