Matt Anderson-Contributor

Staff Writer

Contributor

July, 2024
A Bachelor's Degree in Screenwriting.
Nintendo, PlayStation, Xbox
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About Matt Anderson

Matt Anderson (He/Him) is a Features Writer from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He's been gaming as far back as four years old on the original PlayStation and writing in the industry for several years. Over the years, he's written for outlets such as The Best War Games, DualShockers, Comic Book Resources, SVG, and Twinfinite.

Favorite Games

Matt's favorite franchise has always been Super Smash Bros., though he also enjoys a wide variety of other franchises such as Super Mario Bros., Ratchet & Clank, DOOM, Sly Cooper, Kingdom Hearts and Metroid, to name a few. Matt's all-time favorite game, though, is Super Mario Odyssey.

Proudest Gaming Achievement

Matt's proudest gaming achievement was when he finally cleared his video game backlog in 2023. The backlog is the dreaded bane of many gamers' existence, and Matt's took eight long years to get through. He is very proud to have pushed through it and definitely feels like the long effort was worth it.

Favorite Console

Matt owns a wide variety of systems and generally tries to enjoy each of their unique aspects. His favorite consoles are the PlayStation 2 and GameCube, though the Nintendo Switch has a very good shot of pulling ahead.

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Astro Bot's Rapid Rise Hopefully Doesn't Mean the End For This PlayStation Mascot

While Astro Bot has become a rousing success for Sony, the publisher should not forget about one of its other platformer franchises.

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Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream May Matter for Super Smash Bros.'s Next Roster

Tomodachi Life is finally returning on the Switch, which bodes well for the roster of Nintendo's next Super Smash Bros. entry.

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Donkey Kong Bananza is a Logical Progression From Nintendo Switch Online's Offering

Nintendo has quietly kept itself busy with the Donkey Kong franchise, and its new entry on the Switch 2 has been a long time coming.

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Why One Big Switch 2 Announcement is a Blow For Smash Bros. Fans

Kirby Air Riders was one of the biggest surprises of the Switch 2 Direct, but its development may mean that Smash Bros. fans will be kept waiting.

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The Biggest Tragedy of No PlayStation 5 Infamous Games is Obvious

Sony's Infamous franchise has been off the market for over a decade, but the PlayStation 5 is the perfect platform for bringing the series back.

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Rhythm Heaven Groove Could Be the Key to Unlocking Another Long-Rumored Nintendo Franchise Secret

Rhythm Heaven is finally making its return after over a decade, and this bodes well for another major Nintendo franchise's future.

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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Likely Hasn’t Shown Its Full Hand Yet

While Nintendo has finally shown more Metroid Prime 4: Beyond gameplay, the publisher may be holding back some parts of the game.

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Dragon Ball
Dragon Ball's Rumored Debut on Nintendo Switch 2 Could Kill Two Birds With One Stone

Rumors have reached a fever pitch regarding Dragon Ball's first Switch 2 game, and its release could be a blessing for Nintendo and Bandai Namco.

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Why the Next Super Smash Bros. is Likely to Double Down on Xenoblade Chronicles

As Switch 2 hype mounts and speculation surrounding Smash Bros. builds, Xenoblade looks set to receive a huge boost in representation.

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LEGO Could Work Wonders With Its Own Version of an Iconic Square Enix Franchise

With the Lego video game franchise moving forward with a new lead developer, maybe it's time for a unique, ambitious crossover.

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DOOM
Doom: The Dark Ages May Have the Perfect Solution to an Age-Old Gaming Debate

Doom: The Dark Ages is taking a unique approach to gameplay difficulty, one that could help settle one of gaming's greatest debates.

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How Xenoblade Chronicles X Could Set the Trend for Backwards Compatible Games on the Switch 2

Modders have discovered something in Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition that may have major implications for the Switch 2.

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The Zelda Series Could Start Small on the Nintendo Switch 2

The Legend of Zelda remains one of gaming’s most influential franchises, shaping the action-adventure and RPG genres for nearly 40 years. With Nintendo gearing up to release the Switch 2, speculation is swirling about what’s next for Zelda on the new console. However, while the series is bound to have a presence, Nintendo may not need to rush out a brand-new entry at launch.

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The Zelda Series May Not Need to Come Out Swinging on the Nintendo Switch 2

Nintendo will no doubt bring The Legend of Zelda to the Switch 2, but it may not need to get explosive with the series at launch.

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Resident Evil 9’s Rumored ‘Reinvention’ Could Be a Double-Edged Sword

Resident Evil 9 rumors and speculation have reached a fever pitch, and a recent leak teases the game going in an unexpected direction.

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Why Kingdom Hearts 4 Needs a Zootopia World

Kingdom Hearts 4 remains one of the most highly anticipated upcoming games, though Square Enix has been silent about it since its 2022 announcement. Fans are eagerly speculating about its story, as it marks the start of the "Lost Master" arc following the conclusion of the "Dark Seeker" saga in Kingdom Hearts 3. One of the biggest points of discussion is which Disney worlds will be featured, with Zootopia being a strong contender.

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What to Expect from PowerWash Simulator 2

FuturLab has surprised fans with the announcement of a PowerWash Simulator 2, and it promises to make some surprising new changes.

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Kingdom Hearts 4: The Case For a Zootopia World

Kingdom Hearts 4 could bring some massive new Disney worlds to the forefront, and Zootopia deserves a chance to be one of them.

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LEGO’s New Game Studio Could Be Bittersweet for Traveller’s Tales Fans

LEGO's establishment of a new internal video game development studio is exciting, but it could be troubling for current developer TT Games.

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What to Expect From MLB The Show 25

MLB The Show's milestone 20th entry is almost here, and it's set to make some major changes to its already strong foundation.