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Author Details

Lee D’Amato is a writer born, raised, and based in Queens, New York. He’s been writing since he could hold a crayon, and has been doing do professionally since 2020. Lee has covered a wide range of topics, including ancient history, affordable travel, and now game features for Screen Rant.

Industry Focus

Lee likes just about all games, although he’s got a soft spot for old school RPGs like the Final Fantasy series, Chrono Trigger and Dragon Quest, as well as horror franchises like Resident Evil and Fatal Frame. Action-adventure games like the Zelda series, Nier, and Bloodborne are up there, along with the occasional foray into MMOs and online FPS games.

Favorite Media

Some of Lee's all-time favorites include Final Fantasy VI, Final Fantasy XIV, Dragon Quest V, Metal Gear Solid 2, Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, the Kill the Past series, Monster Hunter Rise, Resident Evil 4, the Yakuza/Like a Dragon series, and Fallout: New Vegas.

Latest Articles

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Ark: Survival Ascended Reintroduces Popular Game Mode

Ark: Survival Ascended is finally restoring one of the most popular game modes from the original Survival Evolved. Find out how and when.

A group of trainers, packed for adventure, stand in front of a Kitakami building in a screenshot from Pokemon Scarlet and Violet: The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero. 1
Pokémon Indigo Disk DLC Isn't The End Of Scarlet & Violet's Story After All

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet’s story isn’t over yet; there’s a new adventure coming to the Kitakami region. Here’s everything to know about the update.

Delgado of the Crimson Fleet and Commander Ikande of UC SysDef stand in front of an explosion in space. 1
Starfield: Should You Side With The Crimson Fleet or Sys Def?

Starfield’s conflict between the UC and Crimson Fleet factions eventually comes to a head, and you have to pick a side. But which one is better?

Cyrano tips his hat, a question mark emanating from his head, over the intersection of the Indigo Disk's biomes in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. 1
Which Way You Should Fight The Elite Four In Pokémon Indigo Disk (& Why)

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet’s Indigo Disk DLC has its own set of Elite Four challenges. Players can battle them in any order, but which one is best?

The older man seen in the OD trailer, in front of a bloody sink and black and white photo from Silent Hill. 1
Every Connection Between Hideo Kojima's OD & Silent Hill (So Far)

The trailer for Hideo Kojima and Jordan Peele’s OD appears to contain some sneaky references to Silent Hill. Here’s what that could mean.

Clive and Joshua in front of Phoenix and Ifrit in FF16. 1
Rising Tide DLC Will Finally Explain One Of FF16’s Biggest Mysteries

Yoshi-P has confirmed that FF16’s second DLC, Rising Tide, will tackle a gap left intentionally in the main game’s plot. Here’s what to expect.

A sneering Gortash over several images of the Elder Brain from Baldur's Gate 3. 1
Should You Side With Gortash Or Kill Him In Baldur's Gate 3?

Gortash seems like an irredeemable villain in Baldur’s Gate 3, but there are benefits to siding with him. Here are the complexities of Gortash’s deal.

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Will GTA 6’s Leonida Connect To Red Dead Redemption 2’s Map?

GTA 6 has the best opportunity yet to make the series’ connections with Red Dead Redemption explicit. But will it really join the two maps?

Cynthia from Pokemon BDSP looking defeated, with Blueberry Academy visible behind her. 1
Pokémon Indigo Disk Has The Strongest Trainer Ever, Even Beating Cynthia

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet’s Indigo Disk DLC reveals the series’ strongest trainer ever. Here’s who it is, and what makes them so powerful.

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Is Ark: Survival Ascended Worth Playing If You Enjoyed Evolved?

Ark: Survival Ascended is a ground-up remake of Ark: Survival Evolved, but is it worth upgrading? Here are the pros and cons for current players.

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Skip Side Quests In Avatar: Frontiers Of Pandora Until This Feature Unlocks

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora contains countless side quests, but they’re better off tackled after a certain feature is unlocked. Here’s how.

Characters from Amnesia: The Bunker, Dead Island 2, and the Dead Space Remake in a collage of the best horror games of 2023. 1
10 Best Horror Games Of 2023

2023 was a standout year for horror games. Here are the best horror games of 2023, based on critical reviews, player opinion, and awards recognition.

A dancing, shirtless man in a Panama hat, over backdrops of boats racing, cars driving, and the Vice sign in screenshots from GTA 6's first trailer. 1
All Real-Life Locations Revealed For GTA 6 (So Far)

GTA 6 contains an impressive level of detail in its rendering of real-world locations. Here are nine Florida landmarks that have appeared in trailers.

The bosses Omega and Sigma as they appear in FF16's Echoes of the Fallen DLC. 1
All New Bosses In Final Fantasy 16 Echoes Of The Fallen DLC, Ranked By Difficulty

Echoes of the Fallen adds a series of new challenging bosses to Final Fantasy 16. Here they all are, ranked from least to most difficult.

Arthur Morgan and some railroad workers in screenshots from Red Dead Redemption 2. 1
Hidden Red Dead Redemption 2 Detail Hints At America's Tragic Past

Red Dead Redemption 2 contains a touching tribute to an often-forgotten part of American history. Here’s how to find it (and what it means).

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10 Reasons You'll Never Quit The Sims 4 (Despite Its Flaws)

The Sims 4 has more than its share of problems, but even with Sims 5 and Life by You on the horizon, it looks like it’s here to stay. Here’s why.

Clive, the protagonist of FF16, looks surprised within a dark, crystal structure with a red-glowing heart in screenshots from Final Fantasy 16. 1
Final Fantasy 16 DLC Expansions: Story, Price & Release Details

Two DLC expansions for Final Fantasy 16 were announced at The Game Awards 2023. Here’s everything there is to know about FF16’s new and upcoming DLC.

GTA 6's Lucia leans back in a convertible on a Vice City highway, arms in the air. Next to her are images of the Xbox Series X and S, surrounded by a red splatter. 1
GTA 6 May Already Be Making A Big Xbox Mistake

After a decade, GTA 6 has finally gotten an official announcement, but it could have a major problem with the current Xbox generation. Here’s why.

A bloodied Astarion mean-mugging like an angry kitten in a screenshot from Baldur's Gate 3. 1
10 Things In Baldur's Gate 3 Honour Mode That Make The Game Way Harder

Patch 5 of Baldur’s Gate 3 adds an extra-hard difficulty setting called Honour Mode. Here are some things it changes to make the game more punishing.

The Game Awards' logo, a polygonal rendering of a golden, winged woman, above a black and gold background. At the bottom of the image, the Screen Rant logo sits next to The Game Awards logo on a triangular pattern. 1
The Game Awards 2023: Biggest Announcements, Trailers, & New Game Reveals

At The Game Awards 2023, new trailers and first-time reveals made up a huge part of the show. Here’s every major announcement made at TGA 2023.

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