Julián Jorge  Fernández Loyarte-Contributor

Julián Jorge Fernández Loyarte

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October, 2023
Bachelor In Journalism (Universidad del Salvador) Masters In Marketing And Digital Communication (Universidad Nacional Guillermo Brown)
Pokemon, Kingdom Hearts, One Piece
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About Julián Jorge Fernández Loyarte

Julián F.L. is a video game & anime expert, historian & journalist with a lot of passion for these subjects and over 10 years of experience in writing about them.
He has enjoyed video games, anime, and writing ever since he was young, so he set out to turn professional writing about both mediums into his full-time career, and it has been quite fruitful.
He has been working at GameRant for over 2 years, worked as a lead writer and editor at Anmo Sugoi, and served as a freelance contributor for Destructoid and GameMite for many months.
Furthermore, he knows every single Pokemon by memory, has profound knowledge of the lore of Kingdom Hearts, has watched/read One Piece in its entirety, and has managed not one but two different YouTube channels focused on video games and anime, both with over 10,000 subscribers each.
 

Favorite Anime

One Piece is my absolute favorite anime/manga series, since it features a colorful cast of complex characters, multiple unique and creative power systems, a gripping narrative and one of the most detailed worlds ever created in fiction. I'm a strong believer that the entire world will change the day One Piece reaches its conclusion.
I'm also a big fan of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, My Hero Academia, Fullmetal Alchemist and Bleach.

Favorite Games

Kingdom Hearts is my favorite gaming franchise, with Kingdom Hearts 2 Final Mix being my overall favorite video game.
This feels like a game
designed specifically for me: A deep and flashy combat system, excellent boss fights, an emotional storyline, colorful Disney worlds and a beautiful soundtrack. I've already replayed KH2FM over 10 times (and counting).
Some of my other favorite video game franchises include: Pokemon, Devil May Cry, Crash Bandicoot, The Legend of Zelda and Mario.

Industry Focus

I have been writing in a professional capacity for over 10 years, and most of my writing has been focused on specific video game franchises and genres, including Pokemon, Mario, Zelda, Metroid, Donkey Kong, Devil May Cry, Kingdom Hearts, Final Fantasy, Resident Evil, Crash Bandicoot, and countless more.
I also have an in-depth interest in general video game history, going from generation to generation, analyzing which consoles left a huge impact on the medium and which ones failed to sell enough units (my thesis in college was a full breakdown of the history of gaming).
On top of all that, I'm also extremely passionate and knowledgeable about anime, specifically battle shōnen series, and I have watched/read series like One Piece, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, My Hero Academia, Naruto, Jujutsu Kaisen, and more.

Latest

A collage of characters from iconic but forgotten PlayStation franchises: Dart from Legend of Dragoon, Sir Daniel from MediEvil, and Cole from InFamous.
PlayStation's Masterpiece Series That Will Never Get Another Game

Sony has left behind some PlayStation franchises that helped put the console brand on the map. These legends will likely never ride again.

A collage of 3 highly overrated Pokemon: Charizard, Mewtwo, and Decidueye.
8 Most Overrated Pokemon Of All Time, Ranked

Although many fans adore these Pokemon and consider them strong, they're more overrated than you might think.

A collage of 3 Pokemon with absurd/useless facts related to them: Spinda, Gallade, and Terapagos.
10 Useless Facts About Pokemon

With how massive the Pokemon franchise is, there's bound to be a ton of somewhat useless but quirky factoids.

A collage of highly-anticipated 2026 game sequels: Saros, Grand Theft Auto 6, and Castlevania: Belmont's Curse.
5 10/10 Video Game Masterpieces Getting A Sequel In 2026

2026 is an exciting year for these masterpiece video games that are finally getting a much-anticipated sequel.

A collage of recognizable Gen 5 Pokemon and characters: Victini, Samurott, Zekrom, and N.
The Best Pokemon Generation Of All Time

With almost 10 generations in the bag, the infinite debate on which Pokemon generation continues. Here's which generation might be the winner.

A collage of the Nintendo Switch 2 alongside some of its best exclusives: Donkey Kong Bananza, Pokemon Pokopia and Mario Kart World.
Is The Switch 2 Worth It Now?

