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Mafia III extensive hands-on – it may be a sandbox, but the Mafia vibe is still here

Mafia III extensive hands-on – it may be a sandbox, but the Mafia vibe is still here

Mafia III is a great unknown for the fans of the series: new background story, more focus on sandbox, and different developer. After having spent several hours with the game, we can dispel some of your doubts.

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Hed

September 9, 2016

Mafia III extensive hands-on – it may be a sandbox, but the Mafia vibe is still here
How Yennefer was brought to life and won your hearts in The Witcher 3

How Yennefer was brought to life and won your hearts in The Witcher 3

It turns out that choosing your love interest in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt was a weighty decision not only for Geralt, but also for the players. Most of you chose Yennefer, even if you haven’t read the books. Why?

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Mike Manka

September 8, 2016

How Yennefer was brought to life and won your hearts in The Witcher 3
The Bunker hands-on – a cinematic apocalypse

The Bunker hands-on – a cinematic apocalypse

Post-apocalyptic settings are widely used in video games, but we’ve never seen one presented in such a form. The Bunker is not a game for everyone, and not everyone will consider it a game.

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Mathias Zulpo

August 30, 2016

The Bunker hands-on – a cinematic apocalypse
Pure Farming 17: The Simulator hands-on – farm goes global

Pure Farming 17: The Simulator hands-on – farm goes global

We are witnessing a competition virtual farming hasn’t seen in years – and typically perhaps, the freshman is the most ambitious one in the group. Meet Pure Farming 17: The Simulator.

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ElMundo

August 25, 2016

Pure Farming 17: The Simulator hands-on – farm goes global

Divinity: Original Sin II hands-on – what’s new in the sequel of one of the best recent RPGs?

Larian Studio has reminded the world about Divinity: Original Sin II by bringing the game to gamescom 2016. A half-hour presentation was enough to convince us that this could be the dark horse among 2017’s RPGs.

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Christopher Mysiak

August 25, 2016

Divinity: Original Sin II hands-on – what’s new in the sequel of one of the best recent RPGs?
Transport Fever hands-on – getting closer and closer to Transport Tycoon

Transport Fever hands-on – getting closer and closer to Transport Tycoon

Chasing after its famous predecessor, Transport Fever finally appears to be closing the distance – while still not perfect, it certainly looks better than its prequel in most, if not all aspects.

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Adam Zechenter

August 24, 2016

Transport Fever hands-on – getting closer and closer to Transport Tycoon
We're in space, CUPtain! – the new Prey may be one of the most intriguing FPSs in recent years

We're in space, CUPtain! – the new Prey may be one of the most intriguing FPSs in recent years

At gamescom Prey proved that it’s worth the wait. Good visuals, great atmosphere, brilliant enemies and weapons, as well as the ability to become a coffee mug. I feel like there's a breath of fresh air coming to modern FPSs.

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Jakub Mirowski

August 22, 2016

We're in space, CUPtain! – the new Prey may be one of the most intriguing FPSs in recent years
Call of Cthulhu – list of upcoming games inspired by H. P. Lovecraft’s works

Call of Cthulhu – list of upcoming games inspired by H. P. Lovecraft’s works

He's waiting and dreaming. And so are we, for the various upcoming games focusing on or in the near vicinity of the Cthulhu mythos.

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Adam Zechenter

August 12, 2016

Call of Cthulhu – list of upcoming games inspired by H. P. Lovecraft’s works
Sniper: Ghost Warrior 3 hands-on – is the sniper Far Cry a good direction?

Sniper: Ghost Warrior 3 hands-on – is the sniper Far Cry a good direction?

After a year of silence, the devs from CI Games have reminded us that the third part of Sniper: Ghost Warrior is on its way. The corridor shooter that the game used to be is finally becoming a sandbox with total freedom in the way we approach missions.

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Darius Matusiak

August 2, 2016

Sniper: Ghost Warrior 3 hands-on – is the sniper Far Cry a good direction?
We Happy Few hands-on - it’s not the next BioShock

We Happy Few hands-on - it’s not the next BioShock

We Happy Few was one of the biggest surprises of this year’s E3 with its Bioshock-y esthetics and a dystopian vision of Great Britain of the 60s. This game, however, holds much more secrets.

