

Matthew Wilcox
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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.
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There’s Only One Way For Pokémon Legends: Z-A To Earn Its Title
The premise of Pokémon Legends: Z-A does not quite fit its title, but careful handling of one in-game element will still be able to resolve this.

Forget Generation 5, These Pokémon Side Games Deserve Their Own Remakes
Two impressive Pokémon side-games that have long since become nearly impossible to play arguably deserve remakes more than the Gen 5 core games.

I Just Discovered BOTW Delivered On A Zelda Promise Miyamoto Made In 1994
An obscure interview given by Shigeru Miyamoto proves that The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild follows the franchise’s earliest ideals.

Forget AZ, Pokémon Legends: Z-A Might be Hiding Another Immortal
AZ may have been revealed as part of Pokémon Legends: Z-A’s cast, but the franchise also provides the perfect set-up for a second immortal NPC.

Pokémon Legends: Z-A Has The Perfect Reason To Revive One Gen 8 Feature
A small but interesting feature found in Pokémon’s Generation 8 games could find new life if it is now implemented in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.

I'm Convinced Zygarde's Appearance In Pokémon Legends: Z-A Will Spell Disaster For Lumiose City
Considering the lore established for Zygarde, its presence in Pokémon Legends: Z-A actually suggests Lumiose City is on the brink of disaster.

Pokémon Legends: Z-A Having Real-Time Action Battles Should Tell You Everything You Need To Know About Gen 10 Combat
Pokémon Legends: Z-A introduces a new battle system to the franchise that will likely prove to be extremely influential on future titles.

Don’t Take This: I’m Convinced Zelda’s Master Sword Is Hiding A Dark Side
The Master Sword may be a powerful weapon against the forces of evil, but the Zelda franchise has also hinted at it having its own dark side.

Nintendo’s Switch Online Change Might Not Affect You, But It Sets A Disappointing Precedent
An change to the Nintendo Switch Online service is very disappointing, and while it may not affect many people it might set a new standard.

Pokémon Legends: Z - A’s Vague Release Window Is Great News For Switch 2
The recent Pokémon Presents only gave a vague release window for Pokémon Legends: Z - A, but this has some interesting implications for the Switch 2.

Stardew Valley 1.6 Is Great, But We're Still Missing The Most Obvious Fix
Stardew Valley is missing a feature that would have been a perfect addition to the game’s 1.6 update, and is very notable for its continued absence.

Almost A Decade After BOTW, I'm Just Now Realizing Which Mechanic Killed Link The Most
There is one feature in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild that is surprisingly deadly for Link even when compared to the rest of the game.

A FNAF Remake Would Have A Huge Opportunity To Completely Change The Game
After a decade of the FNAF franchise growing, there are many reasons why a remake of the first game could become something truly special.

Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Set Up Two Incredible Alternate Worlds That Beg To Be Explored
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet have provided the perfect set-up for a pair of intriguing alternate worlds for a side game to use as its setting.

One Missing Moment In The Zelda Timeline Could Explain A Huge Unaddressed Plot Point
Examining the events of the Zelda timeline shows there is a major unexplained detail that has never been explained in any of the games affected.

8 Years After Beating BOTW, I'm Just Now Realizing The Real-World Inspiration For The Sheikah Slate
The Sheikah Slate is an iconic feature in Breath of the Wild, but what some may not realize is that the item has a very specific inspiration.

Is Elden Ring Nightreign Single-Player?
Elden Ring Nightreign is based around three-player cooperative gameplay, but that alone does not exclude an accompanying single-player mode.

The 20 Most Valuable Pokémon TCG Twilight Masquerade Cards (& How Much They're Worth)
The Pokémon TCG’s Twilight Masquerade set includes several beautiful rare cards with striking illustrations that are worth quite a bit.

Nintendo Switch 2 Isn’t Just A Huge Opportunity For Animal Crossing, It’s Also A Major Threat
Animal Crossing is sure to receive a game on Nintendo Switch 2, but the new console may also pose a danger to the future of the franchise.

FNAF: Secret Of The Mimic Is Setting Up The Best Jumpscare Opportunity Yet
New details for Five Nights at Freddy’s: Secret of the Mimic show that the game could have some of the franchise’s most brilliant jumpscares.