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Karissa Annis

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Author Details

Karissa Annis is an author, student, part-time barista, and archaeologist based out of Birmingham, Al. She has an MS in Archeology and is working on her MFA at SCAD. When not fulfilling addictions for caffeine or working on numerous side projects, she hangs out with her cats and plays Assassin's Creed to hang out in history.

Industry Focus

Karissa is currently a writer at ScreenRant. She has a published Master's Thesis and several articles on Star Wars and Archaeology, which focuses largely on the Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order game, and she loves dissecting games such as Sony's Horizon series, Assassin's Creed, and other RPGs like Starfield for archaeological content. 

Favorite Media

Karissa loves all things Star Wars and Lord of the Rings. Her favorite games include the Star Wars Jedi games, the Horizon series, and the Assassin's Creed series, although her Game of the Year in 2022 was Stray. Merrin is her current favorite Star Wars character, and she is obsessively waiting for a Black Series figure of her. 

Latest Articles

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How to Open Every Treasure Vault in Hogwarts Legacy

Treasure Vaults are scattered across the Highlands of Hogwarts Legacy, and these are a main way by which players will gain extra gear and outfits.

The player character in chef attire smelling a recipe of Royal Ice Tea, with other recipes around it in Disney Dreamlight Valley. 1
Disney Dreamlight Valley: All A Rift in Time Recipes

The A Rift In Time DLC in Disney Dreamlight Valley is full of new food that can be combined into a vast number of recipes for every meal.

The player holding up a picture of Bessie the Beaver in House Flipper 2. 1
House Flipper 2: How To Find Every Bessie Collectible

Bessie the Beaver is a collectible waiting to be found across the story mode campaign of House Flipper 2 and can net the player an achievement.

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7 Fastest Ways To Make Money In House Flipper 2

In House Flipper 2 there are multiple ways to make money as players seek to flip the worst houses into the best ones for great profit.

Several Dead By Daylight Survivor characters, including Nicolas Cage. 1
10 Best Survivor Perks in Dead By Daylight

Surviving in Dead By Daylight will take having a few good perks in order to counter the Killer’s terrible plans to stop players from escaping.

A bearded man with ash-white skin and red tattoos is centered. On the left is a strange landscape where pillars of rock jut out of the ground; some boulders are floating. On the right is a massive stone ring structure, surrounded by what looks like tree roots, growing vertically up around it. 1
God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla - How To Unlock Burdens of Valhalla

In the Valhalla DLC for God of War Ragnarok, players can activate new challenges for Kratos called Burdens that can reward him handsomely.

Two shots of Kratos wielding the Blade of Olympus in God of War Ragnarok Valhalla. 1
How To Get The Blade Of Olympus In God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla

Getting the Blade of Olympus, one of the most powerful weapons in the Valhalla DLC for God of War Ragnarok is a worthwhile quest for Kratos.

Kratos from God of War Ragnorak standing in front of an armor upgrade screen. 1
The Best Upgrades to Get First in God of War Ragnarok Valhalla

In the new God of War Ragnorak: Valhalla DLC, players will want to get as many upgrades as possible to buff Kratos up as much as possible.

A Disney Dreamlight Valley player character in Minnie Mouse ears standing in front of the Cave of Wonders puzzle. 1
How To Solve The Cave of Wonders Puzzle In Disney Dreamlight Valley

Solving the puzzles in the Cave of Wonders in Disney Dreamlight Valley will get you one step closer to finding answers about Eternity Isle.

Two player outfits in Lego form in front of a custom Rocket Ship in Lego Fortnite. 1
LEGO Fortnite: How to Build A Rocket Ship

Blast off into the atmosphere with your own custom Rocket Ship in LEGO Fortnite using the building mechanics, materials, and your imagination.

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How To Upgrade A Village In Lego Fortnite

In Lego Fortnite, players can build the Village of their dreams, but they will need some extra resources to make it a sprawling settlement.

A turret from Lethal Company stands in front of hallways filled with enemies. 1
Lethal Company: How to Disable Turrets

In Lethal Company players are always in danger and there are no safe places to hide, so they should disable dangers like turrets when possible.

A man from SteamWorld Build backed by an image of the mines 1
How To Remove Creep In Steamworld Build

Removing Creep in SteamWorld Build is an essential process and one players must take care of quickly so they can keep building unobstructed.

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7 Best Skills To Unlock First In Persona 5 Tactica

Choosing the right skills for the right battles is a key part of gameplay in Persona 5 Tactica, and players will learn how to choose wisely.

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How To Do a Triple Threat Attack In Persona 5 Tactica

In Persona 5 Tactica, one of the many possible moves includes the Triple Threat Attack, which will form a triangle of fire around the party’s enemies

A character holding a sword looking at the Strange Battery in Risk of Rain Returns 1
How To Find (& Use) The Strange Battery In Risk Of Rain Returns

Finding the Strange Battery in Risk of Rain Returns is a challenge in and of itself, but figuring out what it does can be equally difficult.

A female character in Diablo 4 holding up her hand with five glowing rings. 1
How To Get Malignant Rings In Diablo 4

For those hoping to boost their stats, the Malignant Rings in Diablo 4 are a good way to make your character build even more OP than before.

Claude, Rena, and Celine against a town in Star Ocean: The Second Story R 1
How To Make Money Fast In Star Ocean: Second Story R

Getting money fast is possible in the opening hours of Star Ocean: The Second Story R, and players should take advantage of this method often.

Star Ocean Second Story R - Character on a background from the game with the pickpocket gloves highlighted. 1
Star Ocean: Second Story R - How To Get Pick Pocketing Early

Getting Goodie Boxes and other tempting items will require finding a way to Pickpocket the NPCs of Star Ocean: The Second Story R as soon as possible.

Claude in his two forms with the Aeterna Sword in the middle against a battle in Star Ocean The Second Story R 1
How To Craft The Aeterna Sword In Star Ocean The Second Story R

Break the game and conquer all the party’s enemies with the all-powerful Aeterna Sword in Claude’s hands in Star Ocean: The Second Story R.

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