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Cara Outar-Features Writer

Cara Outar

Features Writer

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About Cara Outar

Cara is a graduate of NYU's Game Design program with a love for all things narrative and gaming. 

Favorite Console

PS4. 

Favorite Games

Disco Elysium, Yakuza 0, Persona 4, Xenoblade Chronicles 3, Final Fantasy 10, Devil May Cry 5, Final Fantasy 7 Remake, NieR Replicant, Uncharted 2.

Industry Focus

Cara loves examining games from a story lens, with a particular focus on RPGs. 

Latest Articles

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How Like a Dragon Gaiden Leaves Room For One Returning Character in Infinite Wealth

Fan speculation around the extent of returning characters for Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth has many questioning if one Yakuza legend will reappear.

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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's Indigo Disk Terarium is Proof Small Maps Can Work Wonders

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's Indigo Disk Terarium isn't as vast as Paldea given its nature as DLC, though its exploration is just as compelling.

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Metaphor: ReFantazio's Turn-Based Combat Could Be More Than Meets the Eye

Closer analysis of Metaphor: ReFantazio's UI suggests a nuanced approach to its turn-based combat as it brings different influences from Atlus' past.

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How Like a Dragon Gaiden's Ending Cements a Series Strength

Like a Dragon Gaiden's ending sees a heartbreaking display of emotion, providing impact to its story in a way that the series has long succeeded in.

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How Persona 5 Tactica's Toshiro Kasukabe Compares to P5 Strikers' Zenkichi Hasegawa

The Persona 5 spinoffs have two adult characters that join the Phantom Thieves, with Tactica's Toshiro and Strikers' Zenkichi sharing many parallels.

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How Persona 5 Tactica's Villain Formula Exceeds P5 Strikers'

Both Persona 5 Tactica and Strikers hold parallels in their portrayals of conflict, though the former's focus gives its villains more story impact.

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Persona 5 Tactica Adds a Neat Twist to a Series Rite of Passage

Persona 5 Tactica includes a number of twists and turns throughout its story, working its way cleverly into a staple of the series.

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Persona 5 Tactica's Erina and Toshiro Explained

Erina and Toshiro serve as two new characters joining the Phantom Thieves in Persona 5 Tactica, helping to propel its narrative forward.

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Persona 5 Tactica Finally Gives Arsene Its Time to Shine

Though starting protagonist Personas are generally put to the sidelines for fusion, Persona 5 Tactica lets Arsene get the time it deserves.

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How Persona 5 Tactica's Toshiro Adds to the Phantom Thieves Dynamic

As a new character introduced in Persona 5 Tactica, Toshiro Kasukabe adds a compelling presence to the Phantom Thieves.

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Persona 5 Tactica's Quest System is a Welcome Lesson in Strategy

Persona 5 Tactica lets its combat mechanics truly shine through its quest system, with one-turn mission parameters relying on careful strategy.

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How Like a Dragon Gaiden Dispels the Negative Stigma Around Asset Reuse

Though asset reuse holds a negative stigma, the Like a Dragon series has proven it can be both a successful and sustainable approach to game design.

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Comparing Like a Dragon Gaiden's Agent and Yakuza Styles

Like a Dragon Gaiden gives Kiryu new gadgets up his sleeve, but that doesn't mean the Dragon of Dojima's classic way of fighting should be ignored.

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Like a Dragon Gaiden's Hell Team Rumble Is as Chaotic as It Is Fun

Like a Dragon Gaiden's Hell Arena offers a fantastic all-out brawl experience in Hell Team Rumble, bringing familiar allies into the fray.

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Why Silent Hill: Ascension's Community Choice Model Hurts More Than Its Fan Reception

Silent Hill: Ascension has already received flak for its monetization, but its community choice model as a whole suffers from other issues.

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Why The Day Before is Still Delisted on Steam Weeks From Launch

Fntastic's open world survival MMO game The Day Before remains delisted on Steam just weeks before it is set to release on November 10.

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How Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Turns Companions into a New Minigame

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is set to add a clever feature to its bond system, continuing Ichiban's endearing attention to his friends.

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Why Kingdom Hearts Fans Should Keep an Eye on Luminous Realms

Kingdom Hearts-inspired ARPG Luminous Realms is being created by solo developer Yahya Danboos, harkening to the nostalgic elements of the series.

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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Indigo Disk DLC: Predicting the Types Used by the BB Elite Four

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's Indigo Disk DLC is set to debut the BB League, with its members' appearances likely informing their type specialities.

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New Pokemon Gen 5 Games Would Have a Lot of Options to Choose From

There are quite a few paths for The Pokemon Company to take if the Unova region will soon return in a standalone title.

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