Arcade MMO, ambitious space simulator and roguelike with alchemy. I have played 3 small games that have a lot of potential
Let's take a break from the biggest publishers and established brands for a while. Events like gamescom are an opportunity to meet a host of independent exhibitors whose games often offer experiences that are hard to come by in the mainstream AAA segment.
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Adam Celarek
September 29, 2025
Stealth games aren't dead yet. Styx: Blades of Greed gives hope to fans of the genre
At a time when most developers have forgotten about stealth games, Styx: Blades of Greed, with its open structure and charismatic main character, has a chance to fill a niche that still has many fans.
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Adam Celarek
September 16, 2025
007: First Light showcases a young James Bond and promises a hybrid of Hitman and Uncharted, but the balance between stealth and action still remains a mystery
Her Majesty's most famous agent is back, and the developers of 007: First Light are promising us a lot. At gamescom I had the opportunity to see the game in action, and while it raised my hopes, I have some doubts.
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Paul Wozniak
September 4, 2025
Blizzard changes its mind: WoW is to be a cooperative game again. Housing and neighborhood are to be the key
At gamescom I had a chance to see how the upcoming feature of having your own home in WoW looks in practice. Seems like Blizzard has changed its mind and wants players to play together after all.
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Mike Manka
September 1, 2025
Indiana Jones core. New DLC, The Order of Giants, is a puzzle-filled story that doesn't require you to finish the base game
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle - Order of the Giants will be released in just a short while - at gamescom I had the opportunity to play this DLC and exchange a few words with its developers.
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Maciej Bogusz
August 29, 2025
RPG not bold enough to be important: The Outer Worlds 2 fails to live up to expectations
Going into the closed preview of The Outer Worlds 2 at gamescom, I was hoping for a game that would finally become a worthy competitor to Fallout. Unfortunately, the demo suggests to me that this is just a safe sequel.
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Paul Wozniak
August 28, 2025
In Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2: Legacy of the Forge, you will travel back in time, renovate a forge, and treat teeth with your fists
On September 9, Legacy of the Forge, the second DLC for KCD 2, will be released. At gamescom, I had the opportunity to test the expansion in an hour-long demonstration. What can players expect from Henry of Skalitz's new adventure?
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Adam Celarek
August 27, 2025
I played Stalker 2 on PS5. Performance mode is impressive on PS5 Pro, and DualSense is a game changer
One of the games I managed to play during gamescom was the PS5 port of Stalker 2, which is taking shape. During the half-hour session, I had a chance to try out both graphics modes, as well as talk a bit with the developers.
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Adam Celarek
August 27, 2025
The best gamescom 2025 show you might have missed - here’s the most important announcements from the FYNG Show
Gamescom 2025 has concluded with plenty of announcements and reveals, but you might have missed these ones. Here’s the highlights of what FYNG Show brought as well.
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Mike Manka
August 27, 2025
This fall's strangest game is Double Fine's psychedelic meditation on friendship
At gamescom I had the opportunity to see the latest game from Double Fine - Keeper. In keeping with the spirit of the studio responsible for, among other things, the Psychonauts series, we will be dealing with a very unusual title that follows its own path - just like its characters.
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Adam Celarek
August 26, 2025
If Capcom maintains the level of the Requiem demo, we are in for the most atmospheric Resident Evil in years
As I'm writing this, it's late at night, I'm sitting alone in my hotel room, rather scared. Of course, all available light sources are on, yet I know that my sleep will be restless tonight. And all because I went through a short demo of Resident Evil Requiem.
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Maciej Bogusz
August 22, 2025
I wasn't looking for this game, but I found a gem. Onimusha: Way of the Sword is for me the best game of gamescom
It only took 20 minutes with Onimusha: Way of the Sword at gamescom for me to be convinced that it will be a great game, packed to the brim with excellent combat.
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Maciej Bogusz
August 22, 2025
Dark Heresy has the potential to become the best Warhammer 40,000 game
It seemed that another RPG from the Warhammer universe from the Owlcat studio would again be reserved for the most loyal fans of this world. However, everything indicates that the developers have taken a more accessible path and many fans of classic RPGs should be interested in Dark Heresy.
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Paul Wozniak
August 22, 2025
At Fate's End gameplay showcase proves this indie game should be on your wishlist
From Thunder Lotus, the devs of Spiritfarer, comes another emotional fantasy narrative. At Fate's End weaves impactful narrative choices into the boss fights.
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Matt Buckley
August 21, 2025
New Polish soulslike surprises: it plays like Bloodborne, but from an FPP perspective and with a saber in hand
The developers of the acclaimed Ghostrunner series about cybernetic ninjas change the setting - Valor Mortis is a soulslike FPP in the world of the Napoleonic wars. It sounds crazy, but after playing the demo version I can attest - it works surprisingly well!
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Matthias Pawlikowski
August 21, 2025
Legendary vampire RPG is back. Bloodlines 2 features intrigue, Seattle and some clunky combat
Despite all the difficulties, Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 is finally here. After checking out the prologue and a few initial quests, as well as airing the preview on Opening Live Night, I can finally share with you my first impressions, which are quite mixed - quite like ghoul blood.
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Maciej Bogusz
August 21, 2025
Bannerlord will set sail this fall. Check out the epic trailer for the War Sails expansion with music by Amon Amarth
During this year's Future Games Show at gamescom, TaleWorlds studio unveiled a trailer for the first DLC for Mount and Blade II: Bannerlord.
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Kamil Kleszyk
August 20, 2025
Chivalrous action game set in 14th-century Italy. 1348: Ex Voto intrigues on the first trailer
The action adventure game 1348: Ex Voto will take us to 14th-century Italy. The debut production of Sedleo studio will allow you to traverse the Apennine Peninsula and participate in brutal sword duels.
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Krzysztof Kaluzinski
August 20, 2025
Silksong really exists, and I played it. Hornet promises more dynamic gameplay
The enthusiastic reaction of the crowd of spectators at the mention of Silksong during the ONL was a clear indication that the platformer starring Hornet will be one of the stronger titles of this year's fair. Today I had a chance to play its short demo.
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Adam Celarek
August 20, 2025
After spending an hour with Crimson Desert, I don't know what it wants to be, but the current form has problems
Usually an hour-long playtest is not enough to be able to say something meaningful about a given title. Sometimes, however, you get a game where you know immediately that it has serious problems.
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Paul Wozniak
August 20, 2025