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Matthew Schomer-Journalist

Matthew Schomer

Journalist

Qualifications Bachelor's degree in news journalism from Kent State University; nine years professional experience in journalism.
Expertise
Five Nights at Freddy's, Starfield, Fallout
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About Matthew Schomer

Matthew is a journalist in the news department at GameZXC. 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.

Latest

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Starfield Player Points Out Funny Mistake That Baseball Fans Can't Unsee

Starfield players are catching on to a continuity error involving the Antique Earth Baseball item, and MLB enthusiasts are shaking their heads.

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Rumor: Palworld Community Manager Hints at Possible PS5 Version

A major figure in the Palworld community has hinted that the smash-success monster-catching game could head to PS5 in the future.

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is Seemingly Bringing Back a Controversial Feature

One possible returning piece of equipment in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 has fans wondering if Treyarch should have left it in the past.

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Sims 4 Player Seemingly Kills Death

When one Sims 4 player shows the death of The Grim Reaper, fans get excited for what other possibilities the life sim may still be hiding.

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Big Palia Update Coming on June 25

Cozy MMO Palia will have a lot of new features coming in its June 25 Bloomin' Bounties Update, giving fans a lot more ways to play.

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New Sims 4 Pack Makes Big Improvement to Dating

Dating in The Sims 4 could be getting a whole lot better in a planned expansion pack coming to the life simulator this summer.

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July 5 is Going to Be a Big Day for Bandai Namco Fans

Some big reveals are expected out of Bandai-Namco on July 5, as the publisher hones in on one specific sector of gaming fans.

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Animal Crossing: New Horizons Fan Terraforms Their Entire Island Into One Big Roald Tribute

An Animal Crossing: New Horizons player transforms their island into an aerial image of Roald, the popular jock penguin villager.

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Stardew Valley Mod Adds New Artisan Machines and Goods

A new Stardew Valley mod adds a bunch of artisan goods and the machines for making them to the popular cozy farming simulator.

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MultiVersus Fan Imagines What a Move Set for Walter White Could Look Like

One MultiVersus fan excited at Breaking Bad's Walter White being a possible roster addition shares a possible moveset full of science and rage.

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Neat Starfield Mod Gives Controversial Quest a New Ending

One of Starfield's longest and most disappointing questlines gets a new ending thanks to a mod available in the game's Creations.

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Grand Theft Auto Online Temporarily Removes Content Due to Vulnerability

A popular feature in Grand Theft Auto Online is currently unavailable to PC players due to what could be a vulnerability in the game.

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Overwatch 2 Reveals Everything Coming in the Rose Gold Mercy Bundle

Overwatch 2's Gold Rose Mercy Bundle will raise funds for the prevention and treatment of breast cancer, carrying on the series' charitable legacy.

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Crazy Taxi Character Making a Comeback in Unexpected Game

One of Crazy Taxi's original drivers will be included as a playable character in a game being released this summer, but it's not Crazy Taxi.

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Sly Cooper on PS4 Has a Big Problem

The recent PlayStation 4 port of Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus has an issue that's been pointed out by a prominent member of its community.

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Capcom Survey Reveals Franchises Fans Most Want to See Return

Capcom's Super Election survey results are in, and they showcase just which neglected series are most deserving of a revival.

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Some Xbox Gamers Can Play the New Palworld Update Early

The Palworld Sakurajima update planned for June 27 is currently available to some players on Xbox consoles in a preview build.

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New Game Is Like a Sci-Fi Version of Stardew Valley

An upcoming cozy farming sim shares a lot of similarities with Stardew Valley while also giving the player a spaceship and their own planet.

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Halo Fans Are Calling For The Revival of a Canceled Game

Halo fans have recently started talking about one canceled game from the franchise that could really shake things up with a revival.

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Black Myth: Wukong Dev Has Bad News for Xbox Gamers

Xbox players looking forward to upcoming soulslike RPG Black Myth: Wukong get some rather unfortunate news from its developers.

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