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Anthony Taormina

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San Diego, United States
As seen in: GameRant, MSN, MSN Singapore, Military.com, Screen Rant, Film Daze
Covers:  Video games, movies, TV, tech, and anime.
Editor-in-Chief @GameRant | PR, Social Media, Content Director, Producer, Host | Contact: Anthony@gamerant.com Love: Games, Movies, TV, Toys, Theme Parks, Food

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Anthony Taormina is the Editor in Chief for Game Rant, overseeing everything from news to reviews to features, while also connecting with PR and developers to deliver unique content to the video game site. He has been a member of games media for over 15 years, starting first as a news writer.

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Asus ROG Phone 8 Review

Asus ROG Phone 8 Review

The Asus ROG Phone 8 makes a play for daily use while preserving a lot of the gaming-focused features the bra…

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Game Rant's Top 10 Games of 2023

Game Rant's Top 10 Games of 2023

2023 was a packed year for video games, which makes narrowing the list down to just 10 titles a monumental ta…

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PlayStation Portal Review

PlayStation Portal Review

Sony's PlayStation Portal handheld has a very narrow utility, but gamers deep in the PS5 ecosystem will find …

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Samsung S95C OLED TV Review: Another Excellent Choice for Gamers

Samsung S95C OLED TV Review: Another Excellent Choice for Gamers

Samsung improves on last year's TV with the S95C, delivering more connectivity options, higher refresh rate s…

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Meta Quest 3 Review

Meta Quest 3 Review

Meta Quest 3 is the new king of the hill when it comes to consumer virtual reality headsets, offering precise…

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Come For Mega Mewtwo, Stay For Community: Attending Pokemon GO Fest 2026

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By Anthony Taormina Verified
| GameRant Verified
It’s a massive year for the Pokemon brand, with the IP celebrating its 30th year of existence and the fandom preparing for the release of Winds and Waves in 2027, but it’s an equally big year for Pokemon GO. The popular mobile game launched 10 years ago, and while many players haven't kept up with their regular Pokestop spinning and curveball-throwing, there is still a dedicated community that proves the staying power of Pokemon GO.
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Interview: Pokemon Company Esports Director Talks NAIC's Future, Chicago Move, and Competitive Growth

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By Josh Cotts, Anthony Taormina Verified
| GameRant Verified
The Pokemon North America International Championships have become much more than a weekend for the best players in the world to chase a spot at Worlds. The 2026 NAIC took place in New Orleans from June 12–14, bringing Pokemon competitors and fans together near the end of the Championship Series season, but the event is already looking toward what comes next as The Pokemon Company prepares to move NAIC to Chicago.
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New Pokemon Worlds and XP Details; NAIC 2027 Officially Confirmed for Chicago

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By Anthony Taormina Verified
| GameRant Verified
Later this year, the Pokemon competitive scene will descend on San Francisco for Pokemon Worlds 2026 and, for the first time, a fan-focused event called Pokemon XP. As part of the conclusion of this year’s North American International Champions, The Pokemon Company offered new details about Worlds and XP as well as confirming the venue for next year’s NAIC.
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Video game news coverage

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