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AquaNox Captivated Gamers With Its Graphics Despite Being Just a Blowout
Christian Pieniazek, 07 October 2024, 04:05
It would seem that the pursuit of graphics in video games is an „invention” of recent years. Nothing could be further from the truth, and AquaNox, an underwater shooter released in 2001, is a prime example.
Broken Sword Threw Players Into Templar vs Assassin Conflict and Ended Tedious „Pixel Hunting”
Zbigniew Woznicki, 01 October 2024, 02:34
Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars is one of the best adventure games in the history of the genre. An engaging story was woven into gameplay that abandoned the tired and annoying themes familiar from other adventure games of the time.
How to Find Protective Pendant in Halls of Torment 1.0
Olga Fiszer, 30 September 2024, 13:01
Can’t find the Protective Pendant in Haunted Caverns? Check out our detailed Halls of Torment guide for a step by step walkthrough.
Father of PlayStation Discusses Origins of Iconic Console; „Everyone at Sony Told Us We Would Fail in This Project”
Zbigniew Woznicki, 26 September 2024, 04:48
The father of the PlayStation, Ken Kutaragi, revealed that there was no faith in the success of the console at Sony. In 1993, the failure of the hardware, which eventually became the apple of the company's eye, was prophesied.
Close Combat 3, Best Wargame of Its Time, Focused on Soldier Psychology and the Eastern Front
Adam Kusiak, 23 September 2024, 02:23
With ratings of 90%, Close Combat 3 was one of the best-rated strategy games of 1999. No wonder - it was the peak of popularity for the series, which wanted to show pixelated soldiers as something to be scared of.
Knights and Merchants Was Unique Response to Settlers and Forgotten Fruit of Love
Damian Gacek, 17 September 2024, 02:12
Knights and Merchants is a strategy game that was undoubtedly modeled on Settlers but was definitely not a copy. See a game that holds a special place in my heart.
Brutal Shooter From Heretic and Hexen Creators. Soldier of Fortune Showed No Mercy to Opponents
Christian Pieniazek, 03 September 2024, 01:59
Soldier of Fortune is one of those series that had a bright future ahead of them but was eventually lost in the darkness of history. Let's check out what Raven Software's masterpiece had to offer players besides brutality.
Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain Aged Better Than Soul Reaver. That's the Cornerstone of This Legendary Series
Hubert Sosnowski, 07 August 2024, 02:38
Fans of Cain and Raziel have reason to rejoice, as we will most likely get a remaster of Soul Reaver. On this occasion, it is worth firing up the first Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain. It's still a great game that has aged the best of the series.
This Shooter Still Impresses with Its Awe-Inspiring Graphics. Black from Criterion Games Remains a Tasty Treat
Christian Pieniazek, 31 July 2024, 07:05
Rarely do specialists in spectacular racing venture into the field of shooters. Criterion Games team and its Black is proof that such a breakneck venture can be a recipe for success.
This Game Combined Features of Heroes and Magic the Gathering. Etherlords Had No Mercy for Newcomers
Christian Pieniazek, 02 July 2024, 01:21
At a time when the Heroes of Might and Magic series was still at its peak, the Nival team took on a seemingly impossible task and launched an assault on the territory it had seized. Etherlords drew handfuls from the legacy of the iconic series, but also introduced ideas of its own.
Good Humor and Weapons Turning World Upside Down. Armed and Dangerous Is the Last Game in the Spirit of Shiny Entertainment
Christian Pieniazek, 01 July 2024, 04:54
Armed and Dangerous is the second game from Planet Moon Studios that had an original idea for itself. Let's find out what makes it popular even today.
We Have Diablo at Home. Without Get Medieval, There Wouldn’t Be Many Iconic Games
Hubert Sosnowski, 26 June 2024, 00:17
Get Medieval, although it didn't exactly belong to the same genre as Diablo 2, was considered by the „backyard” to be a cheap fake of a Blizzard game. However, when we discarded prejudices, it turned out to be an interesting and graceful arcade game.
Story of the Myth Series, or How to Revolutionize Strategies
Adrian Werner, 06 June 2024, 03:35
With the Myth series, Bungie revolutionized the strategy genre and developed a dark fantasy epic that is still unmatched today.
How to Cheese Dog in Animal Well
Aleksander Kartasinski, 14 May 2024, 01:58
If you are struggling with a Ghost Dog in Animal Well, there is a cheese method that can facilitate this portion of the game.
How to Use Flute in Animal Well
Aleksander Kartasinski, 13 May 2024, 03:41
If you would like to learn the biggest power of the flute in Animal Well, we have prepared this article especially for you.
20-YO Robin Hood: Legend of Sherwood Wasn't Afraid to Experiment. This Unique Combat System is Remembered to This Day
Damian Gacek, 17 April 2024, 02:46
Robin Hood is a character that everyone knows. However, not everyone's aware that this hero lived to see his own game modeled on the Commandos series. The Sherwood legend has his own flair, including a very unusual combat system.
