George W.L. Smith-Contributor

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September, 2023
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About George W.L. Smith

George is a talented writer who graduated from the University of Exeter with a Bachelor's Degree in English. His main hobbies include writing and gaming, and he spends most of his free time doing one of those things! 

Favorite Games

The Last of Us, God of War (2018), most Zelda and Mario titles, as well as the first 3 Thief games, Stardew Valley and Minecraft.

Favorite Console

Playstation 2

Industry Focus

All games, all genres, but I specifically love writing about the best games ever made, no matter if they're 25 years old or they came out this year!

Latest

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15 Best MMOs on the Xbox Series X/S, Ranked
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Here are the best games available on the Xbox Series X/S for gamers looking to scratch that MMO itch.

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8 Best Silent Hill Trailers, Ranked

Silent Hill is one of the most iconic franchises in gaming, and it's featured some pretty neat trailers over the years.

Wizard characters from Outward, Baldurs Gate 3, Two Worlds 2 and Dragon Age: Inquisition
10 Best Open World Games With Wizard Playable Characters, Ranked

Playing as a wizard in an open world environment gives players unlimited access to their spellcasting utensils in a rich and vibrant world.

Moira Thaurissan from World of Warcraft female dwarf character, Lunda from God of War Ragnarok female dwarf character
7 Best Female Dwarves In Video Games, Ranked

Female dwarves are notably rare characters across all types of fantasy worlds, and that's especially true for video games.

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22 Rarest PS4 Games (& How Much They're Worth)
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From niche indie titles, to limited collector's editions, some rare PS4 games can go for thousands of dollars.

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13 Best Android RTS Games, Ranked

Command the battlefield in real-time from your mobile device with these tactical Android games.

Best Dark Fantasy Open World Games
11 Best Dark Fantasy Open-World Games, Ranked

Dark fantasy and open worlds are a match made in heaven, and these games prove it.

Best Games Worked on By Neil Druckmann
11 Best Games Worked On By Neil Druckmann

Neil Druckmann is one of the most popular game designers and directors in the world and has made some truly amazing games.

Bloodborne, Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura, Dishonored - Best Victorian RPG games
8 Best Victorian RPGs, Ranked

Combining the industrial, steampunk aesthetic of the Victorian era with the fantastic RPG genre is a match made in heaven!

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10 Strategy Games Where You Can Play As The Roman Empire

These 10 games offer a great variety of turn-based and real-time gameplay, where you build your own Roman Empire from the ground up.

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6 Tactical Strategy Games With The Best Mercenary Systems, Ranked

Mercenary systems often play a big role in tactical strategy games, and there are so many great games out there that use this mechanic effectively.

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Best Megami Tensei Subseries, Ranked

The Megami Tensei franchise is home to several different subseries. These, however, are arguably the best.

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7 Great RPGs With Short Development Cycles
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RPGs are known for their long, complex narratives and gameplay, which often take years to develop. However, that's not always quite the case!

Best AA Game Studios
9 Great AA Studios To Keep An Eye On

Falling somewhere between indie and AAA, AA developers have been taking the gaming industry by storm in recent years.

Most unique open worlds in gaming
8 Most Unique Open-Worlds In Games

From weird flora and fauna to unique atmospheres, there's something special about the open-world environments of these video games.

RPGs Dragon Age: Origins, The Outer Worlds, Fallout: New Vegas
8 RPGs With The Best Reactive World Events

Whether it's due to player choice or random occurrence, reactive world events are essential when it comes to immersing the player in an RPG.

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Palia: 5 Best Places For Honey Lures

The Honey Lure in Palia can be used to attract bugs. Here are the best spots to place one for those looking to catch some rare insects.

Fallout 3, Fallour 4, Fallout 76
Fallout: 8 Best Power Armor Models In The Franchise

Power armor is synonymous with the Fallout franchise. The following examples represent some of the best models.

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Every Alone In The Dark Game, Ranked

The Alone in the Dark franchise paved the way for survival horror and includes some memorable entries as well as some forgettable ones.

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Stardew Valley: 6 Rare Character Interactions That Are Hard To Trigger

Not all character interactions in Stardew Valley are easy to trigger. Here are the rarest ones that players can come across in the game.

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