Maksim Dragan
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Halo: Campaign Evolved Review. Evolution that stopped in 2001
Halo Studios promised us the return of a legendary classic, but in reality, they released a polished museum exhibit. It turned out that behind the beautiful facade of Unreal Engine 5 lies the same game design from the 2000s, and the game is more disappointing than nostalgic.
NetEase Canceled "Horus Heresy" MMO. Developer Claims the Game Had Potential
The multiplayer project based on Warhammer 40,000, set during the age of primarch betrayal, will not see the light of day.
"The only way to save the studio is to support Marathon," says former Bungie manager
Former community manager Liana Ruppert urged an end to the attacks and stated that Bungie's future now entirely depends on Marathon's success.
George Miller to Direct Final "Mad Max" Before Selling Franchise - Media
The iconic post-apocalyptic "Mad Max" franchise may change ownership forever.
YouTube Earns More from Xbox Than Microsoft Itself - Satya Nadella
In a recent episode of The New York Times' Hard Fork podcast, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella openly acknowledged fundamental problems with the gaming division's business model.
Dan Houser: There's No "Right" Way to Play Open-World Games
According to the creator of Red Dead Redemption, the main thing is for the user to enjoy the world itself, even if the story remains unfinished.
What was shown at "Nashy Igry 2026": all main announcements and list of games
On May 30, 2026, the "NASHY IGRY 2026" show took place at the KARO "Oktyabr" cinema in Moscow - an annual gaming showcase of projects from developers from Russia and CIS countries. Vitaly Kazunov and Darya Ostrovskaya hosted the event, presenting over 40 game trailers in 2.5 hours. For the first time, the event went beyond the online format: the 1500-seat hall sold out within 20 minutes of sales opening, and the broadcast was simultaneously streamed on YouTube, VK Video, and Twitch.
Racing as a Celebration: Forza Horizon 6 Review
Few modern games can deliver a sense of celebration. The gaming industry has long entered its "serious" era. But not Playground Games and their "Horizon" festival series. Here, racing, the spirit of competition, cool music, and hundreds of cars carry us along the roads of new countries - and that's why Forza Horizon 6 is so popular. Read more in our review.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Remake to be Shown on April 23 - Insider
Ubisoft's reimagining of the pirate adventure will only be released on the current generation of consoles.
Rapper Ice-T Complains of Nightmares Because of a Giant Spider in Resident Evil Requiem
American musician and actor Ice-T admitted that the boss fight with a spider in the new Resident Evil 9 causes him severe stress. Earlier, many players with arachnophobia also encountered overwhelming fear while playing through this episode.
Marathon shooter release: Bungie reveals launch time and starting content
The studio has published a final memo for gamers ahead of the release of its new project. We have gathered the key launch information: from the exact server opening time to important nuances involving paid subscriptions on consoles.
What We'll Remember About 2025: Key Events and Impressions
A year of unfulfilled hopes and sudden discoveries. We were waiting for GTA VI, but we got an indie boom and Chinese hits. We buried Xbox, but said goodbye to Call of Duty. We feared AI and were horrified by the prices of computer hardware. The editors sum up the crazy 2025 - honestly, maliciously, and without mincing words.
What we wasted our time on: Disappointments of 2025
In addition to the joy and pleasure from great new games, we also experienced feelings of annoyance, hatred, and other negative emotions from disappointing projects. You understood correctly - this material features the main underdogs of 2025 according to our editorial staff!
What We Played in 2025: The Main Hits of the Year
Hand on heart - 2025 was one of the best years in the gaming industry. The number of games was unthinkable, so in this material, we have gathered those very titles that touched our hearts and souls.
YOUR GAMES 2025. People's Choice Results
The Game Awards 2025 is the jury's choice, but during these New Year holidays, you became the main critics. We have processed thousands of votes to find out which projects actually earned a place in history and which ones deservedly failed. Who became the "Game of the Year" according to our readers? Spoiler: the results will surprise you.
Why Warhammer 40000: Space Marine 2 is actually okay. Beta test scandal and impressions of those who played
Recently, Western journalists published columns stating that the upcoming Space Marine 2 from Saber Interactive has problems. The promised open beta test of the game has been canceled, which means something is definitely wrong with it! And although we are used to hoping for the worst, we will not forget about the best intentions either. The Warhammer 40000 universe should be lucky again!
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What was shown at Summer Game Fest 2024 [Game Presentations. Day 2]
Every year we assure ourselves that: "Well, now Geoff Keighley will show the industry a thing or two!", but in the end... In the end, we get, at best, a dozen at least good games, but that's all. We have collected the best projects for you in one article.
Not a game, not a novel, and not even a tutorial. Then what is it? Review of "The Time of Troubles"
This was the most predictable release of April. Somewhere deep down, there was a tiny hope that the developers would be able to perform a miracle and deliver a project that, although flawed, was at least soulful-it used to happen. Alas, "Syberia Nova", as we warned for two years since the announcement, failed to cope with any of the tasks set.
Fun, Sony, and "Starship Troopers". Why Helldivers 2 is the Main Cooperative Shooter of the Year
Helldivers 2 became a phenomenon in less than two weeks after its release - people want to play this game even when the servers barely manage to let in those who want to play, and cooperative matches don't work. Why did players fall in love with the cooperative shooter from Sony, where players "bring democracy" to bugs and robots?
A controversial remake of a Japanese classic. A belated review of Super Mario RPG
A role-playing game in the "Mario" universe sounds a bit alien. But such a project existed back in 1996 on the SNES, developed in collaboration with Square Enix. In 2023, Nintendo decided to release a remake of this creation. However, it's hard to see the changes - the product looks more like a remaster. A well-made one, though.
Everyone Gets Their Due! What Was Shown at The Game Awards 2023 and Who Received the Main Awards in the Industry
Geoff Keighley and Sindi Goodman hosted, for the first time in many years, a lively and fair The Game Awards ceremony. Lots of announcements, well-deserved awards for the best games of the year, captivating musical performances - we've gathered everything worth paying attention to in this material!
The Portable Revolution. Why You Need Steam Deck OLED
The announcement of the Steam Deck with an OLED screen stirred up the gaming community - Valve's portable console has become even cooler. But is it worth buying and why? How did Gabe Newell outdo corporations like Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo? More than six months of experience using the Steam Deck, upgrading and enhancing the capabilities of the first revision of the console for enthusiasts - we have something to tell!