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About Smangaliso Simelane
Smangaliso Simelane is happiest when he's tapping on his keyboard or gripping a controller. He has been writing about video games since 2020 and he's not about to stop any time soon.
He mostly enjoys third-person action-adventure games, but he's willing to try anything. Over the years he's also developed a deep in VR gaming, and he believes that this often neglected gaming platform will see far more growth as it becomes more accessible and developers gain familiarity with it.
Some of his favorite games include The Last of Us Part 2, Death Stranding, Alan Wake 2, Starfield, Red Dead Redemption 2, and Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice, to name a few. He looks forward to seeing what the gaming industry has to offer as it continues to grow, and how it will evolve as it becomes an increasingly prominent source of entertainment for consumers. Whatever happens, you can bet that he will be writing about it.
Favorite Console
Though he primarily plays on PlayStation, he can't deny that the Xbox Series X/S simply does things better. Its UI is more intuitive, and its Quick Resume feature works like magic.
Favorite Games
He'll try anything, but his top three games are Metal Gear Solid V, Red Dead Redemption 2, and The Last of Us Part 2. Alan Wake 2 also deserves a mention.
Industry Focus
He is happiest when he is writing reviews and features. He's always got a lot to write!
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Days Gone 2 Was Always Unlikely, But It's For Sure Never Happening Now
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Death Stranding 2 Marketing Could Be Dialed Back from The Chaos That Was DS1
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The Biggest Tech Announcements at CES 2023
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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's Baxcalibur Doesn't Hold a Candle to Other Pseudolegendary Pokemon
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How Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's Tatsugiri Turns Double Battles on Their Head
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The Last of Us 3 Should Bring Ellie's Story to a Close
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The Last of Us' In-Game Universe Oddly Has a Hopeful Future
In The Last of Us, society is overrun by the flesh-eating Infected, but The Last of Us Part 2 shows humanity still has a fighting chance.
Pokemon’s Change in Rival Style Was Necessary
The earliest Pokemon games featured rivals that could be bullies at times, and it is a good thing that Game Freak has moved away from that.
A Look at Ashly Burch’s Legendary Career
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J. K. Rowling is Forcing an Impossible Decision on Harry Potter Fans with Hogwarts Legacy
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The Post-Starfield Era of Bethesda Already Looks Great
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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's Evolution Screen is a Rare, But Welcomed Occurrence
In Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, Pokemon evolve in the overworld, although there are a few rare occurrences where the old evolution screen is used.
The Total Value of All Free PS Plus Games of 2022
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Pokemon Anime: Who is Serena?
Of all the companions that Ash collects throughout his journey, Serena is among the most popular, in part because she embraces Pokemon Contests.