The Nintendo Switch 2 has been out for nearly a year, but is the hybrid console worth buying at this point in time? Or should you wait?

A collage of Mega Pokemon from various Pokemon games: Mega Dragonite, Mega Lucario, and Mega Absol Z.
All Pokemon Games With Mega Evolution

If you enjoy Mega Evolution in Pokemon, these games all let you utilize the powerful mechanic.

A collage of Mario models from 3 of his best games: Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, Super Mario Galaxy, and Super Mario Odyssey.
The 10 Greatest Mario Masterpieces Of All Time, Ranked

From 2D classics to groundbreaking 3D adventures, these video game masterpieces showcase why Mario is gaming's biggest icon.

Arthur Morgan from Red Dead Redemption 2 and Kliff from Crimson Desert.
Best PlayStation Game Of Every Year In The 2010s And Their 2026 Spiritual Successors

The 2010s produced so many great PS3 and PS4 games, and each year's biggest masterpiece has a 2026 PS5 equivalent.

A collage of 3 of the weakest Super Smash Bros fighters: Bowser, Little Mac, and Ganondorf.
The 8 Weakest Super Smash Bros Characters Ever, Ranked

The ultimate crossover fighting game franchise, Super Smash Bros., is filled with powerful characters. However, some of them are shockingly weak.

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A collage of 3 Nintendo 64 games that feel unplayable today: Reinhardt from Castlevania 64, DK from Donkey Kong 64, and Glover from Glover.
8 Nintendo 64 Games That Feel Unplayable Today

The N64 is home to some of the greatest games ever, although not all of its titles have aged particularly well.

A collage of 3 Metal Gear bosses whose fights still hold up: Senator Armstrong, Psycho Mantis, and The Boss.
8 Metal Gear Boss Fights That Still Hold Up

From Psycho Mantis to Liquid Ocelot, these Metal Gear boss battles from throughout the franchise are still thrilling and unforgettable today.

A collage of 3 anime characters voiced by Shuichi Ikeda: Kite from Hunter x Hunter, Shanks from One Piece, and Char Aznable from Mobile Suit Gundam.
One Piece: 7 Popular Anime You’ve Heard Shanks’ Voice In

If you feel like you've heard Shanks' voice somewhere before, you probably watched some of these anime.

A collage of 3 anime characters that were voiced by Kazuhiko Inoue: Kars from JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Kakashi from Naruto, and Gildarts from Fairy Tail.
Naruto: 8 Popular Anime You’ve Heard Kakashi's Voice In

You might be surprised to find out Kakashi's VA was the voice behind these characters.

A collage of 3 of the strongest Pokemon characters in the franchise: Leon, Red, and Cynthia.
10 Strongest Pokemon Trainers In The Games, Ranked

A strong Pokemon is nothing without a skilled trainer. Let's dive into game lore and information to see who the top dogs are.

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A collage of 3 characters from games that defined their genres: Ryu from Street Fighter 2, Mario from Super Mario 64, and Cloud Strife from Final Fantasy 7.
10 Video Game Masterpieces That Defined Their Genres

From platformers to open-world RPGs, these groundbreaking titles defined their respective genres and paved the way for future games

A collage of forgotten Pokemon evolutions: Flapple, Ursaring, and Wyrdeer.
8 Forgotten Pokemon Evolutions Nobody Talks About Anymore

Everyone remembers the cute starters and powerful legendaries, but nobody seems to care about or even remember these Pokemon evolutions.

A collage of 3 Pokemon with OP abilities: Urshifu, Greninja and Incineroar.
8 Pokemon Abilities That Completely Broke The Games

Learn how these infamous game-breaking Pokemon abilities changed the competitive scene, from Drought to Unseen Fist.

A collage of three perfect Spider-Man games: Shattered Dimensions, Ultimate Spider-Man, and Marvel's Spider-Man.
8 Most Perfect Spider-Man Games Of All Time, Ranked

From retro PS1 exclusives to modern Spidey classics, these titles are the most flawless adaptations of the web-swinging hero.

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one piece games with best combat
9 One Piece Games With The Best Combat, Ranked

One Piece games don't always hit the mark, but the best ones have top-quality combat systems that refect the anime's style.

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