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Valhalla Hills impressions – a spiritual successor to Settlers and Cultures

Valhalla Hills impressions – a spiritual successor to Settlers and Cultures

game preview03 September 2015

Fans of the classic Settlers or the very successful Cultures saga, beware – Valhalla Hills will take you on a nostalgic trip to the past!

Valhalla Hills impressions – a spiritual successor to Settlers and Cultures
Kursk – Developers Share First Details About The Upcoming Controversial Game 

Kursk – Developers Share First Details About The Upcoming Controversial Game 

game preview28 May 2015

The newest production of studio Jujubee is going to deal with the Russian submarine disaster. We had a chance to sit down and talk to a representative of this Polish team based in Katowice and find out some details about the controversial game.

Kursk – Developers Share First Details About The Upcoming Controversial Game 
For Honor hands-on at E3 2015: Ubisoft Challenges Chivalry

For Honor hands-on at E3 2015: Ubisoft Challenges Chivalry

game preview19 June 2015

For Honor is a big surprise of this year's E3. Ubisoft is trying to enter the turf so far dominated by titles such as Chivalry and Mount & Blade. What's in store for us? Multiplayer battles set in the Middle Ages.

For Honor hands-on at E3 2015: Ubisoft Challenges Chivalry
American Truck Simulator Preview – It Still Has a Long Way to Go…

American Truck Simulator Preview – It Still Has a Long Way to Go…

game preview22 August 2015

The playable demo of American Truck Simulator showcased on gamescom was an undeniable proof to many that the game’s release is at hand. Unfortunately, the rumors of its imminent debut have been greatly exaggerated.

American Truck Simulator Preview – It Still Has a Long Way to Go…
Torment: Tides of Numenera – the alpha version reveals a hardcore RPG with great potential

Torment: Tides of Numenera – the alpha version reveals a hardcore RPG with great potential

game preview04 November 2015

Tides of Numenera, the spiritual successor to the iconic Planescape, shows great promise. We can’t wait to share our first impressions from an early version of the game containing the basic gameplay elements.

Torment: Tides of Numenera – the alpha version reveals a hardcore RPG with great potential
Kholat – we’ve played the Polish exploration horror game

Kholat – we’ve played the Polish exploration horror game

game preview10 March 2015

Bielsko-Biala, a small city in Poland, is the home to the developers of a horror inspired by Dear Esther and a mysterious tragedy from the past. What can we expect from Kholat? Now that we’ve had the chance to play the game, we can try to answer that.

Kholat – we’ve played the Polish exploration horror game
XCOM 2 hands-on – the next encounter with aliens introduces many innovations

XCOM 2 hands-on – the next encounter with aliens introduces many innovations

game preview15 December 2015

The huge success of Enemy Unknown and Enemy Within ensured a continuation of the XCOM series. We had a chance to check out the latest installment, together with a number of improvements and unexpected innovations that go with it.

XCOM 2 hands-on – the next encounter with aliens introduces many innovations
Master of Orion: Conquer the Stars first look – What does the reboot of a cult classic offer us?

Master of Orion: Conquer the Stars first look – What does the reboot of a cult classic offer us?

game preview11 September 2015

A classic 90’s bestseller remade with current gen capabilities... I’m sure your list of candidates for such treatment would be long, but for now, Master of Orion – one of the most famous strategy games – will lead the way.

Master of Orion: Conquer the Stars first look – What does the reboot of a cult classic offer us?
Ashes of the Singularity Impressions - A smart combination of Company of Heroes and Total Annihilation

Ashes of the Singularity Impressions - A smart combination of Company of Heroes and Total Annihilation

game preview17 November 2015

The latest game from studio Stardock is mostly known for the fact that it's the first DirectX 12 benchmark. The early beta of Ashes of the Singularity proves that it's also an RTS with interesting mechanics.

Ashes of the Singularity Impressions - A smart combination of Company of Heroes and Total Annihilation
First Look At Assassin's Creed: Syndicate – Delving Deep Into The London Criminal Underworld

First Look At Assassin's Creed: Syndicate – Delving Deep Into The London Criminal Underworld

game preview12 May 2015

"The first modern Assassin's Creed" does really introduce a variety of elements that hadn’t been featured in the series so far; however, some of them might not appeal to the fans. What will be the outcome of this flirtation with ideas reminiscent of GTA?

