The Witcher: Monster Slayer
June 30, 2023, End of Life
RPG, Fantasy, Polish, Augmented Reality, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
RPG inspired by the hit Pokemon GO, set in the universe of the Witcher Saga. The Witcher: Monster Slayer, using augmented reality technology, is the responsibility of the debuting Polish studio Spokko.
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Coral Island
June 30, 2023, End of Life
RPG, Crowdfunding, Simulation Elements, Indie Games, Cozy Game, Farm, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Top-down, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium.
Coral Island is a farming simulator inspired by Harvest Moon series and such games as Stardew Valley or My Time At Portia. The game allows you to live on a charming island on a coral reef.
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Last Train Home
June 30, 2023, End of Life
Strategy, Historical, World War I, RTS, Singleplayer, Survival, Tactics.
A survival RTS set during the Russian civil war. Last Train Home tasks the player with leading the Czechoslovak region back to their homeland.
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Dead or Alive 6
June 30, 2023, End of Life
Fighting, Internet, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
The sixth full-fledged entry in the series of three-dimensional fighting games developed by Team Ninja and Koei Tecmo. The game features an improved combat system designed for beginners and a completely new graphics engine that features more realistic visuals and physics.
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Crysis 2
June 30, 2023, End of Life
Action, EA Play, FPP, FPS, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass.
Crysis 2 is a sequel to the science fiction FPS created by Crytek studio. The game is set three years after events of the first installment and takes place mostly on the streets of New York City, where we face members of an alien civilization and hostile soldiers of the C.E.L.L. corporation. In the title, we control a completely new character – a commando named Alcatraz who dons the sane suit the hero of the first part did, drawing attention of opponents. The authors expanded solutions known from the predecessor, including a special nanosuit 2.0, which can be improved by obtaining alien catalysts. In contrast to the previous episode, individual missions take place mainly in closed locations and during gameplay there is much more emphasis on the story. The game is complemented by an extensive multiplayer mode, in which through successive skirmishes we gain experience necessary to unlock new weapons and nanosuit extensions.
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Guild Wars 2
June 30, 2023, End of Life
RPG, Fantasy, Internet, MMO, MMORPG, PvE, PvP, TPP, Free-to-play.
The sequel to a highly popular MMO game set in fantasy world, developed by NCSoft’s studio ArenaNet. The story begins 250 years after the events shown in the Guild Wars: Eye of the North expansion. Due to the return of ancient dragons, the world has changed significantly. Many towns and regions were destroyed beyond recovery. New technologies appeared as well (e.g. gunpowder), which had a visible effect on the lives of inhabitants. Similarly to its 2005 predecessor, players start their journey in Guild Wars 2 by creating a hero, choosing from 5 playable races and 8 classes. The gameplay has been designed mainly with small character parties in mind, making it easier to earn experience and precious loot. The game stands out with its high quality visuals and atmospheric soundtrack composed by Jeremy Soule.
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The Walking Dead: Michonne - A Telltale Games Mini-Series
June 30, 2023, End of Life
Adventure, Comics, Point-and-click, Post-apocalypse, Singleplayer, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Zombie, Xbox Game Pass Premium.
A three-part episodic adventure game by Telltale Games that came out as an expansion to The Walking Dead: Season Two. The game takes us back to the world where human population was decimated by a zombie virus. As the title suggests, it focuses on one of the most recognizable characters from the original graphic novel – Michonne, the series' relentless, sword-wielding heroine. Since the original story revealed only shreds of her past, the game tries to fill in the gap by depicting the events that caused Michonne to leave Rick, Ezekiel and the rest of the group, and why she came back. Gameplay mechanics is the same as in the previous installments in The Walking Dead series, therefore, you mainly explore, talk to other characters, and make tough choices that determine how the story unfolds. The game does not include logic puzzles, which usually are the landmark of the genre, instead featuring simple action sequences.
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Dragon Ball: Xenoverse
June 30, 2023, End of Life
Fighting, Dragon Ball, Internet, Manga and Anime, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Science Fiction, Animated TV Series, Singleplayer.
