Alessandro Barbosa

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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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Doom: The Dark Ages Review - The Old One

1 month ago | gamespot.com | Alessandro Barbosa

Doom Eternal built upon the strong foundations that the series' 2016 reboot established, evolving the classic and frenetic first-person action by introducing a complex layer of strategy and quick decision-making.
Sony's Patapon 1+2 Replay Is Getting A Surprise Release On Nintendo Switch

2 months ago | gamespot.com | Alessandro Barbosa

In a surprise announcement during the latest Nintendo Switch Direct, Patapon 1+2 Replay, a remaster of the first two Sony-published titles, was revealed for the Nintendo console. It becomes the second Sony-published title on Nintendo Switch after Lego Horizon Adventures. Patapon 1+2 Replay will be the first time the series is available on a portable console since the games launched on PSP.
33 Immortals Captures The Feeling Of Raids Without The Time Commitment

2 months ago | gamespot.com | Alessandro Barbosa

33 Immortals couldn't be further from Spiritfarer if it tried. Developer Thunder Lotus made an impression with its cozy and, at times, tear-jerking management and platforming mash-up, but is trading its glistening seas and carefree exploration for a far more dangerous expedition.
PS5 Pro's PSSR Will Get An Upgrade In 2026

Mar 10, 2025 | gamespot.com | Alessandro Barbosa

Last week AMD launched FSR 4 alongside its first RDNA 4-equipped desktop GPUs. It's a drastic improvement over previous versions of the tech suite, introducing AI-powered upscaling that is only possible thanks to dedicated hardware on the new cards. It's an advancement that Sony's Mark Cerny is saying will come to PS5, albeit not until 2026.
Avowed Reviews

Feb 13, 2025 | opencritic.com | Alessandro Barbosa |Donovan Erskine |Dominic Leighton |Chris Scullion

Avowed's impactful and satisfying combat is undone by a widely unbalanced upgrade system and an uninteresting story that wastes its potential. Read full reviewAvowed is an incredible RPG. Its vibrant world and stellar cast make every moment a joy to take part in, enhanced by a script that gives equal measure to drama, action and humour. Coming hot on the heels of Indiana Jones and The Great Circle, Microsoft's software revival is well underway.
Avowed Review - Too Close To The Sun

Feb 13, 2025 | gamespot.com | Alessandro Barbosa

In a similar way to how Obsidian's The Outer Worlds played very closely to a space-faring Fallout, Avowed sticks closely to the sensibilities of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. Its fantasy world isn't as expansive and seamlessly stitched together, but you'd be forgiven for confusing the two at a glance, especially when you're engaged in its first-person combat. Avowed lifts some of the best aspects of the seminal RPG and improves them, especially when it comes to its refined combat.
Avowed Review

Feb 13, 2025 | gamespot.com | Lucy James |Alessandro Barbosa |Max Blumenthal

Avowed ReviewAvowed's impactful and satisfying combat is undone by a widely unbalanced upgrade system and an uninteresting story that wastes its potential. By Lucy James , Alessandro Barbosa , and Max Blumenthal on February 13, 2025 at 6:00AM PST
Avowed Review - Too Close To The Sun

Feb 13, 2025 | flipboard.com | Alessandro Barbosa

8 hours agoBosses are some of the best ways to farm loot in Path of Exile 2, but the process of resetting them requires a few different steps. Path of Exile 2 is all about the loot. Whether you're just starting out and looking for the bare essentials or if you're in the endgame searching for ultra-specific …
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Gaming CPU Restocked At Amazon And Best Buy

Jan 14, 2025 | gamespot.com | Alessandro Barbosa |Steven Petite

AMD's popular new Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU is back in stock at Amazon and Best Buy. Released in November, the 9800X3D has earned widespread praise and has been called the best gaming CPU on the market by many reviewers. Unsurprisingly, the high-performing processor has been challenging to find in stock. The 9800X3D has been a bestseller since its November launch, and AMD's reveal of its new 9070-series graphic cards at CES 2025 has made the CPU even more challenging to secure.
Nvidia's DLSS 4 Promises Big Performance Gains For Both New And Old Hardware

Jan 6, 2025 | gamespot.com | Alessandro Barbosa

Nvidia finally revealed their next-generation RTX 50-series graphics cards at CES 2025, with some big performance improvements expected thanks to the new Blackwell architecture. But since 2020 and the launch of the RTX 20 series, Nvidia has been working on and expanding its range of AI enhancements as part of its DLSS suite of exclusive features, with its latest iteration, DLSS 4, set to propel both new and older GPUs forward.

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11 May 25

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11 May 25

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9 May 25

Doom: The Dark Ages is challenging without being overly complex, returning to the satisfying power fantasy that Eternal sometimes left behind. My review for @GameSpot -> https://t.co/lelweeyFE6