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Brie Hoban-Features Writer

Brie Hoban

Features Writer

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About Brie Hoban

Brie is a writer, reviewer, horror fanatic, and former educator. When she isn't writing features, Brie can be found collecting and watching Horror VHS, playing the latest titles, or tracing the FNAF timeline on a giant marker board.  She is a fan of most genres, with a particular love for survival horror and JRPGs.

Favorite Console

My single favorite console is and always will be the Super Nintendo.  In general, however, I am a diehard PlayStation fangirl.

Favorite Games

It's hard for me to pin down my all-time favorite titles, but franchises I can do (in no particular order).

-Final Fantasy
-Resident Evil
-Fatal Frame
-Kingdom Hearts
-Five Nights at Freddy's

Proudest Gaming Achievement

My proudest gaming achievement would have to be (historically) defeating Atheon in D1 after my entire fireteam had died to harpies, culminating in my clan's first clear of the Vault of Glass.  The video is incredible. As cheesy as it sounds, another monumental gaming achievement for me was reviewing Like a Dragon Gaiden, as the Yakuza series is one of the franchises that led me to pursue the career path.

Latest Articles

Animal Crossing Can Solve Its Save Problem With a Popular Video Game Feature 1
Animal Crossing Can Solve Its Save Problem With a Popular Video Game Feature

The Animal Crossing series has long featured a frustrating save problem, but adopting one modern feature could solve it in the next entry.

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Custom Mech Wars Review

Custom Mech Wars allows players to craft the mech of their dreams, but a lack of polish and gameplay variety gives them little reason to do so.

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One Fallout, Resident Evil Village Feature Would Be Ideal For BioShock 4

Fallout and Resident Evil Village offer features that allow a wider range of gamers to enjoy the experience, and one would be perfect for Bioshock 4.

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Like a Dragon Gaiden's Story Choices Make Little Sense

Kiryu's return in Like a Dragon Gaiden has been widely praised, but one of the title's reoccurring features feels largely out of character.

Little Nightmare 3's Low and Alone Protagonists Explained 1
Little Nightmare 3's Low and Alone Protagonists Explained

Little Nightmares 3 features two new protagonists, though a closer look reveals some deeper connections to the series' previous entries.

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Why Nyriad May Play a Big Role in Borderlands 4

Borderlands 4 is set to usher in a new era for the franchise, and one Borderlands 3 character may hold the key to charting its future course.

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Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2's 2024 Release Window Has Been a Long Time Coming

Hellblade 2 has been confirmed for a 2024 release, ending years of rumors and speculation borne from an overly quiet development cycle.

FNAF Help Wanted 2’s Newest Updates Reveals Far More than Its Release Date-1 1
FNAF Help Wanted 2’s Newest Updates Reveal Far More than Its Release Date

Help Wanted 2 recently announced its official release date in a trailer and blog post, but the biggest reveals were hidden in the details of each.

Fable 4 Could Come Full Circle with the First Game if It Let Players Turn into Balverines 1
Fable 4 Could Come Full Circle with the First Game if It Let Players Turn into Balverines

Fable 4 is set to reboot the beloved Xbox Studios franchise and could make good on a long-abandoned promise for the original title.

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Resident Evil 4 Remake is Still Missing a Piece of the Puzzle

Resident Evil 4 Remake delivers a bold reimagining of the 2005 original, but one piece is still missing after the release of the Separate Ways DLC.

Like a Dragon Gaiden- Where The Name 'Taicho Suzuki' Comes From (and How Hamawara Knows It) 1
Like a Dragon Gaiden: Where The Name 'Taichi Suzuki' Comes From (and How Hamawara Knows It)

Like a Dragon Gaiden sees Kazuma Kiryu referred to by many names, but one late-game alias holds more significance than fans may realize.

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15 Years Later, Why Left 4 Dead is Still the Benchmark for Co-Op Shooters

15 years after its release, Left 4 Dead remains the benchmark for coop shooters, setting a standard that few titles have even come close to achieving.

New FNAF Story Answers Age-Old Question Five Nights at Freddy's 1
New FNAF Story Answers Age-Old Question

The final Tales from the Pizzaplex entry pulled back the curtain on multiple series conventions, answering an age-old question regarding spirits.

Five Nights at Freddy’s Lore has Finally Caught Up to RUIN 1
Five Nights at Freddy’s Lore has Finally Caught Up to RUIN

The Mimic was recently introduced to true Five Nights at Freddy's canon, and a new release sees the lore finally catch up to its reveal in RUIN.

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FNAF Help Wanted 2 May set the Stage for a Fan-Favorite’s Return

A recent string of FNAF releases, including the teaser for Help Wanted 2, share an overarching concept and pave the way for a long-awaited return.

How FNAF’s Newest Reveal Sets the Stage for Help Wanted 2 1
How FNAF’s Newest Reveal Sets the Stage for Help Wanted 2

A recent Five Nights at Freddy's tale sent shockwaves through the series' canon, with its latter half appearing to set the stage for Help Wanted 2.

What to Expect From Clickteam's Teased Five Night at Freddy's Game 1
What to Expect From Clickteam's Teased Five Nights at Freddy's Game

Five Nights at Freddy's classic titles are among the series' most popular, and the team behind their software is teasing a return to the series' roots

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Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name Review

Like a Dragon Gaiden is a strong return for Kazuma Kiryu, delivering a deep narrative and satisfying combat for both veterans and newcomers to enjoy.

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What Does the Five Nights at Freddy’s Movie’s Ending Mean for Vanessa?

The Five Nights at Freddy's film features a very different Vanessa, and its ending opens the door for her story to follow various critical paths.

New Five Nights at Freddy's Reveal Pulls Back the Curtain to Devastating Effect 1
New Five Nights at Freddy's Reveal Pulls Back the Curtain to Devastating Effect

Five Nights at Freddy's has re-established its canon in recent years, but its newest reveal threatens to upend the very foundations of the timeline.

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