First Look At Assassin's Creed: Syndicate – Delving Deep Into The London Criminal Underworld
The Surge: futuristic Dark Souls by the creators of Lords of the Fallen

The Surge: futuristic Dark Souls by the creators of Lords of the Fallen

game preview14 August 2015

We’ve spoken with the game’s lead designer Timo Treffer and today we can share what we know concerning the differences, initial concepts and the plot of the recently announced science fiction action-RPG – The Surge.

The Surge: futuristic Dark Souls by the creators of Lords of the Fallen
First Look at Sniper: Ghost Warrior 3 – The Most Beautiful Sniper Game in History, But Is There More to It?

First Look at Sniper: Ghost Warrior 3 – The Most Beautiful Sniper Game in History, But Is There More to It?

game preview02 July 2015

After last year's success of Sniper Elite III: Afrika, the Sniper: Ghost Warrior series is facing an extremely difficult challenge. We took a closer look at the third installment of this series in action.

First Look at Sniper: Ghost Warrior 3 – The Most Beautiful Sniper Game in History, But Is There More to It?
Event[0] hands-on – will you survive alone in space fighting against clever Artificial Intelligence?

Event[0] hands-on – will you survive alone in space fighting against clever Artificial Intelligence?

game preview02 September 2015

We took a quick glance on Event[0] – an intriguing interactive adventure set on a spaceship controlled by a seemingly harmless AI. If you’re a fan of sci-fi and clever narrative, we’ve got something interesting for you.

Event[0] hands-on – will you survive alone in space fighting against clever Artificial Intelligence?
Mortal Kombat X Hands On: Fighting Game of Next Generation

Mortal Kombat X Hands On: Fighting Game of Next Generation

game preview09 February 2015

NetherRealm is back with tenth installment in brutal Mortal Kombat series. We checked the game on recent press event and it certainly shapes up to be worthy of next generation.

Mortal Kombat X Hands On: Fighting Game of Next Generation
First Look at Mafia III. Our impression: It's GTA: New Orleans

First Look at Mafia III. Our impression: It's GTA: New Orleans

game preview07 August 2015

Dogmatic fans of the first installment may be somewhat unnerved by the direction Mafia III is heading. Dogmatic fans of GTA style sandbox games, however, are bound to fall in love with the debut work of Hangar 13 studios.

First Look at Mafia III. Our impression: It's GTA: New Orleans
Layers of Fear impressions – could it be the best horror in years?

Layers of Fear impressions – could it be the best horror in years?

game preview10 September 2015

Layers of Fear may turn out to be one of the better, if not the best, horror games (and most likely the best-thought-out one) in the recent years.

Layers of Fear impressions – could it be the best horror in years?
Total War: Warhammer – A New Kind of Epicness Introduced to the Flagship Series from Creative Assembly

Total War: Warhammer – A New Kind of Epicness Introduced to the Flagship Series from Creative Assembly

game preview07 July 2015

Lovers of dungeons and dragons have been waiting a long time for this combo – spectacular battles set in a fantasy world fought on an impressive scale characteristic of the Total War series.

Total War: Warhammer – A New Kind of Epicness Introduced to the Flagship Series from Creative Assembly
First Look at Elex - The Science Fantasy RPG from The Creators of Gothic

First Look at Elex - The Science Fantasy RPG from The Creators of Gothic

game preview06 August 2015

Narrative, environment, exploration and simulation – these are the key elements of Piranha Bytes’ newest game. The details revealed on the gamescom 2015 make a strong case for Elex being the best game in their career.

First Look at Elex - The Science Fantasy RPG from The Creators of Gothic
First Look at Stellaris: Masters from Paradox Head to Space

First Look at Stellaris: Masters from Paradox Head to Space

game preview21 August 2015

Stellaris is one of the nicest surprises we got at this year’s gamescom. Paradox Interactive is making a game in a science-fiction setting for the first time, but they do it brilliantly – Stellaris is a complex strategy that will blow you away.

