Anthony Taormina
Editorial, Brand, and PR Director
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About Anthony Taormina
Anthony Taormina is an original member of the GameRant team, having been part of the publication for over 17 years. He coordinates content for all facets of the site and helps manage its social media, PR, and business relationships.
An owner of every console since Atari, Anthony is willing to try any video game, good or bad, but prefers the ones that involve a deep and engaging story. Anthony is a sucker for any game that has players wielding a fabled sword, but can still appreciate everything from a solid sports title to a game with a deep multiplayer experience. By eventually combining his love of video games with his skills in film, Anthony hopes to make Game Rant a fun place to explore all facets of pop culture.
Favorite Games
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
- Destiny
- BioShock Infinite
- Elden Ring
- Uncharted 2
- Mass Effect 2
- Super Mario 64
- Pokemon GO
Favorite Movies
- Back to the Future
- Most MCU or DCU
- Paul Thomas Anderson films
- David Fincher films
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Industry Focus
Anthony focuses on engaging in deep dives into the culture surrounding some of the popular games around. From Grand Theft Auto to Pokémon, there are so many stories to explore and interesting aspects of games that Anthony hopes to discuss with readers in an intelligent and thoughtful way. He also plans to bring extensive coverage of collectibles like LEGO and Funko when it crosses over into pop culture brands like Zelda or Power Rangers.
Latest
Destiny 2: Renegades is Inspired By Star Wars, But It's Not a Star Wars Expansion [Hands-on Preview]
Game Rant went hands on to see how Destiny 2's Renegades expansion draws inspiration from Star Wars, but remains true to its core identity.
Destiny 2's New Lawless Frontier Activity Brings a New Form of Chaos to the Game Complete with 'AT-ST'
Destiny 2's new Lawless Frontier activity offers a thrilling blend of extraction and objective-based gameplay, with powerful Renegade Abilities.
I Visited Bungie to See Destiny 2's New Renegades Content, and the Most Surprising Thing Was the Devs' Candor
Bungie admits mistakes and vows to improve Destiny 2, starting with the new Renegades expansion.
"We're Not Going to Have Boba Fett Show Up" — Destiny 2: Renegades' Star Wars Collaboration Draws a Line at Canon
Game Rant chats with Destiny 2 devs about how Renegades draws from Star Wars while staying rooted in the series’ iconic world and unique identity.
I'm Glad Grand Theft Auto 6 Didn't Release This Year, Because 2025 Was An Amazing Year for Games
Remember when Grand Theft Auto 6 was originally supposed to release this year? Good thing it didn't because 2025 was stacked with amazing games.
The Game Awards 2025 Continues Xbox's Unfortunate GOTY Streak
The Game Awards 2025 continues Xbox's unfortunate streak of no Game of the Year nominations, despite some strong contenders.
How the Video Game Review Process Works at Game Rant
Game Rant's Anthony Taormina walks you through the process of writing a video game review, from securing early access to deciding on a score.
I Visited Disneyland for the Holidays Season and It Was Magical
Disneyland transforms into a winter wonderland for the holidays with festive food, merchandise, and activities. We saw it all first hand.
Sorry Kingdom Hearts Fans, Now is Not the Time to Show More KH 4
In light of recent events surrounding Square Enix, it would have felt inappropriate to celebrate the company's most highly anticipated title.
BlizzCon 2026 Should Be Blizzard's Biggest Event Ever: Here's What to Expect
After a two-year break, BlizzCon 2026 needs to be one of the biggest conventions Blizzard has ever put together, setting the stage for the future.
Destiny 2's Latest Event Should Have Been a Hit, But Instead it Brings New Frustrations
The Call to Arms event in Destiny 2 should have been a chance to bring lapsed players back before Renegades, but instead it has led to frustration.
Pokémon Mega Evolutions Phantasmal Flames Unboxing - Game Rant Mailbag
Anthony Taormina unboxes and opens up items from the Pokemon TCG Mega Evolutions Set, Phantasmal Flames. Anthony unpacks the Phantasmal Flames Elite Trainer Box, Build and Battle, Booster Bundle, and Booster box
Stranger Things Star Pokes Fun at Grand Theft Auto 6 Delay
After Grand Theft Auto 6's latest delay, Stranger Things star Gaten Matarazzo jokes about how long fans have been waiting to play the sequel.
Ball x Pit is My New Roguelite Obsession, and It Just Got Even Better on Switch 2
From base management to unique character strategies, Ball x Pit is more than meets the eye. Find out why it's this year's Balatro.
Anker x Black Myth Wukong Gift Box Unboxing - Game Rant Mailbag
Anthony unboxes a gift box featuring the Anker collaboration with Black Myth: Wukong. Inside it includes the Anker × Black Myth: Wukong Edition of the Anker Prime Docking Station as well as some extra Black Myth: Wukong themed items.
The Outer Worlds 2 PC Settings and Performance Review
Obsidian Entertainment's The Outer Worlds 2 refines the sci-fi RPG formula on Unreal Engine 5, delivering smooth performance on our iBUYPOWER PC rig.
Disney Lorcana Whispers in the Well Set Unboxing - Game Rant Mailbag
Anthony Taormina unboxes some upcoming Disney Lorcana Whispers of the Well loot. He dives into items like the Illumineer's Trove, Single-player Deck, playmats, and lastly some booster packs!
Is the PlayStation 5 Pro Worth It One Year Later?
It has been a year since Sony launched the PlayStation 5 Pro console, but is the mid-generation performance upgrade worth the investment?
Razer Raiju v3 Pro Controller Unboxing - Game Rant Mailbag
Anthony Taormina unboxes the new Razer Raiju v3 Pro for PlayStation 5 and PC.
Razer Just Released My New Favorite PC Gaming Controller
Razer adds to its V3 Pro line with the Raiju V3 Pro gaming controller, a PlayStation-focused option that builds on the line's legacy.