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Matthew Schomer-News & Features Editor/Trainer

Matthew Schomer

News & Features Editor/Trainer

Contributing since September, 2022

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About Matthew Schomer

Matthew is a news and features editor at DualShockers, as well as a trainer for all incoming News and Features writers. He holds a Bachelor's in journalism from Kent State University and has been an avid gamer since 1985.

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.

On the side, he also writes interview pieces and fantasy fiction for OBPMusical.com, mostly for The Karsis Khryer newsletter under the gnomish pseudonym Quint QuickQuill.

Industry Focus

I write and edit all manner of News and Features articles pertaining to video games and their crossovers into the realms of television and movies. I also train all incoming writers in the News and Features initiatives.

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

Favorite Games and Genres

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. When I'm looking for something a little less story-heavy, you can probably find me playing the latest WWE2k game or some pre-Madden football.

First Game Console and Preferred Platforms

I first got into gaming on the Intellivision back in 1985. Since then, I've owned almost every console released by Nintendo, Microsoft, and Sony, though I'm currently leaning toward the Xbox Series S as my go-to gaming device.

Latest Articles

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Video Games
Palworld Players Can't Seem To Decide What Game It's Most Like

And it's not just Pokemon.

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Starfield
Starfield Is Heading Towards The Top Of The Mod Charts Dominated By Skyrim

And the creation kit hasn't been released yet.

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Devolver Digital
Cult Of The Lamb's 'Sex Update' Is More Fun Than Sexy

Keeping the comedy in cartoon nudity.

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netflix
Is Netflix Games Any Good? I Decided To Find Out

It's certainly in a better state than it was a couple of months ago.

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persona 5
The Next Persona 5 Spinoff May Be Set In Another Universe

These aren't The Phantom Thieves you know and love.

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Starfield
An Old Starfield Concept Art Piece Has Players Longing For What Could Have Been

We got a very different Starfield than this image shows.

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Grand Theft Auto
The GTA Definitive Edition Is Finally Kind Of OK

Well, on mobile anyway.

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Persona
What Unannounced Game Would You Like Announced In 2024?

Soulslike Metroid? Unleashing The Force again? Nothing's off limits.

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goat simulator
I'm Just Gonna Chill With Goat Simulator 3 While Waiting For 2024's Best Games

And it's on Game Pass. Just sayin'.

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Starfield
Starfield Player Finds A Weird Object Whizzing Around In Space

Not all of Starfield's cool discoveries happen on planets.

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Hogwarts Legacy
I Powered Through Hogwarts Legacy Only Attacking With Expelliarmus

Fear the student who has practiced one spell 10,000 times.

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Starfield
Starfield's 2024 Road Map Ought To Take This Cue From Dragon Age

New Game Plus is fine and all, but there are other possibilities.

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Final Fantasy
Square Enix Has Big Plans For Final Fantasy in 2024

The producers and developers of Final Fantasy games had a lot to say in their New Year's message to fans.

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PlayStation 5
DualShockers' New Year Gaming Resolutions For 2024

Team DS share their big gaming ambitions for the New Year.

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DualShockers Definitives
DualShockers Definitives: 25 Best Games Of 2023

What a year it's been.

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Baldur's Gate 3
Recording Nude Baldur's Gate 3 Clips On Xbox Can Seemingly Get You Banned From The Service

Be wary of that big X button in the middle of the controller.

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PlayStation 5
How Did DualShockers Fare With Last Year's New Year Gaming Resolutions?

Did Jack kick his LoL habit? Did Matt finally sell his soul and get Game Pass? Did Rob get over his aversion to JRPGs? We reveal all...

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DualShockers Definitives
DualShockers Definitives: 15 Best Indie Games Of 2023

Don't let the blockbusters blind you, it's been a great year for indies too.

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Video Games
DS Debates: What Was The Best Ever Year For Video Games?

2023 has been a landmark year for gaming, but it's got 1992, 1998 and 2007 to contend with...

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Baldur's Gate 3
Baldur's Gate 3's Epilogue Lets You Die Of Lingering Damage

Withers was playing the long game after all.

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