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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.


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.

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What to buy instead of GTA VI - a selection of games for $80-100 instead of the anticipated hit
We recently learned how much Grand Theft Auto VI will cost: the standard edition is $79.99, and the ultimate version will be $99.99. Pre-orders for the project are already available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series, but we thought about it and decided to offer you some alternative options - excellent games that you can buy right here and now for the same amount or less.



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The Circus Stays with the Clowns. Saying Goodbye to The Amazing Digital Circus
The animated series The Amazing Digital Circus has gained immense popularity among viewers worldwide. The series was loved for its vibrant and detailed graphics, unusual and memorable characters, an atmosphere of mystery, and humor. The final episode concludes the characters' story, reveals most of the mysteries, and offers hope for a bright future.


We wrongly missed MOTORSLICE - an indie Prince of Persia successor starring an anime girl
Playing MOTORSLICE evokes strong emotions. The game impresses with the scale of its environments, making you feel like a speck of dust, and the parkour, though sometimes clunky, involuntarily brings back memories of "Sands of Time." There's plenty of sand here too, by the way!

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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.


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.
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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.


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.
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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.


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.


