Mark Ward-Author

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November, 2023
Bachelors Degree In Journalism From Cal State Fullerton
video games, Anime
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About Mark Ward

Mark is a lifelong player of games and a longtime fan of the gaming industry. His favorite genre of game is Action-Adventure, and has been heavily into Souls-Likes since getting lost in the world of Bloodborne upon release. However, he dabbles in a bit of everything to keep his gaming knowledge exceptionally well-rounded.
He is also a fan of anime and adds to his manga collection whenever he gets the chance.

Mark was a reader of The Best War Games articles long before he was a contributor.

Favorite Games

The Kingdom Hearts series was one that captured Mark's imagination and showed him at an early age what games could really do. Growing up, his tastes were constantly changing, but he'd always find his way back to those games.

Elden Ring is currently his all time favorite game, but a few years ago it was Outer Wilds, with classics like Spec Ops: The Line and Dragon Age: Origins being heavy contenders in the conversation.

Proudest Gaming Achievement

Completing the Halo 3 Vidmaster Challange is definitely up there. However, one that trumps that for Mark is 100% completing Kingdom Hearts 2 at 10 years old, and with no memory card. That includes beating Sephiroth and getting the Ultima Blade! The console was left running for a month staight.
 

Favorite Console

It is a tie between the Xbox 360, which gave Mark some of his favorite memories in gaming, and the Playstation 4 as it was the first console that he bought with his own money after getting his first paycheck at his first job. It was also the first console he got within a few months of it's launch, meaning that he witnessed it's evolutions through each firmware update. 

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Demon Slayer, Blue Exorcist, And Chainsaw Man Cover Image
8 Best Anime About Demon Hunters, Ranked

Countless anime feature demons, but not all of them follow demon hunters trying to take them down. Here are some of the best ones that do.

One Piece, Berserk, and Death Note Feature Image
10 Great Manga That Are Challenging To Read

These manga series are all exceptional—some of them all-time classics—but they are also extremely difficult and challenging reads for many reasons.

Durarara!!, Attack On Titan, And Yuri!!! On Ice Featured Image
10 Anime That You Can Rewatch Endlessly

A great anime isn't just good for a single watch. The best series bring viewers back, encouraging them to rewatch a series over and over again.

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Starfield, NieR: Automata, and Bioshock Featured Image
8 Games That Are More Impactful After The First Playthrough

Sometimes, completing a game once isn't enough. In those cases, a second (or third) playthrough can reveal new lore or an entirely new story.

To The Abandoned Sacred Beasts, Ah! My Goddess, and Val X Love Featured Image
8 Best Manga Inspired By Norse Mythology, Ranked

Fans of Norse mythology are likely to appreciate what these engaging manga have to offer.

His and Her Circumstances, Peach Girl, And Tatchi Featured Image
10 Old Romance Anime That Need Remakes

The following romance anime are perfect candidates for a remake as parts of the shows have become outdated.

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Dragon Ball Fusions, Ultimate Tenkaichi, and Xenoverse 2 Featured Image
Best Dragon Ball Games For Creating Custom Characters

Instead of playing as Goku or Vegeta, these Dragon Ball games allow players to create and customize their very own ultra-powerful character.

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Beauty And The Beast, Mulan, Peter Pan Featured
10 Most Beloved Disney Characters, Ranked

Disney movies are packed with fantastic characters to tug at heart strings and inspire us. This list breaks down the most beloved over the years.

Ultimate Ninja 5, Konoha Ninpōchō, And Shinobi no Sato no Jintori Gassen Featured
8 Rare Naruto Games That Did Not Release In North America

A few rare hidden gems from the gaming side of the Naruto franchise never got a release in North America. Here's what they were like.

Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections, The Broken Bond, And Ultimate Ninja 3 Featured Image
Best Multiplayer Naruto Games, Ranked

Naruto fans can grab their friends to fully experience the thrill of these games based on Masashi Kishimoto's hit manga characters.

Gears 5. Gears Of War 2, And Gears Of War 3 Featured Image
Gears Of War Games With The Best Stories, Ranked

Gears of War games are known for combining their hard-hitting action with emotional stories. These are the best stories in the franchise, ranked.

Naruto Shippuden, One Piece, Dragon Ball Z Super Featured Image
Best Anime With More Than 500 Episodes

For those looking to sink countless hours into incredibly long stories, these anime are certain to impress.

The Umbrella Academy, Spawn, Hellboy
7 Best Superhero Comics That Are Not Published By Marvel Or DC

Marvel and DC may still sit atop the comics industry, but there are plenty of iconic superhero comics out there from other, smaller publishers.

Iron Man, Avengers: Endgame, Spider-Man: Far From Home
8 Marvel Movies With The Best Endings, Ranked

Most Marvel fans will know and remember these famous movie endings, either due to how touching or iconic they became.

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Talk To Me, Hereditary, The Lighthouse Featured Image
5 A24 Horror Movies With The Best Endings, Ranked

A24 has produced some of the best horror films of the past decade, and many of them end on a stellar, surreal, gory, and often terrifying note.

Pokemon Violet, Sonic Frontiers, Resident Evil 4 Remake Featured Image
Best 90s Gaming Franchises That Are Still Around Today

The 1990s saw the debut of several popular and successful video game franchises that are still going strong to this day.

X-Men '97, King of the Hill, SpongeBob SquarePants Featured Image
5 Best 90s Cartoons That Are Still Around Today

Despite making their debut in the 90s, these cartoons are still available and relevant for fans to watch.

Super Mario Wonder, Street Fighter 6, Tears Of The Kingdom Featured Image
Best 80’s Gaming Franchises That Are Still Around Today

Amid the slew of new IPs and modern sequels in the gaming industry, these franchises have persisted for decades and are still good today.

Naruto, Dragon Ball, and My Hero Academia Featured Image
6 Most Influential Battle Shonen Manga

These battle shonen manga visibly stand out as the most iconic in the world of battle shonen.

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5 Great Manga That Ended Too Soon

For one reason or another, these manga series came to an end when they should have been around longer.

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