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Jesse Vitelli

Jesse Vitelli

Jesse is a freelance journalist who can often be found playing the critically acclaimed MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV. In his spare time, he works on Broadway and plays games with family and friends. You can see and read his work at places like Shacknews, Prima Games, Giantbomb, and Game Informer.

Yasuke in Assassin's Creed Shadows fighting an enemy. He's dressed in his samurai armor.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ blend of old and new is a recipe for success

We got a deeper look at Assassin's Creed Shadows, which showed the unique dynamic between its two heroes.
A character shoots stormtroopers in Star Wars Outlaws.

Star Wars Outlaws might be a little too close to Uncharted for its own good

We walked away from our hands-on demo with Star Wars Outlaws excited for its story, but less impressed with its Uncharted-style gameplay.
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Xbox reveals new digital-only consoles and a bigger Xbox Series X

New digital-only Xbox editions are on the way later this year.
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Fable finally shows off some gameplay at the Xbox Games Showcase

We finally got a new trailer for Fable at Summer Game Fest showing off its gameplay.
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Starfield Shattered Space expansion looks drastically different than we expected

The Starfield Shattered Space expansion is set for 2024 with a slew of new content on the way.
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Monster Hunter Wilds announces crossplay during Summer Game Fest

Monster Hunter Wilds adds crossplay to the franchise for the first time.
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Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind will make you feel like a kid again

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind is a new retro beat-em-up from Digital Eclipse, and it looks like a classic.
FFXIV Dawntrail, Erenville looking out on the front of a sailboat

Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrail takes cues from Mesoamerican culture and Dragonball

At a hands-on preview event, we learned a lot more about Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrail and its surprising Dragonball influence.
Bryce in front of angel wings. Depicting godhood with a spotlight form above showing something angelic.

Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth fails its villains

Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth tells a nuanced story about rehabilitation, but it doesn't always practice what it preaches.