Lauren Rouse-Contributor

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June, 2020
Master's Degree in Screenwriting, Bachelor's Degree in Film and TV
Movies, TV
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About Lauren Rouse

Lauren is an entertainment journalist and screenwriter. Her unhealthy pop culture obsession has led to bylines at Letterboxd, The Direct, Kotaku, Gizmodo and Lifehacker Australia.

On the side, Lauren can be found hosting the Controller Club podcast, talking endlessly about The Last of Us, and campaigning for Sly Cooper's return.

Favorite Games

The Last of Us, The Sly Cooper Collection, Crash Bandicoot, Spyro, Batman Arkham Trilogy, Fall Guys, Horizon Forbidden West, Dishonored.

Favorite TV Shows

The Last of Us, Mr Robot, Arcane, Game of Thrones, Stranger Things, The 100, Smallville.

Industry Focus

Lauren is primarily focused on video game adaptations and is interested in covering the intersection of the gaming and Film/TV industries. 

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Arcane Co-Creator Provides Update On Potential Season 2 Documentary

Arcane co-creator Christian Linke has shed light on whether Season 2 of the animated series will receive a behind-the-scenes documentary.

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Markiplier Addresses Whether He'll Appear in Five Nights at Freddy's 2

Five Nights at Freddy's streamer Markiplier has commented on whether he might cameo in the movie sequel.

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Arcane Season 2 Caitlyn and Jinx
Arcane Co-Creator Addresses Criticisms About Season 2's Pacing

Arcane co-creator Christian Linke has addressed fans' criticisms about the final season feeling too rushed.

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The Last of Us Season 2 Pedro Bella silhouette
The Last of Us Season 2 Star Hints At Expanded Role For Their Character

One of the stars of The Last of Us Season 2 has hinted that their character may receive an expanded backstory.

Jinx in Arcane Season 2 Episode 8
Arcane Actress Comments On Jinx's Fate In Season 2 Finale

Actress Ella Purnell has revealed her thoughts on Jinx's ending in Arcane Season 2.

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Cyberpunk and Netflix logos
Another Cyberpunk 2077 Animation Is On The Way

CD Projekt Red has confirmed Cyberpunk 2077 will continue to expand with a new animated adaptation in the works.

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How To Train Your Dragon Should Take This Lesson From The Last of Us

How to Train Your Dragon will soon be remade in live-action and the adaptation could learn something from HBO's The Last of Us.

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Dune Prophecy: Who is Desmond Hart & What Are His Powers?

Dune: Prophecy introduces a mysterious new character, Desmond Hart, who has even more mysterious powers.

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Spider-Man 4 Needs To Give One Character A More Meaningful Arc

Spider-Man 4 has the opportunity to flesh out the arc of one important ensemble character.

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Sonic and Shadow the Hedgehog
Sonic The Hedgehog 3 Needs Life Or Death Stakes For Its Characters

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 needs to raise the stakes if it wants to deliver on Shadow's potential.

Lance Reddick and Walker Scobell Percy Jackson
Percy Jackson Series Reveals Lance Reddick's Replacement For Season 2

Disney has announced who will replace the late Lance Reddick in Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2.

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Concord May Be Dead, But Its Secret Level Episode Lives On With A New Trailer

Amazon has released a new teaser for its Concord-centric Secret Level episode.

Jinx and Vi in Arcane Season 2
Arcane Season 2 Ending, Explained

Arcane has come to a close with many champions' fates decided and others left up to interpretation.

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Jinx and Vi in Arcane Season 2 Episode 9
Arcane Season 2 Episode 9 Review

Arcane's series finale is a worthy and satisfying end to one of the best video game adaptations on television.

Jayce and Mel in Arcane Season 2 Episode 8
Arcane Season 2 Episode 8 Review

Arcane has its share of fan-favorite moments in Episode 8 as it sets the stage for a climactic finale.

Ekko Arcane Season 2 Episode 7
Arcane Season 2 Episode 7 Review

Arcane puts the spotlight on Ekko in Season 2 Episode 7 and fleshes out the character's lore in a surprisingly heartfelt way.

Mortal Kombat movie poster
Mortal Kombat 2 Has Received Its Official (And Not At All Surprising) Rating

Mortal Kombat 2 will hit theaters in 2025 and the movie's official rating is an unsurprising one for the violent franchise.

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Thunderbolts team Marvel
One Character Is Suspiciously Absent From New Thunderbolts* Trailer

The latest trailer for Marvel Studios Thunderbolts* is lacking the presence of one major character.

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Jinx in Arcane
Arcane Was Worth The Money

Arcane may be the most expensive animated TV show ever, but it's succeeded in ways that are far more valuable than money.

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Xenomorph Alien Earth
Alien: Earth Confirms Its Place On The Alien Timeline

A new teaser for Alien: Earth has confirmed where on the timeline the new series sits amongst the many other Alien projects.

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