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Dustborn Hands-On: People to Get to Know
article25 June 2024
Red Thread Games’ new game is what you would expect from an action-adventure game where your choices can impact your experience. Just add some comic book visuals and an interesting relationship system and you won't be able to look away.
Dustborn Hands-On: People to Get to Know
15 Best Free Online Shooters to Play in 2024
article25 June 2024
There are plenty of free-to-play shooters out there, but there's also plenty of garbage. We come to the rescue and give you 15 best free online shooters that are honest, fun, and – most importantly – constantly updated.
15 Best Free Online Shooters to Play in 2024
Tales of the Shire Hands-On: The Coziest Stardew Valley in Middle-Earth
article20 June 2024
I played Tales of the Shire and I can't shake the impression that recently this is the best game in the Lord of the Rings universe that we will get. However, not everyone will like it.
Tales of the Shire Hands-On: The Coziest Stardew Valley in Middle-Earth
Day of the Devs at SGF: Find Love, Solve a Mystery, Or Just Wait
article19 June 2024
Day of the Devs is a nonprofit company that helps promote independent games through online and in-person showcases. This year at Summer Game Fest, they had five strange and wonderful titles to show off.
Day of the Devs at SGF: Find Love, Solve a Mystery, Or Just Wait
Black Myth: Wukong Hands-On: Serious Monkey Business
article18 June 2024
Developer Game Science invited us to Los Angeles to try out a two-hour demo for their upcoming action Soulslike RPG and let’s just say this game is some serious monkey business.
Black Myth: Wukong Hands-On: Serious Monkey Business
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves; Grand Return of Old Classic. Interview with Devs
article17 June 2024
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves is a triumphant return of a classic arcade fighting game starring Terry Bogard. At Summer Game Fest I sat down with the game’s producers to talk about this upcoming game.
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves; Grand Return of Old Classic. Interview with Devs
I Do Believe That Cyberpunk Was Always a Good Game - Interview With CD PROJEKT RED’s Gameplay Designer, Yuliia Pryimak
article14 June 2024
Cyberpunk 2077 had its road to go through. So did Yuliia Pryimak, the gameplay designer of update 2.0 and The Phantom Liberty. Here’s the interview story of how those two paths crossed and what came out of it.
I Do Believe That Cyberpunk Was Always a Good Game - Interview With CD PROJEKT RED’s Gameplay Designer, Yuliia Pryimak
Dragon Age: The Veilguard Earns Its New Name: Impressions from Summer Game Fest
article11 June 2024
This past weekend at Summer Game Fest, I was able to sit in on an hour-long gameplay presentation of Dragon Age: The Veilguard. I now appreciate the recent name change.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard Earns Its New Name: Impressions from Summer Game Fest
Star Wars Outlaws Is a Decent Game, but It's Missing Something
article10 June 2024
I had the opportunity to spend an hour with Ubisoft's first open-world Star Wars game. While I can't say that it's a bad game, I get the impression that it has too little for such a prominent franchise.
Star Wars Outlaws Is a Decent Game, but It's Missing Something
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Is Most Brutal Game in the Series, Where Two Characters Make Sense
article10 June 2024
During a closed presentation, I had the opportunity to take a closer look at Assassin’s Creed Shadows and see the alternative gameplay options provided by the two protagonists. This could be the most brutal installment yet.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Is Most Brutal Game in the Series, Where Two Characters Make Sense
Games of June 2024 - This Month Hides in the Shadow of One Game
article05 June 2024
In June everyone will probably be talking about the Elden Ring expansion, but the month hides several other interesting games. There will be something for Switch owners, JRPG fans, or unusual city builders.
Games of June 2024 - This Month Hides in the Shadow of One Game
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Hands-on - Same Old, Same Gold
article04 June 2024
I bring some news after the Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree presentation. Only those who were expecting great changes on the scale of Phantom Liberty won't be happy. Everyone else should prepare for a real feast made by the chefs from FromSoftware.
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Hands-on - Same Old, Same Gold
Technical Review of Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut on PC
article28 May 2024
Sony has a good run - the hits from PlayStation consoles ported to PC are very high-quality and offer stable gameplay. Ghost of Tsushima is no different.
Technical Review of Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut on PC
Frostpunk 2 Hands-on - My Fears Are Now Gone
article27 May 2024
Frostpunk 2 is as lethal of a game as the original, but it accomplishes its objectives through different means. We will face not the frost, but politics, and the scale of construction exceeds the small town centered around the reactor.
Frostpunk 2 Hands-on - My Fears Are Now Gone
'We Started From Zero and We Could Go Back to Zero.' Interview With Baldur's Gate 3 Devs - Swen Vincke and Adam Smith
article24 May 2024
Some people are much more than great devs. They are a joy to talk to. This is the case with Swen Vincke and Adam Smith - people from Larian, responsible for Baldur’s Gate 3. We spoke about BG3 itself, RPG, industry, and the tough past. To say the least.
'We Started From Zero and We Could Go Back to Zero.' Interview With Baldur's Gate 3 Devs - Swen Vincke and Adam Smith
The Sims 4: Best Mods to Download in 2024
article16 May 2024
Proven, safe, and community-appreciated mods are capable of completely transforming The Sims 4 - and we don't have to spend money on them. Here's the brand new list of the best mods to have in 2024.
