Mikhail Kazachkin
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Indie Games of February: Dwarves in Space Dungeons, Fighting Metroidvania, "Pyaterochka" Simulator, Hellish "Civilization"
Cool indie games were released in February. A little over a month has passed since their release, and they have already collected tens of thousands of positive reviews. Players loved them primarily for the gameplay and originality, which many modern top games lack. Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor probably needs no introduction, but if you missed it, pay attention to it. In addition to this sudden hit, players were captivated by BlazBlue Entropy Effect with its unusual combination of genres, Supermarket Simulator with the opportunity to relax at work, and Secrets of Grindea with nostalgia for the 90s. And these are not all the February projects.
PlayStation Exclusives Not for Russians? Why Sony is Canceling Russian PC Players
Sony is banning the sale of games in Russia and removing mentions of the Russian language from project descriptions. What is happening? Why is a company that has invested in the Russian market for years and is still loved by many players in the country acting this way?
What to Play on Your Smartphone: Devil May Cry in Your Pocket, Kojima on iPhone, Anime Playing Itself, an "Ugly" Platformer, and More
Well-known gaming franchises from consoles and PCs are increasingly appearing on smartphones. January saw the release of a new mobile slasher, Devil May Cry, and a full-fledged port of Death Stranding by the genius Hideo Kojima. However, traditional mobile entertainment hasn't disappeared either: a mobile role-playing game with waifus, a zombie shooter-runner, pizza risen from the grave, and several engaging puzzles.
A Sony Fan's Dream? What We Know About the Future PlayStation 5 Pro
Leaks regarding the configuration of the future PlayStation 5 Pro have once again stirred the Sony fan community. Insiders are promising almost a twofold increase in performance at the same price. Let's find out if the new product will be able to demonstrate true ray tracing in 4K at 60 frames per second to gamers.
What to play on your smartphone. Warhammer 40,000: Warpforge, Cyber Rebellion, Zombotron Re-Boot
November was a truly fiery month for mobile releases! Yes, these are small games, sometimes with simple mechanics, but, damn it, they're cool - Zombotron Re-Boot is worth it! Or maybe you want to swing an axe and chop down trees? Beat everyone up in medieval China? Build your own train base and survive the harsh winter? At the same time, major releases evoke mixed feelings: the card-based Warhammer 40,000 and cyberpunk gacha are visually appealing, but is there anything behind the pretty picture?
Indie Games of October. Quasimorph, Thief Simulator 2, Bang-On Balls, Slay the Princess
October was not the richest in popular indie novelties, but there are definitely projects worthy of attention. These include a cooperative online horror game with a good dose of black humor, or a thief simulator. And what about an experimental and very addictive clicker-platformer? Or a platformer-meme? Perhaps someone will like an unusual psychological thriller or hardcore tactics. If there's one thing indie games can't take away, it's the variety of genres.
Free "Tarkov" in your pocket. Arena Breakout Review
Tarkov is synonymous with pain and suffering. This city in the Norvinsk region, in the Northwestern Federal District of Russia, is hated and adored, feared and imitated. Once on its streets, many gamers are so wounded in their hearts that they are unable to leave it. It is not surprising that Chinese companies have begun to build their own "Tarkovs" on smartphones. Last year there was Lost Light, this year - Arena Breakout.
Indie Games of August. Bomb Rush Cyberfunk, Labyrinthine, Black Skylands, Sunkenland
August's indie game releases will send you to survive in a water world from a famous movie and explore the underwater world like Cousteau did. In addition, you have the opportunity to become a sky captain and travel between floating islands, or conquer New Amsterdam with your graffiti in the style of Jet Set Radio, tickle your nerves in a scary labyrinth, and calm down in a pleasant puzzle.
The Underwater World of Teyvat. Genshin Impact 4.0 Review
The new region in Genshin Impact is the best update since the game's release. The developers at HoYoverse never cease to amaze, the designers and artists delight, and the writers intrigue. In the new chapter, we explore the underwater world of Teyvat, participate in a trial, search for a serial killer, and solve new puzzles. If you haven't turned Genshin Impact into an endless grind and a donation dump for yourself, now is the time to return for a while.
What to play on your smartphone. Tower of God, Arena Breakout, Undawn, Return to Monkey Island
In this issue, Asian post-apocalypse: Undawn in the spirit of Last of Us and Arena Breakout in the spirit of Escape from Tarkov; the popular South Korean manhwa in the idle-rpg Tower of God: New World; dark DC comics in a match-three puzzle. In addition, silly ways to die are replaced by silly ways to climb up, and indie pixels shoot all enemies. The legendary "Minesweeper" returns, and two great adventure games, loved on PC, have received mobile releases.
Indie Games of June. Daydream: Forgotten Sorrow, The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales, Kingdom Eighties, Brotato
Russian independent game developers are capable of pleasantly surprising - Daydream: Forgotten Sorrow and The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales are compared to recognized representatives of the adventure genre. Western developers offer you to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the neon 80s and the French summer. Indie studios have not ignored cozy sandboxes in the style of Terraria, and, of course, gave us another portion of Vampire Survivor clones. Among which, the game based on the Starch Warrior Brotato stands out - it is able to overshadow the original.
