Commandos: Origins review — mission «nostalgia» (un)possible in 2025?
If you look at the name Commandos: Origins, you might think that we’re looking at another prequel-reboot that tries to capture nostalgia without crumbling under the weight of the past’s merits. We left our doubts behind, plunged behind enemy lines with the old guard, and are now ready to answer the question: did Origins manage…
The Last Of Us Part II Remastered: an ultimatum experience on PC or a new problematic PlayStation port?
The Last Of Us Part II Remastered was quietly released on PC. Not noticing Sony’s hectic marketing campaign, I was expecting a repeat of the disastrous launch of the first part. However, Naughty Dog and Nixxes pleasantly surprised me and the rest of the players. The second part of the story about humanity and the […]
The most interesting new games of April 2025
After a surprisingly busy March with large-scale releases, April decided to treat players with understanding and slow down the gaming industry’s pipeline a bit. However, this does not mean that there are no releases this month that are definitely worth paying attention to. April is a time for new projects that promise interesting mechanics…
Atomfall review. British S.T.A.L.K.E.R., Fallout New England, or something more?
If you read the headline, you might think that Atomfall still hasn’t decided what it wants to be. An identity crisis? In fact, it’s just an echo of the comments from players who were looking forward to the March 27 release. We put aside our preconceptions, moved deep into the exclusion zone in Windscale, and […]
Technical review of Half-Life 2: RTX — nostalgia shattered by rays
The cult game Half-Life 2 became a real breakthrough in 2004, thanks to its revolutionary physics, exciting storyline and atmospheric world. However, time does not stand still, and even classics need to be updated. Half-Life 2 RTX is an ambitious fan project in collaboration with NVIDIA that uses RTX Remix technology to give the game […]
Assassin’s Creed Shadows review. Exceeding expectations
Assassin’s Creed: Shadows, which is the fourteenth game in the series, has probably gone through the most difficult development period of all the major projects in the franchise. After the full announcement and the first trailer in May, only the lazy did not criticize the game. It seemed that Ubisoft had stepped on every possible […]
The most interesting new games of March 2025
Historically notauthentic Japan in Assassin’s Creed: Shadows, photorealistic life simulator InZOI, tin cans on wheels in Wreckfest 2, British history after the nuclear disaster in Atomfall, or maybe something more positive in the fun atmosphere of Split Fiction, a new creation of the developers of the best game of 2021? The choice is yours,…
Review of Kingdom Come: Deliverance II. Time machine in the Middle Ages
Last April, the unexpected announcement of Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, which was not preceded by any serious information leaks or hype that the game was in active development. How did it happen that the surprise element of the sequel to a game that sold 8 million copies was not spoiled? It seems that for every […]
Avowed review: sword and magic, but no romance
Avowed — one of the most anticipated is a 2025 game from Obsidian Entertainment. After five years of development, the game promises to combine the best of the developers’ previous projects, adding real magic and immersing players in the world of Eora. With a first-person view and an emphasis on a deep storyline, without multiplayer, it…
Most interesting new games of February 2025
After a modest start to the year, the gaming industry has prepared a powerful push in February thanks to several major releases and interesting smaller projects. This month, we can expect a remaster of the classic Lara Croft game, a new story from the creators of Life is Strange, and a video game from Obsidian […]
16 most anticipated games of 2025
The first month of the new year is coming to an end, which means that the period of rest from major game releases is also coming to an end. We have an exciting year of high-profile premieres ahead of us, and it was not easy to choose 16 of the most interesting ones. Grand Theft […]
The most interesting new games of January 2025
The first month of the new year, just like the last one, is not rich in major original releases. However, you can prepare for the busy period in the gaming industry that will begin in February in the company of projects of different moods: from a calm urban planning simulator of the era of ancient […]
Editor’s choice: ITC.ua names the game of 2024
The year 2024 was one of the richest in terms of significant game releases recently. We saw the triumphant return of iconic series, bold experiments with genres, and the emergence of new franchises that will be remembered by players for a long time. The most notable projects of the year include Astro Bot — a […]
The most interesting new games of December 2024
The last month of the year traditionally does not boast a large number of high-profile releases, but there is something to pay attention to in December. We can expect long-awaited sequels to cult franchises, ambitious VR projects, remasters of classics, and some interesting surprises from indie developers. We are going to tell you about the…
Review «S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl». We have not waited in vain!
