Ben Brosofsky
Senior Writer
257 articles published since August 29, 2022
Author Details
Ben Brosofsky is a writer for Screen Rant and covers video games and tabletop. He graduated from Vanderbilt University with a Bachelor's in Cinema & Media Arts. Writing serves as a much-needed distraction from tackling a backlog of Steam games that will never be surmounted.
Industry Focus
Ben is a Gaming writer for Screen Rant, covering Gaming Features, Gaming Lists, and Gaming Reviews for both video games and tabletop RPGs. Action-adventure titles tend to take up the majority of his video gaming coverage, but virtually every genre is of interest. PC, Nintendo, and Playstation are all welcome.
Favorite Media
Some of Ben's favorite games are The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Portal 2, Super Mario 64, Dishonored, and Tales of Symphonia. Indie picks include A Hat in Time, N++, Hollow Knight, and The Banner Saga, and Super Castlevania IV and Genesis Aladdin are a couple of 16-bit standouts.
One Silly Choice Will Ruin Tav's Immortalization In Baldur's Gate 3
It's possible for Tav to live on throughout history in Baldur's Gate 3, but it's also all too easy to mess up the opportunity without realizing it.
You Owe Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen's Rival Blue An Apology
Blue might not be the most likable Pokémon character overall, but it's time to admit that he could have been right about one surprising thing.
10 Scariest Characters In Non-Horror Video Games
It may be no surprise that horror titles have plenty of frightening foes, but truly terrifying characters can be found in any sort of game.
Every Character Confirmed For LEGO Animal Crossing Sets (So Far)
Seeing minifigures of Animal Crossing favorites is a major draw of the upcoming LEGO sets, and a variety have been confirmed and showcased already.
Baldur's Gate 3 Weapons Update Could Change How Characters React To Your Worst Crimes
Baldur's Gate 3 features many interesting options in combat, but one fundamentally doesn't work correctly in the majority of situations.
Be Afraid Of The Rumored Guitar Hero Reboot
A Guitar Hero reboot might seem like an exciting prospect, but it's unlikely to end up fulfilling on what fans would actually want from a new game.
You Can Finally Beat Pokémon S&V's Teal Mask DLC Now (1 Month Later)
A key issue could make it impossible to complete The Teal Mask DLC for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, but the problem has finally been addressed.
Why Forza Motorsport Doesn’t Have Split-Screen Multiplayer At Launch
Forza Motorsport is missing a series staple at launch, but it turns out that there's a reason for its unfortunate exclusion in the newest title.
"It Ruined Quests For Me" - Baldur's Gate 3 Has A Lot To Teach Other RPGs
Baldur's Gate 3 offers a rare approach to quest design, and other games could benefit from taking some inspiration from its techniques.
Every Sword Appearance In Assassin’s Creed Mirage, Ranked
Basim's sword is his main weapon in Assassin's Creed Mirage, so there's no good reason to settle for anything less than the best in terms of style.
LEGO Animal Crossing - Release Date, Prices, Sets, & Characters
LEGO Animal Crossing has been revealed, including key information on the availability and cost of sets, as well as the characters included.
Every Playable Character In Mario Bros. Wonder Has The Same Problem
Super Mario Bros. Wonder has an appealing roster of playable characters, but one key downside makes the lineup much less exciting than it could be.
Every Dagger Appearance In Assassin’s Creed Mirage, Ranked
Assassin's Creed Mirage offers a decent variety of daggers to choose from, but some have more visual impact than others when wielded by Basim.
Will Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Be On Game Pass?
A game pass release for Modern Warfare 3 could significantly expand its audience, and Activision Blizzard has answered questions about plans.
Assassin's Creed Mirage Fixes The Franchise's Biggest Quest Problems
Assassin's Creed hasn't always knocked it out of the park when it comes to quests, but a couple of key changes make for a huge difference in Mirage.
AC Mirage: How Basim Compares To Other Assassin’s Creed Protagonists
Assassin's Creed Mirage finds an interesting new protagonist in Basim, but comparing him to other series protagonists yields fascinating results.
Baldur's Gate 3: 10 Uses For Mage Hand You Probably Didn't Think Of
Mage hand doesn't always seem as immediately helpful in Baldur's Gate 3 as it can be in tabletop Dungeons & Dragons, but it has some interesting uses.
Should You Cure Pandirna In Baldur's Gate 3?
Pandirna is an interesting character to find in Act 1 of Baldur's Gate 3, but whether it's worth the effort to cure her may not be instantly obvious.
5 Things Mirage Took From Classic Assassin’s Creed (& 5 From Newer Games)
Assassin's Creed Mirage is a major return-to-roots venture for the franchise, but it also takes its fair share of influences from more recent titles.
Baldur's Gate 3 Takes The Worst Part Of D&D And Makes It Hilarious
Baldur's Gate 3 takes inspiration from even the lesser aspects of Dungeons & Dragons campaigns, but it has some fun freshening up the material.