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Paula Vaynshteyn

(She/Her)
England
As seen in: Substack, Flipboard, Destructoid, NewsBreak, Power Up Gaming, POP GEEKS, Output Lag
Covers:  Game guides, game and book lists, general entertainment, news, and features
I write about indie games @ The Nerdy Type I make pretty things @ PV Bootique

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Paula Vaynshteyn’s Biography

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Paula is a hard-working, adaptable freelance writer who learns quickly and always seeks new opportunities to write creative or instructional pieces. In one year, she published over 1,400 articles with Destructoid, all of which serve to prove her attention to detail and willingness to go above and beyond for the sake of helping others through their gaming experience.

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Success Isn't Reserved For The Twenty-Somethings

Success Isn't Reserved For The Twenty-Somethings

Why it's never too late to chase a dream and change your life

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After 10 years and two other titles, The Stick of Truth is still the best South Park game

After 10 years and two other titles, The Stick of Truth is still the best South Park game

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10 Best Non-Fiction Books Of All Time You Should Read

10 Best Non-Fiction Books Of All Time You Should Read

Don't escape reality, embrace it

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Galaxy Burger's multiplayer capability is hilarious chaos

Galaxy Burger's multiplayer capability is hilarious chaos

Order up!

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10 tips and tricks to get the most out of inZOIs Photo Mode

10 tips and tricks to get the most out of inZOIs Photo Mode

And this is without the ability to move.

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Crow Things is the chaos fueled whirlwind I didn’t know I needed

Crow Things is the chaos fueled whirlwind I didn’t know I needed

Never a dull moment

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Articles

10 incremental games to take up all your spare time

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By Paula Vaynshteyn
| wordpress.com
During my reintroduction to gaming, I’ve realized that I might be a fan of incrementals. This is something of a revelation to me, because I never used to enjoy them at all. Apparently, things change, though, because here I am with a Steam library full of games that fit into the genre. Incrementals, for those who may be unaware, are games that start off slow and allow you to improve your skills to make things easier as you surge ahead.
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Cupiclaw offers a masterclass in replayability, and it brought me back to gaming

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By Paula Vaynshteyn
| thenerdytype.com
It’s no secret that I’ve been through something of a struggle recently when it comes to gaming, as evidenced by the lack of any new articles appearing on TNT in almost six months (has it really been that long?!). But I’m slowly finding my way back now, and I think we have Cupiclaw to thank for this personal gaming Renaissance.
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Dead Format is the most nostalgic and terrifying horror game of 2025, and yes I would die on that hill

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By Paula Vaynshteyn
| thenerdytype.com
Back in October, I spent a lot of time trawling Steam for horror demos to play, and that’s when I first came across Dead Format. What I saw got me incredibly excited for the full release, and now the time has come for me to fully immerse myself in the era-traveling horror adventure. Dead Format is a solo-made horror epic by Ketanalevy that blends live-action ‘movies’ with themed levels to accompany them.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

As with most people, I started as (and am still) a Freelance Contributor. Hard, scary, but rewarding nonetheless.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes, I'd write everything on a typewriter if it was a viable option!

How is social media changing news?

Social Media isn't changing news, it's becoming the news.
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