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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!
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Ghost of Yotei and Its Real Life Inspirations
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Ghost of Yotei Wish List
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Red Dead Redemption 2 City Tier List
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BioShock 4 Needs to Stop Beating Around the Bush After Civ 7, Borderlands 4's Reveals
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Horizon 3's Implied Premise May Mean One Side Quest Type Falls By The Wayside
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The Horizon Series' Spin-Offs Show the Flexibility of the Franchise
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Minecraft's Next Big Update Shouldn't Be Biome-Related
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After Call of the Mountain, One Gameplay Option Should Be on the Table for Horizon 3
Horizon Call of the Mountain did a lot of new and interesting things with the franchise, and some of those ideas should be carried over to Horizon 3.

The Unwritten Rules of Red Dead Redemption 2 Explained
There is a lot to discover in Red Dead Redemption 2, and learning the unwritten rules of the game can help players make the most of it.

How Remedy's Latest Control 2 Announcement Could Lead to Fun Easter Eggs
Remedy Entertainment has been fond of including Easter eggs in its games and its new collaboration could open the door for even more Easter eggs.

When Should Ghost of Tsushima 2 Take Place?
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Red Dead Redemption 3 Should Take One Type of RDR2 Side Quest to the Next Level
The Red Dead Redemption games explore the emergence of new technology, and future games in the franchise should do the same.