Mike Manka
Number of publications: 54
He started his adventure with GRYOnline.pl in April 2015 by responding to emails and preparing reports in Excel. Later, he worked on the Gameplay.pl service, the Editorials at Gamepressure.com and its YouTube channel, in the meantime developing his skills at tvgry.pl. Since 2019, he has been responsible for creating and developing the tvfilmy channel, and since 2022 he has been the editor in charge of the video department, which currently includes tvgry, tvgry+, tvfilmy and tvtech. He owes his employment at GRYOnline.pl partially thanks to English philology. Even though he is currently working on many things, gaming still remains closest to his heart. In his free time, he reads books, watches series, and plays several instruments. He has been dreaming of owning a Mustang for years.
Tales of the Shire Hands-On: The Coziest Stardew Valley in Middle-Earth
20 June 2024
I played Tales of the Shire and I can't shake the impression that recently this is the best game in the Lord of the Rings universe that we will get. However, not everyone will like it.
Star Wars Outlaws Is a Decent Game, but It's Missing Something
10 June 2024
I had the opportunity to spend an hour with Ubisoft's first open-world Star Wars game. While I can't say that it's a bad game, I get the impression that it has too little for such a prominent franchise.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Is Most Brutal Game in the Series, Where Two Characters Make Sense
10 June 2024
During a closed presentation, I had the opportunity to take a closer look at Assassin’s Creed Shadows and see the alternative gameplay options provided by the two protagonists. This could be the most brutal installment yet.
Assassin's Creed Mirage Goes Back to the Roots - Finally!
14 June 2023
During the 90-minutes long presentation of Assassin’s Creed that Mirage is a game designed for old, assassin coots – that is, among others, myself. Let me tell you why...
You Might Not Believe How Good New Prince of Persia is!
14 June 2023
The new Prince of Persia doesn't look like the Prince of Persia we expected, but it's one of the coolest Ubisoft games I've played in recent years.
We Played Phantom Liberty - Taking Cyberpunk to 2.0
12 June 2023
Almost 2 hours spent in Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty allowed me to find out that it's not only a new story added to the game, but also a ton of tweaks that will pleasantly surprise returning players.
„Geralt Is Part of My Soul” We Talk to Doug Cockle, the Voice of the Witcher
14 April 2023
We met virtually with Doug Cockle to talk about how he sees Geralt as a character and what The Witcher means to him as a brand. The actor also revealed the behind-the-scenes of his work with CD Projekt RED.
Revamped Graphics Are Actually the Least Exciting Part of Next-gen Witcher 3
05 December 2022
We played the next-gen Wild Hunt and the graphics, despite some noticeable upgrades, didn't blow our minds. However, a whole host of other changes, many of them obscure, make returning to Geralt's adventures a no-brainer.
The Best Battlefield is The Crazy Battlefield
02 July 2021
The first presentation of Battlefield 2042 has outraged some fans, who accuse the game of deviating into completely unrealistic gameplay. BF ended with Kill 'Em All. But I think Battlefield is returning to its golden days.
Rainbow Six Extraction Hands-on - Ubisoft Envies CoD's Zombie Mode
12 June 2021
For years, the Rainbow Six series was primarily about tactical gameplay with special forces. This time, the game takes our operators to a world taken straight from Stranger Things and pretends it's not the zombie mode from Call of Duty.
Mass Effect: Legendary Edition Preview - Ultimate Reason to (Re)play Mass Effect
02 February 2021
Mass Effect and Shepard's story is a memory of Bioware's heydays for many. We've seen snippets of the remaster, talked to the developers, and here's how they want to convince us to face the Reapers again. We also know the release date.
Cyberpunk 2077 Review - Samurai, You've Got a Great RPG to Play!
07 December 2020
The newest game from CD Projekt Red is proof that The Witcher 3 was not an accident. It's a great RPG mixed with action, which could use one more small delay – just to clean all the bugs.
5 Likes & Yikes: Watch Dogs Legion
06 October 2020
The latest instalment of the Watch Dogs series, despite some revolutionary solutions, still holds on to its roots. This is what I like and what I definitely don't like about the Legion.
Hands-on Preview of Immortals Fenyx Rising, or Assassins' Creed Meets Zelda
10 September 2020
A year ago at the E3, Ubisoft presented Gods & Monsters. After more than a year of silence, the game comes back as Immortals Fenyx Rising, going through slight changes along the way, an definitely having an identity crisis.
Prince of Persia Sands of Time Remake is Coming – We Saw It!
10 September 2020
Prince of Persia, despite being rather neglected in recent years, is one of the most influential franchises is video games. The Sands of Time defined a generation of games and started one of the best trilogies ever. Can the remake live up to the legacy?
I Played Both Valhalla and Legion. This Fall, I'm Betting on Watch Dogs
12 July 2020
Before the Ubisoft Forward conference, I had the opportunity to play the latest installments of both high-profile series, which Ubisoft will release later this year. After a few hours with AC and Watch Dogs, I know Legion will be a much more interesting.
Cyberpunk 2077 E3 Gameplay Impressions
14 June 2019
During the E3, I had another opportunity - after last year's E3 - to see Cyberpunk 2077 in action. The hour I've spent watching the game allowed me to fill some blank spots in, but there are still many questions that need an answer.
Fallout 76 – Still story-focused, like other Bethesda games
06 June 2018
Jason Schreier put a damper on the hopes of many fans when he described Fallout 76 as an online survival game – now he emphasizes that it's still a Fallout that we know.
Cyberpunk 2077 will be an FPS – new information leaked
23 April 2018
Although CD Projekt Red is still keeping their cards hidden from us regarding Cyberpunk 2077, we managed to get some information about their upcoming title from an inside source. And you won't believe what a gamechanger that is.
Cyberpunk 2077 to be presented during E3 2018
15 January 2018
Last Wednesday marked the 5th anniversary of the release of Cyberpunk 2077’s teaser trailer – that’s also when the mysterious “beep” appeared on the game’s official Twitter. Will actual footage from the anticipated game finally see the light of day?
