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DeAngelo Epps

DeAngelo Epps

De'Angelo Epps is a gaming writer passionate about the culture, communities, and industry surrounding gaming. His work ranges from reviews and retrospectives to interviews, news, and community coverage. He's especially well versed in the worlds of fighting games, hack n' slashes, and JRPGs. When he isn't writing he's either taking care of cats, talking with friends, or reading One Piece.

You can find his work on Digital Trends as well as Polygon, Fanbyte, Wired, and PlayStation.

Mario, Mallow, and Bowser using lightning attacks in Mario RPG.

Super Mario RPG is getting a full Switch remake, and it’s coming this year

Super Mario RPG is getting a full remake set to launch on Nintendo Switch this fall.
Gaming News
Assassin's Creed Mirage's Basim riding a camel.

Assassin’s Creed Mirage gets a new gameplay trailer, October release date

Assassin's Creed Mirage received a new trailer at today's PlayStation Showcase, and it looks like the series is returning to its roots.
Gaming News
A promo image for Metal Gear Solid 3 Snake Eater.

Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater is getting a full remake on PS5, Xbox, and PC

After many remasters, Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater is finally set for full-on current-gen remake.
Gaming News
Foamstars girl character holding her weapon towards the camera.

Foamstars is Square Enix’s spin on Splatoon

Foamstars is a new competitive multiplayer game that seems to be Square Enix's take on Splatoon.
Gaming News
Anakin attacking in Fortnite.

Fortnite’s new ranked mode is great, unless you’re a Zero Build fan

Fortnite's long-requested ranked mode is here, but it's currently lacking if you're a Zero Build player.
Gaming Features
Link with a created mining rig in Tears of the Kingdom.

Zeldas: Tears of the Kingdom players are creating an industrial revolution

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom players are going as far as creating mining rigs and mechs.
Gaming News
Fall Guys Creative Mode art featuring beans running towards the screen.

I’m already using Fall Guys’ excellent creative mode for evil

Fall Guys' devious new creative mode breathes fresh life into the battle royale sensation.
Gaming Features
Fortnite character grinding on rail.

Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 2 shows the secret to the shooter’s success

Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 2 shows that the shooter still isn't afraid to change, and that's what makes it special.
Gaming Features
Bugs Bunny holding a pie in Multiversus.

Multiversus’ 99% player drop is a lesson in how not to make a free-to-play game

Multiversus' player base has fallen over 99% since launch, and that should come as no surprise considering its long-unresolved issues.
Gaming Features
Venom effects on a Marvel Snap playng field

Marvel Snap is dangerously close to becoming a pay-to-win game

Marvel Snap was once praised for its restraint when it came to microtransactions, but that's changed with each passing update.
Gaming Features
dead space interview gunner wright issac clarke aiming at a monster in remake

The voice of Dead Space’s Isaac Clarke explains the remake’s character changes

The Dead Space remake lets Isaac Clarke speak, but reimagining a silent protagonist was no easy task.
Gaming Features
one piece odyssey review the straw hats meeting a crab mover in

One Piece Odyssey review: A fun JRPG for fans and newcomers

One Piece Odyssey is a simple and fun time that any JRPG fan will like and One Piece fans will love.
Gaming Reviews
Fortnite character holding the Shockwave Hammer.

Fortnite Chapter 4 is plagued with bugs, and it’s spoiling my hammer time

The latest Fortnite chapter is one of the best in the series, but a myriad of bugs are putting a damper on the fun.
Gaming Features
Chun-li classic outfit in Street Fighter 6.

Fighting games took a breather this year, but 2023 is the genre’s moment

Though hardcore fighting game players struggled with boredom this year, 2022 was a much-needed breather ahead of the genre's next big moment.
Gaming Features
The Mandalorian with Fortnite's new crystal gun

I love Fortnite again thanks to its new chapter’s best change

The latest chapter of Fortnite makes a crucial change to weapon balancing that's renewed my love of it.
Gaming Features

The best stocking stuffers for gamers

The holiday season is approaching, but never fear. Here's a buying guide for the best stocking stuffers for gamers.
Gaming Features
Luffy, Nami, and Nico Robin standing against a fire golem in One Piece Odyssey.

