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About Mark Smith
Mark has been thinking and writing about games since a Gameboy Pocket and a copy of Link's Awakening was first placed into his tender, seven-year-old hands.
Since then, he snagged a creative writing (BA) degree, roleplayed as a banker, an English teacher, and finally, a games writer – all while pursuing his true passion: inhabiting and creating virtual worlds.
As well as writing about, reading about, thinking about, talking about, dreaming about, and generally fantasizing about video games, Mark also dabbles with game development.
Proudest Gaming Achievement
I make my own video games (achievement unlocked!), which you can check out (and play for free) here:
https://markgsmith.itch.io/
Favorite Games
Mark's favorite game worlds are found in titles such as the Elder Scrolls, Metal Gear Solid, Jak and Daxter, and Guild Wars.
Favorite Console
The PS2 had all the bangers, but who can deny the divine right of PC gaming?
Latest
6 Defunct Video Game Studios That Helped Shape The Industry
The video game studios of today stand on the shoulders of giants, even if some of them have been largely forgotten by modern audiences.
6 Best Games To Play If You Love Undertale
Undertale may be one-of-a-kind, but there have been game studios before and since that set out to capture the same kind of offbeat magic.
5 Best RPGs With Detective Protagonists, Ranked
Role playing games let players be anyone they can imagine, and these detective RPGs give gamers the tools and skills needed to solve any case.
5 Best MMOs With The Best Cooking Mechanics
Cooking has become a staple crafting system for many MMOs, but which one uses the secret sauce that keeps players coming back for seconds?
5 Best RPGs With Cooking Mechanics
RPGs can be some of the best comfort foods for gamers, but these games also offer robust cooking mechanics for players to sink their teeth into.
The Elder Scrolls: 6 Oldest Dragons, Ranked
While the dragons of The Elder Scrolls are known to be eternal, some are more eternal than others, so which dovah of Skyrim and beyond are the eldest?
Final Fantasy: 6 Best Endings In The Series, Ranked
The Final Fantasy series has told some exceptional stories, but which one wraps things up in the most beautiful way?
5 Genres Perfect For A Jak & Daxter Revival
The Jak series has been dormant for some time, but these genres might be the perfect platform to reignite the franchise.
6 Video Game Protagonists With Iconic Scars
Scars are mysterious, badass, and sexy, and these video game protagonists use theirs to great effect.
The 5 Best Candidates For Games As Works Of Art
The debate surrounding video games as art continues, but these titles have the best chance of turning the tide and changing critics' minds.
6 Video Game Genres That Defined The 2000s
The turn of the millennium saw perhaps gaming's biggest evolutionary leaps and shifts, producing some surprising genres and trends.
6 Adventure Games Set In Abandoned Worlds Reclaimed By Nature
The end of the world may be scary, but the apocalypse can also be beautiful if Mother Nature takes over, as demonstrated by these adventure games.
5 Best First Person Open World Life Simulators
Gamers yearn to experience other lives, and while few offer both realistic first-person perspectives and wide-open worlds, these life sims do it all.
5 Most Innovative Character Progression Systems In RPGs
RPGs depend on progression and leveling to engage players, but games like Final Fantasy and Skyrim have mastered the art of character advancement.
The Elder Scrolls: Every Leveling System In The Series, Ranked
From Arena to Skyrim, the series' approach to level progression has evolved with time, but which of The Elder Scrolls systems is the best?
5 Post-Apocalyptic Games With Strong Female Protagonists
As the post apocalyptic survival genre continues to enjoy popularity, gamers are finally seeing strong, independent women in leading roles.
Skyrim: 5 Worst Weapons, Ranked
Some powerful weapons in Skyrim can slay dragons and Daedra alike, but which are the worst weapons to carry into battle?
4 Ways GTA 6 Can Stand Apart From Previous Games
Rockstar's GTA has always set the bar for quality, but what kind of innovations will Grand Theft Auto 6 bring to set it apart from previous games?
The 7 Best Power Fantasy Games Set In Open Worlds
Go anywhere, do anything, fight anyone, and win: the open world power fantasy might be the most opulent gaming genre, but which games can pull it off?
Play God: 12 Best God Sim Games, Ranked
These god simulator games let players live out their dreams of being an omnipotent deity; good, evil, or something in-between.