Maksim Dragan
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A Hidden Blade Strike to the Heart. Assassin's Creed: Mirage Review
Ubisoft Bordeaux took the path of least resistance and, having made the studio's first game, received recognition. All that was needed was to bring back the men in white hoods, hidden assassinations with blades on their wrists, thoughtful level design, and social stealth. Alas, it wasn't without the scraps of Assassin's Creed Valhalla sticking out from everywhere. But even in this form, "Mirage" amazes longtime fans - how long we've waited for this return!
It's so ugly. I love it! Starfield Review
Starfield can hardly be called "game of the year" or "the best Bethesda game." It has so many problems that you don't even understand what went wrong during development. But after spending 82 hours in it, you want to scold it last of all - Todd Howard's new game has finally revealed itself!
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Will Bring Back Online Battles
The game's website mentions PVP (player versus player) and PVE (player versus environment) modes. Saber Interactive is bringing the project back to its roots.
10 Years of Hate. Remembering Call of Duty: Ghosts
Have you ever had this happen: returning to an old game, you realized that history was unfair to it, and the press and players were wrong? And comparing such a project with today's products, you were amazed - that's how they did it 10 years ago! Call of Duty: Ghosts evokes the same feelings.
A Disgrace. Review of "Final Transmission" DLC for The Callisto Protocol
So uninspired, boring, and stupid that it's even painful. Striking Distance studio, after the release of the original and disappointing sales, decided to further fleece those who liked The Callisto Protocol. There's no other way to explain what happened.
A True Bloodborne Successor! Impressions of the Lies of P Demo
On June 8th, at the Summer Game Fest presentation, players were introduced to a new trailer for Lies of P from the Korean studio NEOWIZ. In addition to the release date, the developers delighted viewers with a surprise - a demo version became available on all platforms where the game is being released. And after four hours inside the demo, only one thought remains: "I want more!"
Sony and Microsoft Will Never Have Their Own The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. A Next-Gen Game
10 million copies sold in 3 days, hundreds of "10/10" scores from game journalists, an endless stream of content about the mechanics of the new "Zelda" from the community - the best examples of public love and acceptance of Tears of the Kingdom. Nintendo showed "next-gen" on outdated hardware, while other publishers are not helped even by powerful consoles with ultra-fast SSDs.
Was it better before? Impressions of the Resident Evil 4 Remake Demo
Capcom has a good tradition of releasing demos of their upcoming hits. And if earlier demos were limited in time, now players are allowed to explore the provided segment as much as they want. After playing two versions, for PC and PS5, we have something to tell about the upcoming remake of Resident Evil 4.
What to Play in March: Resident Evil 4 Remake, Wo Long Fallen Dynasty, Bayonetta Origins
After a hot February for releases, even the weather has started to thaw. And under the snow, players are waiting for... Well, at least a hardcore game about Chinese mythology and an experimental project about the witch Bayonetta. By the end of March, the release field will blossom, and players will see the long-awaited Resident Evil 4 remake. But, of course, gamers are also waiting for small indie projects and mid-budget products.
Indie Games of January: Vengeful Guardian, Season, Death in the Water 2, Sailing Seas
A depressing story about change, a 16-bit platformer from the Sega era, an underwater horror, a couple of Chinese projects - this list includes indie games that we overlooked in January. There's something for everyone.
A benchmark of horror. How Dead Space was created
The release of Dead Space Remake is definitely the main event of January and the most important release of 2023. But the remake is being made by other people, and the developers of the original game have nothing to do with it. We decided to recall the approach that Visceral Games professed when creating one of the best "survival horror games" to this day.
Updated so updated. The Witcher 3 next-gen
The update of the third "Witcher" for next-generation consoles and PCs has already made a lot of noise on the network. Technical problems, bugs, unstable performance even on powerful hardware and next-generation consoles - everything as CD Projekt RED likes! What has changed, what has broken and what has been added to The Witcher 3 with the global update - we'll talk about this today.
What and How They Changed. Scandinavian Mythology in God of War: Ragnarok
The God of War franchise reboot duology is based on Scandinavian mythology. The developers took some things directly from the poems of Sæmundr the Wise and Snorri Sturluson - the Elder and Younger Eddas. But they also came up with a lot of their own, making the mythology of the northern peoples even richer. In this article, we will analyze what events occurred in the canonical poems and what Santa Monica changed in God of War.
Contender for the title of "Action Game of the Year"? Who should play Bayonetta 3
A charming witch kills demons and punishes opponents in perverse ways. What, is that not enough to interest you? Then, we suggest turning to our material. The article collects the "pros" and "cons" - who should touch one of the most highly rated games this year.
What to play in October: Scorn, A Plague Tale 2, Bayonetta 3, Persona 5, Victoria 3
October was expected to be rich in releases, but not this much! The genre variety is off the charts: action games, tactics, global strategies, role-playing games, and even slashers. There hasn't been a single month in 2022 that has been so packed.
