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Best games on Xbox Game Pass in 2024 (Febuary)

"Netflix for games," or Xbox Game Pass subscription provides access to over a hundred great titles. Here are 17 most interesting games from Microsoft's subscription service that we find the most worthwhile.

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Review

Final Fantasy VII’s second act expands on the original in every way and brings with it more battles, mini-games, and classic moments that will tug at your heart strings.

The Thaumaturge review

Step aside, The Witcher! There is a new RPG game in town to promote Poland. The Thaumaturge may be no match for CD Projekt’s work in terms of renown and scale but it’s way bolder when it comes to having that certain “Polish” feel. Gameplay is decent too.

Games of March 2024 - Poland, Japan, and Moomins

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.

Conversation with Heatblur team

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 and how difficu

Outcast: A New Beginning Review

The original Outcast seemed ahead of its time when it first came out back in 1999, but does this sequel make the same impact 25 years later? Find out why it may have missed the mark in our review.

Lightyear Frontier: Space Farm and Country Vibes

Are you looking for a game to calm your frazzled nerves? The perfect candidate lies before you - Lightyear Frontier, where you'll build a thriving space farm.

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Review

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Review

Final Fantasy VII’s second act expands on the original in every way and brings with it more battles, mini-games, and classic moments that will tug at your heart strings.

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Review
Lightyear Frontier Made Me Want to Fly into Space and Listen to Country Music

Lightyear Frontier Made Me Want to Fly into Space and Listen to Country Music

Are you looking for a game to calm your frazzled nerves? The perfect candidate lies before you - Lightyear Frontier, where you'll build a thriving space farm.

Lightyear Frontier Made Me Want to Fly into Space and Listen to Country Music
The Thaumaturge Review - Not Only a Fine RPG, It’s Also a Wonderful Time Machine

The Thaumaturge Review - Not Only a Fine RPG, It’s Also a Wonderful Time Machine

Step aside, The Witcher! There is a new RPG game in town to promote Poland. The Thaumaturge may be no match for CD Projekt’s work in terms of renown and scale but it’s way bolder when it comes to having that certain “Polish” feel. Gameplay is decent too.

The Thaumaturge Review - Not Only a Fine RPG, It’s Also a Wonderful Time Machine
Mario vs. Donkey Kong Review: Back to Basics

Mario vs. Donkey Kong Review: Back to Basics

The original 2004 Mario vs. Donkey Kong puzzle platformer is back and now on the Switch, but is it new enough for you to pick up and solve it all over again?

Mario vs. Donkey Kong Review: Back to Basics
Banishers Ghosts of New Eden Review:  Great Game Where Humans Are More Scary Than Ghosts

Banishers Ghosts of New Eden Review: Great Game Where Humans Are More Scary Than Ghosts

If you don't play Banishers, it will haunt you until the rest of your lifes. Don't Nod has created a really good action RPG focused on story that makes a comment about the not-so-happy beginnings of the United States.

Banishers Ghosts of New Eden Review: Great Game Where Humans Are More Scary Than Ghosts
Persona 3 Reload Review: A Modernized Classic

Persona 3 Reload Review: A Modernized Classic

The remake of a classic faces a difficult task of carrying the legacy. But it seems Persona 3 Reload is more than able to bear this weight.

Persona 3 Reload Review: A Modernized Classic
Tekken 8 Review: A King Among Fighters

Tekken 8 Review: A King Among Fighters

Tekken’s latest installment checks all the boxes of what makes a fighting game successful. It’s nostalgic but new and packed full of things you can’t help but love.

Tekken 8 Review: A King Among Fighters
Grand Return of the Prince! Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Review

Grand Return of the Prince! Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Review

The Prince of Persia returns after a 14-year hiatus. This is a return in glory and splendor, accompanied by the... crackle of broken gamepads. It's almost hard to believe Ubisoft suddenly pulled off such a good game.

Grand Return of the Prince! Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Review
Experts in Realism, Household Name Synonymous With Quality - Conversation With Heatblur Team

Experts in Realism, Household Name Synonymous With Quality - Conversation With Heatblur Team

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

Games of March 2024 - Poland, Japan, and Moomins

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

Best Games Available in Game Pass (Febuary 2024 update) Xbox and PC

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

The Best Creature-Collecting Games That Aren’t Pokémon or Palworld

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!

