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Brendan Hesse

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Covers:  Video Games, Technology, Art & Entertainment, PC/computing
Doesn't Cover: Crypto, NFTs, AI art, Smart Home appliances

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I'm a freelance writer, artist, and content producer based in Portland, Oregon, covering video games and technology.

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How Metroid Saved the Galaxy - Documentary

How Metroid Saved the Galaxy - Documentary

A feature-length documentary on the history of Metroid featuring game developers, journalists, and some of Sa…

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Move Over, Dark Souls: The From Software Title Inspiring A New Wave Of Games Is King's Field

Move Over, Dark Souls: The From Software Title Inspiring A New Wave Of Games Is King's Field

Few games are as influential to the modern gaming world as King's Field, From Software's 1994 PlayStation 1 d…

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Final Fantasy XI At 20: Devs On Coexisting With XIV, Classic Servers, And Its Lasting Influence

Final Fantasy XI At 20: Devs On Coexisting With XIV, Classic Servers, And Its Lasting Influence

Few MMORPGs last as long as Final Fantasy XI, which celebrated its 20th anniversary in May. 20 years of activ…

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How Wizardry Influenced Your Favorite Game

How Wizardry Influenced Your Favorite Game

Wizardry is one of the most important video games ever made, but its decades-spanning legacy isn't as well-kn…

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What Science and Philosophy Teach Us About the Dream World of Link's Awakening | EGM

What Science and Philosophy Teach Us About the Dream World of Link's Awakening | EGM

We're going to be dissecting the ending of The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening and elements of the game's p…

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The Pernicious, Persistent Myth That Games Will Break Our Brains | EGM

The Pernicious, Persistent Myth That Games Will Break Our Brains | EGM

"Video games cause ADHD." I remember when my college comparative religions instructor said those words during…

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Get A $50 Best Buy Gift Card When You Bundle GTA 6 And A New Console Original

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By Brendan Hesse Verified, Colette Bennett Verified
| GameSpot Verified
Best Buy GTA VI & New Console Preorder Bundle Deal Get A Free $50 Gift Card See bundle at Best Buy Judging by previous Grand Theft Auto launches, Grand Theft Auto VI is sure to be one of the biggest video games in the medium’s history when it launches for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on November 19.
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Where To Preorder All 12 Lego Pokemon Smart Play Sets Original

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By Brendan Hesse Verified, Colette Bennett Verified
| GameSpot Verified
Lego Pokemon Smart Play: All-in-One Playsets 12 interactive playsets with sound and light effects launch August 1.
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Preorders For Kingdom Hearts Collection I-III Original

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By Myles Obenza Verified, Brendan Hesse Verified
| GameSpot Verified
Kingdom Hearts Collection I-III $75 | Releases October 8 Preorder at Amazon (PS5) Preorder at Amazon (Switch 2) Preorder at Best Buy Preorder at GameStop If the new look at Kingdom Hearts 4 during the June 2026 Nintendo Direct has you eager to revisit the series, you’re in luck: a new compilation of the entire saga, dubbed the Kingdom Hearts I-III Collection, is coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC on October 8, and preorders are available now. Of all the...
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Editorial assistant for Digital Trends' SEO team.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes, but not for work.

What's your favorite social network?

Instagram
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