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Vlad Mazanko-Features Writer

Vlad Mazanko

Features Writer

About Vlad Mazanko

Ukraine-based. Writing about games since 2013, writing features at DualShockers since... well, recently. The one who enjoys not-so-great games like Anthem, Mafia 3, Mass Effect Andromeda, Marvel's Avengers, The Callisto Protocol, Outriders, etc.

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After 1000 Hours, I've Realised I Need To Quit Marvel Snap

If you're doing something on autopilot for weeks, maybe it's time to quit.

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Diablo 4's Open World Is More Checklist Than Adventure

Diablo was never about exploration, but maybe it could be?

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Titan Quest 2 Is The 'Mythological Sunny Diablo' I've Been Waiting For

We need more diversity in the genre dominated by grim and gory games.

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Why I'm Holding Off On Playing Baldur's Gate 3 For Another Year

Baldur's Gate 3 isn't the only game I'm in no hurry to play.

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Wait, Does Anyone Really Enjoy Consumables In ARPGs?

I’d gladly trade all my potions for another weapon upgrade.

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Remnant 2's Adventure Mode Makes For A Great Endgame

Finishing the main story is just a fraction of what Remnant 2 has to offer.

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Star Wars Outlaws Makes The Potential Mandalorian Game Unnecessary

Din Djarin's adventures are cool, but it's time for some new faces in that galaxy far, far away.

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Spider-Man 2 Looks Like A Movie I've Already Seen Twice

After Across the Spider-Verse, I can't help but want more creativity from Insomniac.

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Play Marvel's Avengers Underrated Story (Before It's Too Late)

It's not a live-service game actually; it's a decent cinematic story with great combat but repetitive endgame.

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Shooting In Remedy's Games Feels Special, And I Hope Alan Wake 2 Keeps It Up

Why just mimic firing a gun when you can offer so much more?

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Sorry, But Not A Single Film In The Current MCU Slate Excites Me

At least if the MCU fails, there’s an exciting alternative waiting for you in another medium.

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Resident Evil 4 Solves A Big Problem From The Last Of Us

Sacrificing just a bit of realism, Capcom offers you twice the fun.

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Assassin's Creed Valhalla Burnt Me Out On Open-World Games

Valhalla is a great game, if you play it for 30 hours or so.

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The Callisto Protocol DLC Isn't The Redemption I Was Hoping For

Instead of elevating the experience, this final chapter caused me to question my previous favorable stance on the game as a whole.

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Everyone's Been Sleeping On Need For Speed Unbound

Unbound isn’t trying to mimic Forza in any way, and that’s why it’s a perfect distraction.

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All Action Games Could Use Jedi: Survivor's Blaster Stance

There are few things more badass than dual-wielding a gun-and-blade combo.