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About Michael Riser

Michael J. Riser is an author, freelance writer, and a gaming features editor at Screen Rant. His work has appeared in such varied publications as Coffin Bell, IGN Pakistan, UNC Charlotte's Sanskrit, and print anthologies from Despumation, Solarcide, and Pantheon Magazine. He has formerly been the managing editor of Alloutgames.com and the indie games editor at Goomba Stomp. In studying Asia and religion, he lived in Japan, hunting through the narrow aisles of game stores from Osaka to Tokyo, and the cloisters of a Buddhist monastery in Ningbo, China. He now lives in California with his wife, a rescue dog, and a mischievous Hallowe'en cat. You can find him occasionally ranting at Bookruptcy.com, frequently posting about horror literature @michaeljriser on Twitter, and you can email him directly at michael.r(at)screenrant(dot)com.

Latest Articles

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Cyberpunk 2077: Should You Romance Judy Or Panam

Cyberpunk 2077's Judy and Panam are rivals for best romance. There are many qualities that recommend them both, but which is ultimately the best?

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Cooler Master MM712 Review - Lightweight On A Budget

A gaming mouse that weighs less than 60g but still has solid sensors, switches, and design, the MM712 is a great choice that won't break the bank.

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Saturnalia Review: Arthouse Survival Horror

Saturnalia is one of the most unique horror games of 2022. It won't be for everyone, but this giallo-style mystery is a survival horror to remember.

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Best Free Horror Games For Halloween 2022

For those looking to fill Halloween with all the scares that spooky season can handle, the best free horror games of 2022 make it easier than ever.

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Roman Campos-Oriola & Mike Yazijian Interview: Dead Space Remake

Screen Rant speaks with Roman Campos-Oriola and Mike Yazijian of EA's Motive Studio, creators of the highly anticipated Dead Space remake.

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Dead Space Preview: A Frighteningly Faithful Remake

Motive Studio's Dead Space remake looks gorgeous and has everything fans loved about the original, but will its own unique features be enough?

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HYPER DEMON Review: Die A Thousand Deaths

HYPER DEMON is a clear evolution of Sorath's brilliant Devil Daggers, and it's every bit as addictive, compelling, and brutal as its predecessor.

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The Scariest Silent Hill Games, Ranked Least To Most Terrifying

The Silent Hill series is full of diabolically scary games, but also some that don't quite make the grade. So which Silent Hill game is the scariest?

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Why Bloober Team Is Good For The Silent Hill 2 Remake (Not The Series)

Bloober Team may not be who Silent Hill fans most want to see working on the series, but the studio knows the themes a Silent Hill 2 remake needs.

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Silent Hill 2 Isn't The Game That Actually Needs A Remake

Recent leaks indicate that a Silent Hill 2 remake could be coming, but it's the original Silent Hill that truly needs the modern touch.

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GTA 5's Map Compared To Cyberpunk 2077's Night City

GTA 5's city of Los Santos and Cyberpunk 2077's Night City are both huge, but which of them turns out to have the biggest open-world map?

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Michael Zenke Interview: Loremaster Of The Elder Scrolls Online

Michael Zenke, latest of the Loremasters at Bethesda and Zenimax Online Studios, sits down with Screen Rant to discuss what the job is really like.

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Cult of the Lamb Review: An Adorable Roguelite With Bite

Cult of the Lamb offers a new take on roguelites, with solid action and management elements that sometimes become victims of their own ambition.

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We're Finally Getting Persona 3 & 5 On Switch Just As We Don't Need Them

Both the PC and the Nintendo Switch are getting Persona games, but the PC has the advantage of both portability and power in the Steam Deck.

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Gaming's Most-Hated DRM Company Is Coming For DLC Next

Denuvo, the company responsible for a notoriously cumbersome DRM in many video games, has turned its attention to DLC and microtransactions.

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Assassin's Creed Valhalla's Best Weapons, Ranked

Assassin's Creed Valhalla has a lot of weapons, but there are only a few that can boast Perk and stat combinations to truly be called the best.

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Every Musician Confirmed For Metal: Hellsinger's Soundtrack

Metal: Hellsinger features a soundtrack full of big names in popular metal, from System of a Down's Serj Tankian to Arch Enemy's Alissa White-Gluz.

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Why Obama Was In Burnout Paradise

Barack Obama's presidential campaign was one of the first to use in-game advertising, and Burnout Paradise was memorably one of its outlets.

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WaterField Analogue Pocket Pack & Pouch Review: Elegance At A Price

They don't come cheap, but the quality of construction and design evident in WaterField's Pack and Pouch for the Analogue Pocket make them worth it.

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