Andrea Gonzalez
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About Andrea Gonzalez
Andrea is a freelance writer who graduated from Portland State University with a Bachelor of Arts in English. She has been playing games her entire life, having grown up on platformers and RPGs. When not playing games, she watches anime and writes short stories.
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Baldur's Gate 3: Withers' True Identity Explained
Withers is one of the most mysterious characters in Baldur's Gate 3, but there are several major hints as to what his identity is.
Baldur's Gate 3 Has One Obvious Path for DLC
Baldur's Gate 3 is an amazing game that wraps itself up neatly, but it does have an obvious path to go down for a possible expansion.
Baldur's Gate 3: How Gale's Personal Quest Mirrors Karsus' Folly
Gale's story in Baldur's Gate 3 has many parallels with a historical event that can increase based on where his character goes.
Baldur's Gate 3: The Best Ending is a Double-Edged Sword for Astarion
Astarion is one of Baldur's Gate 3's best characters. making it a shame his most satisfying ending comes with a big caveat for him.
One Baldur's Gate 3 Romance Comes Out of Left Field
Baldur's Gate 3 has many deep and surprisingly thoughtful romance options to pursue, but one of them comes almost out of nowhere.
How Baldur's Gate 3's Jaheira Compares to BG1 and BG2
Jaheira has appeared in every mainline Baldur's Gate game and the third title shows the most growth she's had between games by far.
Comparing Baldur's Gate 3's Opening Hour From Early Access to the Final Version
Both versions of Baldur's Gate 3 follow the same concept, but there are several interesting things that the final release changed.
Why You Should Romance Lae'zel in Baldur's Gate 3
Lae'zel in Baldur's Gate 3 has one of the toughest personalities in the cast but is perfect for anyone into dominant individuals.
How Baldur's Gate 3's Way of the Open Hand Makes the Monk Feel Unstoppable
Baldur's Gate 3 offers many great melee builds for its cast, and Way of the Open Hand is among the best due to its brutal abilities.
Dual-Wielding Crossbows is One of Baldur's Gate 3's Most Welcome Surprises
Baldur's Gate 3 features many fantastic weapons that suit the needs of every build, but hand crossbows are its most pleasant surprises.
How Baldur's Gate 3 Changed Wyll's Story From Early Access
Wyll hasn't made as much of an impact as other Baldur's Gate 3 companions, so many changes were made to hopefully rectify that.
Why Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom's Shield Surfing is One of Its Best Features
Shield surfing is a blast in Breath of the Wild, but its upgrades in Tears of the Kingdom make it one of the game's best features.
How Cyberpunk 2077's Phantom Liberty Cybernetics Compare to Other Cyberpunk Games
With Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty overhauling cyberware, its new system arguably brings it more in line with other cyberpunk games.
Why Mass Effect 4 Should Lean Into Cosmic Horror
The Mass Effect trilogy has toyed with some elements of cosmic horror, and its successor should make it one of its primary focuses.
Final Fantasy 16's Sleipnir Harbard Has Major Implications for Other Eikons
Sleipnir mostly doesn't stick out amongst Final Fantasy 16's cast, but one detail about him puts into question an Eikon's capabilities.
One Skyrim Dialogue Option Sets The Bar High For The Elder Scrolls 6
Skyrim has many great lines from all walks of life, but one said by the protagonist sets a high bar for a questline in The Elder Scrolls 6.
Red Dead Redemption 3 Should Learn From RDR 2's Treatment of One Character
Red Dead Redemption 2 does a great job with its cast of outlaws, but a sequel could learn from how one of its characters was treated.
Why You Should Play a Druid in Baldur's Gate 3
Druids are an incredibly fun class to play as in Baldur's Gate, and that is due to how versatile it is compared to others in the game.
Why Persona 6 Could Have an Eternal Life Theme
Persona 6 could be tackling the concept of eternal life as one of its themes, and there is significant potential if the game does so.
Fallout 5 Would Be Wise to Adopt New Vegas' Best Feature
Obsidian's Fallout: New Vegas is fondly remembered for several reasons, and Fallout 5 should adopt one of the best things about it.