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Julián Jorge  Fernández Loyarte-Contributor

Julián Jorge Fernández Loyarte

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October, 2023
Bachelor In Journalism (Universidad del Salvador) Masters In Marketing And Digital Communication (Universidad Nacional Guillermo Brown)
Pokemon, Kingdom Hearts, One Piece
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About Julián Jorge Fernández Loyarte

Julián F.L. is a Video Game & Anime expert, historian & journalist with a lot of passion for these subjects and over 10 years of experience in writing about them.
He knows every single Pokémon by memory, and he even wrote a thesis about Video Game History when he graduated from college.

Favorite Anime

One Piece is my absolute favorite anime/manga series, since it features a colorful cast of complex characters, multiple unique and creative power systems, a gripping narrative and one of the most detailed worlds ever created in fiction. I'm a strong believer that the entire world will change the day One Piece reaches its conclusion.
I'm also a big fan of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, My Hero Academia, Fullmetal Alchemist and Bleach.

Favorite Games

Kingdom Hearts is my favorite gaming franchise, with Kingdom Hearts 2 Final Mix being my overall favorite video game.
This feels like a game
designed specifically for me: A deep and flashy combat system, excellent boss fights, an emotional storyline, colorful Disney worlds and a beautiful soundtrack. I've already replayed KH2FM over 10 times (and counting).
Some of my other favorite video game franchises include: Pokemon, Devil May Cry, Crash Bandicoot, The Legend of Zelda and Mario.

Favorite Console

The PlayStation 2 was king while I was growing up in Argentina, and it still is, considering it's the best-selling console of all time.
While it obviously was quite revolutionary for its time, the PS2's biggest selling point is its large collection of high-quality video games, like Kingdom Hearts 2, Devil May Cry 3, Resident Evil 4, God of War, Shadow of the Colossus, Sly Cooper, Jak & Daxter, Ratchet & Clank, and so much more. This console is the reason I love video games so much now.
The Nintendo DS, the Nintendo Switch, the PlayStation 4 and the PlayStation 5 are some of my other favorite video game consoles.

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A collage of characters from games that make the player feel like a boss: Dante from Devil May Cry 5, Doom Slayer from Doom and Raiden from Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance.
Best Games That Let You Feel Like A BOSS

For players who want to mow through enemies and come out on top, these titles are the perfect choice.

A collage of three One Piece characters who lived up to their reputations: Gol D. Roger, Kaido and Doctor Vegapunk.
One Piece Characters Who Lived Up To The Hype

Living up to the hype is no easy task, but these One Piece characters managed to do it.

A collage of Luffy renders from various One Piece games: One Piece: World Seeker, One Piece: Unlimited Adventure and One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4.
Best One Piece Games For Exploration

Unleash your inner pirate and set sail for adventure in these captivating One Piece games built for fun exploration.

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The Most Notorious Devil Fruits In One Piece, Ranked

One Piece has tons of interesting Devil Fruits, but these really stick out.

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A collage of three Spider-Man games that feature multiple playable characters: Shattered Dimensions, Marvel's Spider-Man 2 and Ultimate Spider-Man.
Best Spider-Man Games With Multiple Playable Characters

These games are the best if you want to play as multiple characters from Spider-Man's world.

A collage of three characters that are very important for the PlayStation brand: Kratos from God of War, Astro from Astro Bot and Joel from The Last of Us.
PlayStation's Greatest Years: A 30-Year Retrospective

Explore the eight most iconic years in PlayStation's 30-year history, from the launch of the original console to the PS5 era.

A collage of characters from three PlayStation 5 games everyone should own: Marvel's Spider-Man 2, God of War Ragnarok and Astro Bot.
PS5 Games EVERYONE Should Own
PS5

Sony's PlayStation 5 has a massive and impressive library by this point, and certain games are must-own for any PS5 player.

A collage of three prominent Pokemon Legends: Z-A characters: Mega Dragonite, Harmony and Corbeau.
Pokemon Legends Z-A Is Almost Here, & It Is OK To Be Excited

Pokemon fans should be justifiably excited about the upcoming release of Pokemon Legends: Z-A. Here's why!

