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Nick Mangiaracina

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As seen in: MonsterVine, RPGFan, Flipboard, DualShockers
Covers:  Video Games, Culture, Technology
Doesn't Cover: Sports, Farming Equipment, MMA
Narrative Design - Features Writer @rpgfancom - Contributor at @monstervine - Professional Inquiries: nickmanwrites@gmail.com Now on Bsky

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Wizardry Variants Daphne Has A Rocky Start for the Latest Dungeon-Crawling Gacha

Wizardry Variants Daphne Has A Rocky Start for the Latest Dungeon-Crawling Gacha

In case you're unaware, this year we received a full 3D remake of the first Wizardry game, Wizardry: Proving …

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What is Deadlock? Exploring Valve's Ambitious New Hero Shooter

What is Deadlock? Exploring Valve's Ambitious New Hero Shooter

One thing I find endlessly amusing is how gamers tend to distill games beyond their genre based on how well t…

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An Engine By Any Other Name: Interview with RPG Maker Developer zDS | RPGFan

An Engine By Any Other Name: Interview with RPG Maker Developer zDS | RPGFan

I'm beginning a series of interviews with RPG Maker developers and teams working in the engine to shine a lig…

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Interview with Tanya X. Short on Boyfriend Dungeon and Secret Weapons DLC | RPGFan

Interview with Tanya X. Short on Boyfriend Dungeon and Secret Weapons DLC | RPGFan

Last year, Kitfox Games released Boyfriend Dungeon, a title that allows you to live the ultimate human fantas…

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Five RPGs You Can Beat In Less Than 15 Hours | RPGFan

Five RPGs You Can Beat In Less Than 15 Hours | RPGFan

It's no secret: RPGs are getting longer. Budgets are getting bigger, and developers are packing games with so…

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December 2025 Indie Game Wrap-Up: The Best New Indie Releases and Demos You Can Play Now

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By Nick Mangiaracina Verified
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We made it to the end of the year! Hooray! And what a tumultuous year it has been, despite being a pretty fun year for gaming. Indies especially have had a great year, and to cap it off, I’ve got six indies here for you that are sure to garner some interest. I’ll also be including Unbeatable’s blurb in this list, as well, since the game received a slight delay from last month.
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Tales of Xillia Remastered Review - A Game With Autosave

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By Nick Mangiaracina Verified
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Back with another remaster of a PlayStation 3-era Tales of game, it’s nice to see continued support for titles in the series that aren’t Vesperia or Symphonia. Though this can be considered a fan favorite, was a complete remaster really necessary? Tales of Xillia Remastered Developer: DOKIDOKI GROOVEWORKS, Inc.
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ARC Raiders Review - Gorgeous, Ambitious, and Deeply Flawed

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By Nick Mangiaracina Verified
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ARC Raiders is an extraction shooter that can be played solo or with one or two friends. The draw appears to be a hefty mix of PvE and PvP elements, but does Embark pull it off? Can a million people be wrong?
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Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes. When I was growing up my parents had one, I think it was intended for decoration but I would use it to leave notes.

What tools and software do you use to do your job?

Google Sheets pretty much. Occasionally I'll use a writer like Scrivener for longer-form pieces. I take notes on a notepad with a pen.

What's your favorite social network?

Bluesky