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Matthew Wilcox

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March, 2019
Pokémon, The Legend of Zelda
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About Matthew Wilcox

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

what if ash ketchum won the pokemon league sooner, ash and pikachu
What Is The Next Pokémon Game?

With no new Pokémon games out in 2024, a lot of fans may be wondering what the next Pokémon game is - and when it's expected to release.

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A worried Zelda and a scene from AoI
I Hope Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment Doesn’t Copy Age Of Calamity’s Big Twist

Age of Calamity’s plot invoked an enormous twist that defied initial expectations, but the Age of Imprisonment should avoid doing the same.

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Cyberpunk 2077 character with a gun with the Switch 2
Cyberpunk 2077 Isn’t The CDPR Game I Want Most On Switch 2

Cyberpunk 2077 may be coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 as a launch title, but it isn't the CDPR game that I want to see most on the console.

Pikachu holding switch 2
Nintendo Switch 2's Mouse Feature Makes It Perfect For Reviving One Pokémon Spin-Off Series

The mouse function of the Nintendo Switch 2’s Joy-Con 2s makes them perfect for reviving a Pokémon series with a unique core gameplay mechanic.

Princess Zelda and the ancient Hyrule Castle from Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment​​​​​​​.
Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment Could Finally Answer My Biggest TOTK Questions

The newly announced Age of Imprisonment would be the perfect game to reveal the answers to some of Tears of the Kingdom’s lingering mysteries.

The nintendo Switch 2 and a happy mario presenting it.
Nintendo Switch 2’s Most Exciting Franchise Additions Were Way Too Easy To Miss

An enormous list of games has been revealed to be coming to the Nintendo Switch 2, but the most interesting of these were barely mentioned.

A Pokemon character shocked with Lumiose City from Pokemon Legends Z-A
After A Scarlet & Violet Setback, I Hope Pokémon Legends: Z-A Restores One Great Customization Feature

Pokémon games have developed an impressive degree of potential customization, but this feature has also suffered in the most recent titles.

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Pokemon Trainer
Legends: Z-A’s Battle Royale Gives New Meaning To Pokémon NPCs

The Z-A Royale of Pokémon Legends: Z-A gives the standard NPCs of Pokémon games much more significance than the rest of the franchise does.

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Paxton and Harmony from Pokémon Legends: Z-A with a Battle Zone entrance in the background.
I Already Love Pokémon Legends: Z-A’s New Protagonists For One Simple Reason

One newly-revealed detail regarding Pokémon Legends: Z-A’s player characters has really made me appreciate the thought involved in their creation.

A Farmer avatar from Stardew Valley with portraits of several other characters.
Learning Why ConcernedApe Doesn’t Want To Update Stardew Valley Forever Changed My Mind About Its Future

ConcernedApe’s thoughts on long-term development of Stardew Valley have made me reevaluate my own idea of how the game may change going forward.

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A Pikachu Libre from Pokémon GO and a Charizard surrounded by gold coins.
What's The Best-Selling Pokémon Game Of All Time?

The Pokémon franchise has produced a long and celebrated series of games, but their sales figures prove that not every title is equally popular.

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Samus coming out of the Nintendo Switch 2.
After Watching March's Nintendo Direct, I'm Convinced These 2025 Games Are On Switch 2

The March 2025 Nintendo Direct did not discuss the Switch 2 directly, but I am still sure it told people about the console’s early game catalog.

Pokemon TCG Giovanni with  The Glory of Team Rocket
After Seeing Pokémon TCG's Glory Of Team Rocket Merch, I'm Convinced It's Going To Be The Card Game's Biggest Set Ever

The merchandise that has been produced for the Japanese Glory of Team Rocket expansion is sure to be incredibly popular to both use and collect.

Jett, the CEO of Quasartico Inc. from Pokémon Legends: Z-A with a  street scene of Lumiose City in the background.
Legends: Z-A’s Quasartico Inc. May Be Setting Up A New Pokémon Tradition

Legends: Z-A’s Quasartico Inc. might be at the center of establishing a major new tradition for all future Pokémon Legends games going forward.

Shiny Charizard and Lucario cards from Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket's Shining Revelry set with a series of card backs in the background.
Pokémon TCG Pocket Having New Shiny Cards Is Just Enough To Get Me Playing It Again

The Shining Revelry set for Pokémon TCG Pocket will give the game new life, appealing to many people who have already grown tired of it.

Pokemon Legends: Z-A's female protagonist with a night scene from Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A Hasn't Shown Off Nighttime Gameplay Yet, & I Think I Know Why

The absence of official nighttime footage of Pokémon Legends: Z-A is notable, but there is one strong possibility for what may be hidden by this.

Link looking shocked
One Of Zelda: BOTW & TOTK’s Most Helpful NPCs Never Actually Appears

One Legend of Zelda character gives Link plenty of useful advice in both BOTW and TOTK despite the fact that he never actually appears on screen.

An excited Z-A character from Pokemon Legends
Legends: Z-A Should Mark The Beginning Of A New Pokémon Trend

The revealed gameplay of Pokémon Legends: Z-A shows that it could easily become the starting point of an exciting new trend for future titles.

The male protagonist of Pokémon Legends: Z-A with the holographic Poké Ball sign of a Pokémon Center in Lumiose City behind him.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A Could Have The Perfect New Online Feature

The most recent promotional footage of Pokémon Legends: Z-A suggests one Kalos feature is still in use, opening up new online possibilities.

The male protagonist of Pokémon Legends: Z-A with a wireframe model of Prism Tower in Lumiose City.
I Might Know What's At The Heart Of Lumiose City In Pokémon Legends: Z-A

The latest trailer for Legends: Z-A offers hints of its contents, with one particular scene perhaps indicating the heart of progression in the game.

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