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December, 2020
Bachelor of Science In Education (Duquesne University)
Crusader Kings 3, Skyrim, Fallout
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About Mark Hospodar

Mark Hospodar has been an avid gamer ever since he fired up the original Medal of Honor on his PS1. A history teacher by training, Mark has branched out into the fields of fiction and non-fiction writing. He has co-authored several published works, including Future Imperfect and Tales from the Grimacing Goblin. However, his love of gaming has never dissipated over the years. A good, old-fashioned RTS title will always bring him back into the fold. His other interests include horror movies, toy soldier collecting, and anything Batman-related.

Favorite Games

My all-time favorites consist of Age of Empires 2, Crusader Kings 3, the Elder Scrolls series, BioShock, the Total War series, and Batman: Arkham Asylum. With a background in history, I love games with immersive historical settings like Kingdom Come: Deliverance or complex gameplay mechanics like the Gary Grigsby series.

Favorite Console

The PS1 still brings back fond memories for me. Even now, I'll still periodically revisit games like WWF Warzone, Medal of Honor: Underground, and the Army Men series. PC is also where I played the majority of my favorite strategy games, chief among them Age of Empires 2 and Sid Meier's Gettysburg.

Industry Focus

Grand Strategy, RTS, and RPGs

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The Elder Scrolls: 10 Of The Strongest Named Dragons In Lore, Ranked By Power

The Elder Scrolls universe is rife with powerful dragons, but today we're focused on ranking the strongest of the strong.

Star Wars, Enderal & Total War
10 Mods That Were Even Better Than The Original Game

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Orc Legionary, Tiber Septim Statue & Imperial City From The Elder Scrolls
The Elder Scrolls: 10 Ways Ancient Rome Influenced The Empire

The Empire in The Elder Scrolls sees a lot of influence from Ancient Rome. Here's a look at some ways they're similar.

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The Elder Scrolls: Tamriel's 10 Most Mythical Staves

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The Elder Scrolls: 10 Characters Who Appear In Multiple Games

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