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Ben Brosofsky

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Author Details

Ben Brosofsky is a writer for Screen Rant and covers video games and tabletop. He graduated from Vanderbilt University with a Bachelor's in Cinema & Media Arts. Writing serves as a much-needed distraction from tackling a backlog of Steam games that will never be surmounted.

Industry Focus

Ben is a Gaming writer for Screen Rant, covering Gaming Features, Gaming Lists, and Gaming Reviews for both video games and tabletop RPGs. Action-adventure titles tend to take up the majority of his video gaming coverage, but virtually every genre is of interest. PC, Nintendo, and Playstation are all welcome.

Favorite Media

Some of Ben's favorite games are The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Portal 2, Super Mario 64, Dishonored, and Tales of Symphonia. Indie picks include A Hat in Time, N++, Hollow Knight, and The Banner Saga, and Super Castlevania IV and Genesis Aladdin are a couple of 16-bit standouts.

Latest Articles

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10 PC Games Like Baldur's Gate 3 You Can Play Right Now

Baldur's Gate 3 is definitely incredible, but it's not the only game in its genre to deliver a fantastically compelling RPG experience on PC.

Star Wars Outlaws With A Ship From Shadows Of The Empire In The Corner 1
10 Things Star Wars Outlaws Could Turn Into Microtransactions

Star Wars Outlaws has the potential to be a lot of fun, but getting too intrusive with attempts to turn it into a cash cow could ruin it for everyone.

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Who Is The Guardian In Baldur's Gate 3?

The Guardian is a mysterious figure in Baldur's Gate 3, but there are clear answers to the questions that might arise at the start of a campaign.

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One Baldur's Gate 3 Illithid Power Is Completely Overpowered

There are a lot of good Illithid Powers in Baldur's Gate 3, but the way that one in particular scales makes it a uniquely attractive option.

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10 RPGs That Are Actually Better On Nintendo Switch

Despite its hardware limitations, the Nintendo Switch shines as the definitive platform for a significant library of great roleplaying games.

Lacey and Drayton, two members of the Elite Four in the Indigo Disk, superimposed over promotional art for the DLC. 1
Pokémon Indigo Disk: Every Member Of The Elite Four, Ranked By Difficulty

None of the Elite Four fights in The Indigo Disk are particularly easy, but they're also not all equal in the overall level of challenge.

A  few of the vendors from the Circus in Baldur's Gate 3: Zara the mummy, Akabi, and Zethino. 1
The Funniest Content In Baldur's Gate 3 Is Hidden In An Act 3 Side Area

Some of the best Baldur's Gate 3 content is off the beaten path, and taking some diversions can lead to memorable gags and exciting encounters.

Assassin's Creed Valhalla and Black Flag protagonists with Desmond in the middle. 1
7 Assassin's Creed Games With The Best Modern-Day Stories

Assassin's Creed's modern-day stories aren't necessarily what the series is known for, but the better ones have some interesting elements.

Pecharunt silhouette over images of Raging Bolt and Iron Crown in The Indigo Disk. 1
Why You're Missing One New Pokémon In Scarlet & Violet's Indigo Disk DLC

With one elusive final Pokémon to go, there's still an extra stretch for completionists before passing the finish line of The Indigo Disk DLC.

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10 Best Exquisite Bows In Avatar: Frontiers Of Pandora, Ranked

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora has a lot of highly effective weapons, especially when it comes to the impressive lineup of Exquisite bows.

Genshin Impact character Gaming in front of a blurred background of the Lantern Rite festival. 1
Genshin Impact's Newest Character Already Has The Most Confusing Name

Genshin Impact has made some big reveals for Version 4.4, and one new character has a name with the potential to cause a lot of problems.

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Every New Pokémon In Scarlet & Violet's Indigo Disk DLC, Ranked

The new Pokémon in The Indigo Disk DLC are generally strong, but some come out ahead of others when all attributes are taken into consideration.

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10 Important Features Avatar: Frontiers Of Pandora Doesn't Fully Explain

It's easy to miss a few things in Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, which can end up making progression feel less rewarding if left uncorrected.

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All Adamantine Forge Items in Baldur's Gate 3, Ranked Worst To Best

Six different items can be crafted at the Adamantine Forge in Baldur's Gate 3, and it's important to make the most of this exclusive opportunity.

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Should You Side With Glut Or Spaw In Baldur's Gate 3?

Sovereign Glut and Sovereign Spaw are both compelling Myconid characters in Baldur's Gate 3, and choosing which to support can be difficult.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 image showing mutated monsters and a group around a campire. 1
This Highly-Anticipated Horror Game Doesn't Have A Hard Release Date (But That's Actually Good)

Getting a product out the door in a timely manner is often make-or-break for games, but sometimes managing expectations is the right move.

A Pokemon trainer smiling in front of artwork for Scarlet and Violet's Indigo Disk DLC. 1
Pokémon Indigo Disk's Map Size Compared To Teal Mask DLC & Paldea Region

The Indigo Disk is a substantial addition to Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, and it's interesting to see just how it stacks up against what came before.

GTA 6 protagonist Lucia in front of Niko from GTA 4 and Franklin from GTA 5. 1
One Grand Theft Auto 6 Detail Explains The Whole Series

Grand Theft Auto is a long-running series with a lot of complications, but one detail in the GTA 6 trailer is the perfect encapsulation of it all.

Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree DLC art with character Malenia superimposed. 1
Elden Ring DLC Leak Points At February 2024 Release (& More In 2025)

Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC still doesn't have an official release date, but one might have leaked through a brand collaboration.

Exclusive Pokémon Iron Crown and Raging Bolt in the Scarlet and Violet Indigo Disk DLC. 1
Every Scarlet & Violet Version Exclusive In Pokémon Indigo Disk DLC

Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's Indigo Disk DLC doubles the number of version exclusives compared to The Teal Mask, and it's helpful to know the full list.

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