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Austin King-Lead Editor Game Features & News

Austin King

Lead Editor Game Features & News

Author Details

Austin King is the Lead Editor of Game Features and News at Screen Rant. He also hosts the Dragon Quest FM podcast and is the author of several books, including co-writing Nimbus (a #1 bestseller in 2013). His latest is the nonfiction The Dragon Quest Book, available now. When he's not writing or playing video games, he's probably in a hammock somewhere.

Industry Focus

Austin writes mostly about RPGs and tabletop games, including topics like Pokémon, Dragon Quest, Genshin Impact, Final Fantasy, Dungeons & Dragons, and Mork Borg, but he also loves to write about Lord of the Rings and high fantasy. He mostly writes features and reviews.

Favorite Media

Austin's favorite things are pretty much what he writes about. He especially loves Dragon Quest, Legends of Heroes/Kiseki, Pokémon, D&D, LOTR, JRPGS, and using acronyms for things.

Disney Lorcana artwork showing off Winnie the Pooh, Hunny Wizard, and Young Hercules dreaming of battling monsters. 1
Disney Lorcana: Rise Of The Floodborn - Release Date, Pricing, & New Cards

Disney Lorcana: Rise of the Floodborn is releasing soon, with new cards arriving via Illumineer's Troves, Gift Sets, and more in this second set.

A rooftop chase across Sigil as seen in Planescape: Adventures In The Multiverse. 1
5 D&D Magic Items In Planescape: Adventures In The Multiverse You'll Definitely Want To Get

Planescape: Adventures In The Multiverse features a lot of strange and otherworldly items, but the best magic items should be a priority.

Cyberpunk's female V in front of Solomon Reed in the rain. 1
Should You Kill Reed In Cyberpunk 2077's Phantom Liberty DLC Or Agree To His Deal?

Late in Cyberpunk 2077's Phantom Liberty DLC, V must decide if they want to kill Solomon Reed or agree to his deal, altering the DLC's ending.

Minecraft Paladin fighting off a dragon and beholder. 1
"Impressively Like D&D" - MInecraft x Dungeons & Dragons Review

Minecraft x Dungeons & Dragons from Everbloom Games is a dungeon-crawling adventure through the Forgotten Realms that feels impressively like D&D.

Prince Orpheus beside the mind flayer Emperor in Baldur's Gate 3. 1
Baldur's Gate 3: Should You Free Orpheus In BG3 Or Side With The Emperor?

One of the many choices faced in Baldur's Gate 3 involves freeing Orpheus or siding with the Emperor in Act 3, and then living with the consequences.

Infinity Strash Dragon Quest Dai Cover Art showing Dai, Popp, Maam, and Hyunkel. 1
"An Anime Rewatch" - Infinity Strash: DRAGON QUEST The Adventure of Dai Review

Infinity Strash: DRAGON QUEST The Adventure of Dai relives iconic moments and battles from the anime, but it's too light on actual gameplay.

Planescape artwork showing off the various characters and races of Sigil. 1
D&D Planescape Preview: A High-Level Adventure With A Catch

D&D's Planescape: Adventures In The Multiverse will take players through Sigil and the Outlands and offer some high-level content with a twist.

A human and a tiefling laugh while holding mugs with the SR Exclusive banner below them. On the right is a red tiefling screaming in horror and on the left is a large monsters with jagged teeth. 1
D&D: Planescape Reveals Cool New Styles From The Streets of Sigil [EXCLUSIVE TRAILER]

Planescape: Adventures In The Multiverse shows off its weird and wonderful Sigil fashion in this exclusive new Dungeons & Dragons trailer.

Pirate Borg Cover Art showing a skeleton in captain's attire with a sword in one hand and a pistol in the other. 1
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Pirate Borg Review: Heavy Metal Buccaneering In The Dark Caribbean

Pirate Borg is a brutally fun tabletop supplement that uses Mörk Borg rules for high-seas adventures and naval combat in a dark fantasy world.

Bluey Game cover art with Bluey, Bingo, Bandit, and Chili jumping in front of their house. 1
Bluey: The Videogame - Release Date, Consoles, & Co-Op Details

The first-ever Bluey video game is arriving later this year on PC and consoles, and it will let people play as their favorite Heeler family members.

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Short & Sweet DLC - Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: The Teal Mask Review

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's The Teal Mask DLC is a quick but enjoyable trip to Kitakami that is sometimes hindered by its performance issues.

Okidogi and Munkidori side by side. 1
How Long It Takes To Beat Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's Teal Mask DLC

Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's Teal Mask DLC is a nice addition to the base game, but completing the Pokédex will take a bit of extra effort.

Poltchageist in the foreground beside an image of Poltchageist in the wild. 1
Pokémon: The Difference Between Counterfeit & Masterpiece Form Poltchageist In Teal Mask

The new Poltchageist has two forms in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's Teal Mask DLC, but the difference can be hard to notice - especially at first.

Disney Lorcana Set 2 Trove artwork showing off the Queen of Hearts, Raya, and Beast. 1
Disney Lorcana: Rise of the Floodborn & Disney100 Edition Cards Revealed

Cards for Set 2 of Disney Lorcana, called Rise of the Floodborn, have been officially revealed alongside a special Disney100 Edition Gift Set.

Pokémon TCG's Holiday Calendar box beside an image of Squirtle, Pikachu, Bulbasaur, and Charmander under a Christmas tree. 1
Everything In Pokémon TCG's Holiday Calendar 2023

The 2023 Advent Calendar for the Pokémon Trading Card Game is out now, with V cards and more being offered up this holiday season.

A mind flayer holding up a round, green Mind Crystal while worshippers bow inside a murky cave. 1
5 D&D Magic Items In Phandelver & Below You'll Definitely Want To Get

Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk includes notable D&D magic items adventurers can run across, and these five can make the campaign easier.

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Baldur's Gate 3: Should You Kill Or Free True Soul Nere?

Like most choices in Baldur's Gate 3, the decision to save or kill True Soul Nere has different outcomes and rewards depending on how things play out.

Timon from The Lion King eating bugs while Timon and Pumbaa Lorcan cards are on the right side. 1
When Disney Lorcana's Second Set Releases - Set 2 Release Date, Early Access, Cards

The release date for Disney Lorcana's set 2 cards has already been announced ahead of The First Chapter, with early access arriving later this year.

A party of adventurers running from goblins, with a fanged and winged creature to the right. 1
D&D Phandelver & Below: The Shattered Obelisk - Release Date & When Early Access Starts

Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk is the next D&D book to launch in 2023, with a release date and early access info officially announced.

New Pokemon 151 cards showing off Alakazam ex, Pikachu full art, and a regular Gyarados card. 1
Pikachu Secret Rare, Alakazam ex, & Gyarados Revealed For Pokémon Card 151

New cards revealed for the Pokémon TCG's upcoming Pokémon Card 151 set include a Pikachu Full Art Secret Rare, Alakazam ex, Ninetales ex, and more.

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