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Randen Banuelos-

Randen Banuelos

February, 2024
RPG, Baldur's Gate 3, Final Fantasy 7
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About Randen Banuelos

Randen is a freelance writer and video game developer based in sunny California. He graduated in 2023 with a degree in computer science, and has written for several successful indie games that have been recognized at games festivals worldwide. He has also previously written on Gamasutra, now known as Game Developer.

Randen adores games with rich narratives like Disco Elysium, or break the laws of reality like Control and Alan Wake 2. He also has a penchant for cozy games like Animal Crossing: New Horizons!

Industry Focus

As a gaming guide writer for ScreenRant, Randen specializes in discussing the best ways to approach RPG's, from optimal builds to ways to easily defeat that one boss you've been stuck on for hours. He also likes to write about whatever the latest indie gaming sensation is to help new players settle in.

Favorite Media

Video Games: Outer Wilds, Alan Wake 2, Superliminal, Disco Elysium, & Pokémon White 2

Movies: Everything Everywhere All at Once, Ex Machina, The Ballad of Buster Scruggs, & Inception

Shows: The Kirlian Frequency, The Good Place, & The IT Crowd

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Rise Of The Ronin: How To Beat Matthew Perry (Boss Fight)

Matthew Perry is Rise of the Ronin's first boss, dealing out immense damage at high speeds if players aren't careful.

Acheron from Honkai: Star Rail standing next to some large origami birds in Penacony.
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Honkai: Star Rail players can find 10 origami birds hiding throughout the Dewlight Pavilion and receive a nice reward for collecting all ten.

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Honkai: Star Rail: Every Penacony Treasure Chest Locations

The luxurious Roaring 20's-themed planet of Penacony has 176 Treasure Chests to collect, scattered throughout its many entertainment hotspots.

Naosuke Li and Akikatsu Manabe (AKA the Blue Demon) from Rise Of The Ronin striking battle poses.
Rise Of The Ronin: How To Beat Naosuke Ii & Akikatsu Manabe (Boss Fight)

Naosuke and Akikatsu are formidable dual bosses in Rise of The Ronin, but with well-executed Countersparks, the Demon duo can be slain (or spared).

Wilhelmina from Dragon's Dogma 2 surrounded by red hearts.
How To Romance Wilhelmina In Dragon’s Dogma 2

The mysterious Wilhelmina is one of two romance options in Dragon's Dogma 2, and can be courted after helping her exact revenge against a nobleman.

Wilhelmina from Dragon's Dogma 2 surrounded by purple sparkles.
How To Romance Ulrika In Dragon’s Dogma 2

The brave Ulrika is a romanceable NPC in Dragon's Dogma 2, but growing close with her will require fighting off dragons, lizards, and corrupt guards.

Ulrika and Wilhemina from Dragon's Dogma 2 surrounded by red hearts.
Dragon’s Dogma 2 Romance Guide (Affinity System)

The Arisen can make Dragon's Dogma 2 NPC's grow friendlier by giving gifts, and in return, players can get shop discounts, presents, or romance.

Ryu from Street Fighter blasting Jamie with a hadouken.
Every Active Street Fighter Duel Reward Code (April 2024)

Players can quickly get hundreds of Gems for costumes and summons using limited-time only Street Fighter Duel Exchange Codes.

Kung Fu Peach from Princess Peach: Showtime! positing against a colorful background.
Everything To Do After Beating Princess Peach: Showtime!

Princess Peach: Showtime! has plenty to do in its post-game, from finding Ninja Theets to re-challenging bosses for more Sparkle Gems.