Anthony Franklin II is a Writer at Waypoint. A gamer since the age of 5, Anthony has always led with his love of gaming above all else. As passionate about sports as he is gaming, he can be found with a controller in hand while watching the Eagles. With over 10 years of writing about games and entertainment under his belt, Anthony puts as much of himself into his work as possible, with the belief that connecting with people through games is the most important aspect of writing about them.
Posts by this Author
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True Gaming Stories: ‘Perfect Dark’ and My Godbrother
I’ve formed bonds with multiple people over video games. But the bond I built with my Godbrother over ‘Perfect Dark’ was one of the best.
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The Game Awards Are Cool, but We Need E3
The Game Awards has become the premier gaming event and has been very successful. But with the absence of E3, we’ve lost something important.
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Mess Around Mondays — Pac-Man: 2PACalypse
What if ‘Pac-Man’ was really a post-apocalyptic story chronicling a life-or-death contest put on for the entertainment of the ruling class?
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The Cartoon Network Shockwave Game Era
Believe it or not, there was a time when computer gaming was done on Cartoon Network’s website. And it was incredible.
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‘The Lion King’: My Gaming Nemesis
The ‘Lion King’ video game was my white whale. The game that haunted me for years before I finally decided to fight back.
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The Movie Tie-in Era Was a Dark Time
The movie tie-in era of gaming was one of the worst to experience. If you never did, be glad because it was a time of darkness.
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‘Guitar Hero’: Gateway to Music
‘Guitar Hero’ was one of the ways I expanded my personal taste in music. I wish the series would make a comeback for that very reason.
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Xbox Should Accept the Publisher Role
Xbox has been a presence in the gaming world for years, but waning popularity console-wise should make them look at Sega for inspiration.
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All Gas, No Brakes: Why Simulation Racing Isn’t for Me
Racing games have to supply a particular feel for me to lock in. And I can acknowledge that’s my problem. But give me all the arcade racing.
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3 Divisive Games I’d Gladly Perish Defending
Everyone has games they’ll unnecessarily go to bat for in a way that makes people look at you weird. Here are three of mine.
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‘It Takes Two’: Proving Connection Is Key
‘It Takes Two’ is the perfect two-player experience. How? By connecting you to two people who don’t connect.
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‘Elden Ring’: Delaying My Descent Into Madness
I’ve put it off long enough. My ‘Elden Ring’ playthrough is imminent. Make no mistake, I’m ready to be hurt multiple times.