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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
9 Best Games Made With The Shortest Development Time
Games like Crash Bandicoot Warped and Majora's Mask may have sections about fighting time, but these games were made with barely any time at all.
5 Indie Games With Strong Female Leads
From Gris to Spiritfarer, female heroes are leading the charge in the indie scene with a variety of beautiful, touching, and vivacious games.
5 Best Castles In Final Fantasy, Ranked
Castles have been a traditional fixture in the Final Fantasy series, from Castle Baron to Edgar's steampunk Castle Figaro, but which is the best?
5 Best Dark Fantasy Stealth Games, Ranked
Dark fantasy games like Gloomwood, Thief 2, and Dishonored allow players to explore magical and dark worlds from a stealthy, low-down perspective.
5 Games With Realistic Archery Mechanics
From The Legend Of Zelda to The Elder Scrolls, bows have always been popular in video games, but these games truly hit the mark for archery realism.
5 Biggest Dragons In Final Fantasy Games, Ranked
Final Fantasy takes inspiration from all kinds of fantasy concepts, and there isn't a more iconic trope than the big dragon, but how big can they get?
6 Biggest Summons In Final Fantasy, Ranked
Gaining a new summon in Final Fantasy is always a big deal, but which altruistic supernatural entity is the largest in the series?
Crash Bandicoot: All Of Crash's Designs In The Games, Ranked
Crash Bandicoot has always had style, but which design best captures the essence of the orange marsupial?
6 Best Goron Characters In Zelda Games, Ranked
Gorons in The Legend of Zelda have generally been pretty rock and roll, but which goron buries the competition?
Final Fantasy: 6 Characters Who Appear In The Most Games
From summonable monsters to classic comedy duos, these Final Fantasy characters have dominated the rest when it comes to making a comeback.
6 Most Polarizing Final Fantasy Games You Either Love Or Hate
While the Final Fantasy series has broad appeal, its experimental streaks have created games that fans either love or hate.
5 Best Difficulty Types In Video Games, Ranked
The debate about difficulty in games like Dark Souls has been burning for a long time, but some difficulty types have distinct advantages over others.
6 RPGs With The Most Player Freedom, Choice, And Consequence
Western RPGs often aim to be a blend of power fantasy with life simulation, but few, like Fallout: New Vegas and BG3, have offered true freedom.
5 Weirdest Video Game Genres
Video games can be pretty wacky sometimes, but titles from off-beat genres like Banana and Not For Broadcast are bound to raise eyebrows.
5 Stealth Games That Allow Non-Lethal Runs
Shadowy backstabbing can be fun, but many stealth games force the player's hand to kill. Games like Dishonored and Clandestine let the player choose.
10 Games That Let You Play as the President of the United States
These games provide players with the opportunity and the challenge to be the President of the United States, whether it's against aliens or taxes.
Final Fantasy: Best Male Characters, Ranked
From the relatable to the role model, the boys and men of Final Fantasy have inspired fans over the series' long history, but these guys are the best.
6 of the Best Open World Games That Didn't Get a Sequel
Typically, when a game is super successful, a sequel tends to follow. However, sometimes even the most lucrative and critically acclaimed games are standalone adventures.
Assassin's Creed: The 7 Best Gadgets In The Series, Ranked
Assassins are masters of weapons and movement, but the Brotherhood has also developed some impressive gadgets to fight Templars throughout history.
6 Best Open-World Games That Never Received A Sequel
Open-world games like Days Gone and L.A. Noire aren't easy or cheap to make. Although these games were great, sadly, they didn't get a follow-up.