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Experts in Realism, Household Name Synonymous With Quality - Conversation With Heatblur Team
article11 March 2024
F-4E Phantom II – the revolutionary module for DCS World from Heatblur studios is right around the corner. On this occasion, we had a 3-hour conversation with the studio's CEO and some key developers about how they create flight simulators.
Experts in Realism, Household Name Synonymous With Quality - Conversation With Heatblur Team
Games of March 2024 - Poland, Japan, and Moomins
article08 March 2024
In March there will definitely be no shortage of games to play, nevertheless, it is difficult to clearly assess this month. On the one hand, the new releases should be successful, on the other hand, something truly crazy or groundbreaking may happen.
Games of March 2024 - Poland, Japan, and Moomins
Best Games Available in Game Pass (Febuary 2024 update) Xbox and PC
article22 February 2024
Xbox Game Pass, aka "Netflix for games," provides access to over a hundred great games. Here are 17 most interesting titles you can find in Microsoft's subscription service.
Best Games Available in Game Pass (Febuary 2024 update) Xbox and PC
The Best Creature-Collecting Games That Aren’t Pokémon or Palworld
article10 February 2024
Palworld is the latest game in the creature-collecting genre to be compared to the long-reigning monarch, Pokémon. But in the last few years, there have been some unique and innovative games in this genre.
The Best Creature-Collecting Games That Aren’t Pokémon or Palworld
Games of February 2024 - Last Month of Winter Be HOT!
article08 February 2024
February can surprise when it comes to high-profile releases. It is no different in 2024, as the month turns out to be full of productions worthy of attention. For many, however, probably the most important will be the one game with seven in the title.
Games of February 2024 - Last Month of Winter Be HOT!
Top 10 Best Racing Games in 2023
article24 January 2024
Racing games have had a decent time lately. After recent release of Forza Motorsport, and before Rev to Vertex, we're updating a list of 10 fine racers you can play right now.
Top 10 Best Racing Games in 2023
15 Indie Games To Look Forward To in 2024
article23 January 2024
From a horror game that takes place on an oil rig off the coast of Scotland to coaching a team of monsters to play volleyball, indie games have a lot to offer players this year. Here’s a list of what games to put on your wishlist.
15 Indie Games To Look Forward To in 2024
What to Look Forward to on Nintendo Switch in 2024
article11 January 2024
New year, new Nintendo. After a great 2023, there’s still a lot to look forward to in 2024, from Princess Peach’s first starring role in a Switch game to an abundance of exciting indie games.
What to Look Forward to on Nintendo Switch in 2024
10 Worst Games of 2023 - Editors' Choice
article08 January 2024
2023 brought plenty of great games, but there were also those of questionable quality. And we aren't talking about niche indie games from remote corners of Steam, but rather games from large publishers made on large budgets.
10 Worst Games of 2023 - Editors' Choice
10 Best RPGs of 2023 - Editors' Choice
article07 January 2024
There's no point in keeping you in the dark. Yes, Baldur's Gate 3 has claimed the title of best RPG of 2023. However, there may already be surprises in the other nine positions.
10 Best RPGs of 2023 - Editors' Choice
The Best Strategy Games of 2023 - Editors' Choice
article04 January 2024
Strategy games are definitely not the AAA sector, but that doesn't change the fact that every year quite a few really interesting titles from this genre get into our hands. This time was no different, and below you will find a list of our favorites.
The Best Strategy Games of 2023 - Editors' Choice
Games of January 2024 - Not So Low-Key Start to New Year!
article04 January 2024
Here's another 12 months of game releases. Is this going to be an epic year for gaming? That's doubtful, but there will certainly be some highlights! For example January looks pretty good!
Games of January 2024 - Not So Low-Key Start to New Year!
Tell Me Your Fears and I'll Tell You What to Play. How Games Can Aid Treating Phobias
article03 January 2024
Many games (not just horrors!) contain elements that can cause fear. Does this mean that people suffering from fear disorders should avoid them? What if we told you it's the opposite?
Tell Me Your Fears and I'll Tell You What to Play. How Games Can Aid Treating Phobias
My Unlikely Remedy for Lack of Time to Play Are... Long Games
article03 January 2024
Short games seem a perfect choice for players who don't have much time to play. But are they really? In my case, the remedy for this problem was completely counter-intuitive.
My Unlikely Remedy for Lack of Time to Play Are... Long Games
2023's Best Obscure Hits and Hidden Gems - A List of Year's Best Indie Games
article28 December 2023
Games were, are and will be missed – and in a year as loaded with big hits as 2023, their number is greater than usual. Let's try to commemorate at least some of the "gems" that had fewer people play them than they deserved.
2023's Best Obscure Hits and Hidden Gems - A List of Year's Best Indie Games
Having Played Tekken 8, We Can Tell You It's Got Great Foundations and Huge Potential
article22 December 2023
We've played the full version of Tekken 8 and we know what to expect from the newest brawler by Bandai Namco. Is it's going to be worth the wait? We think yes.
