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About Vlad Mazanko
Vlad Mazanko is Ukraine-based gaming enthusiast, writing about the industry since 2013 and covering everything from games and studios to movies and TV shows. He joined the Valnet family back in 2021, with past works featured at TheGamer and DualShockers. Over the years, he has worked on news, guides, lists, and reviews, always aiming to ensure a combination of factual accuracy and an engaging overall read.
Industry Focus
With years of experience in gaming news and a wide range of factual knowledge about the industry, his newest passion is doing lists. These allow to deliver brief squeezes of his favorite games, genres, and their creators. Mostly covering open-world action and RPG titles, soulslikes, and racing games, he also strives to complete every game before covering it to share a full picture with the readers.
Favorite Games
Some of his favorites of past years include Elden Ring, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Alan Wake 2, Resident Evil 4, Marvel Snap, Balatro, Cyberpunk 2077, The Last of Us Part 2, Red Dead Redemption 2, God of War, Black Myth: Wukong, Grim Dawn, and The Witcher 3. He's also able to find joy even in not-as-universally-beloved games like Anthem, Mafia 3, Mass Effect: Andromeda, Marvel's Avengers, The Callisto Protocol, Outriders, or Suicide Squad.
Favorite TV Shows
With a recent renaissance in video game adaptations, he greatly enjoyed Arcane, The Last of Us, and the Fallout series. Other notable TV shows and miniseries he'd recommend to anyone are Legion, Watchmen, Euphoria, Undone, True Detective, Sugar, and Fargo. He enjoys distinct visual storytelling coupled with a strong emotional core, as well as entangled stories with plenty of mind-blowing twists.
Latest
Red Dead Redemption 2: 9 Best Mods For Immersion
Red Dead Redemption 2 remains one of the most immersive open-world games ever, but these mods take that immersion even further.
Balatro: Every Card Enhancement, Ranked
Steel, Glass, or Lucky—Balatro offers eight card enhancements, and here's how they rank from worst to best.
Marvel: 8 Best MCU Adventure Films, Ranked
Thrilling adventures are a big reason fans love Marvel movies, so here are the MCU films that delivered the most on that front.
Dark Souls 3: 8 Heaviest Weapons, Ranked
If comically oversized weapons are your thing in Dark Souls 3, these are the ideal way to smash through enemies—just keep an eye on that stamina bar.
Elden Ring: Bows Tier List
FromSoftware games have never had great ranged combat, but Elden Ring changes that, with a great selection of bows suited for a range of builds.
American Primeval: Best Taylor Kitsch Movies And Shows, Ranked
For those looking for Taylor Kitsch's top roles after American Primeval, these films and TV series showcase some of his best performances.
Dark Souls 3: All Fists And Claws, Ranked
Fists and Claws are rather uncommon melee choices in Dark Souls 3, yet they offer unique strengths and special benefits for those who master them.
MCU: Every Anthony Mackie Marvel Movie And TV Show, Ranked
Anthony Mackie's Sam Wilson has appeared in eight live-action Marvel films and TV shows to date — here's a look at his best MCU appearances.
8 Medieval-Style Games With The Best Exploration, Ranked
Looking for the best medieval fantasy games with unique worlds to explore? Look no further than these top exploration-focused titles.
10 Best Fantasy Films With Unique Worlds, Ranked
These fantasy films place a strong emphasis on their unique worlds, filled with magic, mythical creatures, mysteries, and surprising discoveries.
DC: Oldest Batman Versions In The Movies, Ranked
Batman's on-screen evolution over the years is truly fascinating. Here are the oldest live-action portrayals of the iconic superhero.
Dark Souls 3: 10 Best Greatswords, Ranked
Overwhelmed by the selection of greatswords in Dark Souls 3? Here are the best that players should keep an eye out for.
7 Best Open-World Games That Focus On Boss Fights, Ranked
These open-world titles feature some of the most challenging, frequent, and unique boss encounters against formidable foes.
Racing Games With The Best Vehicle Customization
Vehicle customization is a big part of any racing game. These titles do it the absolute best.
Elden Ring: All Legendary Armaments, Ranked
These ancient weapons are among the greatest that the Tarnished can find in their travels.
Elden Ring: Greatshields Tier List
Elden Ring's Greatshields offer some of the best protection in the game, and a few shields even have some helpful tricks up their sleeves.
6 Most Complex BioWare Games, Ranked
These action RPGs stand among the most complex and innovative titles that BioWare has ever produced.
Need For Speed Heat: Best Drift Cars
These cars excel at seamlessly drifting around corners at high speeds, giving you a vital edge.
Need For Speed Heat: Best Off-Road Cars
Having a vehicle fit for off-roading in Need for Speed Heat can be very important, and these are some of the best choices to pick from.
Best Open-World Games That Feel Like A Second Life
Modern open-world games are often vast, with expansive, diverse maps, and packed with activities to engage players. Beyond exploration, combat, and qu