Mark Smith-Contributor

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May, 2023
Creative Writing (BA)
RPG, The Elder Scrolls, Final Fantasy
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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?

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Best 9 Werewolf Games, Ranked

Some games allow players to play as a werewolf, and here are some great examples of that.

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Final Fantasy: 5 Interesting Nods To An Interconnected Multiverse

Although each Final Fantasy game is a standalone story, there are subtle hints that the games are connected by a shared multiverse.

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The 7 Best Games About Hunting For Treasure

Those who love the idea of finding their fortune through adventure, quick wits, and a whole lot of dirt will dig these treasure-hunting games.

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Final Fantasy: 7 Most Powerful Beings In The Series, Ranked

The Final Fantasy series is known for having powerful characters and dark gods, but who are the strongest beings in the series?

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Elder Scrolls: Every Game's Villain And Their Canonical Fate

Bethesda has created some powerful and intriguing villains across the Elder Scrolls series whose stories don't just end after their defeat.

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Grand Theft Auto: The Fates Of Every Mainline Protagonist

From Vice City to Los Santos, the criminal exploits of these GTA characters is well known, but what happens to them after the credits roll is not.

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Final Fantasy 7 (1997): The Fates Of Every Playable Character

Being such a hit, Final Fantasy 7 spawned many spin-offs and follow-ups that expanded the stories of each party member that fans might not know about.

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6 Immersive Indie RPGs Inspired By The Elder Scrolls

Fans of Skyrim, Morrowind, and Oblivion will want to check out these indie produced open world sandbox RPGs inspired by The Elder Scrolls franchise

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The 5 Best Modern Indie Games Inspired by Nintendo 64 Nostalgia

Those who loved the nostalgia of Nintendo 64 games are guaranteed to fall in love with these modern indie games inspired by them.

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The 6 Strangest Jobs In The Final Fantasy Series

Final Fantasy's job systems are renowned for adding diversity to a player's build choices, but some job options are so wild that they're just...odd.

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Tekken: The 10 Best Characters, Ranked

The Tekken franchise is filled to the brim with legendary characters. These are the most iconic individuals in the series.

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The Legend Of Zelda: All Of Link's Transformations, Ranked

Link has taken on all sorts of bodily transformations throughout The Legend of Zelda series, with some being just a bit more interesting than others.

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Every Jak & Daxter Game, Ranked

Naughty Dog's Jak & Daxter franchise was a beloved and active series during the PS2 era. Here's how the games stack up.

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The 6 Best Indie Games With Convincing PS1-Style Graphics
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The PlayStation 1 might be long gone, but its shadow remains. A few indie games harbor back to the PS1 era by adopting its graphical style.

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5 Games With Realistic Crafting Systems

There are some great games out there that feature some realistic-style crafting systems. Here's a look at some of the best.

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Doomsday For You: 6 Space Games That Let You Blow Up Entire Planets

In the following space games, blowing up planets is a viable option for players, though whether they should is another matter...

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The 8 Best 90s CRPGs, Ranked
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The era that spawned what became known as the CRPG was also home to some of the genre's greatest titles, many of which continue to this day.

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Medieval Dynasty: Best Starting Locations

In Render Cube's Medieval Dynasty, most of the world is viable for base building, but a few locations are better than others.

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5 Games With Surprisingly Realistic Healing Systems

While most games include a general healing item that magically fixes most wounds, some titles opt for realism over convenience.

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Medieval Dynasty: Best Crops

These crops are the best choices for players looking to get off to a strong start in Medieval Dynasty.