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Kurtis Seid

About Kurtis Seid

Kurtis Seid has been covering the game industry for over a decade. His published works have appeared on GameSpot, EGM, and App Annie. He also was a former editor for Electronic Arts' Origin platform.

Author Details

Kurtis Seid is a guide writer for Screenrant. His interest in gaming goes beyond video games, ranging from board games, card games, word puzzles, social deduction games, and physical contests. When at home he cooks most of his own meals to save time, money, portion size, and carefully control the flavor. 

Industry Focus

Kurtis mostly writes about ongoing live service games - either MMOs like Final Fantasy XIV or continually supported and updated ones like The Sims 4. This gives him extensive knowledge of a game's history as patches can change fundamental game mechanics, secrets, and community insights. It also means that a classic game could always need new guides.

Favorite Media

Kurtis' favorite genre of video games is RPGs, beginning after a few long sessions with Chrono Trigger. While turn based games are classic, he has also expanded into action RPGs like Dark Souls, The Witcher, and Tales series. Close quarters medieval combat additionally made him curious about For Honor and Chivalry 2.

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7 Best Melee Weapons In Baldur’s Gate 3

Melee weapons are the backbone of Baldur’s Gate 3 combat. Frontliners can wield heavy weapons, while even sneaky characters will want a light blade.

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The Best Half-Elf Race Builds In Baldur’s Gate 3

The Half-Elf learns aspects of both Humans and Elves in Baldur’s Gate 3. They can fight up close, and even learn some free magic.

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7 Best Heavy Weapons In Starfield (& How To Get Them)

Heavy weapons provide the biggest punch in Starfield. They deal lots of damage, but tend to be expensive, slow, or otherwise unwieldy.

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How To Beat Commander Zhalk In Baldur’s Gate 3

Fighting Commander Zhalk is entirely optional. But, defeating him grants extra EXP and one of the best starter weapons in Baldur’s Gate 3.

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Starfield: The Crimson Fleet (Joining, Loyalty, & Rewards)

The Crimson Fleet is a faction in Starfield. It is focused on committing crimes, which can alienate companions but also leads to great rewards.

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How To Build The OP Sorlock Build In Baldur’s Gate 3

The “Sorlock” is a Baldur’s Gate 3 build that utilizes both Charisma-based casters. It can quickly gain Sorcerer Points even during a short rest.

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8 Best Weapon Mods In Starfield

Weapon Mods are a means of customizing guns in Starfield. They can range from higher damage, accuracy, ammunition, or new effects.

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How to Get Four Relics Armor in Divinity Original Sin 2

Divinity Original Sin 2's latest update Four Relics of Rivellon features brand new quests and items. Discover these secrets with this guide.

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7 Best Weapons In Lies of P

Lies of P has two weapon systems. Standard weapons can be mixed to make something unique. Boss Ergo can instead be made into special full weapons.

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Starfield: The Best Combat Skill Build

Combat skills directly improve damage and accuracy in Starfield. At higher upgrades they can change the flow of battles with more speed or effects.

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7 Best Rifles In Starfield (& How To Get Them)

Ballistic rifles are the most balanced weapon option in Starfield. They deal reliable physical damage with fair accuracy and firing rate.

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Baldur’s Gate 3: How to Make Custom Party Members

Using Baldur’s Gate 3's co-op saves allows a single person to build a fully custom team. But these avatars are treated as main characters.

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7 Most Powerful Weapons To Get First In Starfield

There are extremely strong weapons in Starfield. Some deal high damage, while others have a high rate of fire. Most have mod slots to customize.

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How To Unlock The Ancient Tome In Baldur's Gate 3

The Ancient Tome in an enigmatic book in Baldur’s Gate 3. Unlocking it takes multiple acts in different locations, but grants new necromantic magic.

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Baldur's Gate 3: How to Unlock Karlach and Wyll's Shared Epilogue

Baldur’s Gate 3 includes a new ending where Wyll helps Karlach survive. It requires their personal quests to be finished in a certain manner.

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7 Best Enchantment Spells To Use In Baldur’s Gate 3

Baldur’s Gate 3’s Enchantment school changes the thoughts of the affected. This includes confidence buffs, hysteria, and utter devotion.

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Armored Core 6: The Best Mission Routes to Play (& Why)

While just a mercenary, “Raven” 621’s actions can shape Armored Core 6’s story. Pick certain mission routes for alternate fights and endings.

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6 Best Kinetic Weapons in Armored Core 6 (& How to Unlock Them)

Kinect weapons of Armored Core 6 tend to deal less damage, but have high impact that staggers enemies. Get in close and make the enemy helpless.

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6 Best Melee Weapons in Armored Core 6 (& How to Unlock Them)

With so much shooting it can be hard to get in close during Armored Core 6. But, melee weapons can catch enemies off guard and hit for lots of damage.

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Baldur's Gate 3: The Best Gnome Classes & Subclasses

Gnomes' Intelligence makes them powerful Wizards & Eldritch Knights in Baldur's Gate 3. But their high defense makes them durable in other classes.

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