Paul Tassi
Paul Tassi is a veteran video game journalist with over a decade of experience covering the industry. He has written for numerous outlets including Forbes, where he currently serves as a senior contributor. His work focuses on analyzing the latest trends and developments in the gaming world, providing insightful commentary and reviews on various titles and platforms. In addition to his writing, Paul is an active member of several gaming communities and frequently engages with his readers through social media. He is known for his passion for storytelling in games, as well as his love for RPGs and action-adventure titles. When not covering the gaming industry, Paul enjoys spending time with his family and exploring the great outdoors. Paul holds a Bachelor's degree in English from San Diego State University.
Biography:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/
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The Daily's Verdict
This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.
Bias
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- Paul Tassi appears to have a negative or critical stance towards certain aspects of some games and expansions, such as the
Conflicts of Interest
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- There are no clear instances of conflict of interest in Paul Tassi's reporting.
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Recent Articles
Shadow of the Erdtree: Challenging Expansion with Performance Issues Divides Elden Ring Players
Broke On: Sunday, 23 June 2024Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree expansion introduces new challenges with mixed reception. Players report excessive enemy damage and long attack animations, as well as performance issues like frame rate drops and increased loading times. 
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree - A Challenging Expansion with New Weapons and Secrets
Broke On: Tuesday, 18 June 2024New Elden Ring DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree, offers expansive content with challenging boss battles and difficult enemies. Players discover new weapons through exploration or NPC interactions. Mixed reception due to heightened difficulty compared to base game. 
The Boys Season 4: Homelander's Trial and the Power of Corporate Propaganda
Broke On: Thursday, 13 June 2024In the fourth season of The Boys, Amazon Prime Video's satirical series on fascism and celebrity culture, Homelander (Antony Starr), the narcissistic leader of the Seven, faces trial for murder. Despite his brutal methods and disdain for regular people, Homelander remains a beloved figure due to corporate manipulation. 
Unconventional Crime Fighter: Richard Linklater's 'Hit Man' Explores the Complexities of Reality and Morality with Glen Powell
Broke On: Friday, 07 June 2024In Netflix's 'Hit Man,' directed by Richard Linklater, university professor Gary Johnson (Glen Powell) poses as a hit man to lure suspects and make arrests, showcasing the director's unique storytelling abilities and challenging perceptions of reality and morality. Glen Powell delivers a compelling performance in this departure from his usual roles. 
Diablo IV Celebrates First Anniversary with Increased Loot, Bonuses, and Free Gifts
Broke On: Thursday, 06 June 2024Diablo IV celebrates its first anniversary with increased Treasure Goblin activity, double rewards, and free cosmetics from June 6-20. Season 4 introduces the Loot Reborn overhaul and new endgame activity The Pit. Players can also claim a mount, mount armor, and weapons for all five classes as free gifts. Diablo IV is more popular on Xbox but available on PC and PlayStation consoles. 
Destiny 2: The Final Shape Launch Marred by Server Issues and Error Messages
Broke On: Wednesday, 05 June 2024Destiny 2's expansion, The Final Shape, faced severe issues upon launch on June 4, 2024. Servers crashed and over 200,000 players on Steam were unable to access the game due to error messages. 
Senua's Saga: Hellblade II - A Psychosis-Fueled Journey Through Midgard: Exploring Senua's Empowerment and Inner Demons
Broke On: Tuesday, 21 May 2024In Senua's Saga: Hellblade II, the psychosis-affected protagonist Senua embarks on a harrowing journey through Midgard, battling inner demons and bloodthirsty monsters while finding strength in her affliction. Hellblade II is a critically acclaimed sequel to the industry-leading game Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice, developed by Ninja Theory under Xbox ownership since 2018. 
Sony Outshines Microsoft: PS5 Ships 4.5 Million Units, Dominating Console Market with Diverse Income Streams
Broke On: Wednesday, 15 May 2024Sony outperformed Microsoft in Q4 2024 console sales, shipping 4.5 million PlayStation 5 units compared to Microsoft's estimated one-tenth of that. Sony's success is attributed to diverse income streams, including PC gaming and subscription services, while Microsoft closed studios due to poor Xbox Series X/S performance. Ghost of Tsushima Pre-Orders Canceled in Countries Without PlayStation Network Access: What Does This Mean for Sony's PC Gaming Strategy?
Broke On: Saturday, 11 May 2024Pre-orders for Ghost of Tsushima's PC port have been canceled in countries without access to PlayStation Network, leaving frustrated and confused players. Sony has not issued an official statement on the matter, raising questions about PSN account linking and its impact on cross-platform play. 
New Cast Members Announced for Season 2 of Netflix's Hit Series 'Wednesday' with Jenna Ortega, Steve Buscemi, and Thandiwe Newton
Broke On: Tuesday, 07 May 2024Netflix's hit series 'Wednesday' begins production on Season 2 with new cast additions, including Steve Buscemi as the new principal and Thandiwe Newton as a guest star. Jenna Ortega returns as Wednesday Addams, who continues her sleuthing ways at Nevermore Academy. Notable returning cast members include Jamie McShane in a guest role. Newcomers Billie Piper, Evie Templeton, Owen Painter, and Noah Taylor join the series.