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This console generation is often referred to as the generation of remakes — that's how frequently updated versions of classic games are being released. Sometimes, it even feels like they’re coming out more often than brand-new titles. As of today, there are well over a hundred remakes and remasters. But which ones truly stand out and are worth a gamer's attention? We've listed the best and most successful reimaginings of gaming classics in this article.

The plot of Reanimal is one of the most discussed topics after release. Many players are trying to understand what is actually happening in the story, how the events are connected, and what the ending means. At the same time, the game provides almost no direct answers, forcing you to piece the narrative together from fragments. Tarsier Studios, known for the Little Nightmares series, once again uses a familiar approach: minimal explanations, maximum symbolism and hints. As a result, a playthrough of Reanimal leaves more questions than answers, and the true ending only complicates the understanding of the story. I have analyzed the plot of Reanimal in detail, explained the ending, and compiled key theories. In this material — a full breakdown of the story and an attempt to understand what the developers wanted to say.

Last week, Warhammer 40,000: Darktide received another major update: this time, the developers added a new mode in the style of extraction shooters. Overall, the project’s support over the past year has been genuinely encouraging. The Swedish studio Fatshark has never been known for fast development cycles, but it seems they’ve finally found their rhythm. Darktide, which players initially received rather coldly at launch due to numerous issues, is transforming and beginning to reveal its full potential. At the same time, I believe that even with all its objective shortcomings, Fatshark’s title already outclassed other co-op games right from the start. In its current state, even more so — it’s the most engaging shooter for a group of friends and the most successful adaptation of Warhammer 40,000. What exactly makes the game special? That’s what this article is about.

There is a lot of hype surrounding Resident Evil Requiem, which is likely attracting newcomers unfamiliar with the franchise. There is no doubt that many would like to jump into the series but do not know where to start, as it spans dozens of games and turns 30 this March. That is precisely why we decided to put together a feature on the best way to get acquainted with Resident Evil.

The release of the long-awaited Resident Evil Requiem is a perfect reason to look back and revisit the previous entries in the series, discuss which ones turned out successful and which did not, and, of course, choose the very best of them.

After the recent release of Poppy Playtime Chapter 5, conversations about the future of the series instantly ignited within the gaming community. The ending of the latest chapter so far left players with the feeling that the story is far from over, making the question of a continuation only natural. In this article, we’ll try to figure out whether a new update called Chapter 6 is coming to Poppy Playtime and when we can expect an official announcement.

After a series of bureaucratic complications, Tarsier Studios lost its main IP — Little Nightmares. The developers stated that they wanted to move forward and create something different, unrelated to the well-known series. Meanwhile, the little nightmares continued to live on in the hands of Supermassive Games. The new project from Tarsier Studios received the promising title Reanimal, which can very loosely be deciphered as "rebirth into a beast". Before release, many journalists predicted that Reanimal would become a hit and bring back "those very little nightmares", since Little Nightmares 3 failed to gain recognition. In this review, I will try to analyze whether the developers truly fulfilled their promise to create something different, and also reflect on whether metaphor is really as good as a coherent story.

Return to Silent Hill is Christophe Gans’s second attempt to adapt the famous game series for the screen. The film Silent Hill loosely drew on the first game and received restrained critical reception, while Silent Hill: Revelation is generally considered something best not mentioned in polite company. That said, it was made by different people. Now, however, it is time for a new release that follows the plot of Silent Hill 2. Although follows is probably far too generous a compliment for this film. It would be more accurate to say that it mocks it. I, the author of these lines, watched Return to Silent Hill so that you would not have to. Details below.

By the end of 2025, the multiplayer extraction shooter Escape from Tarkov finally left closed beta. Despite its strong foundation and recognizable core formula, version 1.0 made it clear that not all of the promised elements were equally well developed. This is especially true of the storyline — the game’s key new feature and the aspect that raised the most questions.

The newly arrived year 2026 will bring us plenty of memorable games and, possibly, even GTA 6. However, delays happen far too often in the video game industry, so nothing can really be taken for granted. Movies and TV series are a different story. Studios fight for theatrical release windows well in advance and keep dates secret until the very last moment. Already in January, we can roughly imagine what awaits us on both big and small screens almost until next December. And it has to be said, this year looks exceptionally epic, so I’ve prepared the ultimate top 30 most anticipated movies and TV series, just so you don’t miss anything.

Grand Theft Auto 6 has not been released yet, but it has already begun to gather critics around itself. This time, the reason was the overly realistic graphics, which should be the hallmark of the game. According to psychologists, this will negatively affect the emotional state of the players.

80% of gamers do not believe that Grand Theft Auto 6 will be released in the fall of 2026. According to many players, Rockstar has again set approximate deadlines that have little to do with reality.

