Austin King
Lead Editor Game Features & News
1326 articles published since August 04, 2020
Author Details
Austin King is the Lead Editor of Game Features and News at Screen Rant. 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. When he's not writing or playing video games, he's probably in a hammock somewhere.
Industry Focus
Austin writes mostly about RPGs and tabletop games, including topics like Pokémon, Dragon Quest, Genshin Impact, Final Fantasy, Dungeons & Dragons, and Mork Borg, but he also loves to write about Lord of the Rings and high fantasy. He mostly writes features and reviews.
Favorite Media
Austin's favorite things are pretty much what he writes about. He especially loves Dragon Quest, Legends of Heroes/Kiseki, Pokémon, D&D, LOTR, JRPGS, and using acronyms for things.
Why GTA Online Still Doesn't Have Cross-Play
Despite being on a wide range of consoles, Grand Theft Auto Online still doesn't have cross-play. Here's the most likely reason it's never happened.
Dragonbane RPG Review: A Classic Roleplaying Game Returns
Dragonbane, a much-anticipated OSR RPG from Free League Publishing, makes a return with its "mirth & mayhem roleplaying" and excellent box set.
Infinity Strash: DRAGON QUEST The Adventure of Dai Playable Characters & Battle Styles
Infinity Strash: DRAGON QUEST The Adventure Of Dai has now revealed more info on playable characters and the various Battle Styles they'll have.
7 D&D Classes Get Changes In New Unearthed Arcana Playtest 6
Unearthed Arcana Playtest 6 for the revised Dungeons & Dragons Player's Handbook introduces changes to seven D&D classes like Cleric and Monk.
Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 Review
The Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 equally prioritizes both comfort and sound, making it an ideal product for anyone looking for great headphones.
4 Best Genshin Impact Pyro User Characters
There are a lot of Pyro users in Genshin Impact, from a little girl who hurls explosives to a rockstar who loves fire. But which Pyro users are best?
How Long It Takes To Beat The Lord of the RIngs: Gollum
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum sees the titular character going around various places in Middle-earth but the game can be completed fairly quickly.
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum Review - Not So Precious
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum has the titular character roaming Middle-earth, but its oddly inventive premise is bogged down by technical issues.
How Many Shrines Does Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Have?
Shrines are back in Tears of the Kingdom, but with sky islands and the depths now added to Hyrule, the number of shrines in TOTK has risen.
The Lord of the Rings Roleplaying 5e Review - A Perfect Blend of LOTR and D&D
The Lord of the Rings Roleplaying for 5e brings the best of both worlds from Dungeons & Dragons 5e and The One Ring RPG from Free League Publishing.
Final Fantasy 16: Every Eikon Confirmed So Far
A new State of Play for Final Fantasy 16 showcased battles between Eikons, powerful summons in the game. Here's every Eikon confirmed so far.
New Screaming Chicken: Ultimate Showdown Trailer Is Feathered, Frenetic Fun [EXCLUSIVE]
Screen Rant has an exclusive new trailer for Screaming Chicken: Ultimate Showdown, which will be releasing on Steam on April 13, 2023.
What Honkai: Star Rail's Release Date & Platforms At Launch Are
The release date of Honkai: Star Rail has officially been revealed, along with the available platforms HoYoverse's RPG will be on at launch.
Tales of Symphonia Remastered Review: Fun But Flawed
Tales of Symphonia Remastered brings a classic JRPG to modern consoles, but it's not without a few flaws that keep it from being truly great.
D&D: Keys From The Golden Vault Review - An Excellent Heist Anthology
Dungeons & Dragons' latest book, Keys From The Golden Vault, is an excellent anthology of well-written heists full of variety and intrigue.
Pathfinder Beginner Box 2e: An Impressive Introduction To Second Edition
The Pathfinder Beginner Box for Second Edition is an excellent introduction into the world of Pathfinder with plenty of high-quality goodies included.
Theatrhythm Final Bar Line Review: Keeping To The Beat
Theatrhythm Final Bar Line brings in hundreds of Final Fantasy songs and iconic characters for a musical dose of nostalgia that's also a lot of fun.
Limitless Heroics Review: A Great D&D Supplement For Inclusive Campaigns
Limitless Heroics: Including Characters with Disabilities, Mental Illness and Neurodivergence is a 5e supplement for more inclusive D&D campaigns.
Vertagear PL6800 Gaming Chair Review: Comfort & Style
The Vertagear P-Line PL6800 is an easy-to-assemble gaming chair that's ideal for anyone wanting comfort and style during longer gaming sessions.
Cy_Borg Review - Violent Cyberpunk Roleplaying That's So, So Good
Cy_Borg is a sometimes brutal, always fun TTRPG from Free League Publishing that blends Mörk Borg with fun cyberpunk mechanics and aesthetics.