Another installment in the best-selling fighting games series set in the universe of the popular manga by Akira Toriyama and anime TV series. The production was developed by the experienced Dimps studio, which already has in its portfolio several parts of the game, released for both home and handheld consoles. This installment of Dragon Ball focuses on presenting the most important and most spectacular duels in the history of the series, with the participation of Son Goku and the main villains: Vegeta, Nappa, Freezer, Cell, and Buu. In order to refresh the formula of the cycle, the creators introduced a new structure of the world, a futuristic city and new, mysterious characters. The graphics of the game employ the cel-shading technology, which gives it a distinctive comic style. Dragon Ball: Xenoverse marks the debut of the series on eighth-generation consoles, which obviously has influenced the visual experience.
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Shadowrun Returns
June 30, 2023, End of Life
RPG, 2D, Crowdfunding, Cyberpunk, Indie Games, Classic RPG, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Turn-based, Urban Fantasy, Isometric View, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass.
A tactical turn-based role-playing game based on a popular tabletop RPG. The production is set in 2054, in the world blending cyberpunk with fantasy elements. You lead a highly-trained team of mercenaries, who accept extremely dangerous tasks in order to earn money.
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Onimusha: Way of the Sword
June 30, 2023, End of Life
Action, Alternative History, Fantasy, Japan, Singleplayer, Slasher, TPP.
The fifth part of the slasher series from Capcom. In Onimusha: Way of the Sword we play as one of the titular warriors, exploring a fantasy version of Kyoto from the Edo period. Our main job is eliminating hordes of monsters, using a katana or a unique Oni Gauntlet.
Five Nights at Freddy's: Secret of the Mimic
June 30, 2023, End of Life
Adventure, FPP, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, Survival Horror.
A first-person survival horror, set in the FNaF universe and developed by Steel Wool Studios. In Five Nights at Freddy's: Secret of the Mimic we end up in an abandoned warehouse. We can obtain an endoskeleton which is able to mimic any outfit, changing its appearance. We must work together with the Mimic, solving puzzles and avoiding confrontations.
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Marathon
June 30, 2023, End of Life
Action, FPP, FPS, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Online, Shooters.
An online FPS set in the distant future and the next installment in the Marathon series, developed by Bungie since 1994.
Spintires: MudRunner
June 30, 2023, End of Life
Simulation, Truck, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Off-road, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Cars, Singleplayer, Transport.
An advanced off-road truck simulator – Spintires: MadRunner is an enhanced version of Spintires. The game has been published by Focus Home Interactive and allows the player to drive various vehicles designed for extreme road conditions. Throughout the game, one can modify the available machines (the MadRunner edition features 13 new vehicles) and install new parts. The game delivers several large open maps located across Siberia, waiting for the player to explore. Moreover, one can complete numerous assignments (e.g. loading and transporting a timber to a specified destination within a predefined time limit) either on his own or via the online cooperative mode with up to three other players. The difficulty of these assignments lies in the fact that the terrain one has to traverse is subjected to real-time deformations – one’s vehicle can easily get stuck in the mud or fall off a cliff. In such case, a player has to use the automatic hoisting winch.
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Black Desert Online
June 30, 2023, End of Life
RPG, Fantasy, Internet, MMO, MMORPG, PvE, PvP, TPP.
A high fantasy MMORPG. Black Desert is a debut project of the Korean studio Pearl Abyss, created in cooperation with the industry veteran, Dae-Il Kim, creator of RYL Online and Continent of Ninth. The game is set in a dark and gloomy world rocked by a conflict raging between two powers – The Calpheon Republic and Valencia Kingdom. As befits a MMORPG, players create their own avatars and then explore numeours vast locations, earn experience, and collect more and more valuable items. What sets Black Desert apart from similar titles is complex combat mechanics that puts reflexes and player’s skills above character attributes, as well as the unique, extremely powerful character creation tool.
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Half-Life 2: Episode Two
June 30, 2023, End of Life
Action, Episodic, FPP, FPS, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters.
