About Lawrence Maldonado
Lawrence Maldonado is a writer, editor, and lifelong video game nerd born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. He has edited an eBook by voice actor Erin Fitzgerald while also having done work as a Community Editor for Koei Tecmo. On the side, he would write articles and blogs about video games and the industry in general, leading him to cover games on Screen Rant as a freelance writer. While he remains a multi-faceted Man of Intelligence, his focus in fighting games has led him to being a World Warrior in Street Fighter to a King of Fighters to even commentating Virtua Fighter tournaments. When not fighting one-on-one, he could be found fighting whole armies in various Musou/Warriors-based titles. His favorite video game of all time? The answer changes almost daily, with every generation offering a new perspective
Latest Articles
Pokémon Scarlet & Violet’s Plot Twist Tells The Series’ Best Story
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet give players three stories to start, but the revelations in the game's final act set up the best story of the series.
Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Should’ve Used Legends: Arceus’ Best Mechanic
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's take on open-world gameplay leaves behind one of Pokémon Legends: Arceus' best features for capturing Pokémon.
Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's Co-Op Sets A New Precedent For The Series
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's co-op capabilities, and how the game handles co-op between versions, can help the franchise's connectivity going forward.
Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Have A Hidden Method To Detect Shiny Pokémon
The removal of a clear visual indicator of Shiny Pokémon leaves much to be desired, but Scarlet and Violet's new feature is a great for Shiny hunting.
GoW Ragnarök’s Ending Is The Best In The Series
God of War's end to the Norse saga offers the franchise's best conclusion, following a character arc through proper and meaningful evolution.
Scarlet & Violet Confirm What Pokémon's Biggest Flaw Actually Is
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's releases continue the long-running game series, but their state at launch highlights the franchise's biggest flaw.
Destiny 2 Has A Game-Breaking Bug, & Players Are Starting To Worry
Destiny 2's sheer amount of content for players to explore is grand, but it may be leading to an issue in its data processing that may break the game.
Gotham Knights Repeats Batman: Arkham's Most Annoying Story Trope
Gotham Knights sets itself apart from Batman: Arkham, but it still falls into a pitfall that has plagued the stories of prior Batman games.
KOTOR 2's Unused Boss Encounter Could've Been Its Best
KOTOR 2's cut content covers a wide range, but one such piece that was removed is an alternative final boss encounter that may never see the light.
Star Wars KOTOR's Hidden Ending Has A Strange Dance Routine
KOTOR is filled with secrets and Easter eggs littered throughout the course of the RPG adventure, with its most well-hidden being in its ending.
Star Wars KOTOR: The Best Version Of The Games To Buy Right Now
Star Wars KOTOR and KOTOR 2 are two of the franchise's most memorable titles, and with so many options available, fans may ask which version is best.
Mortal Kombat Has Always Had Its Iconic Logo, But Not Its Name
A look into Mortal Kombat's history provided by one of its co-creators shows the conceptualization of its signature logo and the changes to its name.
What The Pokémon Company Really Thinks of Nuzlocke Runs
Former Nintendo of America employees have made statements regarding how The Pokémon Company views Nuzlocke runs, but TPC states otherwise.
How Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Can Link To Legends: Arceus
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet lean on time as a theme for their setting and Legendary Pokémon, which creates a perfect link to Legends: Arceus.
Leaks Like GTA 6's Are Bad For Fans (& Worse For Games)
Many fans may always be desperate for information, but leaks like Grand Theft Auto 6's are bad for everyone, including fanbases and developers.
Street Fighter 6: Ken's Fate Was Foreshadowed All Along
Street Fighter 6 sees Ken undergo a drastic shift in his character story. While sudden, this change in direction was foreshadowed in Street Fighter 5.
You Can Keep Street Fighter 6 If Capcom Vs. SNK 3 Is Coming
With Capcom's Street Fighter 6 on the horizon, recent comments from SNK Producer Yasayuki Oda have given hope for Capcom vs. SNK 3 to be made.
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order's Bugs Should've Been A Bigger Deal
Jedi: Fallen Order is now one of the most beloved Star Wars games, but more scrutiny should've been directed toward its bugs and glitches.
Revenge Of The Sith Game Has Star Wars' Most Important Jedi Boss
Star Wars Episode 3's game expands a cameo appearance from a key stunt coordinator into a boss fight, creating one of the most important duels.
Dragon Ball FighterZ Rollback Update Is Releasing In The Worst Way
Dragon Ball FighterZ will finally receive a rollback netcode solution as announced at Evo 2022, but its delivery may be handled in the worst way.