Brendan Hanney-Staff Writer

Brendan Hanney

Staff Writer

April, 2024
Bachelor's Degree of Fine Arts of Communication (Magna Cum Laude)
Video Games, Final Fantasy, First person shooter
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About Brendan Hanney

Brendan's love of games started at a young age when he first played Super Mario Bros. 3. After studying Media at Manhattan College, and a short time working for ESPN, Brendan decided to jump headfirst into the world of gaming news. Brendan also has a youtube channel where he covers many topics, but with a large focus on games. 

Industry Focus

Brendan's focus is on video games games, developers, Esports and the gaming industry as a whole.

Favorite Media

Brendan's favorite games are MMOs, RPGs, Arena Shooters, and Third-Person Character Action games.

Latest

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Why is Sephiroth So Obsessed With Cloud in Final Fantasy VII Remake?

In Final Fantasy VII Remake, Sephiroth appears to be completely obsessed with Cloud — why is the villain so fixated on Cloud in the first place?

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Marvel Rivals: How to Play Star-Lord

Star-Lord is one of the most powerful Duelists in Marvel Rivals - here's everything you need to know about his kit and how to play him.

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20 Best BG3 Builds, Ranked

Whether utilizing powerful subclasses or multiclassing, the best Baldur's Gate 3 builds are guaranteed to get the party through whatever they face.

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Witchbrook Trailer, Explained & Broken Down

Witchbrook is the long-awaited Harry Potter x Stardew Valley-inspired cozy game from Chucklefish, and it finally got a new trailer last week.

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Bloodborne Spiritual Successor Releasing Exclusively For Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026

FromSoft showed off a new game for Switch 2 at today's Nintendo Direct, and for a second, some fans thought it was a Bloodborne announcement.

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Marvel Rivals: How to Play Adam Warlock

Adam Warlock is one of Marvel Rivals' strongest strategists, and players who learn his kit can absolutely dominate the battlefield.

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NetEase Wants to Add More Surprise Characters to Marvel Rivals

NetEase devs says they're looking to add some more "curveball" characters to Marvel Rivals, so fans have a lot to look forward to.

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How to Play Invisible Woman in Marvel Rivals

The Invisible Woman is one of the newest Strategists in Marvel Rivals - here's everything you need to know to play her well.

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NetEase Has Already Finished Designing Seasons 3 and 4 of Marvel Rivals

As fans continue to enjoy Marvel Rivals' first season, the developers at NetEase are way ahead of the curve with new content.

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10 Best Armor Sets in Monster Hunter Wilds, Ranked

Making sure you're protected while out hunting monsters is key in Monster Hunter Wilds, and these armor sets do that job better than any others.

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10 Best Monster Hunter Wild Builds, According to Your Playstyle

Finding the right build for you can take some time in Monster Hunter Wilds, but thankfully, there's a perfect loadout for every playstyle.

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Marvel Rivals Players Rejoice After NetEase Adds a Much-Needed Feature

Fans were pleased to see that Marvel Rivals' developer NetEase added a progress tracker to the game.

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10 Best Monster Hunter Wilds Tips for New Players

Monster Hunter Wilds is a fantastic game, but without some guidance, new players might be a little bit lost.

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Marvel Rivals: Which Hero You Should Play, Based on Your Overwatch Main

Marvel Rivals and Overwatch are eerily similar sometimes, including which hero is best suited for each player depending on their playstyle.

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10 Best Fantasy Games to Play Instead of Dragon Age: The Veilguard

Dragon Age: The Veilguard was a letdown for many fantasy fans, but there are plenty of other great titles they can play to make up for it.

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Monster Hunter Wilds Reaches Top 6 Most Played Steam Games of All Time on Launch Day

Monster Hunter Wilds was one of the most highly-anticipated games of the 2025, and now, it's making history with launch day Steam player counts.

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Warner Bros. Closes 3 Game Studios Leaving Future Gaming Content Uncertain

The fate of the Warner Bros.-owned game studios was uncertain, but now it appears three of the company's studios are shutting down for good.

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10 Times Persona 5 Proved It's the Best RPG Ever Made

Persona 5 has incredible music, characters, gameplay, and more - there's no doubt that it's one of the greatest RPGs in existence.

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Marvel Rivals Leak Shows Season 1 Ending and Hints at Season 2

Marvel Rivals has been a huge hit recently, and players are buzzing about the potential new theme for the game's upcoming second season.

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Xbox's New Strategy Could Be Good News For Live Service Game Haters (If They Follow Through)

Player interest in live service games is starting to wane, and Xbox says they're ready to focus on single-player games again.

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