Having Played Tekken 8, We Can Tell You It's Got Great Foundations and Huge Potential
Version 1.0 Should Mean More - Where Are The Polished Games?
article21 December 2023
Think you'll get a complete product when you buy the game in version 1.0? Forget it, what you will get will at most be a more playable early access that will be completed within the next year. If we're lucky.
Version 1.0 Should Mean More - Where Are The Polished Games?
Maybe the New Settlers Weren't Bad, Maybe It Was Just Me? Pioneers of Pagonia Seemingly Confirms That
article18 December 2023
If you've expected a love letter to The Settlers, praising the new installment's amazing quality, I'm afraid I don't have good news. Pioneers of Pagonia for now seems correct at best. It's pleasant, but nowhere near groundbreaking.
Maybe the New Settlers Weren't Bad, Maybe It Was Just Me? Pioneers of Pagonia Seemingly Confirms That
"It Always Starts With the Game" - Interview With Witcher 3 Composer, Marcin Przybylowicz
article14 December 2023
We've had a pleasure to chat with Marcin Przybylowicz, the composer of the soundtrack for the iconic Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt. He revealed some insightful details about the process of writing music at CD Projekt RED.
"It Always Starts With the Game" - Interview With Witcher 3 Composer, Marcin Przybylowicz
14 Years Before Frontiers of Pandora, There Was Avatar: The Game
article13 December 2023
The recent release of Frontiers of Pandora is a good chance to remind about Avatar: The Game. this was the first attempt to take players into the universe created by James Cameron, and it happened 14 years ago by hands of Ubisoft. Was it any good?
14 Years Before Frontiers of Pandora, There Was Avatar: The Game
If You Ask Me, Final Fantasy XVI is the Perfect Cinematic Experience
article12 December 2023
The cinematic experience in games is a rather complex topic and, at the same time, one that can evoke a somewhat negative connotation. However, there are productions that do it just fine. One of them is Final Fantasy XVI.
If You Ask Me, Final Fantasy XVI is the Perfect Cinematic Experience
The Mixed Bag That Is The Game Awards
article12 December 2023
Attending the Game Awards for the first time was an unforgettable experience. I was excited to celebrate an amazing year in video games, but the event seemed more interested in showing off the future.
The Mixed Bag That Is The Game Awards
TGA Was Cringe. Video Game Creators Deserve Much Better
article09 December 2023
This year's The Game Awards was, as I expected, long and hectic, even though there were no major flops – and surprises. We all know Baldur’s Gate 3 kicks ass. But the party itself was kinda iffy.
TGA Was Cringe. Video Game Creators Deserve Much Better
Ultimate List of The Best Games of 2023
article07 December 2023
So which games of 2023 are the best? What's worth the time and money right now, without waiting for discounts? Here's our list of the most interesting games released in 2023. The article has been updated as the year progressed and now is complete!
Ultimate List of The Best Games of 2023
Graphics Aren't Crazy in GTA 6's First Trailer, But Its City May be Epic
article05 December 2023
The suddenly internet lit and we finally got the first official GTA 6 trailer, incidentally released early, which looks great, though not revolutionary. Here are our first impressions, along with ideas about what the game might be like.
Graphics Aren't Crazy in GTA 6's First Trailer, But Its City May be Epic
Devs Don't Seem to Appreciate Power of Music - Meanwhile, Music is The Catalyst of Emotion
article02 December 2023
A well-placed song in a video game can define a given title. Too bad the developers rarely use this medium of artistic expression. Especially since it's so damn powerful.
Devs Don't Seem to Appreciate Power of Music - Meanwhile, Music is The Catalyst of Emotion
Games of December 2023 - Cyberpunk 2077 is Complete, But Not Much Else
article01 December 2023
We should not expect too much from December this year. That's not to say that there won't be anything interesting releasing this month, but a lack of big premieres can be definitely seen. Who knows, maybe Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora will be a hit!
Games of December 2023 - Cyberpunk 2077 is Complete, But Not Much Else
Best Low-Spec Video Games 2021 - Video Games With Low System Requirements
article29 November 2023
We all love ray tracing and graphical bells and whistles, but sometimes, it's not really possible to launch ultra demanding video games on some laptops, or your aunt's low-end PC during holiday. So, here's a list of the best games with low requirements.
Best Low-Spec Video Games 2021 - Video Games With Low System Requirements
TGA is Like Democracy: Not Perfect, But It's The Best We've Got
article25 November 2023
The year slowly ends, so The Game Awards 2024 are around the corner. We're already voting here in the office – with full awareness of the pros and cons that such contests entail.
TGA is Like Democracy: Not Perfect, But It's The Best We've Got
We've Played the New Avatar. Far Cry on Pandora Remains a Mystery
article24 November 2023
After two hours with Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora I still don't believe the prowess of Avatar as a franchise, and I still don't trust Ubisoft when it comes to crafting engaging stories. At the same time, I've had fun. But I don't know what's going to come
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