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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.