Ben Brosofsky
Senior Writer
120 articles published since November 02, 2022
Author Details
Ben Brosofsky is a writer for Screen Rant and covers video games and tabletop. He graduated from Vanderbilt University with a Bachelor's in Cinema & Media Arts. Writing serves as a much-needed distraction from tackling a backlog of Steam games that will never be surmounted.
Industry Focus
Ben is a Gaming writer for Screen Rant, covering Gaming Features, Gaming Lists, and Gaming Reviews for both video games and tabletop RPGs. Action-adventure titles tend to take up the majority of his video gaming coverage, but virtually every genre is of interest. PC, Nintendo, and Playstation are all welcome.
Favorite Media
Some of Ben's favorite games are The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Portal 2, Super Mario 64, Dishonored, and Tales of Symphonia. Indie picks include A Hat in Time, N++, Hollow Knight, and The Banner Saga, and Super Castlevania IV and Genesis Aladdin are a couple of 16-bit standouts.
Every Ganondorf Design In The Legend Of Zelda, Ranked Worst To Best
Ganondorf has had several makeovers in The Legend of Zelda series. Although every iteration has its merits, some are more memorable than others.
Do You Need To Play The Messenger Before Sea Of Stars?
Throwback RPG Sea of Stars is connected to Sabotage Studio's prior game The Messenger, which can cause concern about playing in release order.
10 Best Super Mario Bros. Power-Ups Of All Time, Ranked
The Super Mario Bros. series has been home to a great selection of power-ups over the years, but some stand out above the rest of the pack.
5 Easiest Baldur’s Gate 3 Classes For D&D Rookies
Baldur's Gate 3 can be an intimidating game for newcomers, but certain starting classes make the barrier to entry much lower than others.
D&D Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants - Every New Subclass, Background, & Feat
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants introduces a number of new character options to Dungeons & Dragons that can connect any player to giant lore.
Should You Use An Origin Hero In Baldur's Gate 3 Or Create Your Own Character
Baldur's Gate 3 offers both premade Origin heroes and custom characters as options, and figuring out which choice is better can be difficult.
One Baldur's Gate 3 Trick Makes Defeating Enemies So Much Easier
Baldur's Gate 3 presents some challenging combat encounters, but there's a simple maneuver that can frequently turn the tides of battle.
10 Best New D&D Monsters In Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants, Ranked
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants adds a number of new monsters to Dungeons & Dragons, some of which make for particularly memorable foes.
10 New D&D Magic Items From Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants To Try ASAP
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants adds a wealth of new magic items to D&D 5e, and some are exciting enough to be true priorities for players.
Zelda: Oracle Of Seasons & Ages - Which Should Be Played First
Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages are both excellent entries in the Zelda franchise, but it can often be unclear which one to start with.
Remnant 2: Should You Pick Faelin Or Faerin?
Remnant 2 lets players choose between facing Faelin or Faerin as a boss, and either one could be the right choice for the right player.
"A Robust FPS Game For VR" - Crossfire: Sierra Squad Hands-On Preview
Crossfire: Sierra Squad brings a major global franchise to VR, offering an FPS experience with a lot of options in both single-player and co-op.
15 Must-Play Classic Games On Nintendo Switch Online
Nintendo Switch Online offers subscribers a wide library of retro titles to play, and a few of these games stand out as the very best of the bunch.
"A Rich Aesthetic Experience": Full Void Review
Full Void is a cinematic platformer throwback with consistently gorgeous art and design that elevate a more pedestrian puzzle experience.
Silent Hill 2 Remake Should Be Very Afraid Of Slitterhead
With potentially worrying news emerging about the Silent Hill 2 remake, fans of the horror classic might find some hope in upcoming game Slitterhead.
"A Mostly Excellent Update" - Atelier Marie Remake: The Alchemist of Salburg Review
Atelier Marie Remake: The Alchemist of Salburg is a simple but effective RPG adventure that brings a series back to basics for fans of casual fun.
"Still Nothing Quite Like It" - Oxenfree II: Lost Signals Review
Oxenfree II: Lost Signals doesn't always break new ground, but players can find plenty to love in its authentic characters and refined gameplay.
Baldur’s Gate 3 Classes Are Going To Save Your Campaign From Disaster
Baldur's Gate 3 might be intimidating for some newcomers, but one key feature that's new to the series should stop players from running aground.
AC Mirage Already Has A Big Advantage Over Valhalla
There's still some time before the release of Assassin's Creed Mirage, but the title is shaping up to be a better dive into the past than Valhalla.
FF7 Rebirth’s Most Fun Change Won’t Have Anything To Do With The Story
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is likely to surprise fans with its inevitable story changes, but one of the best updates might not be narrative at all.