Matthew Schomer-Journalist

Matthew Schomer

Journalist

April, 2024
Bachelor's degree in news journalism from Kent State University; nine years professional experience in journalism.
Fallout, The Sims 4 , WWE
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About Matthew Schomer

Matthew is a journalist in the news department at GameRant. He holds a Bachelor's degree in journalism from Kent State University and has been an avid gamer since 1985. Matthew formerly served as a news and features editor, trainer, and video producer at DualShockers, specializing in short-format video guides.

Prior to entering the world of electronic entertainment, he was a reporter for multiple rural Ohio newspapers, most notably The Salem News and the Morning Journal (Lisbon), specializing in state and local politics, law, education, and human interest. While those are all topics that interest him, gaming has been his true passion since the age of 3, and he's thrilled about the opportunity to bring information and entertainment to the gaming community.

Matthew has also interviewed several developers and other personalities from around the gaming community, including Visual Concepts creative director Lynell Jinks, Standing Stone Games' head of studio Rob Ciccolini, musician CG5 and WWE Superstar Cody Rhodes.

Industry Focus

I've been write all manner of news articles pertaining to video games and their crossovers into the realms of television and movies since 2022. In the past, I've also made video versions of top-read guides, as well as list and games review videos.

When I'm not writing, you can usually find me behind my computer monitor, Xbox Series X, or Nintendo Switch. I dabble in a lot of genres, but I lean heavily towards lore-heavy RPGs and simulations with plenty of room for self-insertion.

Favorite Games

Some of my all-time favorite RPGs include Suikoden 3, Baldur's Gate 3, Fallout 2, Fallout: New Vegas, and Knights of the Old Republic.

As for simulations, The Sims 4 is still king, but I also enjoy the Civilization series, Sid Meier's Pirates, and old-school Tycoon games on PC.

Lately, I've been exploring every possible combination of outcomes I can think of in Dispatch, living out my high-seas fantasies in another playthrough of Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag, and trying to keep my Jan Dolskis alive for another run of The Alters.

Favorite Console

Tough one. I've been gaming since 1985, so my first console was the Intellivision, a clunky, wood-paneled alternative to the Atari, and you never forget your first love.

Historically, I adore the SNES for its expansive catalog and the PlayStation 2 for the leaps forward it made in gaming, but my current console of choice is the Xbox Series X.

Latest

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A prominent WWE Superstar reveals a legal run-in with Nintendo over copyright concerns with one of its most popular gaming franchises.

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Starfield Getting Important PS5 Update Next Week

Starfield's PS5 version is getting another important patch next week, specifically addressing issues experienced by people using Sony's console.

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Nostalgic Pokemon Release Will Take Fans Back to the Kanto Region

Pokemon takes fans back to the Kanto region again with another surprising release scheduled for October, with pre-orders open now.

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Twitch Takes New Action Against Viewbotting

Twitch unveils a tactic for fighting viewbot offenders that doesn't involve bans will still make streams think twice before breaking the rules.

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NTE Studio Responds to AI Concerns

NTE: Neverness to Everness developers confront the accusations of generative AI usage against them, shedding light on the situation.

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I think Pokemon is going to dominate this summer for 3 massive reasons

Pokemon fans have at least three big reasons to look forward to summer 2026, with more game reveals, events, and merch coming soon.

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Pikachu's limited vocabulary of repeating syllables may actually be a sophisticated form of communication, with fans noticing certain patterns.

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Leaked Assassin's Creed Invictus Image Gets Official Response From Ubisoft

An Assassin's Creed leaker gets caught altering a leaked image, leading to Ubisoft seemingly getting caught in an accidental confession.

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Sims 4 players are building functional 3x2 tiny houses, combining multiple rooms into one using clever design choices and building cheats.

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Xbox CEO Asha Sharma is shaking up leadership by bringing in former Microsoft CoreAI team members, aiming to expand technical expertise.

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Subnautica 2 causes chaos among smaller developers, as multiple games move their launches following its release date announcement.

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Sims 4 Player Builds Low Income Apartment in the Game

A low-income apartment build created in The Sims 4 hits close to home for players seeking more realism in their custom living spaces.

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The Outer Worlds Gets Its First Update In Nearly 3 Years

The Outer Worlds gives many players some pretty major free upgrades and teases a new weapon type that will be debuting in the near future.

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Star Wars: Galactic Racer Release Date and Collector's Edition Officially Revealed

Star Wars: Galactic Racer's release date is locked in, and players can check out some exciting Deluxe Edition and pre-order bonus features.

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Wuchang Fallen Feathers IP Acquired For Over $4.5 Million

Digital Bros, parent company of 505 Games, buys the Wuchang: Fallen Feathers IP, hinting at the possibility of future game content.

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Fallout 4 and Skyrim on Switch 2 Come With a Big Catch

Bethesda fans mock Nintendo Switch 2 releases of Skyrim and Fallout 4's anniversary editions over a baffling decision by the developer.

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Windrose Reveals 2026 Roadmap, Confirms First Major Update is Called Ashlands

Windrose's 2026 roadmap reveals the first major update coming to the popular pirate-themed open-world RPG, and when players should expect it.

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GameStop Throws Shade at PS5 Internet Requirement Controversy

PlayStation's new DRM check-in requirements for game licenses upset customers, and GameStop sees an opportunity to boost sales.

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One dedicated Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream player makes all 30 starter Pokemon into Miis without the aid of the Face Paint tool.

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