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Anthony Taormina

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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!

Anthony Taormina with his cat Richard Parker sleeping behind him

Anthony Taormina @anthonyt.bsky.social · 1d

I’ve always enjoyed the Pokemon games but Legends Z-A is a big one because it’s the first I can play with my son. This weekend we are going to be catching em all!

Anthony Taormina @anthonyt.bsky.social · 2d

Embrace the sprint and dodge. Unlock upgrades that make you stronger. Be patient with attacks

Anthony Taormina @anthonyt.bsky.social · 2d

Got my first two finished runs of Hades 2 and I think that solidified this as my favorite of the two games.

Anthony Taormina @anthonyt.bsky.social · 4d

He’s becoming trick shot obsessed

Anthony Taormina @anthonyt.bsky.social · 4d

I kept waiting for the big rug pull in Peacemaker's Season Finale and it never came. Pretty disappointed with the episode, but I liked most of the season.

Anthony Taormina @anthonyt.bsky.social · 6d

I feel like I have been drowning in excellent video games this whole year and there have been no opportunities to come up for air. It's a good problem to have, but I'd love to finish some of these games. lol

Anthony Taormina @anthonyt.bsky.social · 6d

I know Hades 2 is the new hotness but don't sleep on Absolum. I've been obsessed with it for the last few weeks. It's a roguelike beat-em-up with beautiful art, satisfying combat, a killer soundtrack, and a very compelling loop.

Anthony Taormina @anthonyt.bsky.social · 10d

Nerf means business these days

Anthony Taormina @anthonyt.bsky.social · 12d

Even the AI email summary feels my pain

Anthony Taormina @anthonyt.bsky.social · 12d

Our best card from the new Deluxe Ex set in Pokemon TCG Pocket!

Anthony Taormina @anthonyt.bsky.social · 14d

It’s Jog-a-thon time! My son is gathering donations for his school in order to fund art, science, PE, and more. And in return he promises to run really fast!

Aidan T | 2025 Green Elementary Jog-a-Thon | FundHub

I am lacing up my sneakers and running my best at my school's Fall Jog-a-Thon! This event raises money for me and my classmates to continue to be enriched with STEM, Art, PE and other programs that…

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Anthony Taormina @anthonyt.bsky.social · 14d

Ghost of Yotei is drop dead gorgeous. Here’s the first hour! gamerant.com/video/ghost-...

Ghost of Yōtei - First Hour of Gameplay

Take a look at the first hour of Atsu's journey from Sucker Punch's latest game: Ghost of Yōtei.

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Anthony Taormina @anthonyt.bsky.social · 14d

The new Mega Evolution Pokemon TCG set has some of the prettiest cards. What did we pull in our massive unboxing?! Check the video to find out:

Pokemon Mega Evolution Set Unboxing - Game Rant Mailbag

Anthony Taormina unboxes and opens the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Set. This includes the elite trainer box, a booster bundle, a build and battle set, and a whole booster pack.

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Anthony Taormina @anthonyt.bsky.social · 14d

I can now say I was in Las Vegas for #CODNext! Got plenty of hands on time with Black OPs 7 multiplayer in a venue that was something else.

Anthony Taormina @anthonyt.bsky.social · 15d

I sure hope Mass Effect 4 survives all this

Anthony Taormina @anthonyt.bsky.social · 16d

A little desert excursion for #CODNext

Anthony Taormina @anthonyt.bsky.social · 20d

Wolverine, GTA 6, Fable (maybe), and Judas (hoping) in 2026?!

If ever there was a "I need to stay alive to experience this year's worth of games" situation. This is it!

Anthony Taormina @anthonyt.bsky.social · 20d

Surprise! That visit to Paris was to play Pokemon Legends Z-A in the Eiffel Tower. What is my life?!

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Anthony Taormina @anthonyt.bsky.social · 21d

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Borderlands 4 Delayed Indefinitely on Nintendo Switch 2

Gearbox announces that Borderlands 4 has been delayed from its October 3 release date on Nintendo Switch 2.

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Anthony Taormina @anthonyt.bsky.social · 22d

I love that Kojima is just like "I don't really have much of a game here, but I'm going to reveal what I can."

Anthony Taormina @anthonyt.bsky.social · 24d

The run backs to boss fights. Too many bosses that create challenge by summoning enemies. The extra damage hits.

Anthony Taormina @anthonyt.bsky.social · 24d

I want to like Hollow Knight Silksong more than I do. Too many frustrating design decisions hold it back for me.

Anthony Taormina @anthonyt.bsky.social · 27d

Traveled across the Atlantic, flight diverted/delayed, expensive Uber home, awake for more than 24 hours, and it’s raining out of nowhere BUT I’m home!

Anthony Taormina @anthonyt.bsky.social · 27d

Flight home is getting diverted to Las Vegas because my home airport had an emergency. Not the news you want to hear after an 20-hour travel day.

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Trina's Technobabble @trinastechnobabble.bsky.social · 29d

This pic is in 3 parts. In the top 3rd there is a cat sitting in the Star Trek TNG transporter room with the text above the cat's head saying "Beam me down". In the middle picture the cat is sitting in front of Starfleet with the text saying "Now beam me up" and in the bottom 3rd the cat is back in the TNG transporter room with the text saying "Now beam me down again"

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