The finale of Stranger Things has happened. The eighth episode of the fifth season was released worldwide on December 31. Before the premiere, there were plenty of concerns that the Duffer Brothers wouldn’t manage to wrap up the story in a logical and engaging way, but now all doubts are in the past. I did breakdowns of both parts of the fifth season for you and wrote that if the ending turned out to be worthy, I would be the first to say so. It’s oddly satisfying to realize that I actually have to keep that promise. What we have here is one of the best series finales ever — large-scale, emotional, and endlessly touching. This is a rare case where the creators somehow avoided drowning in their own mistakes and instead demonstrated craftsmanship and respect for audience expectations. And even if the techniques aren’t always original and the plot feels a bit simplistic compared to fan theories, damn it, it worked. I say this responsibly — you owe it to yourself to see how Netflix’s flagship series actually ended.

December is relentlessly approaching its end, and with it the main event of the small-screen industry — the final season of Stranger Things. On the 25th, and for some on the 26th, the second part of the fifth season was released, that is, episodes five through seven inclusive. One final episode remains, and that’s it. In terms of scale, what’s happening is comparable to the eighth season of Game of Thrones. Unfortunately, such a parallel comes to mind not only because of the public’s universal interest, but also because of the disappointment that same audience experiences while watching. As sad as it is to say, Netflix’s flagship has huge problems that are unlikely to be fixed by the final two hours of runtime. I’ll go into everything in more detail, and you can draw your own conclusions.

It: Welcome to Derry is a case where no one really expected anything special from the project. The premiere of the prequel series to one of Stephen King’s most famous stories passed without much hype. However, things gradually began to change. With each new episode, the audience grew, and discussions around the project became more frequent. By the finale of the first season, It: Welcome to Derry had turned into a hit, which many even considered more promising than Netflix’s unsinkable flagship — Stranger Things. Which is ironic, given that Max will soon become the property of the "big N". In this article, we’ll discuss one of the most unexpected dark horses of 2025, which ultimately turned out to be deeper than anyone could have expected — but not necessarily more interesting.

Over the past couple of weeks, the media have been actively discussing the biggest event in cinema — the sale of Warner Bros. We also published an article about the prospects that might await the industry and Warner’s major franchises. However, the situation has changed. What many feared has happened. Netflix has practically bought one of the oldest studios for a staggering $82.7 billion. Everything is almost settled, unless antitrust regulators intervene, who will in any case review the deal, or unless other unexpected circumstances arise. There is also, admittedly, a chance of pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump, but we will discuss that later. The fact remains — the streaming service has acquired (almost) one of the pillars of world cinema. What will happen to films and TV series now? Let’s reason it out in the article below.

Nearly 10 years after the release of the original, Zootopia 2 has finally seen the light of day. The sequel to one of Disney’s most successful animated films seemed to be anticipated almost immediately after the first part came out, but production dragged on. Now the film is available to everyone, and I’ve already watched it to share my impressions. In short, for kids it’s an excellent project, but kids are unlikely to read my reviews. Everyone else, however, should lower their expectations just a bit. Why? I’ll explain in detail.

Exactly five years have passed since the release of Cyberpunk 2077. Many still remember the overwhelming hype that surrounded its launch, followed by the turning point when excitement gave way to disappointment and frustration over the game’s issues. CD Projekt RED did not abandon the project and spent several years actively releasing patches. The culmination arrived with Update 2.0 and the Phantom Liberty expansion, which ultimately salvaged the game’s reputation. They launched back in 2023, yet even after that Cyberpunk 2077 continued to receive updates. The fact that the game today is vastly superior to its launch version is no secret. Still, for the anniversary, let’s examine just how much it has changed over five years and whether CDPR ultimately delivered the dream RPG fans had been promised long before release.

It’s hard to find an actor who appeals to everyone, is an all-around good guy, and a master of his craft. Besides Keanu Reeves, the only other name that immediately comes to mind is Jackie Chan. That’s exactly who we’re talking about today. The Hong Kong martial arts master and megastar is already over 70, but he isn’t even considering retiring. Known for his action comedies, Jackie has proven he can be completely different, yet those older films are the ones that shaped his image into what every person on Earth recognizes. Today we’ll revisit the top-30 best films of this legendary master. Most of them aren’t new anymore, but that’s part of their charm. Considering that Jackie performed all the stunts himself without CGI, any one of these films still looks impressive today.

The finale of Stranger Things is undoubtedly the main event of the film industry in 2025. And not only among TV shows, but movies too. Hard to believe the first episode came out in 2016. And now, nine years later, we’ve finally reached the concluding chapters. Netflix knows exactly what’s at stake. If the season succeeds, people will forgive the company both the overly agenda-driven The Witcher and plenty of other questionable decisions. What will happen if things go off the rails… better not imagine. That’s why the creative duo behind the show, the Duffer Brothers, were given as much money and freedom as humanly possible. Naturally, the streaming service couldn’t release all episodes at once, so the finale was split into three parts. I’ve already watched the first four episodes, and you and I are in for a long, complicated conversation.