Suffering Middle Ages. Farthest Frontier Early Access Review
There are plenty of city-building simulators on the video game market. Even medieval "city-builders" on Steam. But the creators of the popular diabloid Grim Dawn were not afraid of the competition and made a strategy that does not let go after building all the buildings and improving the life of the city. Well, as far as the early version allows.
The West Has Forgotten How to Make Games. What Was Shown at Gamescom Opening Night Live 2022
Even if you weren't expecting anything from another Geoff Keighley show, it ended in disappointment. We were shown two hours of trailers without gameplay, strange indies, and a couple of interesting AAA projects that had already been announced before. Western developers have once again confirmed that things are tough with games from them in 2022 and 2023. But the Chinese and Koreans showed the best projects of the exhibition. All of this is in our article.
Who Should Play Xenoblade Chronicles 3? Facts About One of the Main Games of the Year
On July 29, the third installment in the Xenoblade Chronicles series was released exclusively for the Nintendo Switch. The developers at Monolith Soft have been awarded the highest marks by both specialized publications and players. Some have even given it the title of "Game of the Year" in advance! Why is that? Let's find out.
Why the Red Dead Redemption Franchise Died. Causes and Consequences
In early July, Rockstar officially abandoned support for Red Dead Online in favor of GTA Online and GTA 6. According to insiders, the studio canceled the re-release of Red Dead Redemption 2 for next-generation consoles. Why did the series die, even though the community desperately needs its development? Let's figure it out.
The Great Shooter Everyone Missed. Remembering Syndicate
Syndicate from 2012 is not only a continuation of the cult strategy, but also one of the best shooters of modern times. Due to the abundance of releases, the game remained in the shadows at the time. We suggest recalling the cruel world of cyberpunk and tell you how Syndicate is perceived today.
(Not) an Xbox Game Pass competitor. Testing the new PlayStation Plus subscription
On June 23, Sony launched an updated subscription in Europe. Trying to counter Microsoft's own service, the publisher has improved the existing PlayStation Plus. We decided to figure out what Sony's new subscription is and whether it's worth your money.
Nanomachines and Popularity. The Phenomenon of Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance is a spin-off of the Metal Gear series that changed the franchise's usual genre. It's a crazy action game about a cyber ninja, with excellent cutscene direction and high-speed gameplay. In 2022, the game gained a second life and became popular again. We decided to find out why it won the love of gamers for the second time, and how successful a series Konami lost.
What to Play in June: Diablo Immortal, Mario Strikers, The Quarry, Fire Emblem Warriors
Despite the traditional summer lull, the gaming industry may surprise this June. The main highlight of the month will be games from Nintendo, while other platforms will see the release of many major and indie projects.
Buying Games in the PlayStation Store from Russia. Problems, Frequently Asked Questions
Sony treated Russian gamers worse than other major publishers. The company disabled the PlayStation Store, returned money for pre-orders, and blocked funds in the wallet. People couldn't even claim games from the paid PlayStation Plus service! However, now everything has changed. The PlayStation Store is somehow working in Russia. We tell you what tricks you'll have to resort to in order to buy games on the Sony platform.
Buying Games for Nintendo Switch from Russia. How to Use eShop, Common Problems
Unlike other major publishers, Nintendo has not announced that it is leaving our market. It calmly explained the problems it faces and promised to resolve them soon. But what about players who can't even download the games they bought in the eShop? There are ways to restore the service in Russia!
Love is Gone. Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Dawn of Ragnarök Review
After the creators of Assassin's Creed Odyssey were appointed to be in charge of the series, "Valhalla" began to be stormy. The last DLC "The Siege of Paris" was so bad, boring, and uninteresting that it seemed it couldn't get any worse. But then they knocked from the bottom. Ubisoft Sofia and presented a new DLC - Dawn of Ragnarok.
What to Play in March: Gran Turismo 7, Ghostwire: Tokyo, Elex 2, Babylon's Fall
In the first month of spring, the gaming industry is flourishing - the number of projects being released is simply off the charts. The genre variety in March will please everyone: from fans of large and complex role-playing games to platformers from Nintendo. The indie segment and "category B" projects are also keeping up and will be fighting for the attention and wallets of players.
Sony bought Bungie studio. Reasons and consequences of the deal
On January 31, another bombshell appeared in the news feeds - Sony buys the developers of Destiny 2 and the creators of the Halo series in the past! Why did this happen, why did the head of PlayStation take such a step and what will be the consequences? Let's figure it out.
Should Have Stayed on Switch. Monster Hunter Rise PC Version Review
Monster Hunter World was a culmination for the entire series. A big game with a huge budget, with staging and lots of mechanics. Rise, released exclusively for Nintendo Switch, almost got rid of the shortcomings of its older brother, but also picked up new ones - this is especially noticeable in the PC version.
DICE, Stop Killing the Series! Battlefield 2042 Review
After Battlefield 4, released in 2013, things went downhill for the Swedish studio DICE. The previous project seemed to hammer the final nail into the coffin. But then the developers presented a new installment - Battlefield 2042. Remember that cool announcement trailer with the tornado and the destruction of a fighter jet with a rocket launcher? Well, it's all fiction. There's no fun or return to the roots in the game.