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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Why Ghost of Tsushima 2 Wouldn't Need to Feature Jin Sakai Specifically
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Cyberpunk 2077's Sequel Should Bite the Bullet and Indulge in an Industry Trend
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The Pokemon Franchise's Development Cycle Explained
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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.
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.
FromSoftware Will Always Have Room to Improve in One Area
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GTA 6's Banshee Easter Egg Explained
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Sims Developer Maxis' New Project Dolores Explained
Job listings have revealed that Maxis and EA are working on something called Project Dolores, and there are more questions than answers about it.