The Sims 4: Best Mods to Download in 2024
Games of May 2024 - May Good Games Be With You!
article07 May 2024
May is indeed a crowded month! In addition to these most talked-about titles, there will be a new Prince of Persia, Homeworld 3, and Song of Conquest version 1.0. There will be plenty to play, so make sure to spend May with your family or friends as well.
Games of May 2024 - May Good Games Be With You!
'I Believe That Everybody Who Talks About Diablo 4 Wants It to Be Fantastic' - Interview With Blizzard Devs
article30 April 2024
In the eyes of many, season 4 of Diablo 4 is the last call to make the game great again. We’ve spoken with a dynamic duo of creators from Blizzard about upcoming changes and how they’ll affect the troubled juggernaut of the hack’n’slash genre.
'I Believe That Everybody Who Talks About Diablo 4 Wants It to Be Fantastic' - Interview With Blizzard Devs
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Has the GOTY Potential, but I’m Not Sure if It Will Be Better Than the First Game
article18 April 2024
At last, we have received the announcement of a sequel to one of the best RPGs of recent years – Kingdom Come: Deliverance. The sequel is set to conclude the story of Henry of Skalitz and it promises to be truly epic, but will it live up to expectations?
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Has the GOTY Potential, but I’m Not Sure if It Will Be Better Than the First Game
Games of April 2024 - Powerful Polish Strategy, Korean Eve and Uncompromising Diablo Rival
article09 April 2024
April is one of those quieter months where you can catch up on games or reach for some indie production. However, this does not mean that there will be nothing to play! Maybe there will be no high-profile premieres, but is that a bad thing?
Games of April 2024 - Powerful Polish Strategy, Korean Eve and Uncompromising Diablo Rival
50 Shades of The Sims - A List of Naughty Mods
article09 April 2024
Taking care of the highest quality of entertainment, we searched the Internet (because there's more than the Wicked Whims) so that your Sims 4 become a little more greasy. And maybe sometimes a tiny bit naughty.
50 Shades of The Sims - A List of Naughty Mods
PAX East 2024 Visions of Mana Hands-On Impressions
article28 March 2024
During PAX East 2024, Square Enix invited a few of us to take part in gameplay for their upcoming Visions of Mana, the first main-entry Mana game in over 15 years. The demo showed us game’s impressive semi-open world as well as lots of battles.
PAX East 2024 Visions of Mana Hands-On Impressions
Our Favorite Games from PAX East 2024
article27 March 2024
2024 is bound to bring us a plethora of hot new titles, and what better place to get a preview of all the upcoming fun than at PAX East 2024. Here are the most interesting games according to us.
Our Favorite Games from PAX East 2024
The Best Online Games for Talking With Friends
article22 March 2024
Looking for the most fun online games to play with friends while also having time to converse with them? Here's a list of great multi-player games that become even better if you're playing them with friends. We have something for pros and beginners!
The Best Online Games for Talking With Friends
Technical Review of Kingdom Come: Deliverance on Switch
article20 March 2024
Kingdom Come: Deliverance on Switch is ugly, performs poorly, and won't appeal to everyone. Nevertheless, it remains a truly impressive port where you can have a fantastic time.
Technical Review of Kingdom Come: Deliverance on Switch
Experts in Realism, Household Name Synonymous With Quality - Conversation With Heatblur Team
article11 March 2024
F-4E Phantom II – the revolutionary module for DCS World from Heatblur studios is right around the corner. On this occasion, we had a 3-hour conversation with the studio's CEO and some key developers about how they create flight simulators.
Experts in Realism, Household Name Synonymous With Quality - Conversation With Heatblur Team
Games of March 2024 - Poland, Japan, and Moomins
article08 March 2024
In March there will definitely be no shortage of games to play, nevertheless, it is difficult to clearly assess this month. On the one hand, the new releases should be successful, on the other hand, something truly crazy or groundbreaking may happen.
Games of March 2024 - Poland, Japan, and Moomins
Best Games Available in Game Pass (Febuary 2024 update) Xbox and PC
article22 February 2024
Xbox Game Pass, aka "Netflix for games," provides access to over a hundred great games. Here are 17 most interesting titles you can find in Microsoft's subscription service.
Best Games Available in Game Pass (Febuary 2024 update) Xbox and PC
The Best Creature-Collecting Games That Aren’t Pokémon or Palworld
article10 February 2024
Palworld is the latest game in the creature-collecting genre to be compared to the long-reigning monarch, Pokémon. But in the last few years, there have been some unique and innovative games in this genre.
The Best Creature-Collecting Games That Aren’t Pokémon or Palworld
Games of February 2024 - Last Month of Winter Be HOT!
article08 February 2024
February can surprise when it comes to high-profile releases. It is no different in 2024, as the month turns out to be full of productions worthy of attention. For many, however, probably the most important will be the one game with seven in the title.
Games of February 2024 - Last Month of Winter Be HOT!Extensive articles on computer, console and mobile games, films, comics, pop culture as well as hardware and tech features. Here you will find rankings and charts, as well as factual editorials and essays on the video game industry and interviews with developers. We do not focus solely on AAA games, as the indie game scene is a bonanza of interesting subjects that we often discuss. In particular, we recommend the 50 Shades of The Sims - A List of Naughty Mods article, which is currently the most popular.