Fans Annoy Gears Developer. „Please Stop Asking Me to Bring Back Games That I Don’t Have the Rights To”
Jacob Blazewicz, 11 April 2024, 07:12
Cliff Bleszinski has had enough of fans writing to him regarding the return of games to which the American developer has long lost the rights. Could this be the result of rumors of a revamp of the first installments of the Gears series?
Fan Pays $90,000 for Castlevania NES, First Game Bought by His Mother Years Ago
Jacob Blazewicz, 09 April 2024, 04:08
More than $90,000 was paid by a gamer to have an original copy of Castlevania - the first game he got from his mother many years ago.
First RPG From Creators of Baldur's Gate 3 is Holding Up. Without Divine Divinity, There'd Be no Larian as We Know It
Hubert Sosnowski, 02 April 2024, 06:17
Larian came a long way before it released three veritable behemoths of the RPG genre. The road that was concluded with Divinity: Original Sin 2 and Baldur's Gate 3 began with a highly successful hybrid of hack'n'slash and role-playing game – the imperfect, albeit great Divine Divinity.
The 1992 Alone in the Dark was the Progenitor of All Survival Horror
Darius Matusiak, 26 March 2024, 08:16
After a hiatus of many years, the legendary Alone in the Dark is returning. The latest installment will show a completely new approach to the story and characters we met more than 30 years ago. The title was hailed as a revolution at the time, and no one guessed that it was playing the first survival horror game.
Richard Burns Rally Is Still Unrivaled and Unforgiving Game
Christian Pieniazek, 20 March 2024, 05:12
Richard Burns Rally is a game that, even 20 years after its release, sets the standard for rally simulations. Let's pay homage to it and see why it went down in gold in the history of the genre.
Star Wars Battlefront Classic Collection - Servers and Multiplayer not Working
Aleksander Kartasinski, 15 March 2024, 00:06
There are major issues with servers in multiplayer component of SW Battlefront Classic Collection. If you would like to learn more about this situation, we have gathered more information in this article.
Strategy, Which Defined the Genre, Is Coming to Steam. EA Has Given New Life to First Command & Conquer and 8 Other Games
Maciej Gaffke, 08 March 2024, 07:31
The first installment of Command & Conquer is now available on Steam. Besides it, other classic Electronic Arts titles have also hit Valve's platform. Among them are, for instance, Dungeon Keeper 2 or Populous.
Diablo 1 and First Warcraft Available on Battle.net, Instantly Popular
Adrian Werner, 30 January 2024, 09:25
Blizzard has finally filled a gap in its Battle.net offering, adding Diablo and the first two installments of the Warcraft series.
Golden Sun 1 and 2 Coming to Switch. Cult GBA-Era RPGs Will Get Second Youth
Adrian Werner, 13 January 2024, 00:19
Golden Sun and Golden Sun: The Lost Age, two iconic GBA jRPGs, will soon get a Switch version. The games will be included in the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack offering.
Retro FPS Feast; Blood West and Kingpin Remaster Launch
Adrian Werner, 05 December 2023, 04:07
Today is shaping up to be a real feast for fans of retro shooters. This is because Kingpin: Reloaded and version 1.0 of Blood West will debut on Steam.
Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name Brings Surprises for Retro Fans
Sonia Selerska, 07 September 2023, 16:44
The new Yakuza will enable us to play retro games - a racer, brawler or shooter from Sega. Gamers have been waiting for ports and remasters of some of them for years.
Iconic Platformer Gex Makes a Comeback 24 Years Later
Jacob Blazewicz, 13 July 2023, 15:02
The first teaser of Gex Trilogy promises the return of another forgotten platform hero, whom we haven't seen in over 24 years.
As Many as 87% of Retro Games Have Been Lost
Adam Celarek, 11 July 2023, 12:46
For many years, the game industry has faced the problem of perpetuating its own heritage. Sad conclusions about the current state of affairs are presented in a report by the Video Game History Foundation.
Splinter Cell Meets Metal Gear Solid in This Dark F2P Stealth Game
Adrian Werner, 09 July 2023, 23:27
Developer Antonio Freyre is working on the promising stealth game called No Sun To Worship, which will combine the mechanics of the Splinter Cell series with first PlayStation-era visuals.
Warhammer 40k Boltgun - Meet the Protagonist Malum Caedo
Aleksander Kartasinski, 31 May 2023, 12:40
Warhammer 40k Boltgun has received a lot of positive feedback and players are interested in the main protagonist - Malum Caedo. Let's get to know him and his story better.
Fantasy FPS Amid Evil With Major Expansion and VR Support
Jakub Tarchala, 20 March 2023, 12:31
The highly-rated retro shooter Amid Evil will soon receive a major DLC - The Black Labyrinth - and a VR edition. It's a good opportunity to catch up with the game, which you can currently buy significantly cheaper.
