

Lee D'Amato
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About Lee D'Amato
Lee D’Amato is a writer born, raised, and based in Queens, New York. He’s been writing since he could hold a crayon, and has been doing do professionally since 2020. Lee has covered a wide range of topics, including ancient history, affordable travel, and now game features for Screen Rant.
Author Details
Lee D’Amato is a writer born, raised, and based in Queens, New York. He’s been writing since he could hold a crayon, and has been doing do professionally since 2020. Lee has covered a wide range of topics, including ancient history, affordable travel, and now game features for Screen Rant.
Industry Focus
Lee likes just about all games, although he’s got a soft spot for old school RPGs like the Final Fantasy series, Chrono Trigger and Dragon Quest, as well as horror franchises like Resident Evil and Fatal Frame. Action-adventure games like the Zelda series, Nier, and Bloodborne are up there, along with the occasional foray into MMOs and online FPS games.
Favorite Media
Some of Lee's all-time favorites include Final Fantasy VI, Final Fantasy XIV, Dragon Quest V, Metal Gear Solid 2, Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, the Kill the Past series, Monster Hunter Rise, Resident Evil 4, the Yakuza/Like a Dragon series, and Fallout: New Vegas.
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Mike Pondsmith’s Cyberpunk 2077 Sequel Comments Are Making Me Worried
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I’m Already Convinced GTA 6 Will Repeat GTA 5’s Biggest Disappointment
The more we learn about GTA 6, the more I worry it could repeat Rockstar’s worst missed opportunity for GTA 5, leaving its own story dead on arrival.

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I Think I've Figured Out Why Netflix Isn't Getting Traction On Its Games Despite Great IP
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10 Hilarious Red Dead Redemption Moments That Will Still Make You Laugh, Even After 15 Years
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These Baldur's Gate 3 Figures Are Bad Enough To Warrant Refund Offers
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I Spent 400 Hours With Final Fantasy XIV, And I Can See Why It's Partly Carrying Square Enix's Game Division
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10 Hardest Final Fantasy Games To 100% Complete
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How To Use The Altar Of Spellmaking: A Guide To Custom Spell Crafting In Oblivion Remastered
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Some Switch 2 Free Upgrades Might Lack A Much-Needed Improvement
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5 Small Details In GTA 6's Second Trailer With Huge Implications For The Series
GTA 6’s second trailer is chock full of tiny details with massive implications for the Grand Theft Auto series at large. Here are five of them.

5 Small Details In New Kingdom Hearts 4 Screenshots That Make The Biggest Reveals
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Ben Starr's Favorite Final Fantasy Game Ever Made Is One Of The Most Underappreciated In The Entire Franchise
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Steven Spielberg's Favorite Video Game Franchise Makes So Much Sense
Steven Spielberg is a PC gamer, and although it’s hard to imagine him playing his favorite game, it makes total sense in the context of his career.