Mikhail Kazachkin
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Another Ubisoft Shame for Smartphones. Wild Arena Survivors Review
The new game from Ubisoft is a benchmark product of effective management. Formally, the game is based on the "correct" foundation of a popular genre, to which a bright picture, technological graphics, diverse characters, and a conditionally free distribution model are attached. They even worked on the plot. A lot of work has been done. But if the result of the work is a stinking pile, then what is the price of such work? However, cow dung is suitable for fertilizer. Nothing will grow on the fertilized Wild Arena Survivors gaming soil.
VR swamp. A detailed history of virtual reality
The VR gaming direction is dead. This is the feeling that many players had after the recent presentation of the largest developer and seller of virtual reality headsets. "No one will buy a device for games for that kind of money," players say. History shows that this is indeed the case. However, it is too early to talk about the death of gaming in virtual reality, but the symptoms are alarming.
Spencer's Corner. Dreams and Reality of Game Pass
The best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry - this expression perfectly describes the situation in which the Xbox Game Pass service found itself. Microsoft's plans to conquer the global gaming market proved untenable when faced with reality. And although the service has proven viable, unlike Google Stadia, its future is questionable.
Absolute Gacha. Tower of Fantasy Review
The game Tower of Fantasy (available on smartphones and PCs) was expected to compete with the great Genshin Impact. The developers didn't even try to avoid comparing the two projects. On the contrary, they emphasized that they had learned a lot from HoYoverse during the game's development, calling Genshin Impact the new standard. Did they manage to live up to it?
Genshin Goes Mushrooming. Genshin Impact 3.0 Review
Genshin Impact is a revolutionary game, and HoYoverse can be compared to the old Blizzard, which defined the development paths of the gaming industry. Update 3.0 includes a new region, new game mechanics. Genshin Impact is at the peak of its power - it is the most popular adventure game in the world. But when getting acquainted with the update, the thought arose: "Is everything alright in the magical world of Teyvat?". Alas, there are problems.
What to play on your smartphone. Tower of Fantasy, Fallout 2, Papers Please, Space Leaper: Cocoon
August saw the release of a Genshin Impact clone, a major update for Genshin Impact, a port of the legendary Fallout 2 for smartphones, and a simple role-playing game about collecting cat-girls. Anime fans will be pleased.
What to play on your smartphone? Force of Warships, Gear Enigmas, Cat Museum
In this issue, the fleets of Russia and the USA converge in naval battles, a young mechanic unravels the mysteries of his past in the age of steam, an extreme rhythm platformer gets a sequel, and strange cats scratch their bellies. In addition, the Arknights universe will be supplemented with a new game, waifu in the raid will put on swimsuits, miHoYo will conduct another Honkai Starrail test.
What to play on your smartphone? Hitman Sniper: The Shadows, Warhammer AoS: Soul Arena, My Heroes: Dungeon Raid
In this issue, pixelated indie goes on the right raid, Hitman takes up a sniper rifle, dark rooms hide secrets, and they play chess in the WarHammer universe. In addition, mobile Harry Potter will reach smartphones around the world.
Not Evil, but Greedy. Angry Birds Journey Review
The first game in the Angry Birds series, released in 2009, became a cultural phenomenon. It would not be a great exaggeration to say that all smartphone owners of that time played Angry Birds. The game became the founder of a franchise that includes animated series and films, fiction, popular science and cookbooks, comics, and amusement parks. The game by the Finnish studio Rovio had a huge impact on mass culture. But things didn't go well for Rovio with games.
Take Two. Review of the mobile battle royale PUBG: New State
PUBG: New State doesn't offer anything new. It's a classic battle royale, the popularity of which began with the release of the first PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG). In promotional materials, New State was presented as a next-generation action game, the dawn of a new era of PUBG. Alas, the new era has not arrived.
How to Ruin a Good Game. Tales of Luminaria Review
In 2021, Bandai Namco pleased fans of the Tales franchise with the release of two games at once. The recently released Tales of Arise, despite its shortcomings, was loved by players on PC and consoles. Tales of Luminaria, which appeared on smartphones, is drowning in negative reviews. What went wrong?
Pikachu and a microtransaction dump. Pokemon Unite mobile game review
The Pokemon universe is well suited for the battle arena genre (or simply, for MOBA - Multiplayer Online Battle Arena). We collect a collection of cute pocket monsters, train them, upgrade them so that they fight with other Pokemon. A great combination of universe and genre. What could go wrong?
