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Michael Murphy

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North Carolina
As seen in: MSN, TechRadar, Crunchyroll, ComicBook, Destructoid, Game Informer, Hardcore Gamer, NewsBreak, SmashPad, Endless Mode and
Covers:  Video games are my main focus, with some dabbling in films and TV if they're game-related. Genres include narrative, RPG, FPS, action, adventure, and AAA titles
Doesn't Cover: Politics

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Michael Murphy’s Biography

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With years of experience at outlets like Destructoid, ComicBook, and Hardcore Gamer, as well as bylines at Game Informer, TechRadar, and The AV Club, I strive to deliver the best content possible, no matter the format. I like to write about the newest AAA titles, RPGs, action-adventures, adaptations, and narrative-driven games, as I grew up on those (and still enjoy them fondly).

Michael Murphy’s Journalist Portfolio

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Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties Review - A Familiar Fight - Game Informer

Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties Review - A Familiar Fight - Game Informer

Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties doesn't raise the bar in any way, but newcomers and returning fans will find it a…

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30 Years Of Tales

30 Years Of Tales

Bandai Namco's anthology RPG has been growing in quality and popularity for the last three decades. I chatted…

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"Call of Duty Black Ops 7" Review

"Call of Duty Black Ops 7" Review

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is a jarring entry not only in the Black Ops series, but in Call of Duty as a whole…

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Dispatch Season One Review

Dispatch Season One Review

Dispatch renews the Telltale narrative formula and the superhero genre to craft one of the funniest and most …

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"Octopath Traveler 0" Final Preview

"Octopath Traveler 0" Final Preview

My time with Octopath Traveler 0 was one I cannot wait to get back into. From fun combat, gorgeous graphics, …

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After 30 hours of Tales of Xillia Remastered, I can safely say that this is the best possible way...

After 30 hours of Tales of Xillia Remastered, I can safely say that this is the best possible way...

Tales of Xillia Remastered is a title worthy of your time, no matter whether you're new to the series or a re…

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Articles

PRAGMATA Staff on the Anime Inspiration Behind the Characters

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By Michael Murphy
| Crunchyroll
PRAGMATA is the newest IP from the legendary publisher Capcom, known for franchises like Street Fighter, Devil May Cry and Mega Man. Combining frenetic action shooting with hacking puzzles, all set on a vast lunar base, it’s clear the team is going out of this world with its creativity. I had the chance to ask the team behind PRAGMATA, mainly producer Edvin Edso and director Yonghee Cho, some questions regarding the title, like its anime inspirations, story, and gameplay.
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30 Years Of Tales

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By Michael Murphy
| Game Informer Verified
A determined swordsman, time-travel, and the threat of world domination; these elements can apply to many games. However, these three assets built one of Japan’s biggest RPG series. The Tales series began with Tales of Phantasia in 1995, and its popularity has grown with each subsequent entry. Tales of Symphonia, Vesperia, Abyss, Xillia, Zestiria, Berseria, and Arise, alongside others, have each added to a legacy that today is one of Bandai Namco’s most consistent and beloved RPG franchises.
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Dispatch Review | Output Lag

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By Michael Murphy
| Output Lag
This review follows Output Lag’s comprehensive review methodology. 9.0 /10 Superb Developer AdHoc Studio Publisher AdHoc Studio Release Date October 22, 2025 Platforms PC PlayStation 5 Where to Buy Price: $29.99 A week or so ago, I played through the first four episode of AdHoc Studio’s narrative superhero workplace comedy, Dispatch. In those impressions, I mentioned that the title has a chance to be a dark horse for Game of the Year, a title many games seem to already have in the bag.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

I volunteered at The Game of Nerds and did weekly pieces, which was a great and valuable experience to start my career.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

I have! It was for a Senior Seminar and we didn't get to use it much since, well, they are quite old and quite expensive. It was pretty cool!

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

Email is the best way, as I'll be able to see it right away.