Doom Rebuilt Using 1992 Game's 'Bible'; Check out Big Changes [Update]
Jacob Blazewicz, 01 December 2022, 15:28
Doom: Fall of Tei Tenga is a mod recreating the original vision of the first gam in the iconic FPS series, according to a 1992 documentary.
Thanks to this strategy, I fell in love with ancient Greece. It hasn't aged a thing
Zbigniew Woznicki, 22 November 2022, 15:47
Zeus was not only the lord of Olympus, but also of my computer. City builders Impressions Games are still hosted on my hard drive, but there can be only one leader and that is the lightning-throwing Greek god.
PlayStation 1 Running on 420-inch TV Delighted Internet
Hubert Sledziewski, 11 October 2022, 16:19
Sony has posted a nostalgic video on its Twitter profile, in which we can see the first PlayStation - running on a huge 420-inch TV. Spoiler: nostalgia hits hard.
Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory Regains Dedicated Servers Thanks to Publisher
Damian Mista, 08 September 2022, 13:25
Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory has regained dedicated servers. They will be free of modifications and we will play only the original campaign on them.
Bad Pixel Art at Its Finest; Lunark Demo and Trailer Available
Przemyslaw Dygas, 07 June 2022, 14:23
The developers at Canari Games have shared the trailer for their new game. Lunark is a title for fans of classic 90s platformers.
Ron Gilbert Opposes Fans; Return to Monkey Island Won't be Retro
Jacob Blazewicz, 05 May 2022, 12:45
Ron Gilbert responded to comments from fans who were hoping for old-school, full of „juicy pixels” visuals in Return to Monkey Island.
Appearance of Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory on Steam Led to Nostalgia Explosion
Kamil Kleszyk, 28 April 2022, 19:47
After nearly two decades since its release, the iconic shooter Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory has made its way to Steam, which has awakened the nostalgic memories of many gamers.
Wind Up Console Playdate Debuts on the Market
Adam Adamczyk, 19 April 2022, 11:28
Playdate is an unusual wind up console, having already sold about 20 thousand copies in pre-orders. What is behind such interest?
Minesweeper Removed From Windows; Recreated by Fan in Minecraft
Miriam Moszczynska, 13 April 2022, 13:31
Game in a game is always an interesting thing. However, it gets much more interesting when someone recreates an iconic game in an equally iconic game. Minesweeper in Minecraft is such an example.
GOG Returns to the Roots and Publishing Old Games
Jacob Blazewicz, 07 April 2022, 12:01
GOG.com will again focus on expanding its offer of „good old games” and making it easier to find classic titles.
Ton of Classic DnD RPGs are Now Available on Steam
Przemyslaw Dygas, 30 March 2022, 11:25
Twenty-two classic Dungeons & Dragons games have been released on Steam. Among them you will find a city builder and RPGs remembering the 80s.
Square Enix Prepares More HD-2D Remakes of 16-bit Hits
Adrian Werner, 22 February 2022, 14:14
The remakes of Live A Live and Dragon Quest III will not be the end. Square Enix wants to refresh other 16-bit games in HD-2D style.
Mina the Hollower Announced - Shovel Knight Will Have a Successor
Sonia Selerska, 02 February 2022, 16:58
The studio responsible for Shovel Knight announces a new game. Mina the Hollower is a retro adventure game.
Nintendo's New Subscription Disappoints; Expensive and Games are Buggy
Miriam Moszczynska, 27 October 2021, 13:00
Nintendo introduced a new subscription service to enable gamers to revisit Nintendo 64 games, but it turned out to be a disaster, mostly due to poor game optimization.
I Have No Mouth, And I Must Scream May Return in a Remake or Remaster
Milosz Szubert, 25 June 2021, 10:58
Stephen Kick, the president of Nightdive, the studio responsible for the upcoming remake of the first System Shock, put an interesting post on Twitter. It may suggest that we'll soon get a re-release of the adventure game I Have No Mouth, And I Must Scream.
Blizzard Announces Blizzard Arcade Collection; Three Classics on PC and Consoles
Paul Musiolik, 20 February 2021, 15:05
One of the surprises prepared by Blizzard at BlizzCon was the Blizzard Arcade Collection - a set of three refreshed hits - The Lost Vikings, Blackthorne and Rock N Roll Racing.
40 Years of Console Hitory in One Picture
Arkadiusz Strzala, 17 November 2020, 20:36
One Reddit user showed his gaming experience in one picture. It shows 30 consoles - both the cutting-edge PS5 and Xbox X/S and devices from almost 40 years ago.
Echo Generation - Turn-based Game Taking After Stranger Things
Karol Laska, 23 July 2020, 19:45
Studio Cococucumber prepared the first trailer of Echo Generation, a game referring in its aesthetics to the pop culture of the eighties.