Michael Beckwith
Contributing since August, 2018
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About Michael Beckwith
After falling in love with videogames during the days of the GameCube, Michael Beckwith has been writing about them since 2014. After graduating from university with a degree in Computer Games Design and Creative Writng, he got his feet wet contributing to a number of smaller sites, before finding a home at GameRant to report on the latest news. When he's not writing for his own website, Too Long for Twitter, he also takes part in a radio show called The Entertainment Dome. For more of his ramblings about games, film, anime and more, check out his Twitter @Brawler1993.
Latest Articles
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Unlockables Guide
As an updated re-release, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe comes with a lot of content available at the start, but there are still a few hidden unlockables.
Sony Planting Trees Every Time Players Unlock a Certain Horizon Forbidden West Trophy
Sony is partnering with the Arbor Day Foundation for a special program that requires Horizon Forbidden West players to earn a specific trophy.
A Better Ubisoft Campaign Says Company Still Hasn't Met Demands
It’s been 200 days since A Better Ubisoft sent out an open letter demanding meaningful change and it says that none of it has been addressed.
All Mario Kart 8 DLC Tracks Can Be Played Online Without Purchasing Them
Nintendo’s website confirms that even those who don’t purchase the new Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC can still enjoy the new tracks in online multiplayer.
Team17 Criticized by Employees in Damning Report
Following Team17 backtracking on its NFT plans, employees share stories of further problems with the studio regarding management and payment.
Splatoon 3 Fans Fake Release Date Easter Egg
At first, fans thought they’d unearthed the release date for Splatoon 3 thanks to the new trailer, but it’s since been debunked as completely false.
Days Gone Director Had Ideas for an Uncharted Prequel
After failing to get a Days Gone sequel greenlit, the director conceptualized a potential Uncharted prequel centred around a younger Sully in the 70s.
Xbox Boss Wants Starfield to be Most Played Todd Howard Game
Phil Spencer has big aspirations for Bethesda’s sci-fi title Starfield, namely for it to become the most played game Todd Howard has ever made.
Nier Automata 5th Anniversary Livestream Announced Promising New Information
A livestream of the 5th anniversary of Nier: Automata is taking place later this month, with some vague teasing that new information will be revealed.
Resident Evil Lawsuit Over Stolen Photos Has Been Resolved
A photographer accused Capcom of using their work without permission for Resident Evil 4, but it appears the matter has been settled amicably.
Platinum Wants Players to Play the First Two Bayonetta Games Before 3
Hideki Kamiya suggests players check out the first two games before jumping into Bayonetta 3, which could hint at what to expect from the story.
Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent Confirms Western Release
Two years after it launched in Japan, Octopath Traveler’s mobile game prequel is launching in the West later this year, with more info to come soon.
1-2-Switch Might be Getting a Sequel
Mini-game collection 1-2-Switch of all things is rumored to be getting a sequel and Nintendo could be revealing it at this week’s Nintendo Direct.
PlatinumGames Still Wants to do Scalebound
Canceled action game Scalebound may get a new lease on life as PlatinumGames’ Hideki Kamiya expresses a desire to work on it again with Microsoft.
Pokemon GO is Getting Its Own Trading Cards
A proper collaboration between Pokemon GO and the trading card game is happening this summer, with a new expansion based on the hit mobile game.
Sony Spending Over $1 Billion to Keep Bungie Employees On Board After Acquisition
About a third of the $3.6 billion Sony spent on acquiring Bungie is being used to ensure its employees and shareholders remain with the company.
Nintendo Open to Acquisitions But Ultimately Not Seeking Them Out
With Microsoft and Sony snapping up studios, Nintendo, while not necessarily uninterested, is otherwise not pursuing acquisitions of its own.
Halo Infinite Narrative Lead Now With Riot Games
Halo Infinite’s lead narrative designer has already announced his new job after leaving 343 Industries, and he’s now working for Riot Games.
Rumor: Marvel's Avengers Adding New Character Before She-Hulk
A frequent Avengers leaker, who recently claimed She-Hulk is coming to the game, has since hinted at an extra character who will arrive before her.
Some Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin Missions May Be Digital Pre-Order Exclusives
Three extra missions for Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin are apparently only being included with pre-orders for the digital deluxe edition.