Nicholas Turner is a writer on Game Rant. He’s also an avid consumer of comics, film, TV, theater, and—of course—video games. Struck by an affliction for loving stories as a young whippersnapper, ...

Villains come in various forms in video games, from mad geniuses like Heisenberg to egotistical politicians like Armstrong. Video game antagonists can have completely over-the-top plans, whether it's ...

At a young age, David has always enjoyed exploring fiction. This has been evident in his love of reading, films, and video games. As a result, it made sense to pursue writing as a career. He has ...

The heroic actions of a game's protagonist would not have the same impact without a great villain to oppose them. Villains are an important part of creating tension in a game's story, and can ...

While video game villains play an important role in a story, they often get the short end of the stick. Painting them as power-hungry tyrants, tragic misfits, or relentless forces of evil typically ...

Nier: Automata takes place in a post-apocalyptic world where an alien invasion drove humans to near-extinction, and the ...

Matthew Mendisana is a journalist and writer with a passion for storytelling and a love for games and movies. That love carried him through college, while not letting his Autistic Spectrum hold him ...

Final Fantasy is a series that often needs no introduction. The series is often thought of as the founding father of JRPGs in the North American market. It was the series that drew fans into the genre ...

Heroes in video games are often painted as the clear answer to villainy, the shining force that pushes back against the devout forces of evil and restores balance to an otherwise shattered world. They ...

Sephiroth from Final Fantasy 7 is no doubt one of the best video game villains of all time. From his haunting presence in the game that torments protagonist Cloud and party to his iconic theme ...

Disney Villains Cursed Cafe was one of the surprise announcements from the Nintendo Direct on March 27. While fans were excited to see footage from Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and a Tomogachi Life sequel, ...

Until the day I remembered her terror and finally experienced Pyramid Head for myself. Don't get me wrong, Pyramid Head is a scary horror villain, however it's nowhere near what I was led to believe ...