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Austin King
Lead Editor Game Features & News
Contributing since August, 2020
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Author Details
Austin King is the Lead Editor of Game Features and News at Screen Rant. He also hosts the Dragon Quest FM podcast and is the author of several books, including co-writing Nimbus (a #1 bestseller in 2013). His latest is the nonfiction The Dragon Quest Book, available now. When he's not writing or playing video games, he's probably in a hammock somewhere, thinking about nothing, looking at the thin air, breathing up the oxygen.
Industry Focus
Austin writes mostly about RPGs and tabletop games, including topics like Dungeons & Dragons, Disney Lorcana, Pokémon, Dragon Quest, Genshin Impact, Final Fantasy, and Mork Borg, but he also loves to write about Lord of the Rings and high fantasy. He mostly writes features and reviews.
Favorite Media
Austin's favorite things are pretty much what he writes about. He especially loves Dragon Quest, Legends of Heroes/Kiseki, Pokémon, D&D, LOTR, JRPGS, and using acronyms for things.
Latest Articles
Do This First In Indigo Disk DLC If You Want A New Pokémon ASAP
There are several new Pokémon in Scarlet and Violet's Indigo Disk DLC, but getting Hydrapple can be a lot easier if one fight is completed first.
Baldur's Gate 3: Should You Kill Or Free True Soul Nere?
Like most choices in Baldur's Gate 3, the decision to save or kill True Soul Nere has different outcomes and rewards depending on how things play out.
All Shiny Locked Pokémon In Scarlet & Violet's Indigo Disk DLC
Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's Indigo Disk DLC introduces several new monsters and 25 returning Legendaries, but a lot of Pokémon are Shiny locked.
"The Good Outweighs The Bad" - Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: The Indigo Disk DLC Review
The Indigo Disk DLC for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet is an enjoyable addition, but it's bogged down by the same problems as the base games.
10 Best RPGs Of 2023
From Final Fantasy XVI to Baldur's Gate 3, this was a great year for RPGs, but these ten games stood out as the best of the bunch in 2023.
"A Standout RPG" - Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince Review
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince gives backstory to one of DQ's coolest villains and shows the best of what monster-wrangling games can offer.
Disney Lorcana: Into The Inklands - Release Date, Pricing, & New Cards
Disney Lorcana: Into The Inklands is the third set for the TCG, arriving early next year with new location cards and fan-favorite characters.
"A Beautiful Celebration" - Disney Lorcana: D100 Collector's Edition Set Review
Disney Lorcana's D100 Collector's Edition is a great gift set, with four booster packs and six beautiful foil cards to celebrate Disney's 100th.
Baldur's Gate 3's New Game Mode Cuts Save Scumming For A Huge Reward
Patch 5 in Baldur's Gate 3 introduces two new game modes, including one that will cut out save scumming in exchange for an excellent reward.
"An Impressive Addition" - Disney Lorcana: Rise of the Floodborn Illumineer's Trove Review
The Illumineer's Trove for Disney Lorcana: Rise of the Floodborn offers a host of goodies, including eight booster packs and a player's guide.
This Dragon Quest 1 Remake Is A Blast From The Past (& Completely Free)
The fan-made Dragon Quest + is an impressive remake of the first DQ game with new dungeons and postgame content, and it's completely free to play.
Pokémon TCG: Paldean Fates - Release Date, New Cards, & Special Sets Info
Paldean Fates, the first Pokémon TCG expansion of 2024 has been revealed, along with its release date, new cards to expect, and special sets.
"Fantasy Roleplaying At Its Finest" - The One Ring RPG: Tales From The Lone-Lands Review
The One Ring: Tales From The Lone-Lands is the latest book from Free League, with six new adventures set in the world of The Lord of the Rings.
"Embracing Chaos" - D&D: The Deck Of Many Things & Book Of Many Things Review
The Deck Of Many Things bundle for Dungeons & Dragons 5e includes a nice new sourcebook and numerous goodies, but comes with some caveats.
This Hidden Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Suit Tech Makes Finding Spider-Bots So Much Easier
The Suit Tech options in Marvel's Spider-Man 2 can provide many benefits, but one hidden benefit makes finding Spider-Bots much easier.
These Easily Missed Spider-Man 2 Details Show Which Villains Actually Died Off-Screen
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 features dark moments, but surprisingly, many character deaths happen off-screen - but can be found thanks to side missions.
Every Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Trophy You Can Unlock Almost Instantly
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 has over 40 PSN Trophies to collect, but these trophies can be unlocked almost instantly at the start of the game.
Can You Keep Playing Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 After Beating The Game?
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 features an engrossing story and plenty of side missions and content, but can the game be played once the credits roll?
Is Gwen Stacy in Marvel's Spider-Man 2?
Gwen Stacy is both a popular character and an important one in Spider-Man canon, but does she actually make an appearance in Marvel's Spider-Man 2?
5 D&D Additions From Planescape You'll Want To Use Again & Again
Planescape: Adventures In The Multiverse has fun additions, and because they're a part of D&D 5e, these can be used in other campaigns, too.