Austin King
Lead Editor Game Features & News
1349 articles published since August 04, 2020
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: 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.
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.
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.
"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.
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.
"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.
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.
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 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: 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.
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.
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.
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: 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.