Kirsten Carey
Contributing since June, 2021
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About Kirsten Carey
Kirsten is a guitarist, composer, and writer lucky enough to also be a professional nerd. Kirsten is now a Senior Writer at Screen Rant after over five years writing for Channel Frederator / The Leaderboard. Her music projects include a multimedia rock band called Throwaway and a Legend of Zelda ensemble, The Seven Sages. In an ardent rejection of girly stereotypes around the color pink, her favorite Pokémon is Jigglypuff. You can follow Kirsten on Twitter @kircarey or on Instagram @kircareygtr.
Latest Articles
What Zelda Game You Should Play First (& Why)
The Legend of Zelda has 17 games and is celebrating its 35th anniversary. For someone new to the series, which game is the best entry point?
Every Zelda Game Available On Switch
As players wait for the release of the sequel to Breath of the Wild, there are other Legend of Zelda titles on the Switch to ease the anticipation.
Gen 4 Pokémon With Interesting Japanese Names
The fourth generation of Pokémon (which players will shortly be revisiting in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl) introduced a lot of new creatures.
Zelda's Happy Mask Salesman Is Really Shigeru Miyamoto: Theory Explained
The Happy Mask Salesman has many mysterious, unexplained powers in The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask. One explanation is that he's Shigeru Miyamoto.
FF7 Remake's INTERmission DLC PS5 Exclusivity Is Unreasonable
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade is the visually enhanced PS5 version of the game. It's also the only version that supports Yuffie's DLC.
NEO: The World Ends With You's Shibuya Rivals Persona 5's
Persona 5's Tokyo is detailed and breathtaking. But NEO: The World Ends With You shows what happens when a game focuses on one neighborhood.
Skyward Sword HD's Headmaster Has A Weird Ocarina Of Time Connection
Gaepora is the headmaster of Skyward Sword's Knight Academy. His name and physical appearance inspire comparisons to an Ocarina of Time character.
Persona 5 Royal Japanese Cast: All-Star Anime Voice Actors Explained
Persona 5 Royal is a JPRG blockbuster, with its high production values, bombastic style, and cast of anime-famous Japanese voice actors.
Who Is Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl's Powdered Toast Man
The fighter in Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl's announcement who simultaneously generated excitement and confusion is Powered Toast Man from Ren & Stimpy.
Persona 5 Royal Should've Let Joker Romance Yusuke
Joker can choose almost any of Persona 5 Royal's women to romance - and none of the men. So, one of the cutest potential romances didn't happen.
Every Pokémon Region NOT Featured In A Mainline Game
There's much more to Pokémon than the eight mainline regions, because most spin-off games have added a new region or stand-alone island to the series.
Will Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl Be Smash Bros. For Cartoons
Nickelodeon All-Stars Brawl was recently announced, and everything about the trailer suggests that it is meant to be Super Smash Bros. with Nicktoons.
Why Persona 5 Royal's Hardest Boss Is Easier On The Highest Difficulty
The changes Persona 5 Royal made to Okumura's boss battle made it infuriatingly difficult. But the fight can be made easier by making the game harder.
When Persona 6 Will Be Officially Announced
Persona's 25th Anniversary celebration will consist of seven announcements stretching from September until fall 2022. Will one of them be Persona 6?
The Legend of Zelda's Poes Explained: Are They Alive?
Poes are a recurring enemy in most Legend of Zelda games. They aren't always easy, but they can indeed be killed. So are Zelda's Poes are alive?
Smash Ultimate DLC: Why Hades’ Zagreus Should Be the Final Fighter
There will be one more fighter added to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and Zagreus from the indie hit Hades would be an excellent candidate.
Animal Crossing Villagers Most Likely To Be Doomsday Preppers
Animal Crossing has many quirky villagers. And when nearly 400 quirky people are gathered, there's bound to be a couple doomsday preppers.
Animal Crossing: How Long Isabelle Has Been Working For Tom Nook
For Animal Crossing: New Horizons players, it may feel like Isabelle and Tom Nook have worked together for ages, but Isabelle's position is recent.
The Legend of Zelda: Real-World History Behind The Triforce
The Legend of Zelda's Triforce is one of the most iconic symbols in gaming, but it has a real-world history which dates back to Medieval Japan.
Pokémon GO: Can Litwick Be Shiny
Shiny Pokémon are so coveted in Pokémon GO because they're so rare to find. Even a normal Litwick is a rare find. So does Shiny Litwick even exist?