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Alessandro Barbosa

Johannesburg

Freelance Writer at GameSpot

Writer | Engineer | Freelance Reviews and News at @gamespot | Host on @CheckpointChat | Still looking for that Ocarina of Time

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  • 4 days ago | gamespot.com | Alessandro Barbosa

    The Nintendo Switch 2 makes some big improvements over the first console, especially when comparing it to the first iteration that came out in 2017. A lot of that has to do with the significantly more powerful APU, but the larger, crisper screen is certainly the upgrade you'll notice first. It could also be the area where you might notice where the Switch 2 falls short of its predecessor.

  • 5 days ago | gamespot.com | Alessandro Barbosa

    Death Stranding was visually arresting when it launched on PS4, taking Guerrilla's Decima Engine and applying it in ways not explored by the studio's Horizon series. With the sequel, Kojima Productions has yet again delivered a game that pushes boundaries visually, with some key enhancements on some of the engine's improvements we've already seen in Horizon Forbidden West.

  • 5 days ago | flipboard.com | Alessandro Barbosa

    5 hours agoBy any measure, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a resounding success. It sold 3.3 million copies in 33 days (because of course) and is a front-runner to be awarded Game of the Year. But one person isn’t playing it: Charlie Cox, the voice behind expeditioner Gustave. “Apparently, the game is awesome — …

  • 5 days ago | gamespot.com | Alessandro Barbosa

    The Nintendo Switch 2 is the first piece of hardware that Nintendo has launched with support for HDR, and its implementation thus far has been a little mixed. Outside of the screen that isn't equipped to get the best out of high dynamic range content, the settings for the HDR output via the dock are confusing, making it challenging to get a good picture to your much more capable display.

  • 1 week ago | gamespot.com | Alessandro Barbosa

    GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. A rumored God of War game taking place in the series' original setting of Greece was absent from Sony's latest State of Play showcase, leading to questions regarding its existence. But according to those who initially reported on the project, it's supposedly been moved to release in 2026.

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Alessandro Barbosa
Alessandro Barbosa @CaptionBarbosa
13 Jun 25

The Alters is an engrossing blend of survival, base management, and The Sims that has all the signature moral conumdrums 11 Bit Studios has become known for. My review for @GameSpot -> https://t.co/Jb0543VO2X

Alessandro Barbosa
Alessandro Barbosa @CaptionBarbosa
8 Jun 25

This is a team that looks like they can finally deliver. What a week for Portuguese football

UEFA EURO
UEFA EURO @UEFAEURO

Portugal win the Nations League! 🇵🇹🏆 #NationsLeague https://t.co/7PlHVxcEzd

Alessandro Barbosa
Alessandro Barbosa @CaptionBarbosa
8 Jun 25

I refuse to get excited for a Silksong release date promise from Microsoft again