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Tom Wilson

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July, 2024
Masters Degree in Multimedia Journalism at Sheffield Hallam University
PlayStation 5, Hogwarts Legacy, Nintendo
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About Tom Wilson

Tom Wilson is a Gaming Features Writer at Screen Rant. After graduating with a Masters in Multimedia Journalism, he went on to build up his portfolio of games journalism work.

Over the past four years, Tom has worked as the Editor in Chief at The Game Crater, as a Staff Writer for GamingIntel, and as a List Writer at TheGamer. Tom has experience writing reviews, guides, news, and features, and has been responsible for teams of writers, training them and editing their work.

Industry Focus

Tom has been playing games from an early age, developing a love of PlayStation story-driven games and JRPGs from the very start. He plays games across PlayStation, Xbox, PC, and Nintendo platforms, but his favorite genres are strategy games and JRPGs.

After having gained experience from a vast range of sites, Tom uses his knowledge of the gaming industry and culture to craft insightful features.

Favorite Media

Tom's love for all things gaming is followed closely by his ion for anime and talking about Yu-Gi-Oh. When he's not getting stuck into another 100-hour JRPG like Xenoblade Chronicles 2, he's trying out the latest indie or trawling through his backlog of recommended titles. 

His love for gaming helps him write ionately about the industry and potential ideas for titles. It also gives him the experience to talk confidently about games, their tropes, and best of all their wonderfully weird side.

Latest

Yasuke looking sad in samurai armor in Assassin's Creed Shadows.
After Playing 100 Hours Of Assassin's Creed Shadows, I Think I Was Wrong About One Crucial Element

Assassin’s Creed Shadows had me hooked for a while, but after 100 hours I’ve realized I was completely wrong about one of its most important features.

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Maelle from Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 with Hazel from South of Midnight on her right and an enemy from Atomfall on her left.
After A 2-Year Break, I Finally Feel Xbox Game Is Worth It

Xbox Game has been very hit or miss for me, but after a few years away, I finally feel like it is worth subscribing to for one key reason.

Cal Hampton from GTA 6 looking shocked while Arthur Morgan from Red Dead Redemption stands behind him.
What GTA 6's New Release Date Means For A Potential Red Dead Redemption 3

With Grand Theft Auto 6’s release date change, fans may be wondering when Red Dead Redemption 3 will now launch. Unfortunately, it doesn’t look good.

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The Pokemon trainer from Black and White next to Mario from Super Smash Bros. Brawl inside of a Nintendo Switch.
One Change Could Fix Nintendo Switch Online's Biggest Problem

Nintendo Switch Online has never really been worth the asking price, even despite being cheap, but Nintendo could change that with one simple fix.

The female Cyberpunk 2077 V holding a pistol with Night City behind her.
I'm Disappointed In Cyberpunk 2077's Sequel Setting, But There's A Silver Lining

Cyberpunk 2077’s setting has finally been revealed, and it is very disappointing. Fortunately, there’s a pretty good silver lining that could fix it.

Cait Sith with his arms stretched out and Vincent Valentine from Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth behind him.
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 Should Bring Back Rebirth's Most Controversial Feature, And It's Not Minigames

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 needs to get a lot right to deliver a satisfying conclusion, and to do that, it should include Rebirth’s worst feature.

Naoe holding a Bo staff next to Yasuke from Assassin's Creed Shadows.
Assassin's Creed Shadows Wasted A Perfect Opportunity To Flesh Out Its Most Underrated Feature

One of Assassin’s Creed Shadows' best aspects is severely underutilized, and it’s all because Ubisoft missed the perfect opportunity to flesh it out.

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A trainer from Pokemon Legends Z-A wearing sunglasses with the protagonist behind them.
I'd Be Worried About Pokémon Legends Z-A If It Wasn't For One Stand-Out Feature

Pokémon Legends Z-A is at risk of being a controversial entry in the franchise, but one standout feature could save it from being a total washout.

Uriel Septim from Oblivion Remastered with the game's completion rate next to him.
It Turns Out No One Is Finishing Oblivion Remastered, And I Think I Know Why

Oblivion Remastered may be on the top of everyone’s GOTY lists, but it turns out barely anyone has completed it. There may be a good reason why.

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A Tales From The Borderlands character looking shocked with Amon and Vex from Borderlands 4 behind her.
Why Borderlands 4's Controversial "Real Fans" Response To $80 Games Is So Disappointing

Randy Pitchford’s response to Borderlands 4 being $80 has set a terrible precedent that could be hugely detrimental to fans and the gaming industry.

George Miller as Tar Man from Death Stranding 2 surrounded by flames.
Mad Max's George Miller Hates One Surprising Game And Wants A Legendary Developer To Remake It

The legendary filmmaker George Miller famously dislikes one particular video game and wishes that one of gaming’s best developers could remake it.

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Taunie from Pokemon Legends Z-A with gameplay from Pokemon Ruby and Legends Z-A behind her.
Legends Z-A Has Abandoned Pokémon's Coolest Idea, But It Could Replace It With A Better One

Pokémon Legends Z-A has abandoned one of the best aspects of the Pokémon video games by changing its setting, but it could still come out on top.

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Link looking contemplative in TOTK with Sidon and Riju behind him.
After 300 Hours In BOTW & TOTK I Realized What Crucial Element Is Missing

Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom are practically flawless games, yet they are lacking one staple RPG feature that would improve them both.

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A Brotherhood of Steel soldier wearing Power Armor from Fallout 3 next to the Oblivion Remastered key art.
Oblivion Remastered's Greatest Flaw Would Be Perfect For A Fallout 3 Remaster

Oblivion Remastered has a number of flaws, the greatest of which could actually be used to a potential Fallout 3 remaster’s benefit.

A sad trainer from Pokemon Legends Z-A with gameplay from FireRed and Scarlet behind him.
I've Played 600 Hours Of Pokémon, & Legends Z-A May Be The First I Skip

Despite playing Pokémon for practically my whole life and having sunk hundreds of hours into it, I think I may skip Legends Z-A for a crucial reason.

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Link from BOTW looking stern with another version of him with a bow and arrow behind him.
I'm Confused Why More RPGs Haven't Used This Revolutionary BOTW Feature

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild’s most impressive gameplay mechanic has surprisingly not been used by many other open-world RPGs.

Naoe crouched next to Yasuke from Assassin's Creed Shadows with Gustave and Maelle from Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 on their right and Kai and Giatta from Avowed on their left.
Assassin's Creed Could Learn From 2025's Best RPG To Fix Shadows' Biggest Problem

Assassin’s Creed has a lot to learn, especially after Shadows, and it should look to 2025’s best RPG for some much-needed gameplay inspiration.

Tifa from Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth looking sad next to Aerith.
FF16's Ben Starr's Biggest "Biggest Gaming Crush" Is A JRPG Legend, & It's Not Aerith Or Tifa

Ben Starr, one of the greatest voice actors and gaming aficionados, has revealed his gaming crush, and while it’s a great pick, it may surprise many.

A Nintendo Switch 2 next to the Hogwarts Legacy key art.
Switch 2 Has Already Fixed My Biggest Problem With Hogwarts Legacy On Switch

While it was great to play Hogwarts Legacy on the original Switch, the Nintendo Switch 2 makes it a much better game by fixing its greatest flaw.

Joker from Persona 5 with characters from Phantom X behind him.
I've Played 200 Hours Of Persona 5 - Here's Why I'm Not Excited For The New Spin-Off

Persona 5’s next spin-off is finally coming to the West, but there are so many reasons why you should avoid it, even if you’re a fan of the original.