The second official expansion pack to Half-Life 2 that shows the following adventures of the two characters known from the previous installments – Gordon Freeman and Alyx Vance. This time the action focuses on the secret data which the two protagonists obtained while escaping from alien citadel. In this episode the player visits much more varied locations (forests, a military base and an abandoned mine). The developers introduced a new 2-person vehicle and a completely new weapon. Additionally, the distinctive Gravity Gun received some completely new abilities. It can be used for example against Hunters, the new type of small but quite troublesome enemies. As for the technical and gameplay matters, Episode Two doesn’t change anything, instead employing the well received solutions known from previous installments. It is worth mentioning that the in-game riddles have become much harder.
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Dota 2
June 30, 2023, End of Life
Action, Fantasy, Games as a Service, Internet, Co-op, MOBA, Multiplayer, RTS, Isometric View, Free-to-play.
A fantasy MOBA game (Multiplayer Online Battle Arena) that combines elements of real-time strategy, action RPG, and action adventure game. This title was produced by Valve Software as a follow up to the popular Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos modification, Defense of the Ancients. Just like the original mod, Dota 2 focuses on clashes of two teams made up of up to 5 people, each one controlling one hero. The key to victory is the proper usage of the unique abilities of the heroes and cooperation. When it comes to technical aspects, the game is powered by the popular Source engine, the technology capable of hitting the sweet spot between visual quality and relatively low system requirements.
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Dark Messiah of Might and Magic
June 30, 2023, End of Life
RPG, Fantasy, FPP, Immersive Sim, Internet, Might & Magic, Multiplayer, Action RPG, Singleplayer.
Another attempt at a first-person action game set in the popular Might & Magic franchise. Dark Messiah of Might & Magic was created by then-unknown development team at Arcane Studios (who later became famous thanks to the Dishonored series) for Ubisoft, who bought the rights to the IP from its previous publisher, 3DO. In Dark Messiah of Might & Magic you assume the role of Sareth, a young apprentice to the wizard Phenrig, whose mission is to prevent the coming of the eponymous Dark Messiah into the realm of Ashan. As you are exploring 12 vast locations and follow the main questline, you will fight various enemies, such as orcs, goblins, trolls, and even dragons. The authors put much emphasis on creating realistic swordplay and offered players about 40 weapons as well as several dozen offensive spells. Moreover, gameplay has been enriched with RPG elements, meaning that the protagonist gains experience and learns new abilities and spells over time. Apart from the story-based single player campaign, Dark Messiah of Might & Magic offers multiplayer for up to 20 players.
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Anno: Create a New World
June 30, 2023, End of Life
Strategy, City Builder, Economic, Colonization, Singleplayer.
The fourth major installment in the popular series of economy simulators that began in 1998. It was developed by Related Designs, a subsidiary of Ubisoft. As the title says, the action takes place in the Middle Ages during the Age of Discovery, and the players assume the role of colonists who managed to reach the eastern coast of Asia. The gameplay mechanics do not deviate from the well-known standards of the series. Starting out with a modest colony established on a remote island, we have to develop it and transform subsequent cities into metropolises brimming with life. Anno 1404 offers a sophisticated economy model that involves creating complex production chains as well as effective trade and diplomacy. Among this myriad of lesser novelties, especially noteworthy one is the sandbox mode that allows us to play freely without any plot limitations.
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Quake 4
June 30, 2023, End of Life
Action, FPP, FPS, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass.
The fourth major installment in the cult FPS series developed by Raven Software under strict supervision of id Software. Contrary to its predecessor, Quake 4 features an extensive single player mode, the action of which takes place right after the events of Quake II. The defeat of the Strogg leader, Macron, did not seal the fate of the hostile alien race, for it managed to regroup and bring a new, even more dangerous leader to life. Faced with the threat, a special commando group was sent to deal with the enemy once and for all. Mechanics-wise, the title offers a typical dose of action, although there are some simple story quests to be performed as well. Enemy character models and weapon arsenal were not drastically changed. What is new is that the protagonist, as a result of medical experiments, came into possession of special implants that let him wreak even greater havoc.
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Need for Speed II
June 30, 2023, End of Life
Racing, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Cars, Singleplayer.
