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The Era of Sterile Game Development: What Modern Studios Should Learn from Classics
By "ancient technologies" in the gaming industry, we usually jokingly mean good optimization, games released in a finished state, the absence of endless DLCs or "surprise mechanics" - the list goes on. But let's remember the developers who wanted to create fun games and made decisions under much harsher technical limitations.
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No Longer a Proxy. Zenless Zone Zero 3.0 Review
26 Jul 16:281
The Infinite Museion Review for Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader - Who Dares to Reject Flesh for Unity with the Machine?
The new Rogue Trader expansion is particularly epic. The Rogue Trader will literally merge with the history of the grim universe and experience his family's past firsthand. And, of course, he's been given a new companion to make traveling the sector even more fun.
22 Jul 17:220
Not a Word About Pokemon! Palworld 1.0 Review
20 Jul 15:112
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No Need for a Steam Machine: 4 Options That Are More Powerful or More Interesting
We've come a long way: from being disappointed by the price of the Steam Machine to finding an alternative. And we found it. After trying various self-assembly options and searching for the ideal gaming device. Allow us to present our options that will replace the Steam Machine.
16 Jul 14:0511
Hermen Hulst: The Man Who Kills PlayStation
Today, Sony is not in its best shape. PlayStation's internal studios are making many mistakes, for which Hermen Hulst, head of Sony Interactive Entertainment's studio business, is responsible. Let's examine his life and career to understand the reasons.
14 Jul 15:300
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What was shown at PC Gaming Show 2026: Valheim 1.0, Stronghold 4, and Thief: The Dark Project Remastered
The PC Gaming Show had the unenviable task of picking up the attention of tired viewers after the spectacular Xbox Games Showcase, but the show was not without pleasant surprises. We watched the presentation for you and collected the main trailers and announcements in one article.
08 Jun 02:181
What was shown at Future Games Show 2026: Exodus, The Alters: Last Variable, and Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis
Continuing our series of publications dedicated to summer presentations. Next up is Future Games Show 2026 from GamesRadar+ portal. Traditionally, the organizers don't try to overreach or promise the impossible. They simply showcase excellent mid-budget games and indie projects. We've gathered all the main announcements, trailers, and surprises of the show in one article.
07 Jun 03:040
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Thunderobot 911 Plus SE Laptop Review: A New Model with a Familiar Configuration, but with a 17-inch Display
This model does not belong to the highest level of gaming laptops, but it has a fairly democratic price and an acceptable set of consumer qualities, including a 17.3" IPS screen with a resolution of 1920×1080 and a refresh rate of 144 Hz.
16 Jun 2025 14:000
Dareu A98 Pro Mech Storm — Mechanical Keyboard with a "Grengaiser" Bridge
Recently, gaming peripheral manufacturers have once again remembered that there are many different colors of plastic in the world, not just black or white. And here is a bright (in every sense) representative of the new approach to gaming keyboard design - Dareu A98 Pro Mech Storm.
10 Oct 2023 14:000
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Silicone Heart. Game Development in Reverse. Evgeny Grishakov. Surviving in Buenos Aires
How to turn an experiment into real development? Today we have Evgeny Grishakov, a developer and blogger, as our guest. He is creating the game Silicone Heart with his own funds, and understands the price of the slightest mistake and really doesn't want to make it. He is currently living in Argentina, so he also talks a bit about Buenos Aires.
20 Jul 2025 17:30
Stepping on Rakes. Developing Satellite Odyssey
In an interview with the developers of Satellite Odyssey, we discussed the lessons of pain and growth: what went wrong and how a new game is born from mistakes.
10 May 2025 00:00