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J Brodie Shirey-Game News Writer

J Brodie Shirey

Game News Writer

Contributor Since November, 2019
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Star Wars, Marvel, RPG
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About J Brodie Shirey

J. Brodie Shirey is just a simple man trying to make his way in the universe, but aren’t we all? He currently lives in York, Pennsylvania. He is a big comic book, video game, and science fiction fan, and likes writing articles for ScreenRant or scripts for some of his crazy TV show ideas.

A graduate from York County School of Technology, he's self-published several books on Amazon, and once won 1st place at a regional computer fair for a CGI animated short. He might post it on Youtube someday. He hopes that working for this site will be his first step into the larger universe of online writing, since Megazord technology hasn’t been invented yet and he doesn't seem to have any Force powers. You can check out his work at The Uncanny Fox, purchase his books on Amazon.com, see his posted scripts on Script Revolution, or see his portfolio here or here. He can also be followed on Twitter @FoxUncanny.

Author Details

I worked as a Freelance Game News Writer at ScreenRant for nearly two years before being promotied to Senior Writer. I worked under that postion for nearly two years more. There, my job was primarly gaming news articles, gaming reviews, and gaming feature articles. When the Game News branch was discountined in 2022, I transfered to GameRant, where I specilaize in Game News articles once more.

Industry Focus

Writing news and feature articles about video games, particularly in the fighting, RPG, and comic-book based genres.

Favorite Media

Star Wars, Marvel and DC Comics, Final Fantasy, Power Rangers, and Sonic The Hedgehog.

Latest

A cover image for Tchia, featuring the titular character using her powers.
Tchia Preview: A Promising, Colorful Adventure
Tchia

Tchia's latest playable build shows great promise by letting players take control of animals in a colorful New Caledonia-inspired setting.

A Screenshot Of Task Force X In Suicide Squad KTJL, With Arkham Knight From Batman: Arkham Knight Overlaid.
Suicide Squad: KTJL's Battle Can't Repeat Arkham Knight's Mistakes
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League's Battle is already drawing controversy - and carries the risk of repeating a major Arkham Knight mistake.

Images of TMNT characters Jennika, Usagi, and Alopex.
Next TMNT Game Can Fix The Ninja Turtles' Big Roster Problem
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Many TMNT games don't take full advantage of the franchise's vast roster of characters, and many side players could carry a spin-off or two.

Screenshot of a cutscene from Batman: Arkham City. Batman is tied up on a chair scowling at Joker, who has one hand planted tauntingly on the Dark Knight's left shoulder.
Batman: Arkham City Gave Joker His Best Henchmen Since Harley Quinn
Batman: Arkham

Rocksteady's Batman: Arkham City introduced a memorable pair of Joker minions that have sadly not been seen in any DC-related media since.

Render of Spider-Man from Spider-Man 2 (the game) pasted in front of a screenshot of NeverSoft's Spider-Man for the PS1 stood on a New York rooftop.
The Best Spider-Man Game Remasters Will Probably Never Happen
Spider-Man

Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions and Edge of Time's canceled remasters are a bad sign for fans hoping to play other classic Spidey titles.

Promotional screenshot for Batman: Arkham Knight showing the Batmobile parked in a Gotham City street with the Dark Knight stood to the left of it.
Arkham Asylum Vs Arkham Knight: Which Of Batman's Batmobiles Was Cooler?
Batman: Arkham

Rocksteady's excellent Batman: Arkham series featured two versions of the Batmobile, but which one is the ultimate transport for the Dark Knight?

Cover Art for Avatar Generations featuring Aang and his friends.
Avatar Generations Has Already Made The Best Story Choice
Avatar: The Last Airbender

Avatar Generations will retell the story of Avatar: The Last Airbender, making it an ideal refresher ahead of the new Avatar games and movies.

A screenshot of Dick Grayson, aka Nightwing, in Batman: Arkham Knight.
Batman: Arkham Revealed Nightwing's Robin Origins In The Weirdest Way
Batman: Arkham

Nightwing is an important member of the Bat Family, but his introduction and past as the original Robin felt like an afterthought in the Arkham games.

