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Author Details

Matthew Wilcox has previously worked as a Bid Writer and Proofreader. He has an MA in Creative Writing from Aberystwyth University, and enjoys both reading and writing in a variety of genres. In his spare time, he also likes to collect trading cards and walk the dog in the countryside near his home.

Industry Focus

Matthew currently works for Screen Rant as a freelance Gaming Features writer. He has been writing for Screen Rant since early 2022, and he enjoys covering interesting details about popular titles as well as speculating on what may be coming in the next big releases. He mainly covers The Legend of Zelda and Pokémon, alongside other subjects on occasion.

Favorite Media

Matthew is an avid gamer, and enjoys playing RPGs, puzzle games, and visual novels. He is a particularly big fan of major Nintendo series like Pokémon and The Legend of Zelda, as well as some more brain-teasing titles like Professor Layton. His favorite game to play is The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

Latest Articles

Art of The Wind Waker's Link against a landscape from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. 1
The Next Zelda Game Needs To Bring Back The Series’ Best Tradition

A classic Legend of Zelda tradition has been absent in recent games, and as a result it would be perfect for it to be revived in the next title.

Mario and Princess Peach from Super Mario RPG with some of the game's secrets in the background. 1
10 Super Mario RPG Secrets With The Coolest Rewards

Super Mario RPG is a game full of hidden details and secrets, and many of these offer the player some especially cool rewards for uncovering them.

Link and Rauru from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom​​​​​​​. 1
There May Never Be Another Official Zelda Timeline After TOTK

It seems impossible to place The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom on the franchise’s official timeline, vastly complicating any future updates.

Penn from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. 1
One Small Zelda: TOTK Detail About Penn Has Huge Lore Implications For Rito

Penn displays an interesting ability in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, which carries dramatic implications for the rest of the Rito.

The Legend of Zelda's Link looking shocked with the night sky in the background. 1
The Legend Of Zelda's Most Mysterious Enemies Are Actually Real-Life Aliens

There are many strange enemies in The Legend of Zelda, but perhaps the most mysterious of all have their roots in an actual alien encounter.

Zelda and Link exploring underground by torchlight in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. 1
These Zelda: TOTK Murals Give Away The Entire Plot & Almost No One Noticed

The ancient murals seen in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom reveal most of the plot, although it can be hard to interpret them at first.

Art of Link from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, with Sonia and Rauru in the background. 1
Zelda: TOTK Has One Major Plot Hole (& It's Because Of Link)

There is a notable plot hole surrounding Link and the hero’s traditional role in Hyrule in the story of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

Entei and Terrakion against Paldean scenery from Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. 1
Indigo Disk DLC May Have Extra Paradox Pokémon, But There's Bad News

Leaks are indicating that an additional two Paradox Pokémon will be coming to Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, but there is a downside to the news.

Images of The Legend of Zelda's Ganondorf from Tears of the Kingdom, Twilight Princess, and Ocarina of Time. 1
Wait, Ganondorf Has A Last Name In The Legend Of Zelda?

Although it has not yet been used in any of the games, The Legend of Zelda’s iconic villain Ganondorf actually has a canonical last name.

Art of Princess Zelda from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom in front of the Forgotten Temple. 1
BOTW & TOTK Forgot An Important Piece Of Zelda Lore

TOTK and BOTW have done much to develop The Legend of Zelda’s lore, but not every notable part of the franchise has been included in the games.

Ganondorf from Tears of the Kingdom and Calamity Ganon from Breath of the Wild 1
After BOTW & TOTK, The Next Zelda Game Needs A Villain Change

With Ganondorf defeated once more in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, the franchise should change its lead villain for the next title.

Ganon in his humanoid, Gerudo form standing facing the camera holding a katana near his hip, and Link with his Zonai arm outstretched and glowing bright teal. Behind Ganondorf, part of his Demon King form can be seen, where his skin turns burnt black and red, and his hair grows longer and glows red. 1
Link Fighting Ganondorf In Zelda: TOTK Isn’t Even A Fair Fight

As difficult an opponent as Ganondorf is in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, he is arguably not given a fair fight in the game.

Rauru and Master Kohga from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. 1
TOTK’s Biggest Contributions To The Zelda Series Won’t Be Its Gameplay

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has contributed a lot to the series, but its most influential aspect isn’t necessarily gameplay.

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's Juliana alongside an image of a Nintendo Switch. 1
Pokémon Gen 10 Games Are Probably Releasing On Switch 2

Circumstances surrounding the future of the Pokémon franchise suggest that the Generation 10 games will be released for the Switch 2 console.

Normal Form Terapagos in front of an aerial view of Area Zero's Great Crater in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. 1
Pokémon's Indigo Disk DLC Release Date Is Perfect For One Reason

The release date for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet’s Indigo Disk DLC has finally been announced, and it is hard to imagine a more perfect time.

A battle court in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's The Indigo Disk DLC, with art of the BB League's Elite Four. 1
We Probably Already Know The BB League Champion In Pokémon’s Indigo Disk DLC

Close examination of the trailers for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet’s Indigo Disk DLC suggests a familiar face is likely Champion of the BB League.

Art of Link and Zelda from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Age of Calamity respectively, with TOTK's Hyrule Castle floating ominously in the background. 1
TOTK’s Funniest Character Is The Perfect Villain For A New Zelda Game

One of the funniest characters in The Legend of Zelda, and certainly the most hilarious in TOTK, is actually perfect as the villain of the next game.

Composite image of Link giving a thumbs up and looking determined in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom​​​​​​​. 1
One TOTK Armor Set Can Change The Next Zelda Game Completely

Further developing a certain Armor set from the Legends of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom could lead to an incredible feature in the next Zelda game.

The Legend of Zelda's Link with a Skyview Tower from Tears of the Kingdom in the background. 1
One Simple Zonai Build Makes Zelda: TOTK’s Skyview Towers Useless

A new Zonai Device contraption created for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is a great improvement over the game’s Skyview Towers.

The original and Toy versions of Freddy Fazbear from Five Nights at Freddy's, with Glamrock Freddy in the background. 1
FNAF: You're Wrong About Freddy Fazbear & May Not Even Know It

Freddy Fazbear is the murderous face of the Five Nights at Freddy’s franchise, but the animatronic bear can also be easily misunderstood.

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