Sequel to the racing game that was released in 1995 by Electronic Arts and that changed the racing genre. Need for Speed II let's you control eight completely new licensed vehicles. Among them are: McLaren F1, Ferrari F50, Ford GT90, Jaguar XJ220, Lotus GT1, Lotus Esprit V8, Italdesign Cala and Isdera Commendatore 112i. The races take place on six distinctive tracks located in various areas of the world. In comparison to the original game, which was released two years earlier, there are many new features and improvements in Need for Speed II. Among them there is the possibility to change such parameters of the cars like gearbox position, brakes sensitivity etc. The game features improved, fully three-dimensional graphics engine that has better physics and is able to generate more details. The game also allows us to play with other people through the network.
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Farming Simulator 2013
June 30, 2023, End of Life
Simulation, Economic, Internet, Multiplayer, Farm, Singleplayer.
Another installment in a popular simulation game series, developed by Switzerland studio Giants Software. The game puts you in the boots of a professional farmer, who needs to properly manage and develop his farm. This requires you to cultivate land and breed stock, spending the money you earn on new, more efficient machines. The new edition traditionally brings about a score of innovations and improvements. The game features over 20 licensed machines, also new animals and plants were added, as well as details like wilting and rotting of plants. Since the game world is much more expansive than in the last game, you can now purchase land and raise additional buildings. All this comes in improved graphics. The game supports fan-created modifications.
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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
June 30, 2023, End of Life
Racing, Crossover, Kart Racing, Internet, Mario, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Remaster/remake, Singleplayer, Nintendo Exclusive.
An enhanced port of Mario Kart 8 developed for Nintendo Switch. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe reprises a lot of elements known from the two previous installments of the series, such as motorcycles, gliders, the ability to perform somersaults, or underwater racing. However, the developers introduced an interesting novelty – anti-gravity racing, in which we can stick to walls or even to the ceiling. The game doesn’t contain a story-driven single player campaign – we focus on taking part in a series of competitions in which we can race against AI-controlled opponents, as well as other players. Mario Kart 8 contains several multiplayer variants, including online as well as local game modes (split-screen, or a wireless mode for up to eight players). The new edition contains all of the content present in the original game, including released add-ons, at the same introducing new tracks and characters, such as Inkling Girl, Inkling Boy, King Boo, Dry Bones, or Bowser Jr.
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Lightyear Frontier
June 30, 2023, Early Access
Adventure, Crafting, FPP, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Mechs, Multiplayer, Farm, Sandbox, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, TPP, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass.
Adventure game with farming elements, in which we find ourselves on an alien planet. In Lightyear Frontier we take control of a mech and with its help we build our own farm and explore the globe, trying to discover its secrets.
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Two Point Museum
June 30, 2023, End of Life
Strategy, Economic, Humorous, Singleplayer.
The third installment in a series of humoristic economic strategies. Two Point Museum is about running the titular museum - we must obtain historical pieces, design the rooms, hire employees and pay attention to what museum guests are hoping to see during their visits.
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Street Fighter III: Third Strike Online Edition
June 30, 2023, End of Life
Fighting, 2D, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, PS Plus Premium, Remaster/remake, Singleplayer.
Street Fighter III: Third Strike Online Edition is a refreshed version of the popular 2D fight enriched with online gameplay mode, new challenges and special graphic filters. The game was prepared by Iron Galaxy studio, and the developers tried to preserve the atmosphere of the original, including the unique soundtrack.
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Titanfall 2
June 30, 2023, End of Life
Action, EA Play, FPP, FPS, Internet, Co-op, Mechs, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass.
A continuation of a multiplayer shooter by Respawn Entertainment, which was published in 2014 exclusively on PC, Xbox 360, and Xbox One. In contrast to the first installment, Titanfall 2 offers a single player campaign in which you assume the role of a resistance rifleman with the ambition of becoming a pilot. His chance comes as the owner of an Argus class Titan dies during his mission and the stranded machine chooses the protagonist as its new pilot. Gameplay in Titanfall 2 consists of controlling futuristic soldiers who can climb buildings, double-jump, and call in powerful war machines from orbit. The game follows the path of its first part, yet the developers decided to introduce some new gadgets and mechanics elements that made gameplay more appealing. The game features six new Titans, each having unique abilities.
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Secret Neighbor
June 30, 2023, End of Life
Action, Adventure Elements, FPP, Horror, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Online, Stealth, Social Deduction Game, TPP.