First Look at Stellaris: Masters from Paradox Head to Space
Thea: The Awakening impressions – an unusual mix of genres in a Slavic setting

Thea: The Awakening impressions – an unusual mix of genres in a Slavic setting

game preview19 October 2015

Slavic mythology is rarely used theme. With the exception of The Witcher, we’d be hard-pressed to name a recently-made, successful game that was inspired by the old beliefs of this ethnic group. This is where Thea: The Awakening comes in.

Thea: The Awakening impressions – an unusual mix of genres in a Slavic setting
First Look at Total War: Warhammer campaign map

First Look at Total War: Warhammer campaign map

game preview07 December 2015

Another mystery of Total War: Warhammer is no more - we saw orc gameplay on campaign map.

First Look at Total War: Warhammer campaign map
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain - Mixing Stealth Action with Open World

Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain - Mixing Stealth Action with Open World

game preview14 July 2015

It’s been 28 years since the release of the first installment in the Metal Gear series. Throughout this time the saga may have changed in many various ways but it also gained a group of devoted fans.

Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain - Mixing Stealth Action with Open World
First Look at Dark Souls III: Where Is the Cult Series Heading?

First Look at Dark Souls III: Where Is the Cult Series Heading?

game preview23 June 2015

Although Dark Souls III isn't shaping up to be a game-changing installment in the series, From Software is expanding upon the proven formula using solutions introduced in Bloodborne.

First Look at Dark Souls III: Where Is the Cult Series Heading?
Darkest Dungeon – A Roguelike Hard as Hell

Darkest Dungeon – A Roguelike Hard as Hell

game preview13 February 2015

Darkest Dungeon is one of the biggest surprises of the beginning of 2015. Even in the Early Access phase, it manages to intrigue and make an impression. We can’t wait for the full version!

Darkest Dungeon – A Roguelike Hard as Hell
The Witcher 3: Hearts of Stone hands-on: Expanding Witcher universe

The Witcher 3: Hearts of Stone hands-on: Expanding Witcher universe

game preview28 September 2015

We spent several hours with the first full-fledged expansion set for Witcher 3 entitled Hearts of Stone. Is the October release enough to make us want to walk in Geralt's shoes once again?

The Witcher 3: Hearts of Stone hands-on: Expanding Witcher universe
Total War: Warhammer hands-on – for Sigmar!

Total War: Warhammer hands-on – for Sigmar!

game preview18 September 2015

Creative Assembly have let us play the Ambush at Thundering Falls – a battle fought between the Dwarves and the Greenskins in a vast underground tunnel.

Total War: Warhammer hands-on – for Sigmar!
Divinity: Original Sin 2 hands-on – Sequel to One of The Best RPGs in Years

Divinity: Original Sin 2 hands-on – Sequel to One of The Best RPGs in Years

game preview26 August 2015

Larian Studios is back on Kickstarter with a sequel to one of the best RPGs of 2014.

Divinity: Original Sin 2 hands-on – Sequel to One of The Best RPGs in Years
Uncharted 4: A Thief's End – Can It Be One of the Best Action Games of Recent Years?

Uncharted 4: A Thief's End – Can It Be One of the Best Action Games of Recent Years?

game preview25 June 2015

Uncharted 4: A Thief's End is one of the most impressive games presented at this year's E3. The showcased chase sequence shows the enormous potential of this exclusive title for PlayStation 4.

Uncharted 4: A Thief's End – Can It Be One of the Best Action Games of Recent Years?
Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord First Look. Could it be the perfect sequel?

Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord First Look. Could it be the perfect sequel?

game preview12 August 2015

The development of Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord began five years ago, and its creators have finally shown us the game in action. It looks much better, especially during town sieges, and features a brilliantly simple terrain builder.

Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord First Look. Could it be the perfect sequel?
Might & Magic: Heroes VII first impressions

Might & Magic: Heroes VII first impressions

game preview29 September 2015

We've decided to take a closer look at the latest installment of the legendary strategy series, created by Limbic Entertainment.

Might & Magic: Heroes VII first impressions