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Lee D'Amato-

Lee D'Amato

Author Details

Lee D’Amato is a writer born, raised, and based in Queens, New York. He’s been writing since he could hold a crayon, and has been doing do professionally since 2020. Lee has covered a wide range of topics, including ancient history, affordable travel, and now game features for Screen Rant.

Industry Focus

Lee likes just about all games, although he’s got a soft spot for old school RPGs like the Final Fantasy series, Chrono Trigger and Dragon Quest, as well as horror franchises like Resident Evil and Fatal Frame. Action-adventure games like the Zelda series, Nier, and Bloodborne are up there, along with the occasional foray into MMOs and online FPS games.

Favorite Media

Some of Lee's all-time favorites include Final Fantasy VI, Final Fantasy XIV, Dragon Quest V, Metal Gear Solid 2, Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, the Kill the Past series, Monster Hunter Rise, Resident Evil 4, the Yakuza/Like a Dragon series, and Fallout: New Vegas.

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One D&D Mechanic Would See Dwarves As The Ultimate Heroes In Baldur's Gate 3

Baldur’s Gate 3 misses out on one tiny, but significant lore detail from D&D that could’ve turned dwarves into the game’s greatest heroes.

Wyll, Volo, Lae'zel, and Astarion striking a pose in screenshots from Baldur's Gate 3. 1
10 Hilarious Baldur’s Gate 3 Party Comps For Maximum Chaos

Baldur’s Gate 3 lets you get really weird (and often overpowered) with creative party composition. Here are some of the wildest combos to try.

Auntie Ethel, Raphael, the Emperor/Illithid as they appear in BG3. 1
One Of Baldur’s Gate 3’s Hardest Bosses Can Be Beaten With A Simple Trick

A glitch or a programming oversight makes it possible to beat a late-game boss in Act One of Baldur’s Gate 3. Here’s how to pull it off.

V as a male with an NPC atop a city background. 1
10 Hidden New Locations In Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty DLC & 2.0 Update

Cyberpunk’s map has some great secrets if you know where to look. Here are the coolest hidden locations in the 2.0 update and Phantom Liberty DLC.

A stunned Lae'zel alongside Victoria's body in screenshots from Baldur's Gate 3. 1
10 Biggest Game-Breaking Exploits In Baldur's Gate 3

Baldur’s Gate 3 lets you get away with a lot. Here’s how to pull off some of the most powerful, game-breaking exploits in the Forgotten Realms.

A human Dream Visitor and Vlaakith the githyanki queen in screenshots from Baldur's Gate 3. 1
Should You Enter The Planecaster In Baldur's Gate 3?

During the githyanki crèche questline in Baldur’s Gate 3, Vlaakith asks you to enter the Planecaster and kill her prisoner. Here’s what this affects.

The Xbox logo floats above a scene of a dusty, barren planet from Starfield. A rover lands on the planet's surface at left, while another ship streaks through the sky above. 1
What Microsoft's Activision Blizzard Deal Really Means

The decision in FTC v. Microsoft is historic for the video game industry, but for those who don't have a law degree, it can be hard to understand.

Volo the bard hovers over his patient, looking worried in a screenshot from Baldur's Gate 3. 1
Baldur's Gate 3: Should You Let Volo Remove Your Eye?

Volo the blustering bard will offer to help with your parasite problem in Baldur’s Gate 3. But is his makeshift ocular surgery really worth the risks?

Different cars from Forza Motorsport.  1
Forza Motorsport Starting Cars: Should You Choose Ford, Honda, Or Subaru?

Forza Motorsport lets you choose one of three starting cars: a Ford Mustang GT, a Honda Civic Type R, and a Subaru STI S209. But which one is best?

Shadowheart looking at the Defiled Temple moon puzzle in screenshots from Baldur's Gate 3. 1
10 Baldur’s Gate 3 Puzzles Your IRL Intelligence Isn’t High Enough For

Baldur’s Gate 3 tests brain as well as brawn, providing a series of challenging puzzles for players to solve. Here’s how to solve the hardest ones.

A wide variety of Miis engaged in various activities, like boxing, cheerleading, dog walking, DJing, boat riding, napping, sand castle building, romantic dining, and dancing, surround an image of a Nintendo Switch. 1
Nintendo's Weirdest 3DS Game May Finally Be Back From The Dead

New trademark filing information suggests that Nintendo could be plotting a new sequel or Switch port for its weirdest 3DS title. Here’s what we know.

A worried Katya in her office in a screenshot from Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty. 1
Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty DLC: Should You Kill Or Save Katya In Spy In The Jungle?

Cyberpunk 2077’s Phantom Liberty puts you in charge of the final decision over former SovOil interrogator Katya. Here’s what the choice affects.

A series of Animal Crossing characters in their LEGO forms: Tom Nook, Fauna, Kapp'n, Marshall, Bunnie, and Rosie. 1
When Are LEGO Animal Crossing Sets Coming Out? Release Date Details Explained

LEGO Animal Crossing sets are due to release in just a few months, but when exactly is an entirely different story. Here’s what to expect.

The hoodied zombie Thrumbo and an inquisitive-looking Karlach in the Lower City of Baldur's Gate 3. 1
Baldur's Gate 3: Should You Help Or Kill Thrumbo?

Baldur’s Gate 3 lets you side with either a mummy lord or his zombie thralls. Whether you choose Thrumbo or Mystic Carrion, here’s what to expect.

Kurt Hansen and a character praying in screenshots from Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty. 1
Every Character You Can Save In Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty DLC

A lot of the main cast is at risk during Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, but it’s possible to save most of them if you play your cards right.

Sarevok and Valeria in screenshots from Baldur's Gate 3. 1
Baldur's Gate 3: Should You Become An Unholy Assassin Or Kill Sarevok?

Baldur’s Gate 3 requires you to choose between joining a cult of Unholy Assassins, or killing its leader. Here’s what happens at the Murder Tribunal.

Sophia sits, injured, on a red leather armchair in a screenshot from Lies of P. 1
Lies Of P: Should You Kill Sophia Or Give Her Peace?

Lies of P sets Sophia up as your greatest ally, but gives you the opportunity to kill her in its final chapter. Here’s what you should do.

Alex, Hansen, and Reed in front of a neon-lit Dogtown street corner in screenshots from Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty. 1
10 Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty Choices That Matter Most

Not every choice in Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty matters, but many of them do have major consequences. Here’s what to watch out for.

Two images of Basim: on a Baghdad rooftop, and brandishing an assassin's blade behind a building corner, in screenshots from Assassin's Creed Mirage. 1
Assassin's Creed Mirage Ending Explained (In Detail)

The ending of Assassin’s Creed Mirage closes the book on one stage of Basim’s life, and marks the beginning of another. Here’s how it all wraps up.

Pinocchio and Gepetto stand side-by-side in screenshots from Lies of P. A spectral image of Pinocchio's heart hangs between them. 1
Should You Give Your Heart To Geppetto In Lies Of P?

Near the end of Lies of P, Gepetto asks for your heart. Whether you give it to him determines what happens next, as well as the game’s ending.

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