Mark Smith-Contributor

Staff Writer

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May, 2023
Creative Writing (BA)
RPG, The Elder Scrolls, Final Fantasy
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About Mark Smith

Mark has been thinking and writing about games since a Gameboy Pocket and a copy of Link's Awakening was first placed into his tender, seven-year-old hands.

Since then, he snagged a creative writing (BA) degree, roleplayed as a banker, an English teacher, and finally, a games writer – all while pursuing his true passion: inhabiting and creating virtual worlds.

As well as writing about, reading about, thinking about, talking about, dreaming about, and generally fantasizing about video games, Mark also dabbles with game development.

Proudest Gaming Achievement

I make my own video games (achievement unlocked!), which you can check out (and play for free) here:

https://markgsmith.itch.io/

Favorite Games

Mark's favorite game worlds are found in titles such as the Elder Scrolls, Metal Gear Solid, Jak and Daxter, and Guild Wars.

Favorite Console

The PS2 had all the bangers, but who can deny the divine right of PC gaming?

Latest

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She's Everything: The Top 10 Barbie Games

Barbie is an established pop culture icon. Her resume naturally includes several video games.

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8 Games Where the "Bad Ending" Was the Best Ending

Sometimes, a video game's "bad ending" isn't all that bad and can offer a more satisfying conclusion to a story or even better in-game rewards.

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10 Games That Make You Fight Your Evil Clone(s)

Evil clones are a popular trope in sci-fi, especially in video games.

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10 Game Worlds With The Most Fully Realized NPCs

NPCs can make or break a game's world. The following ten games are filled with interesting NPCs that add significant personality to their worlds.

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The 11 Most Expensive In-Game Video Game Items Ever Sold

Despite these items being virtual, they've fetched a pretty real-life penny.

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The 10 Best Ways To Use Games In Language Learning

Learning languages can be extremely difficult, but thankfully there are fun ways that gamers can learn through the use of video games.

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Zero To Hero: 10 Great Games Where You Start As A Nobody

Not every video game casts the player as the Chosen One. Sometimes, a game is about an average person's journey to become something great.

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Starfield: 8 Facts About Romance (Everything We Know So Far)

Here's what Starfield players should keep in mind when it comes to romance.

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10 RPGs With Amazing Multiclass Features

From Grim Dawn to Golden Sun, these top-tier RPGs feature some great multiclass features to enjoy.

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Starfield: 10 Facts About Ship Building & Customization

Ships are set to be an integral part of Starfield's gameplay, and here's everything players will want to know about building and customizing them.

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Metal Gear Solid Snake Eater Remake: Things Delta Could Mean

Konami's Metal Gear Solid Snake Eater remake is called "Delta," but what could this mean?