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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.
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.
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.
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.
The Shadow of the Erdtree expansion is an awesome complement to the Elden Ring. FromSoftware did it again and provided us with a DLC of the highest possible level.
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.
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.
AC Valhalla is a great, terribly glitchy Assassin
Last week was a hell of a week. I spent it with AC Valhalla, at the side of Eivor, a brave warrior from Norway, who went to England with a bunch of friends to build her house.
AC Valhalla is a great, terribly glitchy Assassin
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Review - Gem Hidden Under the Veil
The Shadow of the Erdtree expansion is an awesome complement to the Elden Ring. FromSoftware did it again and provided us with a DLC of the highest possible level.
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Review - Gem Hidden Under the Veil
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Review: Unfolding a Classic
20 years after its debut, one Paper Mario game still stands strong as the absolute best in the series. Can a Switch remake make it even better? See what we think in our review.
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Review: Unfolding a Classic
Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 Review - Best Movie You Can Play
Voices in the head can still be heard in Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2. The sequel offers a highly cinematic experience with stunning, photorealistic graphics, where even the combat serves the storytelling.
Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 Review - Best Movie You Can Play
Hades 2 Review - Best Game for Killing Time
Supergiant Games may have little experience developing sequels, but it knows how to make interesting and good games. Although Hades 2 is in Early Access, it already provides many hours of great fun.
Hades 2 Review - Best Game for Killing Time
Indika Review: More State of Mind Than a Game, Just Like Russia It Depicts
Indika is more than a game. It’s a fascinating, one-of-a-kind experience, playing with conventions and instilling disturbing thoughts in our heads. If only developers didn’t desperately try to avoid sticking a “walking sim” label to their work…
Indika Review: More State of Mind Than a Game, Just Like Russia It Depicts
Stellar Blade Review - Action, Existentialism, and Androids
Stellar Blade is an action game released exclusively for PS5. The South Korean studio Shift Up is making its debut in the premium console market, and it's a surprisingly successful start.
Stellar Blade Review - Action, Existentialism, and Androids
Princess Peach: Showtime! Review: Setting the Stage
Peach finally has her own game after years in Mario’s shadow. With new transformations that give her a slew of abilities, is that enough to make her game a hit?
Princess Peach: Showtime! Review: Setting the Stage
50 Shades of The Sims - A List of Naughty Mods
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
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves; Grand Return of Old Classic. Interview with Devs
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
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
Games of June 2024 - This Month Hides in the Shadow of One Game
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
'We Started From Zero and We Could Go Back to Zero.' Interview With Baldur's Gate 3 Devs - Swen Vincke and Adam Smith
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
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!
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
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
Star Wars Outlaws Is a Decent Game, but It's Missing Something
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
Tales of the Shire Hands-On: The Coziest Stardew Valley in Middle-Earth
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
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
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
Dragon Age: The Veilguard Earns Its New Name: Impressions from Summer Game Fest
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
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Is Most Brutal Game in the Series, Where Two Characters Make Sense
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
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Hands-on - Same Old, Same Gold
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
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
The Best Fights in Naruto Shippuden
Shonen, i.e. manga and anime focused on martial arts, transformations and striving for new limits, are not only Dragon Ball, One Piece or One Punch Man. One of the best of these is the now somewhat forgotten Naruto.
The Best Fights in Naruto Shippuden
This Average Anime Has Changed The World
If you think that only Dragon Ball created cultural and social phenomena, you are mistaken. Every once in a while, the Japanese manage to release an anime that turns an entire generation on to some phenomenon. For example, iconic Initial D!
This Average Anime Has Changed The World
15 Games That NEED to Become Movies
Hollywood often takes advantage of the most popular gaming brands. This happened in the case of Super Mario, Tomb Raider or, more recently, Uncharted. But there are still many more titles with huge potential waiting to become movies.
15 Games That NEED to Become Movies
Deep Dive: HBO's The Last of Us vs. The Game - Tidbits, Details, Similarities and Differences
HBO's The Last of Us is filled to the brim with references and easter eggs from the game. Still, there are also differences between the two, which in many ways, however, make sense.
Deep Dive: HBO's The Last of Us vs. The Game - Tidbits, Details, Similarities and Differences
Best Movies of 2022
Today we present a list of 12 diverse (and best) titles that defined cinema in 2022. These are films that we will remember for years to come.
Best Movies of 2022
Who Should be The New James Bond? We Pick Our Favorites
Since Daniel Craig will no longer perform as James Bond, fans around the world began to wonder who should replace him as Agent 007. However, it must be admitted that re-casting the role could be an extremely tough nut to crack this time.
Who Should be The New James Bond? We Pick Our Favorites
The Classic Movies That Inspired Stranger Things
The Duffer brothers' Stranger Things has stolen the hearts of adventure horror fans, richly drawing on both 80s style and more contemporary teen dramas. The success of the Netflix series, however, would not have been possible without inspiration.
The Classic Movies That Inspired Stranger Things
The Most Expensive Scenes in Cinema History
Today, we present nine movie scenes that filmmakers and studios paid through the nose for. Which movies are they from? What is their story? See for yourself!
The Most Expensive Scenes in Cinema History