Build Your Own Disneyland with Match-3 and Princesses
Disney Wonderful Worlds has been released on smartphones - a new match-3 game in which players will build their own amusement park. It is a free-to-play game with in-game purchases, the maximum cost of which exceeds 10 thousand rubles.
Squid Game Among Us
Squid Game is a sensational South Korean series that has become a hit on the Netflix streaming service. Mobile game developers from Benjihagames studio decided to strike while the iron is hot and announced the start of pre-registration for users in the new mobile game Among Squid Game, combining the plot of "Squid Game" and the "space mafia" Among Us.
Warhammer 40,000: Tacticus - New Mobile Tactics in the Popular Universe
Snowprint Studios, based in Germany, has announced the release of a tactical game based on the Warhammer 40,000 universe - Tacticus.
The Fate of Two Planets. Tales of Arise Review
Tales of Arise is a story-driven Japanese-style role-playing game. In some ways, it's a familiar story adventure, but upon closer inspection, it turns out that the game has plenty of distinctive features. Bandai Namco developers handled some elements perfectly, while others didn't turn out so well, and the final result of this work will depend on what's more important to you in games.
Bungie is rumored to be developing a mobile game in the Destiny universe
Information published on the website of Bungie, the studio responsible for creating games in the Halo and Destiny universes, hints at the development of a mobile game in collaboration with a Chinese studio.
EA buys mobile Golf Clash developers for $1.4 billion
Electronic Arts has completed the acquisition of major mobile game developer Playdemic, buying the studio from Warner Bros for $1.4 billion.
Harry Potter: Magic Awakened Becomes the Most Popular and Highest-Grossing Mobile Game in China
The role-playing card game set in the Harry Potter universe, published by mobile gaming giant NetEase, is enjoying immense popularity in China.
The Office Sitcom Returns as a Mobile Game The Office: Somehow We Manage
The Office series, which closed 8 years ago, will return to smartphones as a casual game. The images of Michael Scott and his colleagues familiar from the series are included.
Epic Games Asks to Return Fortnite to the AppStore. Apple Responds
Epic Games is not giving up on its attempts to bring the popular battle royale Fortnite back to iOS on its own terms. This time, the reason was the law passed in South Korea.
Google Play Pass is needed! Or not? What to pay attention to
Google introduced its Play Pass subscription service for Android last year. The service was launched in beta mode and is not yet available in all countries, but Russia is on the list of lucky ones. We have tried this service and now recommend that you do the same.
Testing of Punishing: Gray Raven, a Future Competitor to Honkai Impact 3rd, Has Begun
Closed beta testing of the mobile game Punishing: Gray Raven has started in the USA. The first gameplay recordings in English have appeared online. Judging by the published videos, Honkai Impact 3rd will have a strong and stylish competitor.
Honkai Impact 3rd to Receive Update 4.8
Version 4.8 of the popular mobile action game with anime valkyries will introduce a new S-class battlesuit, stigmata, and story chapter.
We know how much games should cost
How much should games cost in Russia? Are the prices on Steam and consoles fair? We know the answer to these questions.
This is some kind of disgrace. Review of the mobile racing game Project CARS GO
The developers of Project CARS GO from Slightly Mad Studio decided not to break through the bottom in one fell swoop, but engaged in agonizing drilling. There are no other words to describe it, given the fact that the first Project CARS was created with different slogans and a different approach. It is clear that there are many unprepared people in the mobile market. But "unprepared" does not mean "stupid"!
Eyes are bleeding. Why you shouldn't play mobile MTG Arena
It's the best, no other can compare. It's the collectible card game Magic: The Gathering. Now you can play it not only at the table or on a PC, but also on a smartphone. You can... But should you?
Run, gamer, run! The most popular mobile runners
This collection features the most popular mobile runners on Google Play and the App Store. Not all of them deserve close attention, but some projects are definitely good.
Serious Sam turns 20. Croteam studio promises fans gifts for the anniversary
The developers of Serious Sam congratulated fans of the series on the anniversary. The first part was released on March 21, 2001. The authors are celebrating the round date with the release of a huge update for the fourth part of Serious Sam and promise surprises.
Details of the future Genshin Impact update leaked online
Not so long ago, the popular gacha game received new content in version 1.4, and details of update 1.5, which will be released in April-May 2021, have already been leaked online.