A screenshot of the massive World Serpent from God of War (2018), peeking out of the fog.
Wait, God Of War Ragnarök Has Two World Serpents?
God of War Ragnarok

Due to a strange time travel paradox and a shocking twist origin, there are two World Serpents present during God of War Ragnarok's final battle.

A split image showing characters from three different Star Wars games: Battlefront 2's Iden Veriso, of Delta Squad from Republic Commando, and Starkiller from The Force Unleashed.
Best Star Wars Game Protagonists (Who Aren't Cal Kestis Or Kyle Katarn)
Star Wars

Cal Kestis and Kyle Katarn are certainly cool, but there have been plenty of other great Star Wars video game protagonists over the years.

Image of Green Goblin from Spider-Man (2002) pasted over a background from the Spider-Man (2002) movie tie-in game, showing Peter Parker in his wrestling costume perched on a rooftop.
I'm Mad I Missed Spider-Man's Coolest Video Game Secret
Spider-Man

The lesser-known Spider-Man 2002 tie-in game featured one of the franchise's most interesting unlockable secrets as a reward for beating Hard Mode.

Brock and Misty from the Pokemon anime in greyscale, with Pokemon Yellow's Pikachu in front of them.
Why Misty & Brock Don't Go With You In Pokémon Yellow
Pokemon

Pokémon Yellow followed the hit TV show in several different ways, but legendary companions Misty and Brock stayed home in the game - here's why.

A screenshot of Marvel's Spider-Man with Peter Parker perched on a roof, with Grand Theft Auto 5's Michael De Santa superimposed on top carrying a bag and gas mask.
Marvel's Spider-Man 2's Open World Needs To Repeat A GTA 5 Trick
Marvel's Spider-Man 2

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 will feature a larger open world than its predecessors, and a simple trick from Grand Theft Auto 5 could make it even better.

A screenshot of Darth Nihilus and a Sith follower in Star Wars KOTOR 2 staring at camera
Forget Darth Vader, These Star Wars Video Game Villains Are Better
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic

Darth Vader might be the most iconic Star Wars villain, but games have provided fans with plenty of other memorable followers of the dark side.

A rebel soldier wielding a minigun blaster pasted in front of the trailer of Jedi: Survivor, which shows Cal Kestis fending off an enemy with a red lightsaber.
New Star Wars Game: What If Respawn Already Revealed Its FPS Hero?
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

Respawn's new Star Wars FPS is still on the horizon, but players could already meet its main character in next year's Star Wars Jedi: Survivor.

Aloy riding a Sunwing over the ruins of LA, now known as the Burning Shores in Horizon.
Aloy Deserves The Hollywood Sign In Horizon Forbidden West DLC
Horizon Forbidden West

Horizon Forbidden West's Burning Shores DLC gives players the series' most clear-cut reference to the real world with the Hollywood sign.

A helmeted enemy with an orange or red lightsaber in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor locking blades with Cal Kestis.
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor - Every New Confirmed Lightsaber Style
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor will retain all of the lightsaber combat that made its predecessor hit, as well as add some exciting new fighting styles.

A screenshot from the Star Wars Jedi: Survivor trailer featuring Cal Kestis and his dual lightsabers.
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor - Every New Enemy Revealed (So Far)
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

Fugitive Jedi Cal Kestis will have plenty of new enemies in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, ranging from battle droids and Wampa beasts to bounty hunters.

A screenshot of God of War Ragnarok with Tony Soprano placed on top.
Wild God Of War Video Sees Tony Soprano Replace Kratos
God of War

Tony Soprano of The Sopranos fame trades the mean streets of New Jersey for the nine realms of Asgard in a fun God of War (2018) fan video.

A promotional image for Justice League Cosmic Chaos, featuring heroes like Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman.
New Open-World Justice League Game Puts Adorable Twist On DC's Trinity
Justice League

Justice League: Cosmic Chaos is a new open-world action title that puts a cute spin on classic DC characters like Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman.