Jared Stewart
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Contributing since May, 2021
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About Jared Stewart
Jared is a writer, editor, and Communications Studies graduate who loves popular nerd culture and the interactive storytelling medium. Jared's first console was the PS1, wherein he fell for Spider-Man, Spyro the Dragon, and Crash Bandicoot.
Proudest Gaming Achievement
Earned all achievements/the Platinum trophy in LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga. It took ~70 hours, okay!?
Favorite Games
Batman: Arkham Asylum, Bloodborne, Hollow Knight, The Last of Us Part 2, and Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales.
Favorite Console
PlayStation 2
Latest Articles
The Batman Makes a Perfect Argument for a Game with More Bruce Wayne Missions
Bruce Wayne has only rarely been prominent in popular Batman titles and Matt Reeves' The Batman further shows how that could change for the better.
Marvel Snap’s February Datamine Could Be Huge for the Meta
The February Season Pass for Marvel Snap has been datamined and with it may come an OP batch of lackeys with diversity amid different metas.
Why a Morality System in Ghost of Tsushima 2 Would Be Redundant Now
Ghost of Tsushima allowed players to choose Lord Shimura's fate, but the canon ending could have interesting implications on where a sequel is headed.
God of War’s Next Kratos Outing Following Valhalla Can’t Pull Its Punches
God of War can't afford to tone down its thrillingly brutal combat even if Kratos' journey is no longer one of deep-seated anger and grief.
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2’s Venom is the Antithesis to Doctor Octopus in the Worst Way
Marvel's Spider-Man 2's Venom steals the show when finally bonded with Harry, but not always in ways that are as meaningful as other villains have.
Why a Solo Robin Game Would Have the Same Problem as Gotham Knights
Robin could surely hold his own in a standalone single-player game, though Gotham Knights demonstrated why that may be difficult to achieve.
Arkham Knight’s Battinson Suit is Missing a Crucial Piece of The Batman’s Role-Play
The long-awaited Robert Pattinson Batsuit is finally on all Batman: Arkham Knight platforms but is not likely to receive the full DLC package.
Game Rant Recap for 12/11/23 – 12/17/23
The Last of Us' multiplayer plans are dashed, Death Stranding has a live-action movie adaptation announced, and more in this week's Game Rant recap.
What to Expect from The Last of Us Franchise in 2024
The Last of Us' franchise has had success lately thanks to its live-action adaptation, but 2024 once more looks relatively somber on the gaming side.
God of War Ragnarok’s Valhalla DLC Proves That Death Didn’t Earn Kratos
God of War Ragnarok refused to kill off Kratos like it was foretold to, and doing so may have made the Valhalla DLC much more engaging as an epilogue.
Arkane’s Flavor Could Make Blade the Most Stylish Marvel Game Yet
Marvel's Blade already has a great advantage apart from other recent Marvel games due to the signature style and direction Arkane Lyon can bring it.
Star Wars Jedi’s Biggest Soulslike Strength is a Choice It Doesn’t Offer
Respawn's Star Wars Jedi franchise is largely a Soulslike series and, like Sekiro, one of its biggest strengths is in how streamlined it is.
How The Last of Us Online’s Cancelation Could Affect Horizon’s Multiplayer
The Last of Us Online is now canceled and the same consideration may need to be had for Horizon's multiplayer game, though it may have a loophole.
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League’s Strongest Foe May Have the Biggest Weakness
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League will need to be creative with how it decides to portray one of DC's most omnipotent superheroes as a villain.
Hogwarts Legacy’s Sequel Has a Great Excuse for the Amnesiac Protagonist Trope
Hogwarts Legacy's next installment could wholeheartedly and immersively lean into gaming's popular amnesiac protagonist trope with one spell.
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor’s Sequel Has an Easy Choice for a Force Ability Upgrade
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor employed a fun Force ability but a sequel could explore it much more thoroughly to make it narratively significant.
Game Rant Recap for 12/04/23 – 12/10/23
GTA 6 releases its first trailer after an unfortunate leak, The Game Awards arrives with exciting reveals, and more in this week's Game Rant recap.
The Last of Us Part 2’s Roguelike Mode Once Again Puts a Game in Naughty Dog’s Crosshairs
The Last of Us Part 2's upcoming roguelike mode makes another case for Naughty Dog to tackle a long-speculated game with similar shooter gameplay.
God of War’s Chances of a Game Awards Showing is Only Likely Under One Condition
Santa Monica may or may not have anything new to share at tomorrow's Game Awards, but only a couple of possible reveals seem imminently plausible.
Ghost of Tsushima 2 Has a Nearly Impossible Balance to Strike to Catch Lightning in a Bottle Twice
Ghost of Tsushima was able to strike a necessary balance that its sequel will need to somehow achieve if it wants the same open-world authenticity.