Tess Smith-Writer

Staff Writer

Writer

June, 2023
PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X
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About Tess Smith

Having worked as a writer, filmmaker and musician, Tess Smith has experience across much of the entertainment industry. As a lifelong gamer, first discovering the wonder of RPGs on her Gameboy Advance, and general fan of nerd culture, Tess now works to share her love for the medium with others. Taking a multimedia approach to media consumption and analysis, she has become an avid lover of video game music. This love has fueled much of her own work in the music space, working as a composer, producer and a vocalist. Tess is also deeply passionate about gaming as a medium for storyelling and is fascinated by the ways the medium can bring people together. Up until this point, much of her work has been in the academic sphere in pursuit of her degrees in Film and Media Studies from Bucknell and Columbia University. Even while working in these spaces, Tess' work focused on nerd culture, having completed pieces on Neon Genesis Evangelion and importance of games journalism in the new media space. She is now excited to share her writing with the world.

Favorite Console

PS4

Favorite Games

Death Stranding, Guilty Gear Strive, Heaven Will Be Mine, Persona 4 Golden, Street Fighter 6, and Yakuza 6.

Industry Focus

Fighting Games and JRPGS

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The Sims 5 Could Learn a Valuable Lesson From Baldur's Gate 3

Baldur's Gate 3 was greatly aided by its lengthy early access period, and The Sims 5 could also benefit by utilizing this approach.

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This Blood and Wine Feature is a Must For The Witcher Multiplayer Game

Expanding on a feature from The Witcher 3's Blood and Wine DLC could help the series' upcoming multiplayer spin-off stand out.

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Persona 5 Tactica: Goro Akechi's Role in 'Repaint Your Heart' Explained

The return of Goro Akechi in Persona 5 Tactica's first DLC is a confusing one, though there is a way he could fit into the narrative of the game.

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Why The Next God of War Might Shake Things Up Just as Much as 2018 Did

The next game in the God of War franchise needs to be just as big of a departure for the series as the reboot was back in 2018.

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Fall Guys' Death Stranding Crossover Can Be The First of Many

Fall Guys addition of Death Stranding's Sam Porter Bridges as a skin is not just a cool addition to the game, but could be a sign of more to come.

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The Case for Persona 1 and 2 Remakes After Persona 3 Reload

Now that Atlus has opened the door to remakes with Persona 3 Reload, it's time that the series' first two entries get the reimagining they deserve.

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Red Dead Redemption 3 Has One Not So Obvious Path That Could Be a Lot of Fun

Red Dead Redemption 3 has a lot of story options to choose from, but it may not have to dig too deep to find a good starting point.

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Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot DLC 6 Could Highlight an Issue with the Anime

Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot's DLC 6 could highlight the confusing nature of the franchise's timeline which has plagued the anime for years.

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Red Dead Redemption 2's Witch Cauldron Explained

Red Dead Redemption 2 includes many Easter eggs that pay homage to the occult, and the witch's cauldron is one of the game's most mysterious.

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Why Persona 5 Royal's Takuto Maruki is One of the Best Confidants in the Franchise

Persona 5 Royal's Takuto Maruki is one of the most elaborate and morally complex characters that the storied RPG franchise has ever seen.

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How Final Fantasy 16's Bahamut and Odin Fights Complement Each Other

Clive's battles against the Eikons Bahamut and Odin are complementary opposites that embody his internal struggles within their gameplay.

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The Last of Us is Thriving, But Its Days May Still Be Numbered

Naughty Dog has a tendency to wrap up its stories so that it can move on to new franchises, and The Last of Us will likely share this fate.

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Death Stranding 2 Cast List (As Revealed So Far)

Death Stranding 2 will feature a star studded cast of new and returning actors for the series.

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Death Stranding 2's Biggest Challenge Doesn't Involve the Gameplay or Story

Death Stranding 2's gameplay and story will likely build upon the original, but one important facet of the game has to break away from the first game.

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