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Brandon Key-Senior Staff Writer

Brandon Key

Senior Staff Writer

February, 2025
Gaming, Final Fantasy, Resident Evil
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About Brandon Key

Brandon Key is a Senior Writer for ScreenRant, focusing on gaming news. Throughout his extensive career in entertainment media, he has written gaming news, features, guides, lists, and reviews for many reputable publications, including GameRant, GameRVW, TheNerdStash, and several others. He is also a former high school English teacher, youth counselor, and U.S. government technical writer. He began gaming at the age of five and hasn't ever stopped, with Final Fantasy X, Bloodborne, Silent Hill 2, and the Trails of Cold Steel series being some of his favorites. 

Industry Focus

Brandon Key has been a writer in the games industry for over a decade, focusing mostly on gaming news across most genres.

Favorite Media

Brandon Key's favorite games are Silent Hill 2, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, the Final Fantasy series, Nier: Automata, The Last of Us Part 2, Resident Evil, Bloodborne, and Persona.

He is also a big fan of movies, TV, and reality TV. His favorite movies include Terminator 2, Aliens, Whiplash, Black Swan, Parasite, Misery, and The Shawshank Redemption.

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Marvel Rivals Strategists
After Playing Marvel Rivals For 300 Hours, I've Discovered One Big Problem That No Updates Have Fixed

After playing Marvel Rivals for over 300 hours, I've discovered a big problem with the gameplay of the Strategist characters that isn't being updated.

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Lies Of P Key Art
Lies Of P Is Breaking A Long Standing Tradition Of Soulsborne Games

Breaking away from Soulsborne tradition, Lies of P will be introducing difficulty options for both the base game and its Overture expansion.

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Xbox Game New Additions Include One Of The Best RPGs Of All Time

In another win for Xbox Game , the service will be adding Metaphor ReFantazio on May 29, in addition to other great games coming to the service.

Marvel Rivals Scarlet Witch Immortal Skin
"This Is Actually Huge": Marvel Rivals' New Update Has Players Ready To Return

Marvel Rivals' new patch is releasing on Thursday, and it aims to address several quality of life issues, including letting players use more sprays.

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I'd Be A Whole Lot More Excited About Injustice 3 Rumors If NetherRealm Could Make Just One Series Change

Injustice 3 is rumored to be Netherrealm Studios' next project after Mortal Kombat 1, but it really needs one massive change to make me interested.

Key art for Stellar Blade showing Eve.
Stellar Blade Sequel Confirmed, And It's Coming Sooner Than You Might Think

According to a presentation roap from developer Skill Up, a Stellar Blade sequel has been officially confirmed and will be released before 2027.

An astronaut approaching a glowing light in Starfield.
Get Ready To Jump Back Into Starfield: One Of Its Best Expansion Mods Is Getting A Sequel

Created by MonkeyMods, one of Starfield's best expansion mods, called Forgotten Frontiers, is getting a sequel, and it aims to add new features.

Helldivers 2 Heart Of Democracy Gameplay
"Democracy Burns": Helldivers 2 Takes The Fight Home In New Update

The Helldivers 2: Heart of Democracy update is now live, returning players to Super Earth to repel the Illuminate invasion in a battle for the planet.

Chrono Trigger artwork depicting the cast readying for a fight in a desolate city street.
"It Is A Mistranslation": Hopes For Chrono Trigger Remake Have Been Dashed

A statement made by Square Enix denied rumors of an alleged Chrono Trigger remake, saying that initial reports were due to a mistranslation.

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Some Marvel Rivals Players Think One Character Has Way Too Many Skins

In a post on Reddit from BoltextGaming, some Marvel Rivals players are arguing that Scarlet Witch has too many skins when compared to everyone else.

Cyberpunk 2077 V standing in front of a nintendo switch 2.
Cyberpunk 2077 On Switch 2 Looks Amazing In Official Footage

A on YouTube has compiled official b-roll footage of the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Cyberpunk 2077, and fans think the games look great.

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Mortal Kombat Studio's Next Game May Have Been Leaked

According to a reputable MultiVersus dataminer, Injustice 3 is likely going to be Netherrealm Studios' next game, after 2023's Mortal Kombat 1.

Naked Snake takes aim in Metal Gear Solid Delta Snake Eater
Hideo Kojima's Metal Gear Spiritual Successor Is Still More Than Half A Decade Away

Speaking with Le Film Français, Hideo Kojima has estimated that Physint, a spiritual successor to Metal Gear, is still five to six years away.

Mortal Kombat 11 Character Designs And The Pit Stage
10 Missing Mortal Kombat 1 Characters Who Desperately Need To Return For A Sequel

Mortal Kombat 1's development has seemingly come to an end with the Definitive Edition, and there were quite a few characters that never made it in.

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Poppy Playtime The Player
"10/10 No Notes": Incredible Poppy Playtime Cosplay Looks Like The Real Deal

As seen on a Reddit post, a fan has created an impressive Poppy Playtime cosplay of the playable character that doesn't even have a face.

The First Family Invisible Woman costume in Marvel Rivals
Marvel Rivals Fan-Made 3D Print Is Impressive But Ironic

Over on Reddit, Nooobishgamers has created an impressive 3D print of Invisible Woman, and there are a lot of jokes being made about her being visible.

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Darth Vader AI Using James Earl Jones' Voice Is Already Swearing In Fortnite

Darth Vader's iconic voice has been added to Fortnite using AI, originally performed by James Earl Jones, and fans are already making him swear.

Mario jumping with the Nintendo Switch 2 logo.
The Most Acclaimed Game Of 2018 Is Rumored To Hit Switch 2

According to sources allegedly close to Rockstar Games, Red Dead Redemption 2 may be making its way Nintendo Switch 2 later this year.

Lucia and Jason with pistols robbing a store in GTA 6.
GTA 6 Will "Exceed Players’ Expectations," Promises Take-Two

Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick stated that Grand Theft Auto 6 will "exceed player expectations" in an earnings release earlier this week.

Animal Crossing New Horizons Beach
Gorgeous Animal Crossing Build Will Have You Playing New Horizons Again

Far_Agency5095 on Reddit has shared a beautifully created pond, featuring a bridge, ducks, and plants for Animal Crossing: New Horizons.