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Murillo Zerbinatto

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Murillo Zerbinatto’s Biography

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Murillo has been playing video games since he was 6, but it was when he discovered JRPGs that he truly fell in love with the medium. He loves well-crafted stories with a character-driven narrative, creative progression, and an unusual battle system. Because of that, his focus in gaming journalism is mainly dedicated to JRPGs, with news, lists, guides, and reviews.

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Murillo Zerbinatto

Murillo Zerbinatto

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8 JRPGs That Reward Players Who Think Differently About Combat

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By Murillo Zerbinatto Verified
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To this day, a certain prejudice against turn-based JRPGs still exists. With rare exceptions, it seems that no games using this style sell as well as their action counterparts, leading developers to shy away from the genre and often create games with more real-time gameplay. I love both combat styles, but I prefer turn-based any time of the day. To be fair, I understand the argument many players make.
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8 JRPGs That Reward Players Who Think Differently About Combat

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By Murillo Zerbinatto Verified
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‘I Have a Personal Vendetta Against Filler Content’ – How The Blood of Dawnwalker Makes Its Open World Feel Meaningful The valley of Vale Sangora is the stage for your story. “A good open world has a meaning,” Konrad Tomaszkiewicz tells me. And he’d know a thing or two …
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10 Best JRPGs to Play on Handhelds

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After I had a son, my gaming hours became much more scarce. I needed to play my JRPGs in short bursts, which wasn't always ideal with story-heavy games. Nowadays he's 3 years old and can already play on his own, but it is still always good to keep an eye on him to avoid accidents. But to not keep myself away from my favorite hobby, I always have a handheld in my hands and a game running.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Staff Write at Xfire, writing gaming guides.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

In fact, I did. It was my first contact with writing, and I have never let it go since. There was something magical in the clickety-clack that motivated me to write incessantly.

How is social media changing news?

The delivery speed. News travels the world in a matter of minutes. However, on the other hand, this has also helped spread fake news, leaving the typical citizen contaminated.