Vlad Mazanko-Senior Author

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April, 2024
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About Vlad Mazanko

Vlad Mazanko is a list writer from Ukraine, and a passionate gaming enthusiast. One who enjoys not-so-great games like Anthem, Mafia 3, Mass Effect Andromeda, Marvel's Avengers, The Callisto Protocol, Outriders, etc.

Industry Focus

Writing about games since 2013, with years of experience in gaming news and a wide range of factual knowledge about the industry. My newest passion is doing lists about my favorite games and genres here at The Best War Games.

Favorite Games

Some of my favorites of recent years include Elden Ring, Alan Wake 2, Resident Evil 4, Marvel Snap, Forza Horizon 4, Cyberpunk 2077, The Last of Us 2, Red Dead Redemption 2, Gwent, God of War, Black Myth: Wukong, Grim Dawn, and The Witcher 3.

Favorite TV Shows

With a recent renaissance in video game adaptations, I greatly enjoyed Arcane, The Last of Us and Fallout series. Other notable TV shows and mini-series I'd recommend to anyone are Legion, Watchmen, Euphoria, Undone, True Detective, Sugar, and Fargo.

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Assassin's Creed Valhalla - Best Weapons
Assassin's Creed Valhalla: The Best Weapons

Assassin's Creed Valhalla takes players on a wild Viking adventure, and it's important to carry only the best weapons during a playthrough.

Biggest Upcoming Open-World Adventure Games
The 7 Biggest Upcoming Open-World Adventure Games

Expansive worlds, gorgeous visuals, and a dizzying sense of an adventure ahead — these titles promise to deliver all three.

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Open-Worlds That Feel Like Real Places To Actually Live In
10 Games With Open-Worlds That Feel Like Real Places You Could Actually Live In

Authentic, immersive, and believable — these are some of the most convincing open worlds that give a truly lived-in feeling.

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Most Immersive Open-World Games From the Past Decade, Ranked
8 Most Immersive Open-World Games Released in the Last Decade, Ranked

For truly immersive open worlds brimming with small details and special atmosphere, these titles released in the past 10 years are definite standouts.

Open-World RPGs With The Best Exploration
7 Open-World RPGs That Perfected Exploration
RPG

Few players would argue that these open-world RPGs all but perfected the process of exploration in the genre, standing above the rest.

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Open-World Games That Let You Play at Your Own Pace
7 Open-World Games That Let You Play At Your Own Pace

For players who do not like rushing their journey or feeling extra pressure, these open-world titles let you take things at your own speed.

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Open-World RPGs That Age Better Every Year Thanks To Mod Support
5 Open-World RPGs That Age Better Every Year Thanks To Mod Support

Fans of these games can play them almost endlessly, discovering new additions and alterations through the community modding scene.

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Explore the Most Jaw-Dropping Game Worlds of the Decade
The Most Ambitious Video Game Worlds Created In The Last Decade

Over the past decade, devs have produced plenty of truly original worlds in gaming, and these are the most fascinating and ambitious of the bunch.

Open-World Games That Feel Personal Instead of Epic
7 Open-World Games That Feel Personal Instead Of Epic

You don't need to save the world in these open-world games. Their more intimate, character-driven stories keep things firmly on a personal level.

Open-World Games That Do What Ubisoft’s Open Worlds Never Could
7 Open-World Games That Do What Ubisoft’s Best Never Could

Not to diminish the Ubisoft formula, but it’s hard to imagine the company creating anything that remotely feels like these open-world titles.

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The 10 Greatest Movie Trilogies Of The Last 30 Years, Ranked

Relive the magic of cinema's greatest three-film stories. Our ranking of the top movie trilogies since 1995 features action, animation, and more.

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Overhated Open-World Games That Are Better Than Their Reputations
6 Overhated Open-World Games That Are Better Than Their Reputations

These titles might not be perfect, but in many cases, their reputation is much worse than they truly are.

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Adventure Games That Officially Last More Than 100 Hours
8 Adventure Games That Officially Last More Than 100 Hours

These adventure games are among the best picks for players looking for an experience that feels almost never-ending.

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10 Video Games From 2015 That Are Now Considered Classics 10 Years Later

2015 was an incredibly strong year for gaming, with many titles that managed to stand the test of time and become widely acclaimed classics today.

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Open-World Games With Environmental Storytelling Better Than Elden Ring
7 Open-World Games With Environmental Storytelling Better Than Elden Ring

These open-world games are perfect for players who enjoy subtle narratives that can be uncovered through careful exploration.

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Best Next-Gen Open-World Games With Ultra-Realistic Graphics
Best Next-Gen Open-World Games With Ultra-Realistic Graphics

These great open-world titles truly show what the current generation of platforms is capable of in terms of visuals.

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Soulslike Games With Better Combat Than Sekiro Shadows Die Twice
5 Soulslike Games With Better Combat Than Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

Wait, is it even possible? These soulslike action titles might prove it really is.

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Welcome The Next 5 Big Open-World RPGs
Say Hello To The Next 5 Big Open-World RPGs

The first quarter of 2026 is already stacked with promising games to choose from for open-world action-RPG enthusiasts.

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Clair Obscur Expedition 33 Best Weapons For Verso Ranked
Clair Obscur Expedition 33: Best Verso Weapons, Ranked

From knives, daggers, and swords to wrenches and even hammers — these are the best and most powerful weapons available for Verso in Expedition 33.

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Games That Were Supposed To Be The Next Big Thing, But Then Disappeared Overnight
10 Big Games That Were Supposed To Dominate But Disappeared Overnight

These ambitious flops prove that being positioned as a “super game” is not always enough to actually get players interested in playing it.

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