The release of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 logically created a huge buzz around the world, without exaggeration. Of course, the project, long-awaited by millions of players, was most popular in Ukraine. However, this classic review will focus on the game itself. ITC.ua has already had material about the technical state of the game. I will also touch…
How does Stalker2.exe work: technical condition of the game, optimization, graphics, bugs
Finally, the fans have waited for the release of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chernobyl and have already overload Ukrainian providers on the day of release. As expected, the game turned out to be ambiguous, with its own technical nuances, so in this short review we will evaluate Stalker2.exe from the technical side, without going into […]
Call of Duty Black Ops 6 review. Game of the year?
Call of Duty has grown to such a large scale that even the Black Ops sub-series, with installments released every few years, has survived to the sixth sequel (or seventh, if you count World at War). The previous installment, Black Ops Cold War (2020), was a direct sequel to the original Black Ops (2010). It […]
Diablo IV Vessel of Hatred review. A new beginning that disappointed
Diablo IV Vessel of Hatred should open a new breath for the game and continue the story of Mephisto’s fall or rise. We will tell you whether the developers managed to enrich the game with new content and continue the story of the original game in an interesting way in the review of the Vessel […]
Silent Hill 2 Remake review. The fog that scares again
SIlent Hill is one of those series that became a cult two decades ago thanks to the iconic original and the sequel that established the series’ uniqueness. Unfortunately, since then, there hasn’t been a single game in the series that could confirm the significance of the series, at best they have not desecrated its legacy. […]
The most interesting new games of October 2024
October bursts in with the biggest releases of the year. In addition to high-profile blockbusters, this month will see the release of several games for the whole family, additions to last year’s hits, and several remasters, including some quite unexpected ones. We will tell you about each of the projects in our traditional selection of…
Astro Bot review. Pleasure beyond age and time
This year, Sony held off on releasing new games in its most high-profile series, but left room for interesting games, each of which had a chance to become a hit. At the beginning of the year, the hit game Helldivers 2 raised the ears of the entire industry. Then, the scandalous Stellar Blade hid a […]
The most interesting new games of September 2024
The heat is slowly losing ground, and with it, the lull in the gaming industry. In addition to fresh releases, September will bring a lot of re-releases, ports, and major additions to the hits of previous years. Fans of the strategy genre should be especially happy. We are going to tell you about the most […]
Star Wars Outlaws review. Did Ubisoft finally succeed?
Since its announcement, Star Wars Outlaws has provoked a strong reaction from players and bloggers (mostly Western). They criticized the company’s pricing policy, the appearance of the heroine, and some game conventions shown in the trailers. All of this turned into a real snowball, and the closer to the game’s release, the more…
Report from Gamescom: highlights from the biggest gaming exhibition of the year
Last week, Gamescom closed its doors for one year, celebrating fifteen years since its inception. The city of Cologne welcomed a lot of gaming tourists in addition to ordinary tourists who come to the eponymous cathedral. Tens of thousands of video game fans who come to Germany from all over the world find themselves at […]
The history of the real-time strategy genre. Part Two: The heyday and decline
RTS used to be one of the most popular genres adored by players. However, any popularity is fickle. After a long break, and in the second part, we will talk about the games that were released at the peak of interest in the genre, about experiments and genre mixes, as well as about possible reasons […]
Movie review «Borderlands»
On August 8, a sci-fi comedy action film was released in cinemas «Borderlands», based on the first-person shooter series of the same name. In the review below, we will analyze which genre predecessors this video game film adaptation can be fairly attributed to and, accordingly, where it belongs — among tops or perhaps in a […]
The most interesting new games of August 2024
Traditionally, the hibernation season of the gaming industry ends in August, and players start to enjoy high-profile releases, followed by lesser-known studios and publishers. This month, many games are going into early access, and there are also releases from Ukrainian studios. World of Goo 2 Genre: Platformer, Puzzle Date: August 02 Platform: PC,…
Portable game consoles: evolution from the 70s to the present day
Portable gaming consoles are an integral part of video game history, and for many people, they are the only thing they associate with the video game experience, not computers or stationary consoles. The ability to enjoy games anywhere and anytime has proven to be more important than the quality of graphics, which is why «handhelds» […]
«Ruination: A League of Legends»: the first fantasy novel based on the famous MOBA game
League of Legends is one of the most popular esports games in the world. A few years ago, Riot Games, the game’s developers, successfully expanded the universe of their creation with the Netflix series «Arkane». And then there was the underrated «Players» about the life of the League of Legends esports team. It seems that […]
Impressions from the Concord beta. An attempt at success
For pre-order holders, PlayStation Plus subscribers, and Sony journalists, they tested their new game — Concord. This is a multiplayer shooter similar to popular games of this genre. We’ve played it and are going to share our general impressions and tell you if it’s worth your attention. A strange new world In the closed beta,…
The most interesting new games of July 2024
While summer is in full swing, the gaming industry offers interesting games with unusual mechanics. Fans of traditional genres will also find something to play. We will tell you about several interesting projects in our traditional selection of new releases of the month. The First Descendant Genre: Action, RPG Date: July 02 Platform: PC, PS5,…
The most interesting new games of June 2024
Traditionally, in June, the gaming industry goes into hibernation, giving the summer to gaming exhibitions, presentations, and announcements of upcoming games. However, we won’t be left without any new releases, the main one being an expansion to one of the best games of recent years. Read about it and other new games in our selection…
Nobody needs beautiful graphics: why does nobody play AAA projects?
