Matthew Wilcox
Contributing since March, 2022
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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
Wait, Where Did Zelda: TOTK’s Sky Islands Actually Come From?
An older piece of Zelda lore could help to explain the mysterious appearance of the sky islands in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
Zelda: TOTK Set Up An Unprecedented Change To Hyrule & The Series
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has set up what could become the biggest change to the entire Zelda franchise in its history.
The Next Zelda Game Is Likely Abandoning Tears Of The Kingdom’s Link
It seems that the next Zelda game will most likely feature a new incarnation of Link, leaving behind Tears of the Kingdom’s depiction of the hero.
Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Completely Wastes Its Coolest Horse
Disappointingly, the coolest horse that can be seen in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is also thoroughly wasted by the game.
One Zelda: TOTK Armor Set Is Still The Game’s Biggest Mystery
Amongst the many pieces of armor available to find in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, one poses the game’s biggest mystery of all.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.