What to Play on Your Smartphone: Ultimate Sackboy, Tomb Raider Reloaded, Final Fantasy XV: War for Eos
In this issue, legendary console series are trying to conquer the mobile market: Sackboy from LittleBigPlanet runs across the screen, Lara Croft clears dungeons, and the heroes of Final Fantasy XV rewrite history. In addition, the last days in the zombie apocalypse are coming, a mallard measures its kung fu, and a hamster saves the world in an unusual platformer.
What to play in February: Atomic Heart, Hogwarts Legacy, Wild Hearts
February will give players two long-awaited games at once: Atomic Heart will allow you to plunge into the atmosphere of the alternative USSR of the 50s of the XX century, and Hogwarts Legacy will transport players to the famous school of wizards of the Victorian era. But these are not the only releases of the month. February also sees the release of two real-time strategies, science fiction adventures, a dynamic action game from the authors of Ninja Gaiden, a remake of the Yakuza spin-off, and another Sony exclusive on PC.
Today! How AI is Replacing Game Developers
Artificial intelligence has learned to make games. So far, these are text-based quests, but the army of ordinary game developers is strained. Artists are already ready to revolt against robots. Screenwriters and programmers are also eyeing artificial intelligence as a competitor. We, the players, are interested in something else. Will games created by AI be better than those offered to us by people today?
A New Season Has Started in PUBG New State
The new season brings significant changes to the mobile battle royale PUBG New State. The developers shared the innovations in a short video.
Tencent plans to create its own World of Warcraft. The Chinese company's new online role-playing game is very similar to Blizzard's famous project
Gameplay of a new cross-platform massively multiplayer online role-playing game from Chinese publisher Tencent has hit the network after a short test. Users who have reviewed the materials were struck by the project's similarity to World of Warcraft.
CarX Street will return to Android "in the very near future", but you will have to upgrade a weak smartphone
The developers of the CarX Street arcade racing simulator for smartphones have released a statement in which they tried to reassure Android smartphone players who were unhappy with the sudden curtailment of the game's beta testing, and also talked about how to improve the gaming experience and make microtransactions.
Russian Game on Russian Engine to Appear Before 2025
VK Company has finalized its plans for creating a domestic game engine. The roadmap anticipates the release of the first game by the end of December 2025. Additionally, the list of platforms on which games using the VK engine will operate has been revealed.
Echoes of the Stromwaves. Punishing Gray Raven Developers Talk About Key Gameplay Mechanics of the Upcoming Project
Developers of the open-world online role-playing game Wuthering Waves have revealed the key gameplay mechanics of the upcoming project. Wuthering Waves is being developed by the studio that released Punishing Gray Raven, a successful Honkai Impact 3rd clone.
Avatar Generations Receives Gameplay Trailer
The new trailer for the mobile game Avatar Generations, based on the popular animated series "Avatar: The Last Airbender," showcases the gameplay of the upcoming title. Players are invited to pre-register, but not in all countries.
Apple is no longer the fastest mobile platform for Genshin Impact
A smartphone introduced in late 2022 showed better performance in Genshin Impact and nearly reached an average of 60 frames per second at maximum graphics settings.
Gameplay Footage of Mecharashi, Formerly Known as Front Mission 2089, Has Emerged
Players are leaking online footage of battles between large humanoid robots from the closed beta test of Mecharashi, formerly a game in the Front Mission universe.
HoYoverse Presents Update 6.3 for Honkai Impact 3rd
The science fiction universe of the mobile slasher Honkai Impact 3rd will receive an update on January 12. The game's authors announced anime short films, a new battle suit for Bronya Zaychik, and presented a new weapon, the next story chapter, which reveals the essence of the stigma project.
ZOZ: Final Hour, a mobile shooter in the style of The Division, has been released in several countries
NetEase has expanded the list of countries where the soft launch of the new mobile shooter ZOZ: Final Hour in a post-apocalyptic setting has taken place. Fans of The Division will find a lot that is familiar.
Honkai Impact 3rd Review-Bombed in China
Chinese Honkai Impact 3rd players have review-bombed the game in an attempt to convey their dissatisfaction with the game's development to miHoYo studio.
Gamers bully the developer of the PS2 emulator for Android
The developer of the PlayStation 2 emulator for Android has abandoned further work on the project due to the inappropriate behavior of some players.
Bruce Lee to appear in PUBG Mobile
Update 2.4 of the popular battle royale PUBG Mobile will add new skills to the game, a new arena for hand-to-hand combat where users can fight other players as Bruce Lee.
Russian NFS Answer Urgently Closed Indefinitely
The Russian-developed racing arcade CarX Street, released in the Russian Google Play, appears to be temporarily leaving Android. The developers have released another official statement.
Our Answer to Need for Speed Has Finally Arrived on Android
Mobile street racing game CarX Street, inspired by Need for Speed Underground, from a Russian studio has appeared on Google Play. Officially, the development studio has not announced this.
For Adults Only! Adult Games in Russia
This year, Russian officials are overflowing with ideas to support the domestic gaming industry. Before 2022, it didn't receive such close attention from the government and relevant departments. While the initiative is good, some legislative products raise questions.