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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 202315 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 2024What 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 202410 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' Choice10 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' ChoiceThe 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' ChoiceGames 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 PhobiasMy 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 Games2023'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 GamesHaving 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 PotentialVersion 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 Przybylowicz14 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 GameIf 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 ExperienceThe 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 AwardsTGA 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 BetterUltimate 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 2023Graphics 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 EpicDevs 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 EmotionGames 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 ElseBest 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 RequirementsTGA 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 GotWe'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
We've Played the New Avatar. Far Cry on Pandora Remains a MysteryAssassin’s Creed Has to Reconsider Modern Timeline
article17 November 2023
The release of Assassin’s Creed Mirage was a chance for me to look back at this series. I realized that the latest installments of the series lacked a compelling contemporary story line that the series originally had.
Assassin’s Creed Has to Reconsider Modern Timeline2023 Game Awards Nominee Predictions
article10 November 2023
This month the nominees for the annual Game Awards will be announced. There are plenty of categories, and many games are vying for nominations. Here are some of our predictions.
2023 Game Awards Nominee PredictionsIn Love With Video Game Character? Chill. Here's How Parasocial Relationships Work
article07 November 2023
We are social creatures. We need contact with other people. But is interacting with flesh-and-blood humans the only way to satisfy these social needs? If you think so, let me tell you about parasocial relationships (we're not getting dystopian though!).
In Love With Video Game Character? Chill. Here's How Parasocial Relationships WorkBest New Games Coming in November 2023 - An Invincible Month of Releases?
article03 November 2023
November is not the most spectacular month, but there will be no shortage of games worth playing. Although most people will probably be busy catching up, they might find a moment for Invincible or Broken Roads.
Best New Games Coming in November 2023 - An Invincible Month of Releases?Heroes 3 and Online Frags - 10 Best Games of 1999
article31 October 2023
There may have been fewer games in 1999 starting cult series popular for decades to come, but there was certainly no shortage of timeless hits. Here's our subjective retro list of the top 10 games of 1999.
Heroes 3 and Online Frags - 10 Best Games of 1999Extensive articles on computer, console and mobile games, films, comics, pop culture as well as hardware and tech features. Here you will find rankings and charts, as well as factual editorials and essays on the video game industry and interviews with developers. We do not focus solely on AAA games, as the indie game scene is a bonanza of interesting subjects that we often discuss. In particular, we recommend the Top 10 Best Racing Games in 2023 article, which is currently the most popular.