Anthony Taormina
@anthonyt.bsky.social
Game Rant Editor in Chief // Here to talk about pop culture, being a dad, and Cinnabon.
Contact: anthony[at]gamerant[dot]com
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Anthony Taormina
@anthonyt.bsky.social
· Nov 21
Hi, I'm Anthony! I love and talk about a lot of different things like video games, movies, TV, tech, theme parks, food, being a dad, and cats. If you want to hear random musings on any/all of those topics then you've come to the right place!
Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge is expanding its timeline (basically splitting the land into two time periods) to add characters like Han, Leia, and Darth Vader to its roaming cast. gamerant.com/disneyland-s...
Disneyland Making Huge Changes to Star Wars Galaxy's Edge and I'm Very Excited
Disneyland is making a significant change to Star Wars Galaxy's Edge that is sure to excite fans of the earlier, George Lucas films.
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January 14, 2026 at 9:10 PM
Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge is expanding its timeline (basically splitting the land into two time periods) to add characters like Han, Leia, and Darth Vader to its roaming cast. gamerant.com/disneyland-s...
Sounds about right
January 14, 2026 at 12:42 AM
Sounds about right
My son and I had our first real Pokemon GO adventure (with his own account) and he did a bunch of raids, caught a bunch of legendaries, and even got some shinies. These are the moments I've been waiting for.
January 11, 2026 at 7:16 PM
My son and I had our first real Pokemon GO adventure (with his own account) and he did a bunch of raids, caught a bunch of legendaries, and even got some shinies. These are the moments I've been waiting for.
So if you work at an AI company do you need any skills?
January 10, 2026 at 10:34 AM
So if you work at an AI company do you need any skills?
Ninjor next Jason!
January 10, 2026 at 3:22 AM
Ninjor next Jason!
Now that I’m winding down my time with it, I really enjoyed Renegades. Solid campaign, crazy fun weapons, and a really succinct, endlessly replayable dungeon. 8/10
January 8, 2026 at 4:35 AM
Now that I’m winding down my time with it, I really enjoyed Renegades. Solid campaign, crazy fun weapons, and a really succinct, endlessly replayable dungeon. 8/10
This is going to be huge for LEGO. Especially if the rumors about a certain Pocket Monster connection are true. buff.ly/hkA3cKY
LEGO Sets are Getting a Major Upgrade, Taking Play to the Next Level
LEGO reveals its Smart Play system, which uses a Brick, Tag, and Minifig system to bring greater interactivity to its sets.
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January 6, 2026 at 12:37 AM
This is going to be huge for LEGO. Especially if the rumors about a certain Pocket Monster connection are true. buff.ly/hkA3cKY
This is an immense tragedy. Patrick was always delivering excellent work and I know he was so excited to join the This Week in Video Games team. RIP
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Patrick Dane, This Week in Videogames News Editor, Dies
Patrick will be remembered for his passion and enthusiasm for his work and the games industry, and as a cherished colleague and friend.
thisweekinvideogames.com
January 5, 2026 at 11:11 PM
This is an immense tragedy. Patrick was always delivering excellent work and I know he was so excited to join the This Week in Video Games team. RIP
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First build of 2026!
January 2, 2026 at 2:57 AM
First build of 2026!
2026 is going to be a banger! gamerant.com/best-video-g...
The 20 Most Anticipated Games of 2026
With a new year comes a new slate of video game releases, and 2026 is coming out swinging as strongly as any year before it.
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December 30, 2025 at 8:26 PM
2026 is going to be a banger! gamerant.com/best-video-g...
Alright what did everyone get for Christmas?
December 26, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Alright what did everyone get for Christmas?
It is wonderful! The innards that you don’t even see was a nice touch.
December 26, 2025 at 4:23 AM
It is wonderful! The innards that you don’t even see was a nice touch.
If you thought Song Sung Blue was about Neil Diamond (like I foolishly did), boy you should definitely look up what that movie is real about.
December 25, 2025 at 8:59 AM
If you thought Song Sung Blue was about Neil Diamond (like I foolishly did), boy you should definitely look up what that movie is real about.
Here are my top 10 games of the year! buff.ly/DjEV1vV
Game Rant Editor in Chief Anthony Taormina's Top 10 Games of 2025
Game Rant Editor in Chief Anthony Taormina shares the 10 best games he played in 2025.
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December 24, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Here are my top 10 games of the year! buff.ly/DjEV1vV
It is time for Game Rant's Top 10 Games of 2025! It's been one of my favorite things to put this together each year, please enjoy! buff.ly/79hQTXI
Game Rant's Top 10 Games of 2025
Game Rant ranks the top 10 games of 2025, highlighting the best titles released in a year packed with uniquely memorable experiences.
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December 22, 2025 at 10:39 PM
It is time for Game Rant's Top 10 Games of 2025! It's been one of my favorite things to put this together each year, please enjoy! buff.ly/79hQTXI
I understand where people are coming from, but Kingdom Come winning best RPG over Clair Obscur doesn't make much sense.
December 13, 2025 at 3:18 AM
I understand where people are coming from, but Kingdom Come winning best RPG over Clair Obscur doesn't make much sense.
Cast your vote for our community game of the year! gamerant.com/game-of-the-...
Have Your Say: Who Should Win The Game Rant GOTY?
Have your say on our community pick for 2025!
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December 13, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Cast your vote for our community game of the year! gamerant.com/game-of-the-...
It's funny that 15 years ago, we would have looked at the Street Fighter trailer and said "that looks terrible, in a bad way." But now we're looking at it and saying "that looks terrible, but in a good way."
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Street Fighter | Game Awards Sneak Peek (2026 Movie)
PUSH START. Here’s a sneak peek of #StreetFighterMovie, hitting theaters everywhere October 16, 2026.
Connect with Street Fighter online:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/streetfightermovie/
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December 12, 2025 at 6:59 AM
It's funny that 15 years ago, we would have looked at the Street Fighter trailer and said "that looks terrible, in a bad way." But now we're looking at it and saying "that looks terrible, but in a good way."
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I get that but the ads make the show possible
December 12, 2025 at 5:53 AM
I get that but the ads make the show possible
I also got a deeper look at Jonathan Blow’s new game Order of the Sinking Star and this thing looks insane.
I Saw Jonathan Blow's New Game, and My Head Already Hurts
Jonathan Blow reveals his new game, Order of the Sinking Star, with a concept that seems simple at first but gets exceedingly complex.
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December 12, 2025 at 2:42 AM
I also got a deeper look at Jonathan Blow’s new game Order of the Sinking Star and this thing looks insane.
I got the early details on Control Resonant gamerant.com/control-reso...
Control Resonant is an Unexpected Sequel That Changes Up Gameplay in a Big Way
Remedy reveals the next adventure in its Connected Universe, Control Resonant, which looks markedly different from the first game.
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December 12, 2025 at 2:32 AM
I got the early details on Control Resonant gamerant.com/control-reso...
First look at Jason Momoa as Blanka in the Street Fighter!
December 12, 2025 at 2:12 AM
First look at Jason Momoa as Blanka in the Street Fighter!