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Austin King-Lead Editor Game Features & News

Austin King

Lead Editor Game Features & News

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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

Beelzebub from Sand Land with Ann and her motorcycle and the desert behind him.
Sand Land Review: "An Adept Adaptation Of A Beloved Manga"

Sand Land the video game stays true to its manga roots while introducing new characters, subplots, and fun mechanics like vehicle combat and bounties.

Stitch from Dinsey Lorcana: Into The Inklands, as seen on the Gift Set box.
Disney Lorcana: Into The Inklands Gift Set Review

The latest Gift Set from Disney Lorcana features Into The Inklands booster packs, oversized foil cards of Stitch and Tinkerbell, and more.

Illuimneer's Trove of Disney Lorcana: Into the Inklands' artwork featuring Piglet, Jafar, and Stitch.
Disney Lorcana: Into The Inklands Illumineer's Trove Review

Disney Lorcana: Into the Inklands' Illumineer's Trove has some nice additions from previous sets and spectacular cards, but it's not quite perfect.

Disney Lorcana Into The Inklands Starter Decks Review showing off Peter Pan artwork.
Disney Lorcana: Into the Inklands Starter Decks Review

Disney Lorcana: Into The Inklands features two new, ready-to-play Starter Decks of Ruby/Sapphire and Amber/Emerald cards perfect for jumping right in.

Lillith From Granblue Fantasy Relink in front of the mines and Furycane boss fight.
Granblue Fantasy: Relink Review: "Chaotically Incredible"

Granblue Fantasy: Relink is a pleasant surprise of an RPG with excellent combat that proves it's more than just a game with good looks.

Milo Thatch Disney Lorcana card with the same artwork visible in the background.
7 New Cards Revealed For Disney Lorcana: Into The Inklands [EXCLUSIVE]

Screen Rant can exclusively reveal seven new cards from the upcoming Disney Lorcana: Into the Inklands expansion, which is arriving soon.

Poltchageist in the foreground beside an image of Poltchageist in the wild.
Pokémon: The Difference Between Counterfeit & Masterpiece Form Poltchageist In Teal Mask

The new Poltchageist has two forms in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's Teal Mask DLC, but the difference can be hard to notice - especially at first.

Violet from The Incredibles next to Maid Marian from Disney's Robin Hood, who is beside Moana.
New Disney Roleplaying Game From The Makers Of Disney Lorcana Features Fan-Favorite Characters

Chronicles of Light: Darkness Falls (Disney Edition) is an upcoming game from the makers of Disney Lorcana that's set to release in 2024.

Prince Orpheus beside the mind flayer Emperor in Baldur's Gate 3.
Baldur's Gate 3: Should You Free Orpheus In BG3 Or Side With The Emperor?

One of the many choices faced in Baldur's Gate 3 involves freeing Orpheus or siding with the Emperor in Act 3, and then living with the consequences.

Kieran and Drayton standing in front of the snowy biome and Alolan Ninetails and Alolan Vulpix.
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.

Nere if front of the Grymforge in BG3.
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.

Terapagos, Lugia, and Spectrier in front of a blue and yellow background.
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.

A female protagonist in her Blueberry Academy attire in front of Raging Bolt and Iron Crown.
"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.

Clive from Final Fantasy 16, Shadowheart from Baldur's Gate 3, and an astronaut from Starfield with the SR 2023 logo and stars in the foreground.
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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.

DQ Monsters The Dark Prince artwork showing off Toilen, Psaro, and Rose.
"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 set showing off booster packs, starter decks, mats, and deckboxes of Moana and Stitch.
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.

Disney Lorcana D100 Collector's Set box with booster packs and D100 cards in front of a blue Lorcana background.
"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.

Astarion and Lae'zel from BG3 with a night sky and trees behind them.
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.

Winnie the Pooh as Hunny Wizard, Raya, and the Beast from Disney Lorcana.
"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.

DQ Plus gameplay showing the hero's sprite in the overworld, along with the blonde-haired version of DQ1's hero holding a sword.
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.

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