A multiplayer action game with adventure game elements, in which the players take on the role of children trying to free a friend held in the basement by a neighbor. The situation is further complicated by the fact that one of the characters is a man in disguise, and his task is to make the lives of the other characters miserable.
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Kingdoms and Castles
June 30, 2023, End of Life
Strategy, City Builder, Economic, Fantasy, RTS, Singleplayer.
An economic strategy game developed by Lion Shield, a team set up by former members of Maxis – the studio behind the SimCity series. In contrast to the aforementioned franchise, Kingdom and Castles is set in a fantasy world. You take the role of the manager of a small village which you are to develop and transform into a thriving city with a castle able to withstand enemy attacks. During gameplay, you need to gather resources necessary for putting up buildings. Also, you need to skilfully manage farms so as to feed all your peasants. However, if you forget that seasons in this title change, you might face famine. You have to strike a balance between the satisfaction of the inhabitants and the tax rates you impose on them. The objective is to defend your city from Viking raids and dragons attacks. To survive, you need to build castles with defensive walls and watchtowers.
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Atomic Heart
June 30, 2023, End of Life
Action, Alternative History, RPG Elements, FPP, FPS, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters.
A first-person perspective shooter, in which the players are taken to a retro-futuristic version of the Soviet Union. In Atomic Heart, the players assume the role of a secret agent tasked with examining a secret facility connection with which had been lost. The protagonist must face an army of hostile robots and hordes of zombies.
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Prison Architect
June 30, 2023, End of Life
Strategy, 2D, Crowdfunding, Economic, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, RTS, Singleplayer, Top-down, Prison.
An economic real-time strategy game created by British indie developer Introversion Software. Prison Architect lets you play as a headmaster of a penal facility. Your duties include designing a high-security prison, managing its budged, and providing for the needs of inmates. The authors saw to it that each prisoner had his individual personality and corresponding criminal inclinations. A virtual prison manager has to face such issues as violent behavior among inmates, gang activities, smuggling and contraband, or even mutiny. Prison Architect features very simple top-down 2D graphics.
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Resident Evil HD
June 30, 2023, End of Life
Action, Adventure Elements, Action Adventure, Remaster/remake, Singleplayer, Survival Horror, TPP, Zombie.
Modern remake of the first entry in the classic game series Resident Evil, which popularized the survival horror genre. The original game was released for PlayStation in 1996, but due to technical issues, the developers decided to base on the 2002’s remake for the GameCube console. Once again, we witness the origins of the deadly virus created by the Umbrella Corporation, which eventually got out of control. We play as two members of the elite unit S.T.A.R.S., sent in by the authorities to deal with the zombie plague and the crisis caused by it. The new remake preserves the feel of the original title while offering refreshed graphics in HD quality and surround 5.1 sound standards. To appeal to fans’ habits, players can choose between either classic or panoramic screen set-up and original or modern controls.
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Minecraft: Story Mode - A Telltale Games Series - Season 1
June 30, 2023, End of Life
Adventure, Episodic, Fantasy, Humorous, Point-and-click, Singleplayer, TPP.
An episodic adventure game created by Telltale Games and Mojang Ab. The game is set in the universe of Minecraft, whose world stands on the brink of destruction, and the only chance of saving it is the legendary Order of the Stone. You play as a character named Jesse, who, together with his friends, sets off on a perilous journey to find the Order and save the world. The title is modeled after other productions from the studio, consisting of 5 separate episodes, throughout which you have to make tough choices that shape the story.
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Cold Fear
June 30, 2023, End of Life
Adventure, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, Survival Horror, TPP.
Cold Fear is a typical representative of the survival-horror genre, a dynamic action game in which the atmosphere of horror plays an important role. It is worth mentioning that this is the first production of this type released by the giant UbiSoft.
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Brawl Stars
June 30, 2023, End of Life
Action, Internet, MOBA, Multiplayer, Shooters, Top-down, Free-to-play.
