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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!
Top 10 Best Racing Games in 2023
article24 January 2024
Racing games have had a decent time lately. After recent release of Forza Motorsport, and before Rev to Vertex, we're updating a list of 10 fine racers you can play right now.
Top 10 Best Racing Games in 2023
15 Indie Games To Look Forward To in 2024
article23 January 2024
From a horror game that takes place on an oil rig off the coast of Scotland to coaching a team of monsters to play volleyball, indie games have a lot to offer players this year. Here’s a list of what games to put on your wishlist.
15 Indie Games To Look Forward To in 2024
What to Look Forward to on Nintendo Switch in 2024
article11 January 2024
New year, new Nintendo. After a great 2023, there’s still a lot to look forward to in 2024, from Princess Peach’s first starring role in a Switch game to an abundance of exciting indie games.
What to Look Forward to on Nintendo Switch in 2024
10 Worst Games of 2023 - Editors' Choice
article08 January 2024
2023 brought plenty of great games, but there were also those of questionable quality. And we aren't talking about niche indie games from remote corners of Steam, but rather games from large publishers made on large budgets.
10 Worst Games of 2023 - Editors' Choice
10 Best RPGs of 2023 - Editors' Choice
article07 January 2024
There's no point in keeping you in the dark. Yes, Baldur's Gate 3 has claimed the title of best RPG of 2023. However, there may already be surprises in the other nine positions.
10 Best RPGs of 2023 - Editors' Choice
The Best Strategy Games of 2023 - Editors' Choice
article04 January 2024
Strategy games are definitely not the AAA sector, but that doesn't change the fact that every year quite a few really interesting titles from this genre get into our hands. This time was no different, and below you will find a list of our favorites.
The Best Strategy Games of 2023 - Editors' Choice
Games of January 2024 - Not So Low-Key Start to New Year!
article04 January 2024
Here's another 12 months of game releases. Is this going to be an epic year for gaming? That's doubtful, but there will certainly be some highlights! For example January looks pretty good!
Games of January 2024 - Not So Low-Key Start to New Year!
Tell Me Your Fears and I'll Tell You What to Play. How Games Can Aid Treating Phobias
article03 January 2024
Many games (not just horrors!) contain elements that can cause fear. Does this mean that people suffering from fear disorders should avoid them? What if we told you it's the opposite?
Tell Me Your Fears and I'll Tell You What to Play. How Games Can Aid Treating Phobias
My Unlikely Remedy for Lack of Time to Play Are... Long Games
article03 January 2024
Short games seem a perfect choice for players who don't have much time to play. But are they really? In my case, the remedy for this problem was completely counter-intuitive.
My Unlikely Remedy for Lack of Time to Play Are... Long Games
2023's Best Obscure Hits and Hidden Gems - A List of Year's Best Indie Games
article28 December 2023
Games were, are and will be missed – and in a year as loaded with big hits as 2023, their number is greater than usual. Let's try to commemorate at least some of the "gems" that had fewer people play them than they deserved.
2023's Best Obscure Hits and Hidden Gems - A List of Year's Best Indie Games
Having Played Tekken 8, We Can Tell You It's Got Great Foundations and Huge Potential
article22 December 2023
We've played the full version of Tekken 8 and we know what to expect from the newest brawler by Bandai Namco. Is it's going to be worth the wait? We think yes.
Having Played Tekken 8, We Can Tell You It's Got Great Foundations and Huge Potential
Version 1.0 Should Mean More - Where Are The Polished Games?
article21 December 2023
Think you'll get a complete product when you buy the game in version 1.0? Forget it, what you will get will at most be a more playable early access that will be completed within the next year. If we're lucky.
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