Author Details
Eric Huels is a writer, composer, audio professional, and game developer. When not writing for Screen Rant or playing games, he's reading sci-fi novels, watching as many movies and television series as possible, or baking bread. He graduated from DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois, studying Creative Writing and Music Composition.
Industry Focus
Eric contributes to Screen Rant as a Gaming Features Writer. His articles cover topics such as lore and gameplay analysis, industry news, and gaming history. He specializes in RPG, FPS, and action games within franchises such as Star Wars, Silent Hill, Mass Effect, Call of Duty, Resident Evil, Starfield, and Soulsborne titles, especially Elden Ring.
Favorite Media
Eric has a deep love for single-player games with a narrative focus. He regards interactive storytelling as one of the most impactful forms of media and strives to uplift and sing the praises of what the industry offers in this respect. His top 3 most anticipated games are Alan Wake 2, The Next Mass Effect, and Avowed.
10 Must-Play Starfield Quests You Don’t Want To Miss
Starfield boasts so much content that some things are bound to fly under your radar. However, these are quests you should make a point of playing.
10 Important Starfield Locations Every Player Should Know
There are so many places to explore in Starfield that the most important ones can be hard to keep track of. These are the best ones to keep in mind.
Every Starfield Faction Questline, Ranked Worst To Best
Faction quests have historically been the coolest parts of Bethesda's RPGs, and Starfield delivers the best yet. But some are better than others.
10 Best Games To Play While You Wait For Silent Hill 2 Remake
It has been quiet since Silent Hill 2 Remake's announcement, so fans could be in for a long wait. Thankfully, there's a lot to play in the meantime.
10 Elden Ring Mysteries Shadow Of The Erdtree DLC Can Solve
Elden Ring's many mysteries are what makes the story so engaging, but some questions deserve answers, and the DLC may be the best way to get them.
One Starfield Skill Is The Closest You Can Get To Fallout's VATS
Starfield shares many similarities with Bethesda's past games, especially the Fallout series, and one ability is close to the iconic VATS mechanic.
Every Major City & Town In Starfield, Ranked By Vibes
Starfield features nine major settlements, each with a unique culture and community. However, some cities are more fun to visit than others.
The Hunter Is One Starfield Character You Don't Want To Ignore
The Hunter is a mysterious character decked out in eye-catching armor and spouting philosophy. The mystery only deepens as the story progresses.
10 Secret Features Starfield Doesn't Tell You About
Some elements of Starfield can feel like a hassle, such as inventory management, but a host of secret features could save players valuable time.
Starfield’s Most Impressive Feature Is Also Its Most Boring
Starfield has a stunning gameplay depth with many features that players can sink countless hours into. However, one of the best is also pretty dull.
Starfield: Should You Support Vae Victis In A Legacy Forged Questline?
A Legacy Forged features an incredibly nuanced decision that leads to different rewards for the player, which include a hidden questline.
10 Biggest Differences Between Starfield And Fallout
Starfield can trace many of its foundational mechanics back to Bethesda's Fallout games, but there's plenty that differentiates them from each other.
Can You Romance The Adoring Fan In Starfield?
With the prevalence of romance options in Bethesda's recent games, it stands to reason that the Adoring Fan could also have a romance questline.
Elden Ring 2 Already Has A Major Story Problem
With Elden Ring 2 on the horizon, FromSoftware will have the difficult task of handling complex story decisions, unlike in their previous games.
Can You Keep Playing Starfield After Beating The Main Story?
The ability to keep playing after the credits is a feature that's best known ahead of time, and Bethesda has delivered much-needed clarification.
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Must Avoid An Overused Superhero Trope
Spider-Man has been associated with many tropes, which isn't necessarily bad. However, the games would do well to stay away from one overused trope.
7 Most Exciting New Starfield Details From Bethesda Developer Q&A
Two lead developers from Bethesda participated in a Q&A session with fans about Starfield, where they revealed exciting new details about the game.
When Starfield Early Access Starts In Your Region
The wait for the highly anticipated new RPG is nearly over. Eager fans can set their clocks for the exact start time of Starfield's early access.
Elden Ring DLC Can Solve One Of The Biggest Caelid Mysteries
Elden Ring contains many mysteries that are begging to be solved, and there is a massive one in Caelid that needs to be addressed in the upcoming DLC.
Elden Ring DLC Could Show The Consequences Of Radahn’s Boss Fight
Radahn is one of Elden Ring's most powerful characters, helping protect the world from cosmic threats. The DLC could show the effects of his defeat.