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About Parker Johnson

Parker Johnson is a gaming features writer for Screen Rant, and a current student at the University of Iowa. He previously wrote for his hometown newspaper, The Gowrie News. He is usually writing, coding, running, or playing video games.

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Kara Hassan, in a red rollerblading outfit, faces off with the Spider Mech Mk. 1.
Rollerdrome: How to Beat Spider Tank Mk I (First Boss)

Rollerdrome is a frantic, trick-based shooter. The Spider Tank is the first boss players will encounter, and taking it down will be a challenge.

Rollerdrome takes the tricking of skateboarding games and elevates it with its combat.
Rollerdrome Is Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater With Guns (& It's Awesome)

Rollerdrome is one of the most bizarre combinations of video game genres ever, combining Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater-esque tricks with shooter action.

Every track from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's second wave of DLC, ranked from worst to best.
Every Mario Kart 8 DLC Wave 2 Track, Ranked Worst To Best

The second wave of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe’s Booster Course Pass recently released, with new tracks ranging from wonderfully original to boring.

Sword and Shield's Gigantamax gimmick made Buzzwole worse.
Pokémon Most Likely To Steal Your Lunch Money

Much of the Pokémon franchise’s popularity has been built on its cute, cuddly creatures, but some Pokémon are built to be schoolyard bullies.

The best character for each of MultiVersus' five classes.
Best MultiVersus Character For Each Class

All of the characters in MultiVersus are competitively viable, but one from each of the game's five classes rises above the rest in their group.

The final boss encounter of Live A Live's Prehistory chapter, Odo the T-Rex.
Live A Live: Prehistory Final Boss Guide (Abilities, Tips, & Strategies)

The Prehistory chapter of Live A Live has some enemies that can get pretty challenging without proper preparation, including the final boss.

Marvel's Spider-Man's best boss fight is the final one against Doc Ock.
Spider-Man Remastered On PC: Is It Worth Buying (Again)?

The PC port of Marvel's Spider-Man boasts impressive technical improvements, but they don’t quite justify double-dipping for PlayStation owners.

Nintendo Switch OLED Metroid Dread
Nintendo Games To Justify Buying That Switch OLED You Want

These Nintendo Switch games take full advantage of the enhanced features present in the Switch OLED and are well worth buying the console for.

Why MultiVersus hasn't gotten an updated release date after its delay.
Why MultiVersus Doesn't Have A New Release Date After Being Delayed

One of the summer’s surprise hits, MultiVersus, is about to begin its first official season, but the release has been delayed to an unknown date.

Key art for Sifu, showing the game's age mechanic.
The Best Indie Games Of 2022 (So Far)

In a year when many AAA developers have had their games plagued by delays, indie games have actually increased quality output for the year.

With notoriously bad solo titles, Superman's best video game appearance yet is in MultiVersus.
MultiVersus Is Somehow The Best Superman Game

In the absence of a AAA game, Superman's MultiVersus depiction is his best game yet thanks to the simplicity of control and complete kit of powers.

DC Games Where Flash Is Playable LEGO Batman Justice League Heroes Injustice
Every DC Game Where Flash Is Playable

Flash is one of DC's most popular Justice League members, but he's only playable in a few video games, including the LEGO Batman titles and Injustice.

The cast of MultiVersus with the Super Smash Bros. logo overlayed.
MultiVersus Is Even More Approachable Than Smash Bros.

On the heels of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, a very approachable fighting game, MultiVersus is even more approachable thanks to its gameplay and cost.

The MultiVersus cast with xbox and PlayStation logos overlayed.
MultiVersus: Available Platforms & Crossplay Breakdown

One of the biggest surprises of 2022, MultiVersus, has well-executed crossplay features that players can utilize across PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.

A banner image of cover art from Pokémon Emerald.
Pokémon: Were 3rd Version Games Better Than DLC?

The Pokémon series has started to forego 3rd versions of its main series games, and instead release DLC, a move that is much more consumer friendly.

PowerWash Simulator GOTY 2022 Cleaning Xbox Game Pass
A Game Of The Year Contender Is All About Cleaning

PowerWash Simulator is a Game of the Year contender, with its complete career mode and new online multiplayer following up its early access success.

MultiVersus: Every Free Character In The Open Beta

MultiVersus gives players nine free characters for their initial lineup, including Harley Quinn, Garnet from Steven Universe, and Shaggy.

Daisy was added in Mario Strikers: Battle League's first free content update.
Everything Included In Mario Strikers: Battle League's First Free Update

Mario Strikers: Battle League’s new update has two fan-favorite Mario characters, a new desert-themed stage, and a new set of medieval gear.

Marvels Spider-Man Wolverine Games Crossover Shared Universe Violence
Marvel's Wolverine & Spider-Man 2 Are Best Left Unconnected

An Insomniac Spider-Man & Wolverine crossover could be hard to pull off due to the games’ rumored differences in tone, violence, and mechanics.

Apex Legends Single Player Spinoff Game Character Lead Valkyrie Horizon
Apex Legends Characters Best Suited For A Single-Player Spinoff

There are a few great choices to lead a single-player Apex Legends spinoff, whether it’s because of their unique abilities or interesting backstory.

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