

Matt Anderson
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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 Game Rant, 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.
Latest

How Sony Santa Monica’s Rumored Sci-Fi Game and Intergalactic Can Be Two Sides of the Same Coin
Naughty Dog may not be the only Sony developer working on a sci-fi game, and there's a good chance to separate these projects.

Why Pokemon Legends: Z-A Could Be a Godsend for Pokemon GO
Pokemon Legends: Z-A has been confirmed for a 2025 release window, and its arrival would greatly benefit another popular Pokemon game.

World of Warcraft Has The Perfect Opportunity to Grow Bigger in 2025
World of Warcraft has not stopped its domination even 20 years later, and in 2025, it has a chance to expand its success in a big way.

After its Destiny 2 Collab, Star Wars' Next Move Is Clear
Star Wars is set to make an appearance in Destiny 2, and among its ambitious upcoming crossovers, one seems fairly obvious at this point.

Gears of War: E-Day's Post-Launch May Find Itself Between The Anvil and The Hammer
Gears of War: E-Day has not been confirmed to receive post-launch content, but whether it does or doesn't could be tricky for The Coalition.

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3's Rumored Launch Platforms Align with Square Enix Strategy
The Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy is set to conclude with its highly anticipated third installment, following the 2020 release of Final Fantasy 7 Remake and last year’s Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. Fans are eager to see how the story will conclude, though it may still be a few years before its release. While the first two titles were PlayStation exclusives—later coming to PC—there's growing evidence that Part 3 could also launch on Xbox Series X|S. This aligns with Square Enix’s stated commitment to releasing games on multiple platforms to reach a wider audience.

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3's Rumored Launch Platforms Makes One Release Seem Inevitable
As Square Enix readies the conclusion of the final Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy, there's a strong chance it could arrive on a new platform.

Ninja Gaiden 4 Already Has One Massive Ace Up Its Sleeve
Ninja Gaiden 4 finally arrives after a 12-year wait, and it has a massive ace in the hole that could make it a huge success this year.

Why the Nintendo Switch 2's Rumored Specs Could Be a Good Omen for Splatoon 4
With the Switch 2 on the way very soon, Nintendo has the chance to grow Splatoon in a major way with the franchise's next title.

Pokemon GO's Adventure Effects Need to Loosen Up in a Big Way
Pokemon GO's Adventure Effects are a unique feature for in-game battles, but Niantic could benefit from mixing them up a bit.

The Animal Crossing Franchise Could Go in a Surprising Direction with One Confirmed Switch 2 Feature
Nintendo has finally unveiled the Switch 2, and Animal Crossing's immediate future on the platform may not be the most obvious way forward.

LEGO Might Be the Perfect Franchise to Capitalize on the Growing 'It Takes Two-Like' Trend
It Takes Two is slowly inspiring a wave of brand-new co-op games, and the LEGO franchise should be taking notes from its success.

Date Everything Has Timed Its Release Date Perfectly, But There's a Catch
Date Everything! looks to become one of gaming's most bizarre dating sims, but its release date could be a blessing and a curse.

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Shouldn't Leave One Potential Villain's Return Off the Table
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond will finally resolve Samus' battle with Sylux, but this shouldn't be her only foe in this highly anticipated title.

The Nintendo Switch 2's Rumored Mouse Feature Would Be a Huge Boon for One Series
One of the many Nintendo Switch 2 leaks indicates mouse support for the Joy-Con, which one Nintendo title has been practically begging for.

Nintendo Moving Away from One Classic Franchise is Disappointing But Understandable
One of Nintendo's cult-classic franchises seems to be on the bench for now, and while it's sad news, it's probably for the best.

Why Pokemon Legends: Z-A’s Leaked Release Date Holds a Lot of Water
The release date of Pokemon Legends: Z-A has leaked and while it's a strange one for the series, it actually makes a lot of sense.

One Bold Mortal Kombat Decision Could Be a Blessing and a Curse For The Next Game
Given Mortal Kombat 1's peculiar naming choice, the next game in the franchise is caught between a rock and a hard place with its name.

The Next Super Smash Bros.' Multiplayer Should Be More Smash 4 Than Ultimate in One Way
Nintendo's next platform is on the way, and if it gets a new Super Smash Bros. game, it should bring back one of Smash 4's online options.

Why a Virtua Fighter Character Seems Like a Shoo-In For The Next Super Smash Bros
Based on the recent news about Virtua Fighter, it wouldn't be surprising to see Super Smash Bros. cash in on the hype in its next entry.