Three popular anime characters that are voiced by Hiro Shimono: Connie from Attack on Titan, Zenitsu from Demon Slayer and Dabi from My Hero Academia.
Demon Slayer: Popular Anime You've Heard Zenitsu's Voice In

Zenitsu is a popular character in Demon Slayer, and fans may recognize his voice from some other popular anime.

A collage of three One Piece characters with powerful Devil Fruits that have no name: Jaygarcia Saturn, Urouge and Minotaurus.
One Piece: Most Powerful Devil Fruits That Don’t Have A Name

Despite their overwhelming strength that makes them forces to be reckoned with, the following Devil Fruits still haven't been named in One Piece.

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A collage of three horrible Solo Leveling S-Rank hunters: Hwang Dongsoo, Goto Ryuji and Yuri Orloff.
Solo Leveling: Worst S-Rank Hunters, Ranked

The S-Rank hunters are the strongest characters in the world of Solo Leveling, but not all of them are well-written characters...or good people.

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A collage of three games that are very important for the Xbox brand: Minecraft, Halo: Combat Evolved and Gears of War.
The Most Important Xbox Games Ever

From unexpected indie gems to franchise acquisitions to flagship franchises, these are the games that earned Xbox its place in the gaming industry.

A poster of season 2 of Dandadan, featuring Momo, Okarun, Turbo Granny, Jiji, Evil Eye and the Mongolian Death Worm.
Best Dandadan Characters Who Are Not In The Anime (So Far)

These Dandadan characters have yet to make their anime debuts, leaving fans in a state of anticipation...for now!

A collage of three powerful Defense Force members from Kaiju No. 8: Kikoru Shinomiya, Kafka Hibino and Gen Narumi.
Kaiju No. 8: 12 Strongest Defense Force Members, Ranked

The Defense Force in Kaiju No. 8 has quite a lot of Soldiers in it. But, which of them stands among the best of the best in Kaiju combat?

A collage of three video game sequels that killed their respective franchise's momentum: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, Sonic Forces and Splitgate 2.
Video Game Sequels That Came Out Too Soon And Killed A Franchise's Momentum

These video game sequels tried to capitalize on their predecessors' success, only to falter and stall their franchise's momentum.

A collage of three promising upcoming open-world games: Pokemon Legends Z-A, Grand Theft Auto 6 and Ghost of Yotei.
GTA 6 Is The Biggest, But These Upcoming Open-World Games Might Be As Good

Gamers everywhere are eagerly awaiting Grand Theft Auto 6, but don't let these games fly under the radar in that excitement.

A collage of three powerful devils in Chainsaw Man with great designs: The Aging Devil, the Chainsaw Devil and the Falling Devil.
Chainsaw Man: 8 Best Devil Designs In The Series, Ranked

The devils of Chainsaw Man feature several memorable, not to mention nightmare-inducing, designs, and these are the best of the bunch.

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A collage of three excellent Kaiju designs in Kaiju No. 8: Preondactyl, Kaiju No. 8 and Kaiju No. 10
Kaiju No. 8: Best Kaiju Designs In The Series, Ranked

These Kaiju are some of the most visually impressive monsters in Kaiju No. 8.

A collage of three Kaiju No. 8 characters who got underwhelming endings: Iharu Furuhashi, Reno Ichikawa and Haruichi Izumo.
Kaiju No. 8: 6 Characters Who Got The Worst Endings In The Manga

Unfortunately, for one reason or another, these Kaiju No. 8 characters received lackluster endings in the manga.

A collage of three Kaiju No. 8 who got great endings in the manga: Kikoru Shinomiya, Kafka Hibino and Mina Ashiro.
Kaiju No. 8: 6 Characters Who Got The Best Endings In The Manga

Now that the Kaiju No. 8 manga has finally concluded, the following characters received satisfying endings that fans will want to see.

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