Michael Ruiz
Contributing since August, 2017
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About Michael Ruiz
Michael Ruiz is a Senior Staff Writer at DualShockers. He likes video games. He likes wrestling. He likes beer. He likes music.
Latest Articles
The Yakuza Series Made Me Fall In Love With Gaming Again
Video games are good again, and it's all because of Tak, Ichi, and Uncle Kaz.
How Skater XL and Session Got Me Back on a Skateboard
I love skateboarding again, and it’s all thanks to video games.
DualShockers' Favorite Games of 2020 -- Michael's Top 10 (Kind Of)
2020 kind of sucked, but at least there were some solid video games to keep us occupied.
Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate on PS5 and Xbox Series X is Great for Newcomers
Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate is such a great value for those who have yet to pick it up but it doesn't do much for anyone who already owns the popular fighter.
Observer: System Redux Review — Paranoid Android
Are all the visual improvements and added story content worth it?
Rainbow Six Siege Operation Neon Dawn Brings Another Solid Operator with Aruni
New defense Operator Aruni and the Skyscraper rework are solid additions to the long-running first-person shooter, Rainbow Six Siege.
The Solitaire Conspiracy Review — If The Cards Are Cold, Dont Go Folding
Bithell Games brings another quality short experience with The Solitaire Conspiracy.
Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S -- Everything We Know About Microsoft's Next-Gen Consoles
With the Xbox Series X launch coming up, here is everything we know (so far) about Microsoft's jump into next-generation gaming.
Skater XL Interview -- Easy Day Studios on Bringing Skateboarding Culture to Gaming
Easy Day Studios co-founder Dain Hedgpeth and director of marketing Jeff Goforth discuss Skater XL's unique gameplay and properly repping skateboarding.
F1 2020 Review — More Than Just a Finish Line
Codemasters brings one of the best and most accessible racing games this generation with F1 2020.
Hyper Scape Creative Director on Creating a "Game as a Spectacle"
Creative Director Jean-Christophe Guyot discusses the direction Ubisoft is taking with its brand-new first-person shooter battle royale, Hyper Scape.
Harry Potter RPG to Be Revealed After DC FanDome
It is reported the new Harry Potter RPG is developed by Avalanche Software and is slated to launch next year for PS5 and Xbox Series X.
World of Warcraft Shadowlands Livestream Rescheduled for July 8
The previously postponed World of Warcraft Shadowlands livestream now has a date. You can check out the latest from the MMO on July 8.
The Last of Us Part 2 Safe Guide: Open Safes Without the Code
Having trouble finding safe codes? Well, this The Last of Us Part 2 safe guide will help you open safes without knowing the combination.
Crash Bandicoot 4 Formally Announced, Coming this October
Announced today, Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time gets a new trailer and will be coming to Xbox One and PS4 on October 2.
Session on Xbox One Brings Skateboarding Sims Back in Rad Fashion
Ushering in a new era of console skateboarding games, Session is finally available on Xbox One bringing the genre back from the dead.