A mobile online game which combines elements of shooters and MOBA games. Brawl Stars has been developed by the creators of Clash of Clans, Hay Day, Boom Beach and Clash Royale. The game features only a multiplayer mode. The players get to select one of more then a dozen available characters, each featuring different weapons, assets, and a special ability, after which they enter arcade battles taking place in special arenas. As the player's character is developed, their battle potential increases. Brawl Stars offers several game modes, each introducing a different set of rules. In Smash & Grab, two 3-player teams fight each other with the objective of capturing the crystals that are growing in the center of the map. In Heist, two teams face each other and, in turns, defend a safe or try to rob it. The third mode – Battle Royale – allows up to 10 players to fight until there is only one character left alive. The last of the game modes is Bounty, in which one acquires stars for eliminating their foes and loses them each time their character dies.
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OD: A Hideo Kojima Game
June 30, 2023, End of Life
Adventure, Experimental/artistic, Horror, Singleplayer, Xbox Exclusive.
A unique production co-created by Kojima Productions and Xbox Game Studios. OD utilizes cloud technology and the Unreal Engine 5 engine to create a "new medium", blurring the line between a video game and a movie.
Buckshot Roulette
June 30, 2023, End of Life
Puzzle, FPP, Horror, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer.
An FPP horror game, largely based on the rules of the Russian roulette. Buckshot Roulette has us play against a terrifying croupier and instead of the revolver we use a 12-gauge shotgun. There are various items capable of changing the existing rules of the game.
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World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth
June 30, 2023, End of Life
RPG, Fantasy, Internet, MMO, MMORPG, PvE, PvP.
The seventh expansion for World of Warcraft, focusing on the rivalry between the two most important factions of Azeroth, the Alliance and the Horde. The expansion adds two new continents, a range of quests and enemies, as well as previously unavailable game modes.
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The Warriors
June 30, 2023, End of Life
Action, LAN, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Singleplayer, TPP.
The Warriors' "Walking" brawl is another work of designers who created, among others, Manhunt and the popular Grand Theft Auto series. The game was created on the basis of a famous film, known in Poland under the title Warriors and shot by Walter Hill at the end of the 1970s.
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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Dawnguard
June 30, 2023, End of Life
RPG, Fantasy, FPP, Kinect, Singleplayer, TPP, Vampires.
The first large story expansion to The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, the fifth installment in the cult RPG series developed by Bethesda. The expansion called Dawnguard focuses its story on the return of a powerful vampire lord – Harkon - who intends to cover the sun by using an Elder Scroll and a mythical weapon, and bring eternal darkness to the world. The titular order of vampire hunters is standing in his way. The main protagonist of the game must temporarily take a break from hunting dragons in order to join one side of the conflict. Depending on the choice, new paths open before the protagonist – he can transform into a vampire or he can gain access to interesting weapons and spells. In addition to new areas to explore, new quests to complete and new enemies to defeat, the expansion introduces the possibility to fight on horseback, the option to change the look of the protagonist and new skill trees, which – what’s interesting – aren’t assigned for experience points, but for killing opponents who have them.
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Drakensang: The River of Time
June 30, 2023, End of Life
RPG, Fantasy, Classic RPG, Singleplayer, TPP.
The second part of the classic RPG with a third person perspective, embedded in the fantasy universe known from The Dark Eye feature system. In the game we set off with a team from the city of Nadoret on an adventure preceded by plot themes known from the original. Again, magical characters and creatures stand in our way. While exploring new corners of Aventuria we also find new objects or spells.
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Code Vein
June 30, 2023, End of Life
RPG, Co-op, Post-apocalypse, Action RPG, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Soulslike, TPP, Vampires.
A dark action-RPG from the Japanese studio Shift, known from the God Eater franchise. The story of Code Vein takes place in the near future, when vampires with supernatural powers live on the ruins of our civilization. The bloodsuckers live together and try to discover the mysteries of the post-apocalyptic world, while also making sure they don’t turn into grotesque monsters due to lack of blood. The game emphasizes exploration of smoothly connected locations and fighting with various types of melee weapons. Sucking blood also plays a major part in the game, being used to unlock new abilities, as well as the system that allows exploring the world with a companion. Code Vein is based on Unreal Engine 4 technology.
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theHunter: Call of the Wild
June 30, 2023, End of Life
Action, FPP, Internet, Multiplayer, Hunting, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass.
