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Maximilian Padilla-Rodriguez-

Maximilian Padilla-Rodriguez

2 articles published since June 13, 2023

About Maximilian Padilla-Rodriguez

Born and raised in Florida, Maximilian Padilla-Rodriguez previously interned for Study Breaks Magazine before joining CBR as a freelance writer. Aside from writing and researching for his next article, he usually spends his time reading, playing video games (usually Nioh 2), or learning to code. 

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How Final Fantasy’s First M-Rated Game Laid the Foundation for XVI’s Dark Tone

Final Fantasy XVI demonstrates how the franchise has matured since the release of its first M-rated installment, Final Fantasy Type-0.

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yakuza
How Like a Dragon Perfected the Art of Annual Releases

Many annual video game series eventually experience a decline in quality, but Like a Dragon manages to stay fresh with every new installment.