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Chris Penwell

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Freelance writer at @GameTyrant. Former Influencer and PR Marketing Associate at @FrownsMarketing. He/Him. 🏳️‍🌈 chrispenwellpress@gmail.com.

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Chris Penwell’s Journalist Portfolio

REVIEW: “Kiln” is exactly how you’d expect a Double Fine multiplayer game to be in the best ways

REVIEW: “Kiln” is exactly how you’d expect a Double Fine multiplayer game to be in the best ways

Kiln is odd. But that’s what you would expect from a Double Fine game. The developer of Psychonauts and Bruta…

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The Last of Us Part 1 Bill's Town Collectibles Guide

The Last of Us Part 1 Bill's Town Collectibles Guide

The world of can be a lonely place, and Bill's Town is definitely one of them. As you explore this area, you'…

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Marvel Snap, a superhero-centric collectible card game, announced

Marvel Snap, a superhero-centric collectible card game, announced

Revealed on Thursday, Marvel Snap is an all-new, free-to-play 1v1 collectible card game that focuses on fast …

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Why The Last of Us Part 1 Has The Most Effective Opening In Gaming

Why The Last of Us Part 1 Has The Most Effective Opening In Gaming

The Last of Us Part 1 arguably has one of the best openings in gaming as it features intense drama and specta…

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Returnal's Eevi Korhonen on how narrative designers impact game development

Returnal's Eevi Korhonen on how narrative designers impact game development

Korhonen wants to break the loop of confusion. She talks to GameDaily about the common misconceptions of what…

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FEATURE - Spray painting at "The Rogue Prince of Persia" event was both fun and complicated

FEATURE - Spray painting at "The Rogue Prince of Persia" event was both fun and complicated

The Prince looks amazing in graffiti art.

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REVIEW – “Monopoly Star Wars: Heroes vs. Villains” is not strong with The Force, but it’s still a fun time

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By Chris Penwell
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Leia and R2D2 in the iconic Star Wars: A New Hope scene…but it looks blurry. Monopoly Star Wars: Heroes vs. Villains is exactly what it says on the carbonite. Two teams, one on the light side and another on the dark side, are battling it out for supremacy in the galaxy. The concept is fun, but it lacks some bells and whistles to make it one of the most powerful board game adaptations in the video game space.
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Quick Star Fox Review: A Perfect Starting Point for Newcomers

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By Chris Penwell
| GameTyrant
Whenever I hear the iconic Star Fox theme, I am transported back to my childhood with the Nintendo 64, but not with Fox McCloud’s own adventures on that system. It is with the original Super Smash. Bros. Sector Z is one of my favorite stages from that game as I bashed Mario and Pikachu with Fox’s quick-legged kicks. Throughout my decades of gaming, I’ve never head first into this sci-fi series.
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REVIEW – “Deer & Boy” delivers before taking a sharp fall when it’s over

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By Chris Penwell
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Deer & Boy is a puzzle-platformer that ultimately delivers on what it sets out to do. It has a pretty art style that truly shines with its phenomenal lighting engine, and like many other narrative games of its type, can make players cry. The mechanics that have the boy and the deer work together are mostly well-implemented. The storytelling throughout most of the game is also spectacular, even without a single word. Like many other indie games, it goes into the fantastical.
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What does it mean to be a journalist?

A journalist assists the public with an honest perception of the world around them and can write compelling stories.

Who do you wish followed you?

Greg Miller is the first person that came to mind. He has such charisma and has been a positive influence in our industry.

What story are you most proud of writing or working on?

Covering Eevi Korhonen's career as a narrative designer was fascinating and rewarding to work on.