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About Yuliya Geikhman
Yuliya Geikhman has been writing professionally since 2007. She got her start in writing about video games, with a focus on MMOs and indie games, but has since expanded her repertoire to the world of gaming at large. She's a lifelong gamer and a ionate follower of everything happening in the games industry.
Author Details
Yuliya Geikhman's entre family is made up of gamers, from her Final Fantasy fanatic husband to her Roblox and Slime Rancher playing daughter. Between the three of them, they have nearly every console in existance except for the Xbox line, starting with the NES. When they're not all playing games, Yuliya and her family are constantly on the move, traveling around the world for new destinations to SCUBA dive, camp, and attend music festivals.
Industry Focus
Yuliya is a news writer for Screen Rant's gaming section. She loves digging up new discoveries in Animal Crossing and Stardew Valley (two of her favorite games) and finding leaks that hint at cool new game features in popular game titles.
Favorite Media
Yuliya Geikhman's all-time favorite gaming moment is finding the creepy "bunny ears" poem from BioShock, and she still regularly references it all these years later. Her favorite modern games are Hollow Knight, Pokemon Legends: Arceus, Animal Crossing, both entries in The Talos Principle franchise, and any cozy or adventure game... but her favorite game of all time is the 1992 Sierra game, Quest For Glory.
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"This Might Actually Get Me To Buy A Switch 2": New Nintendo Trademark Hints At Potential Remake Of Beloved DS Title
Nitnendo has filed a trademark for the Western name of a beloved Nintendo DS adventure game, and fans are excited at the possibility of a remake.

Classic 2002 Adventure Game To Get Full Remaster And VR Version In Late 2025
The classic 2002 adventure game that shaped point-and-click genre storytelling is getting a complete visual overhaul and a VR version in late 2025.

"I Don't Think I Have EVER Been So Happy Looking At A Farm": Incredible Stardew Valley Planting Scheme Has Fans Stunned
One Stardew Valley's Ginger Island farm design has stunned the community with its extreme level of dedication and organizational prowess.

Oblivion Remastered Mod With 15K s Lets Players See The Game In A New Light, Literally
A popular new mod for The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered upgrades the lighting fixtures and sources of the game, illuminating the game's nights.

Fans Kept This Final Fantasy Game Alive For Over 20 Years
A beloved Final Fantasy game was scheduled to be shut down last year but proved too popular to take down, according to the project's producer.

Official Pac-Man Cookbook Out Now, Serving Up A Slice Of Nostalgia
An official Pac-Man cookbook is now available, with 60 themed recipes and a retro style, to celebrate the franchise's 45-year anniversary.

"This Cute Image Is Actually Terrifying": Adorable Pokémon TCG Pocket Card Hides Unexpectedly Deep Lore
One card's artwork in Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket has fans debating whether the Pokémon's intentions are wholesome or sinister.

"It Drives Me Absolutely Insane": Disney Dreamlight Valley Fan Stumped By "Missing" Tree
The non-matching number of forageable trees and bushes in Disney Dreamlight Valley has some fans struggling to figure out good placements for them.

Oblivion Remastered Player Accidentally Locks Themselves Out Of Main Story Quest
One Oblivion Remastered player managed to accidentally lock themselves out of the main story quest after a series of unfortunate events.

Bungie To Make Big Changes Following Marathon Plagiarism Controversy
Based on a new report, Bungie is making some big changes to Marathon following art theft controversy, while morals at the company hits all-time low.

Infinity Nikki Team Responds to Fan Outrage, Launches Player Initiative
Infinity Nikki developer Infold has finally issued a statement responding to recent fan criticism and outrage over unpopular game changes.

Final Fantasy XIV Announces Start Of Mobile Testing
The mobile version of Final Fantasy XIV is officially entering its testing phase, with recruitments open in one country (for now).



Instantly Popular Petition Asks Square Enix To Release Scrapped Kingdom Hearts Game "In Some Shape Or Form"
A fan petition asks Square Enix to release the canceled Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link in some form, even if it's not the game they had envisioned.

Hollow Knight: Silksong Release Window Narrowed Down In New Nintendo Listing
Hollow Knight: Silksong fans once again think they've narrowed down the game's release date, and this time there's evidence to back up their theory.

Call Of Duty: Warzone Mobile Cancelled After Just A Year
Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile is getting discontinued by Activision this weekend after only a year, giving players one final weekend to play.

Epic Games Weekly Freebies Include Zombie Slaughterfest We Waited Nearly A Decade For
This week's free Epic Games offerings include two horror games, one of which spent over a decade in development hell before finally launching in 2023.

Infinity Nikki Reaches A New Low In Player Reviews
Cozy dress-up game Infinity Nikki is getting bombarded with negative reviews from fans upset at Infold for recent unpopular decisions.

Cancel Your Weekend Plans: 2023's Most Addictive Simulator Is Free To Play For A Limited Time
One of the most satisfying games of 2023 will be free to play this weekend on Steam, as part of the franchise's seven-year anniversary celebration.