Hubert Sosnowski
Number of publications: 45
A raccoon in disguise. Had his head blown by Baldur's Gate, Todd McFarlane, Paul Verhoeven, Steven Erikson and J. Michael Straczynski. He wrote for the Polish Playboy, published a couple of short stories in magazines and books.
RPGs Should be All-in Adventures, Not Immersive Estate Sims
04 February 2023
No place like home, eh? They heard that saying in RPGs. Most of modern role-plays give you some form of roof over your head. The problem starts when these take a toil on gameplay.
"My greatest triumph? Obsidian survived." Interview with Feargus Urquhart
18 January 2023
Creator, manager, darling killer. The man responsible for shipping RPGs that shaped the imagination of a whole generation. We talked to Feargus Urquhart about the history of Black Isle and Obsidian – the legacy, the future and what’s important in RPGs.
"Returning to the Roots". Blizzard Devs Talk Diablo 4
09 January 2023
Diablo 4 is coming. We know the date, what it looks and feels like, but before the release, there’s still more aspects of the famous ARPG to uncover and discuss. That’s exactly what we did in this interview with the creators of the hack’n’slash behemoth.
5 Reasons I Can't Wait for Diablo 4
30 December 2022
I played Diablo 4, the upcoming hack'n'slash giant. Knowing Blizzard's recent actions, it could have turned out very differently, but fortunately it's shaping up to be a blockbuster. And there are at least a few reasons to look out for the new action RPG.
Be Warned! Diablo 4 Will Consume You
21 December 2022
Diablo 3 was a good game, but it was far from perfect, so it could eventually get boring and discarded. With Diablo 4, it will most likely be totally different. After playing it, I'm betting that we'll return to the addiction of chopping monsters and collecting loot.
DiRT Rally's Lessons in Forgetting Perfectionism
23 September 2022
It's good to have proper skills, but once we turn it into a mandatory element of our experience, we're putting ourselves on a leash, and it might be increasingly hard to get any fun out of it all.
Rings of Power Brought Back the Sense of Adventure I've Been Missing - Review
10 September 2022
We waited, we feared, and like gamblers we bet on what this series would be like. Good? Faithful to Tolkien? The first two episodes of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power explain a lot. First of all, they remind us what adventure cinema should be about.
Diablo Immortal on PC Surprised Me - Differently Than I'd Expected
03 June 2022
It turns out that even if you guys don't have phones, you can play the new Diablo. Immortal has graced the PC. I expected the smartphone port to be an embarrassing technical flop, but in the meantime, despite some problems, it's quite playable (in the first hours at least).
Diablo 2 is Getting Better, But There's Still Plenty of Untapped Potential
03 June 2022
Diablo 2: Resurrected got patch 2.4 last week, which introduced some much-needed new features. They contributed a lot to gameplay, but unless you're a very particular type of player, you can still feel wanting. And this series doesn't deserve that.
The Time When Kojima Trolled Me One Time Too Many
19 May 2022
It's been seven years since the release of Metal Gear Solid 5, a game I've been anticipating like salvation. I finally played it, and I still can't forgive Kojima for one thing. He trolled us, the players, one too many times.
Soulslike That Isn't Frustrating - Death's Door Gave Me More Joy Than Pain
09 May 2022
Short and sweet – that's exactly what Death's Door is. An inconspicuous, pretty indie game (about a crow) is really uplifting. At the same time, it's a real workout. Even though is partly inspired by Dark Souls, it isn't nearly as frustrating.
Original War Was So Good I Can't Appreciate other RTS games
22 April 2022
Probably each of you knows such a game. A production that made you so addicted that you could no longer look kindly on other representatives of the genre. For me, and a handful of other hardcore fans, such bar was set by Original War.
The Witcher 3's Biggest Hunt - Dragon Age: Inquisition Was Actually a Good Game
22 March 2022
Some games arrive at the wrong time and get squashed by the competition. Dragon Age: Inquisition was such a case, overshadowed by The Witcher 3, and for years I thought it as an RPG unworthy of attention. Until recently...
My Only Problem With Forza Horizon 5 is Generic Vibe
02 December 2021
Forza Horizon 5 was one of the biggest releases of 2021. It's a great game; I've spent 20 hours in it so far, and I'm certain that's barely the beginning. However, can't shake off the feeling it could really use more flamboyance, dash, and elan.
6 Things Diablo 4 Needs to Learn from Diablo 2
13 November 2021
Diablo 2 might not be perfect, but it's still a classic game, which did a lot of things really well. I'm probably not the only one who would be happy if Diablo 4 borrowed some specific solutions from the cult-classic part two.
Soulslike is Great, But We Need More Soulslite
13 October 2021
People who push FromSoftware for easy difficulty levels in Sekiro or Dark Souls are violating the creator's sacred right to make their work whatever they want it to be. And at the same time, they're kind of right...
Legacy of Kain - The Best Video Game Series Ever is Unplayable Today
09 September 2021
The Legacy of Kain series is one of the best tales in gaming history. It caused a revolution, shook up the industry at the time of the first PlayStation, and today it lies fallow, unfinished, forgotten. And barely playable. That's not how it should be.
The Best Isometric RPGs of All Time - Waiting for Baldur's Gate 3
01 September 2021
Baldur's Gate 3 may turn out to be the savior of isometric RPGs, which are slowly slipping into a niche again. There's still some time until the release of the full edition, so let's see here's a list of iconic isometric RPGs that you have to know.
Encased - Great Game That Proves Classic RPGs are Cornered
21 July 2021
I should be happy about Encased. Meanwhile, I'm unable to sit through more than a few dozen minutes of it, despite it being a great post-apocalyptic RPG. And this may be a symptom of a more serious problem of the genre.
I've Completed Dark Souls 3. Conclusion? Diablo Has to Become Soulslike
14 January 2021
One of the most anticipated upcoming releases is Diablo 4. At one time, there chances were that the sequel to Blizzard's cult hack'n'slash would look more like Dark Souls. After playing From Software's game, I can only tell you this: bring it on!
