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Author Details

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 Articles

Composite image of Link and Zelda from The Legend Of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom posing with red explosive barrels. 1
One Clever Zelda TOTK Trick Will Wipe Out Gloom Hands In Three Hits

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’s Gloom Hands are threatening to face, but some clever thinking and planning can easily defeat them.

Image of a Gengar in front of scenery from Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. 1
How To Get Gengar In Pokémon Scarlet & Violet (No Online Trading)

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet offer an opportunity to obtain Gengar in-game, a Pokémon which is normally received through trading with other players.

Art of the Zonai King Rauru in front of the Typhlo Ruins in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom​​​​​​​. 1
Tears Of The Kingdom’s Zonai Ruins Have A Subtle Connection To Zelda Lore

The ruins of the Zonai seen in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Breath of the Wild provide subtle connections to classic franchise lore.

Images of Clefairy and Groudon in front of Blueberry Academy from Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's Indigo Disk DLC. 1
You Might Want To Rethink Your Pokémon Team Before Playing Indigo Disk DLC

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet’s new Indigo Disk DLC makes changes to the standard formula, which could mean alterations to many people’s Pokémon teams.

Master Balls next to Lacey and Cyrano from the Indigo Disk DLC. 1
One Pokémon Indigo Disk Trick Can Get You Infinite Master Balls

The Indigo Disk DLC offers all Pokémon Scarlet and Violet players the chance to have an unlimited supply of highly-coveted Master Balls.

A close-up on Link from Tears of the Kingdom, grimacing. The background shows the floating islands form the game. 1
Wait, Where Did Zelda: TOTK’s Sky Islands Actually Come From?

An older piece of Zelda lore could help to explain the mysterious appearance of the sky islands in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

Official art of Robbie striking a pose in front of the box art for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. 1
Zelda: TOTK Set Up An Unprecedented Change To Hyrule & The Series

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has set up what could become the biggest change to the entire Zelda franchise in its history.

Artwork of The Legend of Zelda's Link from Skyward Sword, Tears of the Kingdom, and A Link Between Worlds, with TOTK's Hyrule castle in the background. 1
The Next Zelda Game Is Likely Abandoning Tears Of The Kingdom’s Link

It seems that the next Zelda game will most likely feature a new incarnation of Link, leaving behind Tears of the Kingdom’s depiction of the hero.

Link riding a horse next to Ganondorf from Tears of the Kingdom. 1
Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Completely Wastes Its Coolest Horse

Disappointingly, the coolest horse that can be seen in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is also thoroughly wasted by the game.

Artwork of Purah from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom with Princess Zelda examining ancient murals in the background. 1
One Zelda: TOTK Armor Set Is Still The Game’s Biggest Mystery

Amongst the many pieces of armor available to find in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, one poses the game’s biggest mystery of all.

Art of The Wind Waker's Link against a landscape from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. 1
The Next Zelda Game Needs To Bring Back The Series’ Best Tradition

A classic Legend of Zelda tradition has been absent in recent games, and as a result it would be perfect for it to be revived in the next title.

Mario and Princess Peach from Super Mario RPG with some of the game's secrets in the background. 1
10 Super Mario RPG Secrets With The Coolest Rewards

Super Mario RPG is a game full of hidden details and secrets, and many of these offer the player some especially cool rewards for uncovering them.

Link and Rauru from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom​​​​​​​. 1
There May Never Be Another Official Zelda Timeline After TOTK

It seems impossible to place The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom on the franchise’s official timeline, vastly complicating any future updates.

Penn from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. 1
One Small Zelda: TOTK Detail About Penn Has Huge Lore Implications For Rito

Penn displays an interesting ability in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, which carries dramatic implications for the rest of the Rito.

The Legend of Zelda's Link looking shocked with the night sky in the background. 1
The Legend Of Zelda's Most Mysterious Enemies Are Actually Real-Life Aliens

There are many strange enemies in The Legend of Zelda, but perhaps the most mysterious of all have their roots in an actual alien encounter.

Zelda and Link exploring underground by torchlight in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. 1
These Zelda: TOTK Murals Give Away The Entire Plot & Almost No One Noticed

The ancient murals seen in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom reveal most of the plot, although it can be hard to interpret them at first.

Art of Link from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, with Sonia and Rauru in the background. 1
Zelda: TOTK Has One Major Plot Hole (& It's Because Of Link)

There is a notable plot hole surrounding Link and the hero’s traditional role in Hyrule in the story of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

Entei and Terrakion against Paldean scenery from Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. 1
Indigo Disk DLC May Have Extra Paradox Pokémon, But There's Bad News

Leaks are indicating that an additional two Paradox Pokémon will be coming to Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, but there is a downside to the news.

Images of The Legend of Zelda's Ganondorf from Tears of the Kingdom, Twilight Princess, and Ocarina of Time. 1
Wait, Ganondorf Has A Last Name In The Legend Of Zelda?

Although it has not yet been used in any of the games, The Legend of Zelda’s iconic villain Ganondorf actually has a canonical last name.

Art of Princess Zelda from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom in front of the Forgotten Temple. 1
BOTW & TOTK Forgot An Important Piece Of Zelda Lore

TOTK and BOTW have done much to develop The Legend of Zelda’s lore, but not every notable part of the franchise has been included in the games.

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