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Eric Huels

Contributor Since July, 2022
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Author Details

Eric Huels is a writer, composer, audio professional, and game developer. When not writing for Screen Rant or playing games, he's reading sci-fi novels, watching as many movies and television series as possible, or baking bread. He graduated from DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois, studying Creative Writing and Music Composition.

Industry Focus

Eric contributes to Screen Rant as a Gaming Features Writer. His articles cover topics such as lore and gameplay analysis, industry news, and gaming history. He specializes in RPG, FPS, and action games within franchises such as Star Wars, Silent Hill, Mass Effect, Call of Duty, Resident Evil, Starfield, and Soulsborne titles, especially Elden Ring.

Favorite Media

Eric has a deep love for single-player games with a narrative focus. He regards interactive storytelling as one of the most impactful forms of media and strives to uplift and sing the praises of what the industry offers in this respect. His top 3 most anticipated games are The Next Mass Effect, Avowed, and Judas.

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Starfield character with a space battle in the background.
15 Must-Play Starfield Quests You Don’t Want To Miss
Starfield

Starfield boasts so much content that some things are bound to fly under your radar. However, these are quests you should make a point of playing.

a cut of 3 endings from Elden Ring
Elden Ring DLC - Which Ending Is Canon In Shadow Of The Erdtree
Elden Ring

With Elden Ring's multiple endings, it can be tough to pin down which could be canon. Though, the plot of Shadow of the Erdtree may hold some clues.

Image of the First Elden Lord Godfrey in his Horah Loux phase.
Elden Ring DLC: Should You Finish The Main Story First
Elden Ring

An Elden Ring DLC announcement could happen any day now, and it's worth knowing if beating the game will be a prerequisite to the expansion.

The Dragonborn, a Starfield astronaut, and the Sole Survivor with Dogmeat.
Starfield’s New Game Plus Is Cool, But TES 6 & Fallout 5 Should Skip It
Starfield

Starfield features a cool NG+ mode, a first for Bethesda's titles. However, there's a good reason why it should stay out of future games like TES 6.

Franklin from GTA V, Kratos and Atreus from God of War Ragnarok, and Sam Bridges from Death Stranding.
10 Games We Desperately Need To See At The Game Awards 2023
The Game Awards

The Game Awards is just around the corner, which means it's also the season of major reveals, and there are a few that players want to hear from.

David Harbour as Jim Hopper from Stranger Things with spaceships from Starfield in the background.
David Harbour Is Right About Starfield (Mostly)
Starfield

Starfield is a remarkable game in many ways, and the Stranger Things actor has taken notice, but he neglected to mention a few notable issues.

Peebee, Drack, and Vetra from Mass Effect Andromeda.
Sorry, You’ll Have To Play Mass Effect Andromeda Now
Mass Effect: Andromeda

Mass Effect: Andromeda is often held as the black sheep of the franchise, yet it is more than likely that it will play a big role in the next game.

New N7 character with an Andromeda ARK in the background.
Mass Effect 5's 30-Second Trailer Has Huge Story Implications
Mass Effect

N7 Day leads to new details about the series' future each year. This year did not disappoint, offering clues that tie together separate storylines.

A close-up on Barrett from Starfield in front of the New Atlantis skyline.
One Tiny Early-Game Starfield Detail Is Totally Immersion-Breaking
Starfield

Now that Starfield has gotten some distance from its launch date, players are finding tiny peculiarities with the game that can sour the experience.

Starfield character pictured in front of a mysterious spaceship orbiting a planet.
You Probably Missed One Of Starfield’s Funniest Interactions
Starfield

Starfield's massive scope opens the way to a ton of secret encounters. With the right selections, players can find some hilarious special dialogue.

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