Patrik Slater-Video Content Lead, Gaming

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Video Content Lead, Gaming

Contributor Since February, 2024
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About Patrik Slater

Patrik has been in the gaming industry for half a decade now, working various content creation roles, before finally landing at Valnet Inc. as the Video Content Lead. He has experience creating engaging and impactful videos spanning short-form attention grabbing snippets, to long-form deep dives - and everything in between.

He's also an avid gamer, and has been since the age of 5, starting his gaming journey on the SNES with the one and only Super Mario World. These days, you can find him playing through a 100-hour RPG, doing yet another Deity run in Civilization or running duos in ranked Rocket League with a friend.

Proudest Gaming Achievement

Soloing the Little Lost Girl easter egg achievement in Call of Duty Black Ops 2 Zombies. Anyone who has played these game modes knows that the easter eggs can be time consuming and can require a few party members to complete. However, the Origins map had a way of completing its easter egg solo, albeit in a more convoluted and time-consuming manner. Getting there was definitely a challenge, but the satisfaction of completing it was oh so rewarding.

Favorite Games

This is never an easy question, so we'll have to go over a few:

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - An ungodly amount of hours were sunk into this game, and every minute and second was worth it.

Civilization V: Maybe it's just the One More Turn mentality, but something about Civ V's gameplay and strategy just keeps someone coming back for more.

Roller Coaster Tycoon 2: Any game sequel to a game that was initially available in cereal boxes and is still being played two decades later is worthy of being someone's favorite.

Favorite Console

The Xbox 360 has to be one of the all-time greats. It brings back so much nostalgia - the sounds, the colors, the HUD, the menus. It's all just synonymous with the words quintessential gaming experience in the 2010s. Not to mention the games that came out during this time period were absolutely stellar and many of them still hold up today.

Latest

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Introducing Pause for Thought

It's the start of a new The Best War Games sub-channel entirely dedicated to longer form content about the people behind the game's industry.

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Interview: ‘Heart Has Always Been the Key Factor’ Rainbow Six Siege X Directors Reflect Back on 10 Years of Siege
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege X

Alexander Karpazis and Joshua Mills chat about the challenges of a decade-long live service game and how they're planning for another 10 years.

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Tamashii Nations 2025 Event Exclusives Unboxing - The Best War Games Mailbag
Video Games

Let's take a look at some exclusive event items courtesy of Tamashii

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Superman (2025) Review
Superman (2025 Movie)

Editor-in-chief Anthony Taormina got to see the new Superman (2025) movie ahead of its worldwide release in order to bring you this review.

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Best Games of April 2025 - The Best War Games Recommends
Video Games

Editor-in-chief Anthony Taormina details his must-plays from last month.

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Asus ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025 Edition) Unboxing - The Best War Games Mailbag

It's time to take a look at the 2025 edition of the Asus ROG Strix SCAR 16, as well as everything that comes in the box.

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Monster Hunter Wilds: Welcome to the Windward Plains - Bite-Size Lore
Video Games

Welcome to the Windward Plains, a vast stretch of desolate land that hides within it, a complex ecosystem.

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South of Midnight Gameplay - The First Hour
Video Games

We got our hands on the full release of Compulsion Games' latest action-adventure title: South of Midnight.

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Nintendo Switch 2 Hands-On - Recap Discussion
Nintendo Switch 2

The Best War Games's editor-in-chief Anthony Taormina sits down for a chat about his hands-on experience with the Switch 2.

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Razer Blade 16 (2025) Unboxing - The Best War Games Mailbag
Video Games

Today on The Best War Games Mailbag, we take a look at an impressively thin gaming laptop from Razer: the Razer Blade 16 (2025).

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A Minecraft Movie Mattel Toys Unboxing - The Best War Games Mailbag

We just got a huge haul of the latest A Minecraft Movie toys, courtesy of Mattel. Let's see what's inside!

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Best Games of February 2025 - The Best War Games Recommends
Video Games

From new indies to the latest AAA experiences, February 2025 had something for everyone.

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Best Indie Games You Missed in January 2025 - The Best War Games Recommends
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January had 5 great titles for a diverse array of fans, with games from the metroidvania, soulslike, horror and puzzle genre making the cut.

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Has Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Met Expectations? - 365 Days Later
Video Games

What was everyone expecting from a new Prince of Persia title, and was everyone satisfied with it?

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Have You Heard of Brotato?
Video Games

Take a dive with us into the world of Brotato to see how the game functions and whether or not you should give it a try (spoiler alert: you should.)

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MIGS 2024 Event Recap
MIGS

The Montreal International Game Summit is a yearly event that connects publishers, investors, developers, and service providers.

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8 Best Villains In Metroidvania Games, Ranked
Metroid

A heroes a hero, but who doesn't love a good villain?

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Best Farming Games With Combat
Video Games

Why not supplement your cozy game with a bit of adrenaline? Here are some of the best farming games that also include combat.

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Analyzing the Borderlands 4 Teaser Trailer
Borderlands 4

The teaser for Borderlands 4 dropped a few days ago, and everyone is hard at work speculating everything that they can about the next game.

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How Borderlands Became Gearbox's Best-Selling Franchise
Video Games

With the movie just hitting theatres, let's examine how Borderlands became the franchise that it is today.

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