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Przemyslaw Zamecki

August 1, 2016

We Happy Few hands-on - it’s not the next BioShock
Phantaruk Hands-on – Polish idea for Alien: Isolation

Phantaruk Hands-on – Polish idea for Alien: Isolation

In space no one can hear you scream. Phantaruk is an upcoming Polish survival horror set in space. We’ve had a chance to try it out and see whether it’s Amnesia in space, or Dead Space without combat.

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Przemyslaw Zamecki

July 20, 2016

Phantaruk Hands-on – Polish idea for Alien: Isolation
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided Hands-on – Adam Jensen is getting more upgrades

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided Hands-on – Adam Jensen is getting more upgrades

After spending six hours with Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, I was able to develop a preliminary opinion about the new part of the classic series. The sequel is immersive, visually amazing, and manages to mend the shortcomings of Human Revolution.

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Mike Manka

July 18, 2016

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided Hands-on – Adam Jensen is getting more upgrades
Mass Effect: Andromeda is on its way – what do we know so far?

Mass Effect: Andromeda is on its way – what do we know so far?

In theory, there’s about 9 months until the release of the new Mass Effect, but the new chapter in the space series is still shrouded in mystery. Still, we know enough to see what Mass Effect: Andromeda is shaping up to be.

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Christopher Mysiak

July 14, 2016

Mass Effect: Andromeda is on its way – what do we know so far?
Champions of Anteria Hands-on – The Settlers-like RPG

Champions of Anteria Hands-on – The Settlers-like RPG

Champions of Anteria offers a mix of RPG and strategy; something very different from the parent game is was born from. Quality aside, the question is whether that’s necessarily a bad thing.

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ElMundo

July 13, 2016

Champions of Anteria Hands-on – The Settlers-like RPG
Windows 10, DirectX 12 and Windows Store – everything you need to know

Windows 10, DirectX 12 and Windows Store – everything you need to know

Along with Microsoft's latest decisions comes a new era in PC gaming. We’ll answer some burning questions and dispel the myths surrounding Windows 10, Windows Store and DirectX 12.

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Mike Manka

July 12, 2016

Windows 10, DirectX 12 and Windows Store – everything you need to know
Heliborne Hands-on – World of Helicopters

Heliborne Hands-on – World of Helicopters

We’ve had tanks, warplanes, and warships, so it’s high time for helicopters. Heliborne is a multiplayer game by JetCatGames allowing you to fight 8v8 battles in helis, with an emphasis on cooperation and capturing territory.

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Adam Kusiak

July 5, 2016

Heliborne Hands-on – World of Helicopters
ALICE VR Hands-on - Alice in a virtual wonderland

ALICE VR Hands-on - Alice in a virtual wonderland

We’ve given a try to ALICE VR – one of more ambitious projects coming to virtual reality. During our visit at Carbon Studio, we’ve lost ourselves in a strange world, inspired both by Alice in The Wonderland, as well as sci-fi literature and movies.

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Jakub Mirowski

July 1, 2016

ALICE VR Hands-on - Alice in a virtual wonderland
Realpolitiks Hands-on – a little grand strategy game inspired by games from Paradox

Realpolitiks Hands-on – a little grand strategy game inspired by games from Paradox

Realpolitiks is a rather plain strategy game, borrowing some concepts from the Swedes at Paradox. What sets it apart is the modern setting and simplified, more user-friendly mechanics.

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Adam Zechenter

June 29, 2016

Realpolitiks Hands-on – a little grand strategy game inspired by games from Paradox
Driftland: The Magic Revival Hands-on – a fantastic blend of Heroes and Majesty

Driftland: The Magic Revival Hands-on – a fantastic blend of Heroes and Majesty

Polish gamedev veterans united under the banner of Star Drifters are devising a most interesting strategy game, which is visibly inspired by Heroes of Might and Magic and... Majesty.

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Adam Zechenter

June 27, 2016

Driftland: The Magic Revival Hands-on – a fantastic blend of Heroes and Majesty
Tyranny Hands-on – new RPG from the creators of Pillars of Eternity

Tyranny Hands-on – new RPG from the creators of Pillars of Eternity

A new classic RPG is in development at Obsidian, and at first glance it looks like a cork that’s going to be plugged into the hole between the first and the second part of Pillars of Eternity. The devil, however, is in the detail.

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Matthew Araszkiewicz

June 24, 2016

Tyranny Hands-on – new RPG from the creators of Pillars of Eternity