Charming Holiday-Contributor

Charming Holiday

Contributor

August, 2023
Bachelor of Arts (Summa Cum Laude)
Switch, Indie Games, industry news
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About Charming Holiday

Charming Holiday is a news article writer from the United States who has been working with GameRant since August 2023 and self-publishing since May 2025. He is a former cultural policy advisor who has turned his focus to his lifelong passion of gaming. He lived and worked in South Korea from early 2016 to mid-2019 but has since returned to the greater Chicago area. His first console was the original PlayStation, though he now focuses on the Nintendo Switch and its growing library of first party and indie games. Charming is particularly fond of mystery point-and-click games and action adventure platformers (2D and 3D). Charming hopes to expand his talents into the gaming news industry with the ultimate goal of one day getting to write for and ship a game.

Favorite Games

Some of Charming's favorite games include Stardew Valley, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Papers, Please, The Cat Lady, and Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines.

Favorite Console

With one of the largest and most diverse gaming libraries in console history, Charming is a diehard fan of the PlayStation 2.

Industry Focus

Charming Holiday enjoys writing about major industry news, such as studio mergers, technology patents, and gaming events, as well as highlighting indie games and console releases, with a focus on action-adventure and horror.
 

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PC Gamers Have Until May 13 to Claim Horror Game Completely Free of Charge

PC gaming fans can claim a horror game completely free of charge, but they will need to act fast, as the offer expires May 13.

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Paranormal Activity Game Has Been Canceled

The video game adaptation of the Paranormal Activity film franchise is officially canceled, though fans may be surprised by the reason.

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Another Resident Evil Remake May Be Revealed Next Month

The rumor mill is teasing a potential announcement from Capcom in June that would finally showcase the next Resident Evil remake.

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Wizard of Oz Fan Builds Munchkin Land in Disney Dreamlight Valley

An incredibly patient Wizard of Oz fan painstakingly builds Munchkin Land in Disney Dreamlight Valley, and the results are stunning.

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New Switch Game is Like Zelda Meets Avatar: The Last Airbender

This newly released Switch game blends the classic gameplay of The Legend of Zelda with themes from Avatar: The Last Airbender.

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New Local Co-Op Action-RPG Officially Confirmed for Switch 2

This brand-new colorful local co-op action roleplaying game officially confirms that it will be releasing on Nintendo Switch 2.

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Insomniac's Wolverine Game Gets Encouraging Update

As fans patiently await fresh news on the highly-anticipated new Wolverine game, Insomniac finally drops an encouraging update.

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Pokopia Player Builds Impressive Rollercoaster in the Game

One creative Pokemon Pokopia player builds an impressive fully functional rollercoaster in the game, though it is not without flaws.

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Alien: Isolation 2 Teaser Trailer Reveals First Look at the Game

Audiences finally get a first look at a teaser trailer for the sequel to Alien: Isolation, which shows a potential major change coming.

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Pokopia Player Builds Incredible Maximum Security Prison

A Pokemon Pokopia players builds an incredible maximum security prison to keep one particularly nefarious pocket monster in lock-up.

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Far Cry TV Series Showrunner Noah Hawley Makes Controversial Statement About the Games

Far Cry television series showrunner Noah Hawley is in hot water with gaming fans after a controversial statement about player habits.

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New Multiplayer Xbox Game is Struggling on Steam

A new multiplayer game from an Xbox first-party studio is struggling to draw in PC players on Steam, following an unfortunate pattern.

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Unofficial Hogwarts Legacy Azkaban Expansion Brings the Harry Potter Books to Life

An unofficial expansion for Hogwarts Legacy finally brings the darkness of Azkaban to life, offering a more book-accurate experience.

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4-Player Co-Op Party Game Coming to Xbox Game Pass on May 28

An upcoming 4-player co-op party game drops a brand-new trailer confirming that it will be a day-one launch for Xbox Game Pass on May 28.

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Yoshi and the Mysterious Book Reveals New Ability and Amiibo Support

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New Steam 3D Platformer is Inspired by Banjo-Kazooie and Super Mario 64

This new 3D platforming game coming to Steam draws inspiration from Banjo-Kazooie and Super Mario 64 with an unexpected visual style.

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Fortnite officially drops the first teaser for its upcoming crossover with Ben 10, and fans are already speculating what may be on the way.

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Ubisoft Cancels Cozy Game That Has Been in Development for 3 Years

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Pokopia Player Builds Spirited Away Bathhouse

An incredibly talented Pokemon Pokopia player shares a look at their jaw-dropping recreation of the bathhouse from Spirited Away.

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Forgotten Nintendo 64 Game from 1998 Could Be Making a Comeback

A forgotten cult classic Nintendo 64 game from 1998 could be making a surprise comeback, and retro gaming fans are already celebrating.

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