The sequel to the 2009 hunting simulation game theHunter by Expansive Worlds. You play as a hunter traversing a large (about 50 square miles) area and completing various missions connected with hunting. In the game, you can encounter a variety of animals: from the main targets, deer and boars, through birds, to insects, which are cosmetic only, but add a touch of realism to the game. Like in the original installment, the game is accurate when it comes to animal behavior and the available range of weapons and hunting accessories. Unlike the previous game in the series, utilizing the free-to-play model, theHunter: Call of the Wild is a paid production, featuring a story campaign and several multiplayer modes.
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Broken Sword 5: The Serpent's Curse
June 30, 2023, End of Life
Adventure, Crowdfunding, Episodic, Indie Games, Point-and-click, Singleplayer.
The fifth installment of a classic series of point and click adventure games whose origins can be traced back to 1996. The player travels around the planet while leading a pair of heroes that solve the puzzles of old. The game was developed thanks to a crowdfunding campaign at Kickstarter.
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Winning Eleven: Pro Evolution Soccer 2009
June 30, 2023, End of Life
Sports, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Football, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
Pro Evolution Soccer 2009 is the next installment of a series of football simulations, created by the Tokyo branch of the Konami concern, with Shingo "Seabass" Takatsuka at the forefront. According to the annual tradition, the game introduces a series of improvements to the cycle in order to make it as close to reality as possible.
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Call of Juarez: Gunslinger
June 30, 2023, End of Life
Action, FPP, FPS, Polish, Remaster/remake, Singleplayer, Shooters, Western, 19th Century.
A first-person shooter set in the Wild West. Developed by the Polish developer, Techland, it is the fourth entry in the Call of Juarez series. We play as a bounty hunter, Silas Greaves, who recalls his adventures in the Wild West. The game’s campaign is divided into missions, during which the player has to bring down many legendary outlaws and gunmen (Billy Kid, Pat Garret, Jesse James, and others). Unlike previous games, Call of Juarez: Gunslinger introduces a more arcade style of gameplay. Three-dimensional graphics use the cel-shading technology, resulting in a comic book-like visuals.
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Gwent: The Witcher Card Game
June 30, 2023, End of Life
Puzzle, Fantasy, Internet, Card Games, Multiplayer, Polish, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
A stand-alone version of collective card game (CCG) that debuted in the bestselling RPG, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, by CD Project RED, and quickly became acknowledged as one of the best minigames in history. In Gwent: The Witcher Card Game players compete against each other with progressively collected decks of cards from five different factions. As in most CCG, the gameplay is turn-based, but quite unusually, the player’s objective is to gather more attack points than opponent. Cards are placed in three different rows, respectively for melee soldier, ranged units and siege machines like catapults. Our army’s strength can be both increased and decreased with special cards, unique skills of commanders or weather effects. Aside from complex multiplayer mode, the game also offers an episodic story campaign.
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CarX Street
June 30, 2023, End of Life
Racing, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, Cars, Sandbox, Singleplayer.
A car racing game and part of the series which originated with CarX Drift Racing. CarX Street is set in an open-world of high-speed street racing.
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Call of Duty: Vanguard
June 30, 2023, End of Life
Action, Alternative History, FPP, FPS, World War II, Internet, 40s and 50s, Multiplayer, Online, Singleplayer, Shooters.
The eighteenth main instalment of the Call of Duty series published by Activision. The developer behind this FPS is Sledgehammer Games - authors of the warmly received Call of Duty: WWII.
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Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty
June 30, 2023, End of Life
RPG, China, Fantasy, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Romance of The Three Kingdoms, Action RPG, Singleplayer, Soulslike, TPP, Xbox Play Anywhere.
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty is an action RPG by Team Ninja studio. The game is set in a fantasy version of ancient China, and the game mainly involves fighting hordes of monsters with the help of a very arcade combat system.
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Brighter Shores
June 30, 2023, End of Life
RPG, Crafting, Fantasy, Indie Games, Internet, MMO, MMORPG, Isometric View, Free-to-play.
A free-to-play isometric MMORPG game from the authors of the popular RuneScape. Brighter Shores takes place in a fantasy land, offering various activities based on combat, completing quests and various crafting types. The game was designed to minimize the unnecessary grind.