Matthew Schomer-Journalist

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Journalist

April, 2024
Bachelor's degree in news journalism from Kent State University; nine years professional experience in journalism.
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About Matthew Schomer

Matthew is a journalist in the news department at TheBestWarGames. He holds a Bachelor's degree in journalism from Kent State University and has been an avid gamer since 1985. Matthew formerly served as a news and features editor, trainer, and video producer at DualShockers, specializing in shortform video guides.

Prior to entering the world of electronic entertainment, he was a reporter for multiple rural Ohio newspapers, most notably The Salem News and the Morning Journal (Lisbon), specializing in state and local politics, law, education, and human interest.

When not scouring the internet for the juciest gaming tidbits or grinding away at his favorite RPGs, Matthew enjoys acting and singing. He is wrapping up production on his first audio novel and makes frequent appearances in online readings of the musical Off the Beaten Path and its related Stories of Arlyrus and Chronicles of D'ar plays, as well as serving as a regular contributor to its newsletter, The Karsis Khryer.

Industry Focus

I write all manner of news articles pertaining to video games and their crossovers into the realms of television and movies. In the past, I've also made video versions of top-read guides, as well as list and games review videos.

When I'm not writing, you can usually find me behind my computer monitor, Xbox Series X, or Nintendo Switch, deeply invested in a lore-heavy RPG or wrestling game.

Favorite Games

I'm a big fan or RPGs new and old. Some of my favorites include Suikoden 3, Baldur's Gate 3, Fallout 2, Fallout: New Vegas, and Knights of the Old Republic. Lately, I've been diving hard into Dragon's Dogma 2 and Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes.

When I'm looking for something a little less story-heavy, you can probably find me playing the latest WWE 2K game or some old-school, pre-Madden-exclusive football.

Favorite Console

Tough one. I've been gaming since 1985, so my first console was the Intellivision, a clunky, wood-paneled alternative to the Atari, and you never forget your first love.

Historically, I adore the SNES for its expansive catalog and the PlayStation 2 for the leaps forward it made in gaming, but my current console of choice is the Xbox Series X.

Latest

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A Stardew Valley player devises a way to cheat at the Egg Festival, resulting in a big loss of Abigail and a win for their girlfriend.

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Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery is Taking Players to a Brand-New Location

Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery launches a special event set in a new location, along with the return of a couple of familiar characters.

Disney Dreamlight Valley hits at Star Path rewards for December 2024
Disney Dreamlight Valley Teases New Star Path Rewards

Disney Dreamlight Valley gives hints about the next Star Path, Frost & Fairies, which is set to make its debut in the game on December 4.

Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot Daima DLC update
Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot Reveals More Daima DLC Details

More information about the upcoming Dragon Ball Daima DLC for Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot is here, including when fans can expect to get their hands on it.

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Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero penalizes online quitters
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero Is Making Its Leaver Penalties Stricter

Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero players who quit or disconnect from matches early face new penalties enacted by developer Spike Chunsoft.

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Funko Fusion Update Adds Major New Feature

Funko Fusion releases a highly requested feature on PC, with updates for Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 just around the corner.

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Assassin's Creed Shadows Details Its Stealth Gameplay

Assassin's Creed Shadows features an overhauled stealth system that sees dual protagonists Yasuke and Naoe handled very differently.

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Cassette Beasts Releases Big New Update for November 2024

Cassette Beasts releases its Gauntlet Update, adding some unique new features to the title along with a highly-requested mode.

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A popular Fallout 4 modder brings one of Fallout New Vegas' best features to the game, and the Minutemen will never be the same.

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Hogwarts Legacy Fan Makes Real-Life Disillusionment Chest With Moving Eye

A Hogwarts Legacy fan reveals a stunning eye chest replica that they created, which comes complete with a working mechanical eye.

Pokemon GO player retires buddy Feebas after five years
Pokemon GO Player Says Goodbye to Buddy They've Had for Nearly 5 Years

A Pokemon GO player spends five years with one rare Buddy Pokemon, trying to gather up enough candy to get it to its evolved form.

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The Nintendo Switch 2's price could be affected by President-Elect Donald Trump's proposed tariff policies, sparking industry concern.

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Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero Survey Hints at Future DLC

A Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero player survey from Bandai Namco could reveal what direction the popular fighting game heads in next.

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WWE 2K24 locker code released for November 2024
New WWE 2K24 Locker Code Gets You Free Content

A WWE 2K24 Locker Code for November 2024 offers plenty of rewards for players, including a rare Galaxy Opal-level Free Agent card.

Pokemon artist makes Palafin into All Might
Pokemon Fan Gives Palafin an All Might-Inspired Makeover

A Pokemon and My Hero Academia fan turns dolphin-like Palafin into a variant that resembles All Might from the superhero anime and manga.

Xbox One X still runs No Man's Sky surprisingly well
No Man's Sky Dev Praises Xbox One X

No Man's Sky still runs surprisingly well on Xbox One X, and one development team member explains how powerful the older console is.

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New Rumor Suggests Pokemon Legends Z-A Starters May Come With a Twist

Recent leaks suggest that Legend Z-A's starters may be the Gen 6 trio with a twist.

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Starfield Player Points Out Immersion-Breaking Crimson Fleet Issue

A Stafield Player pulls a cover operation on the Crimson Fleet while dressed in the last thing an undercover operative should.

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Disney Dreamlight Valley Players Think One of Its Upcoming Additions Looks Like a Sims Character

Disney Dreamlight Valley players compare one character from the Storybook Vale expansion to a character from The Sims franchise.

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