Benchmarks instead of games, or how to get out of computer slavery: why the PC is an unhappy platform
You need more FPS, overclock the memory, install better cooling, upgrade the video card, buy a better monitor, you need even more frames per second in every game! If you write such things in all caps with CAPS LOCK, you get the impression of an inadequate fanatic who has gone crazy. The irony is that […]
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…
GTA VI publisher Take-Two closes two game studios — Roll7 and Intercept Games (part of Private Division)
Last month, Take-Two announced the layoff of 5% of its staff, or about 600 employees.
MSI G274QPF E2 review: the reference 2K monitor for everything
2K resolution is gaining ground and is becoming a popular trend, literally. The MSI G274QPF E2 has every chance of becoming one of those monitors, as it has typical gaming features and offers good performance for the money. We have tested the monitor with a colorimeter, measured power consumption, evaluated the image quality, tested it […]
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 […]
Nvidia’s history: from children’s video games to world domination
Let’s talk about a successful company that has gone through a thorny path from a small electronics designer to the largest semiconductor technology empire — the story of Nvidia is a success story and an exemplary gold mine for shareholders. How did it all start, what is the GPU revolution, why are video games not […]
Steam will not refund if you launch the game 2 hours before the official release
About 8 years ago, Steam introduced a refund mechanism for purchased games. It was useful in cases where the game was not as interesting as it seemed or the computer did not provide a comfortable level of performance. To get a refund, you had to spend no more than 2 hours in the game and send a request for a refund within 14 days after the…
Gigabyte GS27F review: budget gaming IPS monitor
Gamers who play for results will definitely be interested in this monitor, because Gigabyte GS27F positions itself exclusively as a gaming solution. In some respects, it surprised with its IPS matrix, although there are, of course, compromises. We tested the model in typical usage scenarios, evaluated the realism of colors, and are ready to share…
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 review: eSports champion with Intel Core i7-14650HX
For a good gaming laptop, the processor has always been more important than the graphics card, and the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 is a clear example of this. Fans of technical specifications on paper may think that this model has a clear performance skew in favor of the CPU, but real-world tests confirm that […]
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 […]
GamePro MG650 review: ultra-budget gamepad with instant connectivity
An incredibly affordable controller with a dual mode, good battery life, and lightning-fast connectivity – GamePro MG650 doesn’t claim to be the best, but it’s a great value for the money. We tested the gamepad in synthetic programs, video games, evaluated the ergonomics, and looked for advantages and disadvantages. Package and…
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 […]
Helldivers 2 breaking records on Steam, reached nearly 460K CCU and now in the top 20 of all time
Helldivers 2 servers are bursting at the seams due to excessive load — despite the new Arrowhead game remains in the top of sales continues to set records on Steam. Thus, on the night of February 21, the project reached 457.6 thousand simultaneous players and entered the top 20 games in the history of Steam.
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, […]
Helldivers 2 surpasses GTA V on Steam, reached over 400K CCU and now in the top 25 of all time
The acclaimed game Helldivers 2 continues to set records — last weekend, Sony’s cooperative shooter has once again updated its peak online on Steam, reaching almost 410 thousand players.