Top And The Best

Over the past few years, the graphics in games have hardly changed. We have become accustomed to high detail, high-quality textures, and realistic faces of characters. Perhaps the situation will change after the release of new video cards, but in 2024, the graphics remained at about the same level as before.

That is why, when compiling this article, we primarily paid attention not to the number of pixels in the hero's boot, but to the artistic component. Combined with advanced technologies, it is able to impress even today.

The past year was rather lacking in major releases and blockbuster hits. As a result, many gamers (including us) formed the opinion that nothing substantial was released in 2024. But of course, that's not true. According to Steam statistics, more games were released last year than in 2023. Throughout the season, we mainly talked about the most important and loud releases and less about small projects that were unlucky with advertising and wide publicity. In this article, we've compiled 15 cool games that you definitely need to try. Perhaps these projects will be what you associate with 2024.

2024 proved that after a couple of challenging years in the industry, game developers finally found time for PC as a platform. Optimization no longer looks like a forgotten part of the development process — new games increasingly demonstrate excellent performance on systems of varying power. In this compilation, we've gathered 10 games that not only offer engaging gameplay but are also well-optimized for PC, including less advanced hardware. We've also added setup tips so you can enjoy the game with maximum performance.

Lately, it seems like PC gaming is pointless without a high-end build. Demanding new releases "stutter" on devices where they should run smoothly. Last year even saw a list of the worst-optimized games compiled.

But games that you can fully enjoy on a weak PC or laptop are still being released. We've put together a list of the best releases that will run at least on minimum settings, even if your graphics card hasn’t been upgraded in a decade. All of these games were released in 2024 and received high ratings on Steam.

According to insiders, a new Nintendo console will be released in 2025. However, it is too early to write off the original Switch. Moreover, many potentially interesting games are planned for it, both exclusive and multi-platform. In this article, we decided not to list the remasters and remakes of classics that will be released on Switch, but focused exclusively on new projects.

In this article, we have compiled a list of the most anticipated games on PS4 and PS5. First, we will talk about exclusive projects from Sony, and then smoothly transition to multiplatform.

The fourth year of the ninth console generation, 2024, has clearly shown that the performance of gaming systems has once again become a bottleneck for PC game development. While in 2022 and 2023 developers amazed us with cutting-edge graphics technologies and occasional innovations, the past year's major releases seemed to abandon the race for visual revolution. However, we’ve still found 10 games capable of pushing any modern PC to its limits.

The departing year 2024 was incredibly rich in game releases. We finally got the buggy S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, enjoyed the charming Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and laughed through tears at Dragon Age: The Veilguard. But what does the industry have in store for 2025? We decided to prepare a series of top lists of the most anticipated projects for the upcoming year. This one will be about hits for PC and Xbox. It's obvious that most new releases come out on consoles after personal computers and vice versa, so don't be surprised to find multiplatform titles on the list. However, these projects are theoretically expected to provide the most complete experience specifically on the two platforms mentioned above.

For the third year in a row, on the eve of the New Year holidays, we recall films that might have been lost among the loud premieres and popcorn blockbuster attractions of the past year. This time, the list includes only those projects that were equally liked by both critics and audiences, or those that we personally enjoyed. We understand that cinema is always a matter of taste, and it can be very specific, but give these films a chance. They might pleasantly surprise you.

On October 29, the original Red Dead Redemption was released on personal computers. 14 years have passed since the release date of the project on PS3 and Xbox 360, and the game has been released not only on PlayStation 4, but also on Nintendo Switch. However, if you prefer to play on PC and still haven't read the story of John Marston, we highly recommend doing so. Key arguments in — our article.

There is an opinion that horror films are no longer able to scare the modern viewer. In fact, a lot depends on the individual, his personal fears and childhood memories. Some cannot look at mutilated human bodies, others start shaking from the mere sight of the xenomorph from the Alien film series. On the eve of Halloween, we have collected fifteen interesting horror films that were able to impress us for various reasons.

The seasonal Steam Next Fest has recently concluded, offering small and independent studios the opportunity to showcase their projects without expensive advertising and PR. For several days, players had the chance to try out demos of unique projects and unusual indie games, discovering new genre branches and mechanics. We couldn't miss such an event and tested most of the projects presented at the festival. In this article, we will talk about the most interesting games, in our opinion, that are worth waiting for no less than big-budget blockbusters.

Indiana Jones is a name that conjures up memories of dusty ancient ruins, dangerous traps, and a frantic desire to solve yet another mystery of history. But it's not just the movies that have made Indy a cultural icon: since 1982, the adventurer has also conquered the world of video games. From simple pixel puzzles on Atari to modern high-budget projects, each of his virtual adventures becomes a challenge for gamers. This article is about how the fearless archaeologist conquered computer and console screens, and what makes him so timeless in the world of games.

Every person has a moment in life that they want to go back to in order to correct a mistake. But time is such a mysterious substance that we will only dream of being able to control it for a long time. And even if you are the author of a video game, adding time control will not be so easy. In this article, we recall famous projects in which you can control time.

In this article, we decided to recall 9 great games based on the Marvel universe. After all, there are many other popular heroes besides the Avengers. Our top includes Deadpool, Wolverine, Spider-Man, and many others.

The horror genre is going through a rough patch, but there are still some films that can tickle the nerves of viewers. We have selected the 10 best horror films of the last 5 years. However, we warn you — the creepy cannibal clown, Korean zombies, ghosts and cultists from this top can deprive you of sleep for a long time.

It is no secret that video games are a very inconvenient material. It is difficult to write a good book or make a quality film based on them. The point, of course, is in the specifics: most of the interesting details are presented by the creators in the gameplay, while the script part is often given much less time and effort. With rare exceptions, it turns out either weak or strange. But that is cinema. In our beloved entertainment industry, there is a slightly different direction that has long taken video games under its wing and, albeit rarely, pleases gamers with high-quality film adaptations. Of course, we are talking about animation. In this material, the editors of VGTimes have selected for you the seven best cartoons whose plot and universe were based on popular games. Make yourself comfortable, it will be interesting.

Optimization is a very important thing, which, however, developers sometimes forget about. Sometimes bugs and multiple errors can completely ruin the impression of the game, but there are also the opposite situations. After all, if the game is cool, players will enjoy it in any case, regardless of optimization glitches. In this article, we have collected several disgustingly optimized games that at one time managed to win people's love.

If you have already tried Wasteland 3 and want something more similar, we have prepared a list of related games for you. There is an old-school Russian RPG, an isometric role-playing game about anthropomorphic animals, and even a noir detective story with many awards.

The psyche can «break» even in the most balanced people. It's the same in games. In addition to the psycho antagonists, from time to time the developers make us feel insane. We remembered 6 games in which you can fully experience, let's say, what it's like to have «trouble with your head.»