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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
Final Fantasy: 7 Worst Worlds To Live In
The Final Fantasy series is home to many beautiful worlds, but not all of them are good places to settle down in.
Final Fantasy: The 7 Strongest Blue Mages In The Games, Ranked
Blue Mage is an unconventional job in Final Fantasy, but it is still a powerful job that can use enemy abilities and spells.
Final Fantasy: The 6 Strongest Black Mages In The Games, Ranked
The Black Mage job allows characters to unleash devastating amounts of damage upon their foes.
Final Fantasy: Every Playable Bard Character In The Games, Ranked
Bard has been a recurring job in various Final Fantasy games, and here is how they compare.
The Sims: Every Supernatural Expansion In The Series, Ranked
The Sims franchise is no stranger to injecting the supernatural into the experience. Here's how they stack up.
Packing A Punch: The 7 Best RPGs With Viable Unarmed Builds
An unarmed build can be a ton of fun in an RPG, assuming there are enough incentives to make it viable.
Minecraft: The Top 10 Best Game Updates, Ranked
Minecraft has incorporated several great updates over the years. These are the best of the bunch.
Minecraft: The 10 Most Useful Weapons, Ranked
When it comes to combat in Minecraft, players will want to make sure they have useful weapons at the ready.
Roads Untraveled: 6 Fascinating Cancelled Projects From Rockstar Studios
Rockstar has an almost perfect history of making fantastic video games, so much so that their canceled projects just feel like missed opportunities.
5 MMOs With The Greatest Mount Systems
Most MMOs have a massive world for players to explore, so having a mount is crucial for getting around quickly.
7 Game Bugs That Became Iconic Features
In rare instances, video game bugs can sometimes be a good thing...
Best 7 Low Fantasy Video Games
Low Fantasy is a popular genre that several games have tried to tackle. These are the best of the bunch.
What Could Have Been: 6 Tantalizing Cancelled Projects From Bethesda Studios
Despite the grand success of some of Bethesda's best games, some lesser-known properties were canceled.
The 6 Best Total Conversion Mods That Became Free Standalone Games
Sometimes, a great total conversion mod is so good it spawns its very own game. Here are the finest examples in gaming history.
The 7 Most Iconic Airships In Video Games, Ranked
Airships may not work in real life, but video games don't have that kind of limitation which has resulted in some incredible looking ships.
Metal Gear Solid - Master Collection Vol. 1: 7 Subtle Gameplay Differences And Omissions From The Original Games
The Master Collection Vol. 1 may just be a remaster collection, but some elements are very different from the original games.
7 Games That Tackle The Struggles Of Addiction
Addiction is a hard reality that video games often find hard to tackle. Through hardship, these games help show players the struggle of addiction.
6 Best Games About Being A Sky Pirate
Being a sky pirate is as cool as it sounds. These games pull off this fantasy the best.
The 7 Best RPGs With Highly Viable Charisma Builds
These RPGs allow players to utilize the "gift of gab" to its fullest extent.
8 Games That Brought Floundering Franchises Back To Life
Just when these franchises seemed to be on their last legs, they brought out a game that reinvigorated the series in the best ways.