Karissa Annis
Game Guide Writer
129 articles published since September 27, 2022
Author Details
Karissa Annis is an author, student, part-time barista, and artist based out of Birmingham, Al. She has an MS in Archeology and is working on her MFA at SCAD. When not fulfilling addictions for caffeine or working on numerous side projects, she hangs out with her cats and scribbles out calligraphy.
Industry Focus
Karissa is currently a writer at ScreenRant and has served as an editor and peer reviewer for several academic journals including Field Notes and Aegyptiaca. She has a published Master's Thesis and several articles on Star Wars and Archaeology, which focus on the Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order game as well as the Doctor Aphra Comics and Star Wars: Rebels.
Favorite Media
Karissa loves all things Star Wars and Lord of the Rings. Her favorite games include the Star Wars Jedi games, the Horizon series, and the Assassin's Creed series, although her Game of the Year in 2022 was Stray. Merrin is her current favorite Star Wars character, and she is obsessively waiting for a Black Series figure of her.
10 Best Survivor Perks in Dead By Daylight
Surviving in Dead By Daylight will take having a few good perks in order to counter the Killer’s terrible plans to stop players from escaping.
How To Beat The Head Thwomp In Zelda: Oracle Of Ages
In Zelda: Oracle of Ages players will face a strangely Mario-like Head Thwomp, which Link will have to defeat in a very specific way.
My Friendly Neighborhood: How to Solve The Punch Card Puzzle
There are many puzzles throughout My Friendly Neighborhood, but without the code, the punch card puzzle might be one of the more frustrating ones.
Hogwarts Legacy: All Landing Platforms Locations
All Landing Platform Locations in Hogwarts Legacy, mapped both regionally and locally with other hints for finding the exact location.
How To Make Nectar In The Sims 4: Horse Ranch
In the Sims 4, the new Horse Ranch Expansion Pack allows players to make, age, sell, and drink their own Nectar, providing a multitude of benefits.
Exoprimal: Best Exosuit (& When To Use Them)
For players starting out in Exoprimal, it may be hard to decide what Exosuit to use when, but some are better than others when the dinosaurs show up.
Hogwarts Legacy: How To Unlock Every Spell Including Dark Arts Magic
Unlocking every spell used to explore and complete combat encounters in Hogwarts Legacy will require dedication to the magical class list.
Halls of Torment: How to Unlock the Wellkeeper
The Wellkeeper in Halls of Torment allows players to save items for future runs, but players will have to do some work to unlock him first.
How to Unlock Every Character in Halls of Torment
The playable characters in Halls of Torment can all be unlocked in a variety of quests and each quest requires something different.
Dead By Daylight Survivor Guide: Nicolas Cage (Perks, Tips, & Strategies)
Nic Cage has joined the roster of Survivors in Dead by Daylight, complete with a full list of perks for everything he needs to be himself.
Hogwarts Legacy: How To Climb The Battlements (The High Keep)
Players who want to get the new Highwing Mount will have to scale the battlements in order to reach the top of the High Keep in Hogwarts Legacy.
How To Level Up Fast In Harry Potter Magic Awakened
It can be confusing as to what players are trying to level up in Harry Potter: Magic Awakened, as there are multiple ways to improve player power.
How To Get Gems Fast In Harry Potter Magic Awakened
Gems in Harry Potter Magic Awakened are a key part of upgrading and adding cards to player decks, giving them an edge in dueling and battles.
How To Get Link's Awakening Armor Set In Zelda: TOTK
Players can feel nostalgia by finding the Link's Awakening armor set to make Link a chibi version of himself in Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
Where To Find Green Rising Penstemon In Disney Dreamlight Valley
Finding the Green Rising Penstemon in Disney Dreamlight Valley can be difficult due to the flower's unintentional camouflaging tendencies.
10 Hardest Trophies In Jurassic World Evolution 2 (& How To Get Them)
Out of all the trophies in Jurassic World Evolution 2, these are the hardest, most annoying, or easiest to miss when attempting to earn the Platinum.
The Best Skills to Get First in Aliens: Dark Descent
In Aliens: Dark Descent the player controls a squad of Colonial Marines who will all need a few upgrades before they become an unstoppable force.
The Best Team Class Comps to Use in Aliens: Dark Descent
In Aliens: Dark Descent, players will have to build a team to send out on missions, avoiding or taking down Aliens they find on the way.
8 Best Swords In The Witcher 3
The Witcher 3 has many weapons and specifically many swords to choose from, but there are some swords that stand out more than others.
Starfield Early Access Guide (Dates, Times, & How to Play)
Players of the highly anticipated Starfield can begin their journey through the stars up to five days early depending on what they choose to purchase.