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Smangaliso Simelane

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About Smangaliso Simelane

Smangaliso Simelane is happiest when he's tapping on his keyboard or gripping a controller. He has been writing about video games since 2020 and he's not about to stop any time soon.

He mostly enjoys third-person action-adventure games, but he's willing to try anything. Over the years he's also developed a deep in VR gaming, and he believes that this often neglected gaming platform will see far more growth as it becomes more accessible and developers gain familiarity with it.

Some of his favorite games include The Last of Us Part 2, Death Stranding, Alan Wake 2, Starfield, Red Dead Redemption 2, and Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice, to name a few. He looks forward to seeing what the gaming industry has to offer as it continues to grow, and how it will evolve as it becomes an increasingly prominent source of entertainment for consumers. Whatever happens, you can bet that he will be writing about it.

Favorite Console

Though he primarily plays on PlayStation, he can't deny that the Xbox Series X/S simply does things better. Its UI is more intuitive, and its Quick Resume feature works like magic.

Favorite Games

He'll try anything, but his top three games are Metal Gear Solid V, Red Dead Redemption 2, and The Last of Us Part 2. Alan Wake 2 also deserves a mention.

Industry Focus

He is happiest when he is writing reviews and features. He's always got a lot to write!

Latest Articles

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How Starfield Making House Va'ruun Joinable Could Have Changed The Story

Starfield has several factions, including House Va'ruun, and having the ability to join this group would have changed the story significantly.

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Project Rene Now Has a Perfect Outlet for a Meta Reveal

There are a few Sims projects on the way, one of which could provide major support for the mysterious Project Rene through a meta reveal.

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Why Ghost of Tsushima 2 Wouldn't Need to Feature Jin Sakai Specifically

Jin Sakai takes on the role of the "ghost" in Ghost of Tsushima, but he isn't required to keep the legend going in future titles.

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Cyberpunk 2077's Sequel Should Bite the Bullet and Indulge in an Industry Trend

Cyberpunk 2077's launch resulted in a loss of goodwill with gamers, but there is a way to earn it back with the upcoming sequel.

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PS Plus Premium Could Be a Safe Haven for PSP Fighting Games

The PlayStation Portable housed a great deal of good fighting games, and they'd find a perfect home with PlayStation Plus Premium.

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Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League Falls on its Own Sword with Common Live-Service Feature

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League has live service features, and they get in the way of the single-player mode in an annoying manner.

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The Last of Us Universe Can Expand Into Uncharted Territory By Reviving a Factions Concept

The Last of Us' standalone multiplayer game may have been canceled, but it had several aspects that would translate well in a different medium.

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The Pokemon Franchise's Development Cycle Explained

New Pokemon titles are launched quite frequently, and by looking at the release timeline, it is possible to predict when the next game will come.

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Ghost of Tsushima 2 Could Get More Mileage by Putting its Focus on Places

Ghost of Tsushima did an excellent job of showing off Japan's beauty, but Sucker Punch can do that with various other locations in the sequel.

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Why GTA 6’s Release Date Ultimately Doesn’t Matter

As gamers speculate on the release date of GTA 6, it's worth remembering that a franchise this big may not follow the same rules as other games.

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FromSoftware Will Always Have Room to Improve in One Area

FromSoftware games are known for their tough gameplay, but there's another aspect of the games that can steal hours from players.

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GTA 6's Banshee Easter Egg Explained

A leaked Rockstar 25th anniversary logo features references to franchises from the studio, and there's one that has caught the attention of GTA fans.

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Like The Last of Us, Red Dead Redemption May Be Stuck Under Its Own Shadow

Red Dead Redemption and The Last of Us have many iconic characters, but this causes problems for the stories that future games can tell.

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One Life is Strange Game Doesn’t Get the Attention it Deserves

There are plenty of titles in the Life is Strange series, but there is one that unfortunately often gets left out of the conversation.

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Helldivers 2's Most Classic Stratagem Type Needs More Love

Helldivers 2 has been getting plenty of gameplay updates recently, and it would be nice if one stratagem type got some more attention.

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Why Red Dead Redemption 3 Doesn't Have to Bring Back a Key RDR2 Feature

Red Dead Redemption 2 is Western with a lot of interesting gameplay features, but there is one that doesn't need to make a return.

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LEGO Shouldn't Be Afraid to Double-Dip With One Marvel Property

LEGO has successfully explored the Marvel Universe numerous times, but there is one franchise it should strike at while the iron is hot.

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Assassin's Creed Jade Needs a Sister Game That's a World Away

Assassin's Creed Jade takes place in 3rd-century BC China, and it would be smart to have a counterpart taking place elsewhere at the same time.

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The Pros and Cons of Persona 6 Launching on Switch 2

There are many advantages to the next Persona game launching on the Switch 2, but there are also downsides to aiming for this platform.

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Job listings have revealed that Maxis and EA are working on something called Project Dolores, and there are more questions than answers about it.

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