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Video Content Lead, Gaming
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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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Superman (2025) Review
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Best Games of April 2025 - The Best War Games Recommends
Editor-in-chief Anthony Taormina details his must-plays from last month.
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.
Monster Hunter Wilds: Welcome to the Windward Plains - Bite-Size Lore
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South of Midnight Gameplay - The First Hour
We got our hands on the full release of Compulsion Games' latest action-adventure title: South of Midnight.
Nintendo Switch 2 Hands-On - Recap Discussion
The Best War Games's editor-in-chief Anthony Taormina sits down for a chat about his hands-on experience with the Switch 2.
Razer Blade 16 (2025) Unboxing - The Best War Games Mailbag
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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!
Best Games of February 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.
Has Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Met Expectations? - 365 Days Later
What was everyone expecting from a new Prince of Persia title, and was everyone satisfied with it?
Have You Heard of Brotato?
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.)
MIGS 2024 Event Recap
The Montreal International Game Summit is a yearly event that connects publishers, investors, developers, and service providers.
Best Farming Games With Combat
Why not supplement your cozy game with a bit of adrenaline? Here are some of the best farming games that also include combat.
Analyzing the Borderlands 4 Teaser Trailer
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.
How Borderlands Became Gearbox's Best-Selling Franchise
With the movie just hitting theatres, let's examine how Borderlands became the franchise that it is today.