Cameron Burgess Smith-Contributor

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August, 2024
MA in Creative Writing, Degree in English and Film
Horror, Survival Horror, Adventure
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About Cameron Burgess Smith

Cameron has a long held passion for video games of all types and genres and a particular penchant for horror, fantasy worlds and narrative driven games. He beleives that video games have the ability to tell unique stories as they are a merging of all the storytelling mediums that have gone before, while the video game medium itself is still in its infacy and constantly pioneering new methods to advance the artform.

Favorite Console

My favourite console may well still be the Playstation 2 due to the highly experimental nature of many games present on it.

Favorite Games

My favourite games are narrative driven, usually with at least some horror element present. Including but not limited to:
Silent Hill 2
Bloodborne
Spec Ops: The Line

Favorite TV Shows

My favourite TV Shows are generally self contained stories with an ending such as Breaking Bad or Interview with a Vampire. Otherwise they tend to be stupid (genius) comedies, like Bottom.

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8 Best Uses Of Licensed Music In Video Games

Many games use licensed music to enhance the experience, but these games do it the best.

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8 Moments Where The Song Made The Moment In Gaming

There are countless uses of songs in video games that truly heighten the moment into something spectacular, but these are the very best.

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8 Most Twisted Villains in Open-World Games, Ranked

These twisted villains help elevate their open-world games, with their cruelty and intensity standing out against all other antagonists.

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8 Awesome Games To Play This Summer (That Are More Than 5 Years Old)

These great games that were released five or more years ago are ideal for playing while trying to stay cool indoors, away from the summer sun.

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8 Best Open-World Games To Play To Get Hype For Death Stranding 2

For players eager to get their hands on Death Stranding 2, they should check out these other excellent open-world games that share similar elements.

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8 Best Horror Games For A Stormy Day, Ranked

Stormy weather can provide just the right atmosphere for a great horror gaming session.

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8 Most Satisfying Bosses To Beat In Horror Games, Ranked

Finally toppling these horror bosses is tremendously satisfying.

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Best Deep South Horror Games, Ranked

These horror games exemplify themes at home in the Deep South, exploring the Southern Gothic genre, its quirks, and its terrors.

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5 Enemy Types That Might Return In Silent Hill F

Even though Silent Hill f is set in a different time and on a different continent, there's a good chance that these Silent Hill enemies will return.

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5 Reasons Why Silent Hill F’s Japanese Setting Could Be A Great Change

Silent Hill f's change in setting could be a great way to reinvigorate the franchise if handled well.

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8 Best Dark Medieval Games

The Medieval era was notoriously bleak and dark, and while some games gloss over those more brutal aspects, these are not those games.

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8 Games To Play If You Love Kingdom Come: Deliverance

From strategy to city building, these games span a wide range of genres while still scratching the same itch as Kingdom Come: Deliverance.

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8 Best Vampire Characters In Gaming

These iconic vampires make up the very best of vampires in video games, from tragic heroes to bloodthirsty villains.

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8 Best Vampire Villains In Gaming

From dark fantasy adventures to modern horror icons, these iconic vampires make up the best vampiric villains in gaming.

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6 Games To Play While You Wait For Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2

As fans anticipate the long-awaited sequel (hopefully) coming out later this year, here are a few games to tide their vampiric appetites over.

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6 Games With A Snowbound Apocalypse

These are some games that portray an apocalypse with snow at its epicenter.

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8 Best Daddy And The Boy Games

Parental — or pseudo-parental — relationships have become a staple in gaming. These are the best examples of the "Daddy and Boy" trope.

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10 Best Atypical Horror Games

The following games stand out from the crowd by offering unique and innovative horror experiences.

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9 Best Horror Games To Get Ready for Winter

Halloween may be over, but spooky season can carry on with these winter-set horror games that will get you ready for the chilly months ahead.

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Silent Hill 2 Remake: Otherworld Sections, Ranked

The Otherworld is a key aspect of the Silent Hill Games. Silent Hill 2 Remake did a great job, but some areas shine more than others.