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Kai Powell

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  • Video Game and Hardware Review Editor, Wccftech
Ohio
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Covers:  Preview events, video games, gaming and technology, business transformation, product and software reviews, consumer products, hands-on impressions, interviews with product managers and developers
Doesn't Cover: Give me your best pitch and see how things go. I typically focus on PlayStation products, so mobile is not something I'm currently covering on behalf of Wccftech.
@Wccftech Senior Reviews Editor. Playstation trophy hunter. RPG/FPS/Rhythm Specialist. Inquiries: kai@wccftech.com

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I've been a passionate follower of the gaming industry since my infancy and trying to finish Legacy of the Wizard and Castlevania 2 on the original NES (only managed to complete the latter). Now that I have a soapbox to voice my opinions, I have been discussing the merits of video games of all shapes and sizes, from the smallest one-man indie darlings to AAA titles of yearly franchises. Product reviews are also a growing interest of mine, having recently written a long form review on Qanba's re…

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South Park: The Fractured but Whole Review - Definitely Not a Stinker

South Park: The Fractured but Whole Review - Definitely Not a Stinker

The Fractured but Whole continues to surprise as the game of superheroes goes darker and cruder than anything…

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Senran Kagura: Peach Beach Splash Review - Soaking Wet

Senran Kagura: Peach Beach Splash Review - Soaking Wet

For those looking for some (not so) clean fun in the sun, Senran Kagura: Peach Beach Splash gives the series …

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Avermedia Live Gamer Portable 2 Plus Review - A Future-Proof Upgrade for Streamers and Pro Player...

Avermedia Live Gamer Portable 2 Plus Review - A Future-Proof Upgrade for Streamers and Pro Player...

The Avermedia Live Gamer Portable 2 Plus revises the previous portable model with support for 4K video passth…

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Razer Lancehead Wireless Gaming Mouse Review - Deadly With or Without Wires

Razer Lancehead Wireless Gaming Mouse Review - Deadly With or Without Wires

A champion in both the wired and wireless categories, the Razer Lancehead Wireless Gaming Mouse offers some b…

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Middle-Earth: Shadow of War Review - Orcish Warfare on a Grander Scale

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War Review - Orcish Warfare on a Grander Scale

Building upon the accomplishments of its predecessor and wielding the influence of The New Ring, Middle-earth…

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Destiny 2 (PS4) Review - Shooting and Looting Without the Traveler's Light

Destiny 2 (PS4) Review - Shooting and Looting Without the Traveler's Light

Destiny 2 offers more loot, more locales to explore, and most importantly, more story to play through. Whethe…

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Lara Croft’s PlayStation 1 Debut Returns as a Modern Remake, but the Demo Proved Exploration Still Beats the Gunplay

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By Kai Tatsumoto, Kai Powell Verified
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One of the larger behind-closed-doors experiences in last year's Summer Game Fest's Play Days was the home of Amazon Game Studios, where titles like Blue Protocol, Throne and Liberty, and New World Aeternum all had playable experiences. This year, though, they dedicated their entire space solely to their upcoming remake: Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis.
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Stranger Than Heaven Reinvents Yakuza Combat Around the Shoulder Buttons, Replacing Heat Moves With Stamina-Based Counterattacks

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By Kai Tatsumoto, Kai Powell Verified
| Wccftech Verified
The Stranger Than Heaven demo available at Summer Game Fest 2026 was solely focused on combat across three distinct periods of Japanese history. No side quests, no diversions; just a man, a hammer, and a plan. There is certainly an interesting narrative hook at play here, with the characters aging as the story progresses, but I will reserve my final judgment until I can sit down and explore Shinjuku at my own pace.
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Onimusha: Way of the Sword Ditches Weapon-Swapping for Single-Katana Mastery, as CAPCOM Rebuilds the 20-Year-Dormant Series Around Mifune

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By Kai Tatsumoto, Kai Powell Verified
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CAPCOM stole the show at this year's Summer Game Fest with a deep dive into Onimusha: Way of the Sword, the highly anticipated revival of their beloved dark fantasy franchise. After trying a new build of the game, we sat down with Game Director Satoru Nihei to discuss how the first new Onimusha entry in twenty years plans to completely reshape the series' classic formula.
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LinkedIn is great for staying professional but hasn't yielded a great number of opportunities as of late.

Who do you wish followed you?

Jeff Gerstmann, of Giant Bomb fame.

When's the best time to pitch you?

Email notifications come through instantaneously, so unless you're pinging me at two o'clock in the morning for a review pitch, it's all good
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