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If you miss «real» RTS games or just want to discover the genre — here’s a selection of timeless hits that remain relevant even decades later.

Today, developing video games is an incredibly labor-intensive and extremely costly process. Of course, there are indie projects still made by just a handful of people, like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, developed by relatively small teams. However, the creation of ambitious AAA releases with cutting-edge graphics has long been comparable to the production of the most expensive movies. To give you an idea of the scale of these budgets, we've compiled a list of games with truly astronomical production costs.

We present to you our May selection of free and useful apps from Google Play and the App Store. This time, the list includes an eBook reader that supports multiple formats, an AI-powered wallpaper generator, a unique minimalist launcher, a tuner, and other tools and services that may come in handy.

When the first games implementing RT technologies appeared, many gamers were quick to dismiss ray tracing, finding the new methods of lighting, reflections, and shadows not impressive enough. However, over the years, many projects have been released that fully justify the purchase of a gaming system with a flagship graphics card or a console that supports RT. In this article, we’ll cover the most beautiful games that fully showcase the advantages of ray tracing.

Some games have special alternative endings, to get which you need to fulfill a number of non-obvious conditions. Sometimes secret endings radically change the attitude to the main plot or provide additional information about what is happening. In this article, we have collected the most interesting examples.

City-building simulators have long evolved beyond conventional metropolises à la SimCity. Today, players can manage island economies, settle snowy wastelands, or develop civilizations on the back of a cosmic whale. Our selection features modern titles that test strategic thinking, offer unique development conditions, fantastical settings, or unconventional approaches to the genre.

Many gameplay systems and mechanics get reused from game to game. For example, after the first Max Payne, the ability to slow down time appeared in dozens of other shooters and action titles. However, some groundbreaking mechanics that could significantly improve gameplay never manage to break into the mainstream for various reasons. In this article, we’ll talk about such gameplay features — the ones we’d love to see more often in big-budget games.

Nowadays, racing is becoming less common. Usually, developers prefer to add vehicle control to action games. For example, this year Borderlands 4 and Mafia: The Old Country will be released, and in the future — GTA 6. But if you are interested in racing without other gameplay mechanics, take a look at our selection.

Grand strategy games are slow-paced but incredibly addictive experiences that let you step into the shoes of a national leader or the ruler of a mighty faction. Expanding your realm and competing with neighboring powers in a geopolitical dance can be so captivating that you might easily find yourself gaming until sunrise. The “just one more turn” phenomenon is no joke. In this roundup, we’ve collected the best grand strategy games for those who want to test themselves as a suzerain or a military commander.

This month will delight viewers with a variety of new releases, ranging from major blockbusters to unexpected TV series. In this selection, we'll tell you about the most anticipated releases of May that are worth adding to your watchlist.

You don’t need to gather a whole squad of friends to enjoy a co-op or multiplayer experience. Plenty of games are a blast even with just one partner. In this article, we’ve rounded up great titles perfect for spending quality time with your best friend or significant other.

Some games are developed with the expectation that they will get a sequel soon. And if this does not happen, fans are left dissatisfied, because the storylines were cut off in the middle. In addition, interesting mechanics can be competently developed in the next part. In this article, we will tell you about projects that never received a sequel, despite the hopes of fans.

With the release of the Minecraft movie and new game update, the internet has been swept by another wave of viral jokes and trends. In this article, we'll look at memes that reflect both gameplay features and cultural phenomena of the Minecraft world!

We present a new selection of free and great apps from Google Play and the App Store. This time, we have included a photo editor, a personal assistant for students, a program for collecting data on smartphone charging, a mobile AI browser without unnecessary information, a powerful audio player and much more.

With the annual season of game showcases and conferences just around the corner, there's a growing chance that Capcom will finally unveil Resident Evil 9. So now is the perfect time to look back at the franchise's past entries — to reflect on which ones succeeded and which fell short. And of course, to determine which mainline Resident Evil stands above the rest.

April 15 is a funny holiday — Bald Men's Day. In honor of this event, we decided to remember the most colorful video game heroes who have no hair or a noticeable bald spot on their heads.

Horror movies—are a very intriguing genre in cinema. And how could they not be, when their main goal is to scare the viewer out of their wits? However, as humanity moved forward, it became increasingly difficult to tap into the essence of real fear. Freddy Krueger and masked maniacs stopped being terrifying and started eliciting smirks instead. As a result, the genre quickly slid into clichéd repetition, where it became hard not only to scare but even to simply engage the audience. These days, getting a thrill from a horror movie is genuinely tough—regular news often does a better job. But we’re not discouraged. We’ve put together a list of unusual and memorable horror films of all time that still manage to surprise. Each of these movies is unique and brought something truly new to the genre. They might not all scare you, but they will definitely keep you interested.

The action-adventure genre is one of the most diverse, covering numerous subgenres — from GTA-style sandbox games to Metroidvanias. Yet all action-adventures share a focus on dynamic gunfights or melee combat, exploration, platforming, puzzle-solving, and rich storytelling. We’ve gathered the best representatives of the genre in this list.

Not all worthy projects receive recognition and become commercially successful. There are often cases when a great game is released at the wrong time, goes unnoticed against the background of competitors, or fails in sales due to a weak advertising campaign. Our article is dedicated to such stories.

When used correctly, understatement can be a great artistic device. For example, video game developers sometimes add characters with mysterious backstories and ambiguous motivations to their games. This article is dedicated to such heroes and heroines.