According to statistics, the most popular video games have a simple look, and nobody needs beautiful graphics, nor powerful gaming computers. In this article, we will analyze the market, understand the psychology of the player, and try to understand what guides developers and typical gamers. Successes of the gaming industry Let’s start with…
Impressions from SAND. Galicians take over space
Hologryph, a Ukrainian studio from Lviv, has just presented the first gameplay trailer for its open-world PvPvE game SAND. You might remember it from its stylish steampunk trailer with Galician characters. ITC.ua managed to play an early version of the game, and now we will share our impressions. Galician elite In an alternate twentieth century,…
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 review. The sequel is worth the wait
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 was announced in 2019 right after the presentation of the next-generation Xbox Series X|S consoles. The trailer impressed with its atmosphere, animations, and detail, although at that time, the game development was just about to begin. In less than four years, did the authors manage to realize their vision and repeat…
The most interesting new games of May 2024
The last month of spring will be rich in a variety of game genres: sports simulators, horror, cat simulators, fighting games, and several long-awaited ports. However, strategy fans will be especially pleased. We will tell you about the most interesting new releases in our selection of May game releases. Ukrainian games Traditionally, we will recall…
Stellar Blade review. Is there anything but beauty?
Over the past few months, Stellar Blade has managed to make a lot of noise, primarily due to the appearance of the game’s protagonist, Eve. Western leading media and activists have been so focused on the issue of «realism» Eve’s shape that they have completely forgotten that Stellar Blade is a video game first and […]
The most interesting new games of April 2024
April will be rich in ports of old games, especially Xbox exclusives at Sony’s convention. However, new releases will also please fans of strategy, action, and horror. Of particular interest is an Android game that will be released at the end of the month, but has already become one of the most high-profile releases of […]
Impressions of Rise of the Ronin. Souls game for everyone
This year, Sony is taking a break from releasing games in its most high-profile series, so no new Ucharted or God of War. But the Japanese are not leaving us without games either. At the beginning of the year, they released a console exclusive, Helldivers 2, which became a real «sleeper hit», even for developers. […]
Impressions of Dragon’s Dogma 2. Game of the Year or victim of microtransactions?
Dragon’s Dogma 2 is one of the most anticipated games of this year. Since its release, the game has been caught up in a scandal related to microtransactions. I’ve played over 30 hours and am on the verge of the finale, but I decided to postpone the climax while the game allows it and explore […]
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends of the Zone Trilogy. How I lay on the couch and played «Stalkers» on PlayStation 5
It was a Friday evening. I sat down on the couch, picked up the gamepad, and pressed the PS button. There was a sharp «peak!», the PlayStation 5 turned blue, and the main menu appeared on the 4K TV screen in front of me. With the left stick, I switched from the God of War […]
The most interesting new games of March 2024
In March, many hits of the last century will return, some even in a new wrapper. But if you don’t feel nostalgic for your childhood games, this month will see the release of a lot of new games to suit everyone’s taste. There are especially many games for fans of turn-based battles. We are going […]
Skull and Bones review. A victim of great promises
Before its release, Skull and Bones has come a long way in 10 years, having gone through several development restarts. Initially, the game was planned as a supplement for Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag, but gradually the concept changed in favor of a multiplayer game. After showing the final vision of the game, it was […]
Top 10 monsters from video games in movies: Goro, animatronics, bloater and others
Cinema and video games have been walking side by side for a long time, and their «friendship» is constantly growing stronger. A special place in both industries is occupied by projects about all kinds of monsters that are always trying to dive out of a dark corner and attack a game or movie character. Today, […]
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