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Chris Compendio

Editor

March, 2025
Studied Creative Writing and Information Systems at Carnegie Mellon University
Video Games, Nintendo
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About Chris Compendio

Chris is a Gaming News Editor for ScreenRant. After graduating from Carnegie Mellon University with a double major in Information Systems and Creative Writing, Chris began their media career with an editorial internship at Paste Magazine and a contributor role at ScreenRant. In subsequent years, they took many freelance, contract, and full-time writing and editing positions. Chris has covered the video games industry, film and TV, the MCU, and local Philadelphia news.

Industry Focus

Chris has written for several publications since 2017 in various capacities, including DualShockers, Polygon, Fanbyte, Inverse, and GameSpot. Chris has attended events including E3, PAX East, and GDC. Chris had full-time roles as Managing Editor of the website Gamepur and later as a local reporter for PhillyVoice. Chris has also hosted the MCU discourse podcast AP Marvel and a games industry talk show called Procedural Conversation.

Favorite Media

Chris is a huge Nintendo fan, with Metroid, Splatoon, and Zelda being their favorite Nintendo franchises. Owning all modern consoles and a gaming PC, they regularly play Apex Legends, Fortnite, and Sea of Thieves. Chris once taught a college course about the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and their favorite shows include Better Call Saul, Fargo, and Severance.

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Xbox Games Are Reportedly Coming To Switch 2, With One Major Exception

A known leaker claims that Halo: The Master Chief Collection and Sea of Thieves are in the works for Switch 2, but not Gears of War: Reloaded (yet).

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Yet Another Xbox Game Is Heading To PlayStation 5 With Upgrades

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 from Ninja Theory is coming to PlayStation 5 this summer, with some extra features like haptics and PS5 Pro enhancements.

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Borderlands 4 At $80 Won't Be A Problem For "A Real Fan," Randy Pitchford Says

Gearbox boss Randy Pitchford prompted scrutiny by saying that if Borderlands 4 has a price, "a real fan" would "find a way" to purchase it.

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The New Hyrule Warriors Has Two Key Elements Its Predecessor Lacked

The makers of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment stated it has better frame rates and supposedly promised a story that is concretely in Zelda canon.

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Hideki Kamiya Would "Love" To Remake Devil May Cry "From The Ground Up"

Devil May Cry creator Hideki Kamiya expressed interest in remaking the original game with Capcom, and he mentioned another series he wants to revisit.

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PlayStation Announces New Studio With Destiny & Fortnite Veterans Is Making A Multiplayer Game

Sony unveiled a new studio called teamLFG comprised of developers from Bungie and other prestigious studios, and it's making a live-service game.

GTA 6 artwork of Jason and Lucia with guns on a pier.
GTA 6 Gets New Trailer, Revealing More Details On Jason, Lucia, & Vice City Setting

A second official Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer shows off gameplay and major character details from the highly anticipated 2026 open-world action game.

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Almost Every Physical Switch 2 Third-Party Game In Japan So Far Comes In A Game-Key Card

Listings for Switch 2 games in Japan show that most announced third-party titles for the console will require an internet connection to .

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Oblivion Remastered Is Already Showing Up On Some Steam s' Game Libraries

Some s of the streaming service Boosteroid are already seeing the Oblivion remaster on their Steam libraries, hinting at an imminent shadow drop.

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Split Fiction Players On Switch 2 Can Share Game With Original Switch, EA Claims

EA says that Split Fiction on Switch 2 s GameShare with for the original Switch console, seemingly contradicting Nintendo's rules.

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Don't Lose Hope On The Legend Of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD Making It To Nintendo Switch 2

A Nintendo representative said that "all options are on the table" when it comes to a port of the Wii U Wind Waker HD possibly coming to Switch 2.

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Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Orders Have Been Delayed Due To Tariffs Concerns

Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders will no longer begin April 9, but the company confirmed that the console will still hit its planned June 5 launch date.

Official wallpaper of several Marvel Rivals characters with Venom at the center
Marvel Rivals Players React To The New April Fool's Emote Breaking Their Brains

For April Fool's, a new twerking emote for Venom is available for a limited time in Marvel Rivals, which players can earn through in-game challenges.

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Game Of Thrones: Kingsroad Opens Steam Early Access

Game of Thrones: Kingsroad, the action-adventure RPG from Netmarble, has announced Early Access on Steam.

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Nintendo Confirms A Nintendo Direct For Thursday, But Don't Expect Any Switch 2 News

A Nintendo Direct focused on Switch 1 games will stream on Thursday, March 27, less than a week before the hotly anticipated Switch 2 presentation.

Official artwork of Hornet for Hollow Knight: Silksong.
Hollow Knight: Silksong Just Got A Quiet Update On Steam & It Could Well Mean Release News Is Finally On The Way

The Hollow Knight: Silksong Steam entry received small but intriguing updates, giving fans hope of new information about its elusive release window.

A close-up of Samus in Metroid Prime 4: Beyond.
Metroid Prime 4 To "Blow Everything Else Out Of The Water" In Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, Claims Podcast Host

The Nintendo Switch 2 Direct might feature a stunning "full unveiling" of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, says a prolific podcast host and interviewer.

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Agents of SHIELD Season 6 First Look Photo Reveals New Director

SHIELD gets a new director in the Agents of SHIELD season 6 first look photo, but this time it's a familiar character from the main cast.

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Jared Leto Teases Morbius Filming Starts Soon

Jared Leto teases the beginning of principal photography for Morbius the Living Vampire in a video of himself shaving off all his facial hair.

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PUBG Pre-orders Now Available for PS4 & You Can Get Nathan Drake's Outfit

A year after PUBG came to Xbox One, the popular battle royale game is coming to PS4 in December, with some PlayStation-exclusive Uncharted content.