Alyx Maglio
Gaming Features Writer
41 articles published since November 11, 2022
About Alyx Maglio
Alyx is a long time gamer who has spent way too much time perfecting her use of the Souls Series Character Creator and replays Baldur's Gate 2 at least once per year.
Can Markiplier Really Make Iron Lung Work As A Movie?
Iron Lung relies on an isolating feeling of paranoia for its scares, which will be very hard for Markiplier to translate to the big screen.
Disappointed by Lord of the Rings: Gollum? Play Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor
LotR: Gollum was a deeply disappointing game with an interesting premise. Games looking for a better experience should play Shadow of Mordor.
What Metal Gear Solid 3's Remake Can Learn From Resident Evil 4's Success
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is making waves through the fandom, and there are things Konami's remake can learn from Resident Evil 4.
How Amnesia: The Bunker Can Live Up to the Original
The latest entry in the Amnesia series must get several things right in order to recapture the terror of the original and meet fan expectations.
What Dimension 20: A Crown of Candy Can Teach D&D DMs About Political Intrigue
Political intrigue can be incredibly difficult for even experienced DMs to implement. A Crown of Candy is a great example of how to pull it off.
Cuphead Fans Will Love Indie Platformer Pizza Tower
Cuphead left many fans craving more nostalgic, fast-paced action games. Pizza Tower is the answer that many gamers are looking for.
A Secret Group of Enemies May Hint at Elden Ring's Upcoming DLC
FromSoftware has a habit of hiding hints in its games about what is coming next, and a secret group of enemies may hint at Elden Ring's DLC.
One Feature Makes Final Fantasy III the Most Important Game of the Series
Final Fantasy is a series that has spent three decades creating its unique footprint in the gaming space. One of the most enduring is the Job system.
Skyrim Proves Final Fantasy II Was Way Ahead of Its Time
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is one of the most beloved games of all time. Here's how Final Fantasy II laid the game's foundations.
Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster's Best Change Makes the Games More Approachable
Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster offers players a new level of customization to allow gamers new to the franchise an easier jumping-off point.
Dimension 20's Best House Rule Is Perfect for Chaotic Dungeons & Dragons Campaigns
Dungeons & Dragons DMs and players who revel in the chaos of the game will enjoy playing with Dimension 20's emphasis roll.
System Shock's Remake Is Fixing the Original's Biggest Issue
System Shock is one of the next games on the remake docket. The new release is already shaping up with many quality-of-life improvements.
If You Enjoyed The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog, Play Rusty Lake Hotel
The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog has gamers craving more murderous woodland fun. Rusty Lake Hotel should be their next stop.
Resident Evil 4's Remake Lacks One Crucial Aspect of the Original
Resident Evil 4's remake is still making waves and bringing new lovers of the franchise into the fold, but it still feels like something is missing.
A Tragic Dark Souls III Boss Fight Foreshadows Elden Ring's Most Mysterious Characters
Elden Ring's Empyrean twins are the most enigmatic of the demi-gods, but much of their mystery was explored in Dark Souls III with the Twin Princes.
Why Silent Hill 2 Is Still Relevant (& What the Remake Can Improve)
Silent Hill 2 Remake is poised to make a huge impact on gaming once again, proving that SH2 is still relevant over 20 years on gamers' shelves.
Final Fantasy VII Remake Won't Be Complete Until Its Most Hated Spinoff Gets Remade
Crisis Core received positive reception as the latest entry into the FF7: Remake Universe, but it won't be complete until Dirge of Cerberus is remade.
Silent Hill 4 Is Better Than Gamers Remember
Silent Hill 4 is one of the most often forgotten entries of the classic survival horror franchise. Here's why it deserves to be better remembered.
The Key to Understanding Bloodborne Is Hidden in Its Chalice Dungeons
Bloodborne is famously one of FromSoftware's most obfuscated narratives. The secret to making it all fit together lies in its Chalice Dungeons.
Why Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot's Bardock DLC Is a Must-play for Fans
The story of Goku's biological father Bardock is one that many fans of DBZ treasure. Here's why Kakarot's Bardock DLC is a must-play for fans.