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.

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Battlefield 6 is outpacing Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 in a recent fan excitement poll, and the gap between them is impressively large.

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Xbox's Duke controller gets a beautiful revival courtesy of a talented artist who has captured its essence in stained glass.

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Death Stranding 2 Reveals Most Popular Tools, Vehicles, Weapons, and More

Hideo Kojima shares Death Stranding 2's most popular features among players, including favorite weapons, vehicles, and rescued animals.

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Pokemon rumors about an upcoming game in the monster-battling franchise get more believable after the July 2025 Pokemon Presents.

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Disney Dreamlight Valley teases fans with the future release of villagers from one of its most celebrated animated films of all time.

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Ubisoft's CEO reveals Assassin's Creed Shadows big budget numbers, but the game's impressive sales figures may justify the hefty costs.

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The best and worst starter trios from Pokemon's nearly 30-year history are debated, discussed, and determined by its many fans.

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The Coldplay kiss cam couple currently breaking the internet has been turned into the subject of a video game days after it happened.

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Fan backlash hits 7 Days to Die hard following the long list of unwanted changes made via the Storm's Brewing 2.0 update in June.

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