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About Ryan Applegate
Ryan is a military veteran, father, writer, and game designer with a deep ion for video games and pop culture. With over 30 years of gaming experience, he's played on every console from the NES to the Xbox Series and PC. As a seasoned writer with more than a decade of professional experience, Ryan is excited to bring his expertise and lifelong love of gaming to Screen Rant.
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Ryan is a die hard RPG video game fan who performed the dark ritual with Morrigan in DA:O, slayed Alduin in Skyrim, rescued Princess Zelda from the clutches of Ganondorf, and chose to use his Ancient Magic for good in Hogwarts Legacy. Now he is ready to share those experiences with readers across the globe.
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Ryan's love for video games is matched by his enthusiasm for iconic franchises like Dragon Ball Z, The Legend of Zelda, Pokémon, Dragon Age, Lord of the Rings, and Harry Potter.
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