Vlad Mazanko-Senior Author

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April, 2024
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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.

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Black Myth Wukong Main Characters And NPC
Black Myth: Wukong — 5 Features That Would Be Great Additions

Black Myth: Wukong is a great game, but these minor additions could have made it even better.

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Soulslikes Worth Just For Their Boss Fights
6 Soulslikes Worth Playing Just For Their Boss Fights

These soulslike games may not excel in every aspect, but their boss battles are truly unforgettable.

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Best RPGs With In-Depth Weapon Systems
7 RPGs Worth Playing Just For Their Weapon Systems
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For players who prioritize extensive weapon mechanics, RPGs like The Witcher 3, Fallout 4, Cyberpunk 2077, or Elden Ring can be some of the best.

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Unreal Engine 5 Best Games With Great Graphics include Black Myth Wukong, RoboCop Rogue City, and Lords of the Fallen
12 Best Games Using Unreal Engine 5

Unreal Engine 5 is one of the most advanced gaming engines in the industry today. So, what are some of the best games powered by it?

Elden Ring All Items To Increase Total Stamina
Elden Ring: All Items To Increase Maximum Stamina

Managing Stamina is crucial in Elden Ring, and these items can help enhance a player's combat potential.

Elden Ring All Items To Increase Maximum HP Include Crimson Amber Medallion, Fire Knight Helm, and Morgott's Great Rune
Elden Ring: All Items To Increase Maximum HP

FromSoftware's Elden Ring has quite a few items that can boost a Tarnished's maximum HP, and here are all of them.

Elden Ring Best Critical Damage Weapons
Elden Ring: Best Weapons For Critical Damage

Become a deadly assassin in Elden Ring and finish enemies with a single strike.

Worst Injuries Suffered By Superheroes In Movies
8 Worst Injuries Suffered By Superheroes In Movies, Ranked

Not every superhero is invulnerable, and these popular characters have suffered and survived some of the worst injuries ever seen in movies.

Best Dark Fantasy Action RPGs
8 Best Dark Fantasy Action-RPGs, Ranked

Absorbing atmosphere, engaging combat, and neat progression systems - these games have it all.

Elden Ring Shadow Of The Erdtree Bosses With The Most HP
Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree - 10 Bosses With The Most HP, Ranked

Wondering which boss in the Elden Ring expansion takes the longest to defeat? Here's a list of the bosses with the most health.

Open World Games With Great Quest Variety
7 Open-World Games With The Best Quest Variety

Players who enjoy unpredictable missions with great variety should check out the following open-world games.

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Best Ubisoft-Style Open-World Games Not Developed By Ubisoft
6 Best Ubisoft-Style Open-World Games Not Developed By Ubisoft

For Ubisoft fans who enjoy clearing huge and beautiful maps full of points of interest, these games from other studios won't disappoint.

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Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree Best New Items
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree - 6 Best New Items And How To Get Them

Shadow of the Erdtree added dozens of new reusable tools, talismans, and hardtears, and these are the best ones players shouldn't miss.

Most Fun To Use Weapons In Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree - 6 Most Fun-To-Use Weapons

Shadow of the Erdtree introduced dozens of new exciting weapons; here are some of the most stylish and fun to use.

Best Fantasy Games With Deep Lore include Dragon Age, Elden Ring, and The Witcher
7 Best Fantasy Games With Extensive Lore

These fictional worlds offer the deepest and most complex backstories for each and every element, and they are a real treat to immerse yourself in.

Elden Ring Shadow Of The Erdtree Best Tips For Underleveled Players
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree - 7 Tips for Underleveled Players

If you've managed to beat Mohg, you'll probably be fine in the Land of Shadow by following these tips for underleveled characters.

Shadow of the Erdtree Abyssal Woods, Belurat and Enir-Ilim, and Shadow Keep
Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree - 5 Best New Areas, Ranked

The Land of Shadow is incredibly vast and varied, but these new areas stand out the most in Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC.

Best Viking Games Hellblade, Assassin's Creed Valhalla, God of War Ragnarok
6 Best Games Featuring Vikings, Ranked

Whether you're playing as Vikings or fighting against them, these games provide an immersive and exhilarating experience.

Best Dark Fantasy Movies To Combine Atmosphere, Action And Horror
8 Best Dark Fantasy Movies, Ranked

These dark fantasy films provide a great mix of gothic atmosphere, chills, and action, and are some of the best in the genre.

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Dragon Age Biggest Dragons In The Series
8 Biggest Dragons In Dragon Age Games

Unsurprisingly, every Dragon Age game features dragons, so here are some of the most notable ones.