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Stephen Tang

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March, 2024
Tabletop, RPG
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About Stephen Tang

Stephen Tang is a UK-based writer for the Gaming Team at Screen Rant. An aspiring novelist, lifelong gamer and Computer Animation Graduate from Bournemouth University, Stephen is constantly on the lookout for narratives and mechanics that push boundaries and bring the gaming industry forward.

Favorite Media

Stephen has a love for great narratives as well as a keen eye on the indie game scene. His favourite titles include: Hollow Knight, Hades, Tekken 8, Baldur's Gate 3, God of War, Monster Hunter: World and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

When not playing games, Stephen is either working on a novel, reading, playing guitar or watching a series.

Industry Focus

 
Having grown up in a generation more accustomed to games as a form of mainstream media, Stephen spent his childhood surrounded by different gaming consoles, having played across PC, Playstation, Xbox and the varying Nintendo consoles. He loves variety but has a distinct soft spot for longstanding game franchises, such as Tekken, God of War and The Legend of Zelda.

As someone who had dipped their toe in game development with Unreal Engine 4, Stephen is drawn to the technical side of gaming, whether that be revolutionary visuals or inventive mechanics.  
 

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Ciri Kelpie
I'm Glad The Witcher 4 Finally Features This Forgotten Witcher Character

The Witcher 4 is finally giving a book character their debut after only being mentioned in previous games, and it may have a serious gameplay impact.

Nightreign Risk of Rain Commando
Elden Ring Nightreign Is More Enjoyable When You Don't Actually Play It Like Elden Ring

Elden Ring Nightreign is the strangest Soulsborne game FromSoftware has made, and its more enjoyable when viewed through a different lens.

Skyrim warrior over a background from Unslaad mod
This Legendary Skyrim Mod Will Make You Want To Finish The Main Quest

Skyrim's main questline is infamous for rarely being finished, but this popular quest mod makes the Dragonborn's fight with Alduin feel worthwhile.

Wylder standing in front of an altar in the Roundtable Hold in Elden Ring Nightreign.
Forget Duos & Voice Chat, Elden Ring Nightreign Still Needs One Feature For Every Queue

Elden Ring Nightreign is a fun game that's missing a few multiplayer features to complete it, and it needs more than just duo queueing.

Elden Ring Nightreign Cover Art features a Wylder holding a sword.
"A Complete Nightmare" Elden Ring Nightreign Reactions Mixed As It Becomes FromSoft's Worst Reviewed Game On Steam

Elden Ring Nightreign is FromSoftware's lowest rated game on Steam, with the reviews dropping to mixed on Valve's store page.

Miraak in front of the ES6 Trailer.
Elder Scrolls 6 Should Bring Back An Unused Skyrim Story Concept

No one knows the location or story of The Elder Scrolls 6, but one unused Skyrim plot concept could help shape the game's narrative.

Wylder with duskblood character
This Elden Ring Nightreign Oversight Makes Me Worried About FromSoft's Future

Elden Ring Nightreign will be a first from FromSoftware with its multiplayer focus, and while the game is fun, an oversight could be worrying.

Marvel Rivals - Jeff the Land Shark in front of a declining Steam chart
I'm Worried Marvel Rivals Is Making All The Wrong Choices

Marvel Rivals' declining player count is becoming a problem and NetEase's recent balance patches for the game aren't helping matters.

The Skyrim logo over a scene from the Skywind mod
Why This Mod Project Is Bethesda's Most Exciting Remake

It seems that Bethesda could be entering an era of remasters and remakes, but this one fan project is doing something that Bethesda isn't.

Witcher 3 Ciri next to Emperor Emhyr
I've Played The Witcher 3 For Over 200 Hours, & This Part Of The Story Still Doesn't Make Any Sense

The Witcher 3 has some of the best writing in gaming, but the sheer scale of its narratives results in a plot hole that makes no sense.

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Marvel Rivals - Ultron in front of Mr Fantastic and Adam Warlock.
With Ultron, Marvel Rivals Is Committing To Breaking Rules

With the incoming introduction of Ultron to Season 2.5, Marvel Rivals is committing to its rule-breaking trend with making hybrid heroes.

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Lucia in front of a screenshot from GTA 5 NaturalVision Enhanced mod
One New GTA 5 Mod Can Make The GTA 6 Wait Way Easier

Even with GTA 6 being delayed, modders are hard at work with GTA 5, and one mod can make this twelve year old game as good as new.

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Maelle and Gustave in front of a background from Transistor by Supergiant Games.
If You Love Expedition 33's Turn-Based Combat, This Is The Perfect Indie Game For You

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has revolutionized turn-based combat, but there is an indie gem that was experimenting with turn-based combat before it.

Cloud from FF7 next to Vivi from FF9
I'm Ready For Final Fantasy To Bring Back This Classic Party Feature

The next Final Fantasy has a lot to learn from the older titles in the series, and one classic party feature should make a comeback soon.

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A hunter from MH World next to Alma from MH Wilds
After 300 Hours Of Monster Hunter World, I Miss One Thing The Most In MH Wilds

Monster Hunter Wilds improves on World's combat in some massive ways, but it is missing one feature to make exploration feel more fruitful.

Skyrim character fighting with a dragon in front of the ES6 trailer
I Have Over 1000 Hours In Modded Skyrim, & This Is The Feature ES6 Needs Most

After playing ultra modded Skyrim for over 1000 hours, this is the modded feature that makes Elder Scrolls combat feel modern.

Pokemon Gogoat, Venosaur, and Octillery
Even If I Believed These Pokémon Gen 10 Leaks, These Starters Sound Atrocious

Pokémon leaks are almost never true, but even if I believed these leaks for Gen 10s starters, they sound like the worst in the series.

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Maelle from Clair Obscur with final boss
About To Face The Final Boss Of Expedition 33? Don't Make The Same Mistake I Did

Clair Obscur's final act offers players more traversal options around its world, but traveling before taking on the final boss is a mistake.

The Dragonborn and Hero of Kvatch in front of Bruma
This Skyrim Mod Is Perfect After Playing Oblivion Remastered

Oblivion Remasterd has brough Cyrodil back to the modern age of gaming with glorious visuals, but a Skyrim mod was doing it first.

Hero Of Kvatch Thalmor
Oblivion Remastered's Ending Explains Skyrim's Most Hated Race

Oblivion Remastered's ending effects Skyrim in a big way, and its most hated race could have a starring role in ES6 too.

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