One Piece Odyssey isn’t just targeting anime and JRPG fans

We demoed One Piece Odyssey ahead of its January release date and its shaping up to be an strong RPG that's not just for fans.
Gaming Features
Grave shooting his guns in Gungrave GORE.

Gungrave G.O.R.E director wants to bring PS2 simplicity back to modern gaming

If you think modern action games are too complicated, Gungrave G.O.R.E.'s aims to bring back the simple fun of the PS2 era.
Gaming Features
Grave getting ready to fire missiles from his missile launcher in Gungrave GORE.

Gungrave G.O.R.E review: a PS2 throwback, for better and worse

Gungrave G.O.R.E is a solid, stylish action game that takes players back to the PS2 era. But that might not sit well with everyone.
Gaming Reviews
Spider-Man using his spider sense in his Midnight Suns outfit.

Marvel’s Midnight Suns draws inspiration from Persona, Fire Emblem, and Heroclix

According to its designers, Marvel's Midnight Suns draws inspiration from some unexpected games ... including Persona.
Gaming Features
marvel snap black panther season card in

Marvel Snap’s Black Panther season brings new cards and locations

Marvel Snap's latest season brings Black Panther to the card game, along with new locations and rewards.
Gaming News
Fortnite fish at target range tutorial section.

5 years after launch, Fortnite on consoles finally has a tutorial

After five years of popularity, Fortnite finally brings its tutorial mode to PC and console.
Gaming News
Luke Skywalker's three Fortnite skins.

Luke, Leia, and Han Solo join Fortnite’s Star Wars Skywalker Week

Luke, Leia, and Han Solo are bringing the Force to Fortnite for its Skywalker Week.
Gaming News
Characters facing forwards in Modern Warfare II screenshot.

Amsterdam hotel’s destruction in Call of Duty may prompt lawsuit

An Amsterdam hotel is reportedly considering legal action against Activision Blizzard because it was blown up in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II.
Gaming News
Slient Hill 4's protagonist looking to a heavily chainlocked door.

I used to be too scared to play horror games. Then I saw the light

When it comes to video games, few genres can transport you to another (horrifying) world quite like a great horror game.
Gaming Features
G4's relaunch channel logo.

Comcast axed G4 after it failed to meet a $19M income goal, source says

Before G4 suddenly shut down operations, sources tell Digital Trends that the channel was given a $19 million income goal by Comcast.
Gaming Features
Call of Duty Modern Warfare II character looking out of a hangar door.

This Call of Duty-themed haptic feedback vest brings you closer to the battlefield

If you want to feel like you're really in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II, this haptic feedback vest and belt will let you feel every shot.
Gaming News
Overwatch 2's Witch Kiriko posing with a broom.

Overwatch 2’s item prices are the scariest part of its Halloween event

Overwatch 2's Halloween event is giving out more tricks than treats due to its high item prices.
Gaming Features
Fortnite character shooting the new explosive goo gun.

Fortnite’s latest season took away my favorite weapon (and my self-confidence)

Fortnite's newest season brought an arsenal of new weapons that taught me I've still got some training to do.
Gaming Features
Iron Heart in Marvel Snap's animated trailer.

Marvel Snap is excellent, but its progression system still needs work

Marvel Snap is a top-tier mobile game, but its approach to progression is in need of an overhaul.
Gaming Features
Ifrit roaring in Final Fantasy 16 surrounded by fire.

New Final Fantasy 16 trailer shows an expansive journey and classic story

Final Fantasy 16's newest story trailer further teases a return to the series' fantasy roots.
Gaming News
Mortal Kombat Onslaught promo image featuring multiple MK characters.

Mortal Kombat is getting a mobile ‘team-based collection RPG’

Mortal Kombat is returning to mobile, but as a new RPG called Mortal Kombat: Onslaught.
Gaming News
Chun Li kicks Ryu in Street Fighter 6.

Street Fighter 6’s best new feature takes cues from Mortal Kombat

Street Fighter 6's stylish visuals impressed during its beta, but its Drive Impact system may have stolen the show.
Gaming Features
Nora fighting Hilde.

Valkyrie Elysium review: a cult-classic made average

Valkyrie Elysium is a budget RPG that squanders lovely art design with bare-bones combat and a predictable story.
Gaming Reviews
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