Staff Writer

About Alex Smith

Alex Smith is a video game journalist and narrative designer with a passion for immersive storytelling and deep game mechanics. He holds a Master’s in Creative Writing and has experience in journalism, narrative design, and digital marketing.

Beyond writing, Alex served as Lead Narrative Director on the indie title You Left Us, which won first place at the 14th Pirate Software Game Jam out of 1,400+ entries.

At The Best War Games, Alex specializes in video game features, offering in-depth analysis of gameplay, industry trends, and narrative design. His favorite genres include action RPGs, shooters, and immersive sims, and he’s particularly interested in how games evolve over time.

When he’s not writing, Alex enjoys soccer, making music and diving into classic and modern games alike.

Favorite Games

Some of Alex’s favorite games include Halo 3, Elden Ring, Rimworld, Rust, and Super Smash Bros Ultimate. He enjoys games that offer deep mechanics, strong world-building, and player agency.

Industry Focus

Alex focuses on narrative-driven games, action-heavy gameplay, competitive shooters and industry trends. He explores how mechanics and storytelling shape player experiences, particularly in franchises like Halo, Monster Hunter, and From Soft  games.

Proudest Gaming Achievement

Two-man raiding a 'Zerg Base' in Rust.