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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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Pokemon: Every Starter Town In The Series, Ranked
The Pokemon games have featured a variety of starter towns. Here's how they stack up against each other.
Pokemon: The 6 Worst Towns & Cities To Live In
Any Pokemon trainers thinking of buying property should avoid these locations like the plague.
Bethesda Games: 6 Funniest Glitches, Ranked
Bethesda's games are known to have a few bugs and glitches, and some of them are memorably funny.
The Best PC Exclusive RPG Games, Ranked
Nowadays, most games are released on consoles, but some fantastic RPGs are exclusive to PC.
Pokemon: The 6 Best Towns & Cities To Live In
The Pokemon games have some incredible cities and towns that would be wonderful places to live.
The 8 Most Iconic Console Startup Sequences In Gaming History, Ranked
The sounds and visuals of the following startup screens are likely burned into the minds of many players... although that's not a bad thing!
The Elder Scrolls: 6 Locations That Are Completely Different In The Lore
The lore of The Elder Scrolls describes some pretty incredible locations that have never been translated into the games.
The 8 Most Annoying Video Game Enemies Of All Time
Over the years, these enemies were likely the cause of a few broken controllers...
Final Fantasy: The 8 Strongest Summoners In The Series, Ranked
Summoner is a highly unique job in the Final Fantasy series, and these are the most powerful Summoners.
Best Served Cold: The 7 Best Games About Getting Revenge
Revenge stories can be very compelling if executed properly. These games did it the best.
The Elder Scrolls: The 6 Worst Provinces To Live In, Ranked
When looking to purchase a house in Tamriel, buyers should avoid these provinces like the Corprus disease!
Final Fantasy: 6 Main Characters With The Most Tragic Fates
The Final Fantasy franchise has always excelled at telling tragic stories, as proven by these main characters with tragic endings.
The 7 Most Infamously Annoying Collectibles In Video Games
Video games are no stranger to annoying collectible hunts. These are some of the most infamous examples.
Sit Back And Relax: 7 Great Games That Practically Play Themselves
Not all games require the player's input. Here are some great titles that play themselves, although some do require a nudge from time to time.
The 7 Sneakiest Social Stealth Games
To succeed in a social stealth environment, gamers must find ways to blend in. Here are some great games that utilize this concept.
Last Train Home: 6 Beginner Mistakes To Avoid
Beginners might easily fall into the following mistakes as they start their playthrough in Last Train Home.
Oblivion: 7 Creatures With Grand Souls (And Where To Find Them) For The Most Potent Enchantments
Players looking to secure the best enchantments in Oblivion should seek the following creatures with Grand Souls.
The Elder Scrolls: Every Supernatural Transformation In The Series, Ranked
The Elder Scrolls franchise features a variety of supernatural transformations for players to witness. Here's how they stack up.
Skyrim: 10 Creatures With Grand Souls (And Where To Find Them) For The Most Effective Enchantments
Finding Grand Soul Gems for the most powerful enchantments in Skyrim can be harvested from the following entities.
The Sims: The 7 Most Idyllic Neighborhoods From Across The Series, Ranked
The Sims franchise has introduced a lot of charming neighborhoods over the years. These are some of the most idyllic.