Games of February 2024 - Last Month of Winter Be HOT!

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

Top 10 Best Racing Games in 2023

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

15 Indie Games To Look Forward To in 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
10 Worst Games of 2023 - Editors' Choice

10 Worst Games of 2023 - Editors' Choice

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
RPGs Are Too Easy. I Used to be a Pilgrim, Now I'm a Slave

RPGs Are Too Easy. I Used to be a Pilgrim, Now I'm a Slave

In order to reach the broadest audiences possible, RPGs have become incredibly easy. But haven't we crossed a line, behind which with decrease of difficulty, fun also falters? I think we did.

RPGs Are Too Easy. I Used to be a Pilgrim, Now I'm a Slave
What to Look Forward to on Nintendo Switch in 2024

What to Look Forward to on Nintendo Switch in 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
Having Played Tekken 8, We Can Tell You It's Got Great Foundations and Huge Potential

Having Played Tekken 8, We Can Tell You It's Got Great Foundations and Huge Potential

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?

Version 1.0 Should Mean More - Where Are The Polished Games?

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

Maybe the New Settlers Weren't Bad, Maybe It Was Just Me? Pioneers of Pagonia Seemingly Confirms That

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
If You Ask Me, Final Fantasy XVI is the Perfect Cinematic Experience

If You Ask Me, Final Fantasy XVI is the Perfect Cinematic Experience

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

The Mixed Bag That Is The Game Awards

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

TGA Was Cringe. Video Game Creators Deserve Much Better

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
Deep Dive: HBO's The Last of Us vs. The Game - Tidbits, Details, Similarities and Differences

Deep Dive: HBO's The Last of Us vs. The Game - Tidbits, Details, Similarities and Differences

HBO's The Last of Us is filled to the brim with references and easter eggs from the game. Still, there are also differences between the two, which in many ways, however, make sense.

Deep Dive: HBO's The Last of Us vs. The Game - Tidbits, Details, Similarities and Differences
This Average Anime Has Changed The World

This Average Anime Has Changed The World

If you think that only Dragon Ball created cultural and social phenomena, you are mistaken. Every once in a while, the Japanese manage to release an anime that turns an entire generation on to some phenomenon. For example, iconic Initial D!

This Average Anime Has Changed The World
15 Games That NEED to Become Movies

15 Games That NEED to Become Movies

Hollywood often takes advantage of the most popular gaming brands. This happened in the case of Super Mario, Tomb Raider or, more recently, Uncharted. But there are still many more titles with huge potential waiting to become movies.

15 Games That NEED to Become Movies
Best Movies of 2022

Best Movies of 2022

Today we present a list of 12 diverse (and best) titles that defined cinema in 2022. These are films that we will remember for years to come.

Best Movies of 2022
Who Should be The New James Bond? We Pick Our Favorites

Who Should be The New James Bond? We Pick Our Favorites

Since Daniel Craig will no longer perform as James Bond, fans around the world began to wonder who should replace him as Agent 007. However, it must be admitted that re-casting the role could be an extremely tough nut to crack this time.

Who Should be The New James Bond? We Pick Our Favorites
The Classic Movies That Inspired Stranger Things

The Classic Movies That Inspired Stranger Things

The Duffer brothers' Stranger Things has stolen the hearts of adventure horror fans, richly drawing on both 80s style and more contemporary teen dramas. The success of the Netflix series, however, would not have been possible without inspiration.

The Classic Movies That Inspired Stranger Things
The Best Fights in Naruto Shippuden

The Best Fights in Naruto Shippuden

Shonen, i.e. manga and anime focused on martial arts, transformations and striving for new limits, are not only Dragon Ball, One Piece or One Punch Man. One of the best of these is the now somewhat forgotten Naruto.

The Best Fights in Naruto Shippuden
The Most Expensive Scenes in Cinema History

The Most Expensive Scenes in Cinema History

Today, we present nine movie scenes that filmmakers and studios paid through the nose for. Which movies are they from? What is their story? See for yourself!

The Most Expensive Scenes in Cinema History