Austin King-Senior Editor

Austin King

Senior Editor

August, 2020
Bachelor's Degree of English, UT Southern
Dragon Quest, Pokemon, Dungeons & Dragons
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About Austin King

Austin King is the Senior Editor of Gaming at ScreenRant and has been with the site since 2020 with a focus on RPGs and tabletop games. He previously managed content for Geek to Geek Media, and has served as a writer for sites like Nintendad, Geek Fitness, and more.

In addition to his work at ScreenRant, 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.

He's written about pop culture, video games, and genre studies over the course of his career. You can find him on BlueSky, X, and at Dragonquestaustin.com

Author Details

Austin writes mostly about RPGs and tabletop games, including topics like Dungeons & Dragons, Disney Lorcana, Pokémon, Dragon Quest, Genshin Impact, Final Fantasy, and Mork Borg, but he also loves to write about Lord of the Rings and high fantasy.

Favorite Media

Austin's favorite media are mostly on the things he writes about, series like Dragon Quest, Final Fantasy, Legends of Heroes/Kiseki, and Pokémon. He also enjoys tabletop games like D&D and Mork Borg, TCGs, LEGOs, and high fantasy novels.
Outside of gaming, he adores X-Men comics, Lord of the Rings, and Seattle Mariners baseball.

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Major Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Story Change Is Outraging Fans

Final Fantasy 7 Revelation is changing the main story in a major way, with one character getting a more intergral role, and fans aren't happy.

Link looking at Hyrule Castle in Zelda Tears of the Kingdom
Legend Of Zelda Officially Returns To The Wilds Era With New Game

If you're a fan of Breath of the Wild or Tears of the Kingdom, then be sure to check out this official new Legend of Zelda puzzle game.

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PlayStation Plus Reveals Essential Games For September 2026

PlayStation Plus has officially revealed its Essential games for the month of September 2026, free to anyone with a PS Plus subscription.

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New GTA 6 Gameplay Leak Gives Us First Glimpse Of Lucia

A new GTA 6 gameplay leak has offered up a new glimpse of Lucia at the very end, ahead of Netflix's official stream tomorrow.

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Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Gets Official Release Date Update In Jaw-Dropping New Trailer

Final Fantasy 7 Revelation got a new trailer at Gamescom 2026, revealing new information on its upcoming release date in 2027 and more.

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Dungeons & Dragons 8 New Subclasses For Arcana Unleashed

Dungeons & Dragons has revealed details on 8 new subclasses joining 5.5e thanks to the release of the upcoming Arcana Unleashed sourcebook.

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3 Greatest PlayStation 1 Games Turning 30 This Year

The first PlayStation console introduced us to a lot of iconic games and series, but these are the greatest games on PS1 turning 30 this year.

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3 10/10 PlayStation 2 Games Turning 25 This Year

Sony's PlayStation 2 sees a number of its games turning 25 this year, but there were a few releases in 2001 that were easily 10/10 experiences.

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A woman holding a book in a woodland setting from the Cosmere RPG
Brandon Sanderson's Stormlight: Showdown in Shadesmar Officially Arrives In 2027

Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere is getting a new release in 2027 thanks to Showdown in Shadesmar, releasing as part of the official Cosmere RPG.

Link and Zelda surrounded by monsters in artwork for the original The Legend of Zelda's 1994 re-release.
The Legend Of Zelda Fans Just Got The Ultimate 40th Anniversary Gift

The Legend of Zelda celebrated its 40th anniversary this year, and now there's a new release that's perfect for fans wanting to celebrate as well.

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5 Final Fantasy Characters Kingdom Hearts 4 Desperately Needs To Include

Kingdom Hearts 4 has a release window for Late 2027 and a new trailer, but which Final Fantasy characters might show up in the high-anticipated RPG?

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3 Nintendo Wii Games Everyone Owned In The 2000s
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The Nintendo Wii was an incredibly popular console with some incredibly popular games, but there were a few games that everyone owned in the 2000s.

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Stormlight World Guide Is A Must-Have Book For Brandon Sanderson Fans

Brandon Sanderon fans will want to check out the Stormlight World Guide, even if you don't plan on playing the Cosmere RPG, for lore secrets and more.

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3 10/10 PlayStation 2 Games Turning 20 In 2026

Sony's PlayStation 2 has a massive library of games, but these masterpieces are all turning 20 this year, and you should definitely play them.

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A Pokemon character shocked with Lumiose City from Pokemon Legends Z-A
Pokémon As We Know It Officially Changes Forever February 25, 2027

Pokémon fans, mark your calenders for February 25, 2027. The franchise as we know it will change for good, and it has nothing to do with Gen 10.

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3 Nintendo 3DS Games Everyone Played In The 2010s

The Nintendo 3DS had an expansive library of games, including many first-party titles, but there were a few games everyone played in the 2010s.

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Dragon Ball Returns August 2026 With Xenoverse 3 Demo

Dragon Ball officially returns on August 26 thanks to a new announcement from Bandai Namco that reveals a Xenoverse 3 demo is on the way.

Gandalf (Ian McKellen) wielding a sword in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
An Iconic Lord Of The Rings Game Is Officially Getting A Remaster, Out Today

A remaster of a classic The Lord of the Rings game is out today, in a surprise announcement that is sure to thrill all the LOTR fans out there.

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A 1999 PlayStation 1 RPG Masterpiece Is Free On PS Plus Right Now

PlayStation Plus includes an excellent RPG from the PS1 era right now. Fans of classic games and RPGs should definitely give this one a try.

The PlayStation 1 console with a controller next to it.
3 PS1 Games Everyone Owned In The '90s

The original Sony PlayStation had an incredible library of games, and if you owned a PS1 in the 1990s, the odds are good that you owned these three.

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