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Name: Rodion Ilin
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Registration: July 2, 2020
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“The Number One Thing That Was Most Important Is Staying True To The Aion Franchise”: A VGTimes Interview with Aion 2 Creators at gamescom 2026
At gamescom 2026, the editors of VGTimes managed to talk with developers from the Korean studio NCsoft, who are preparing for the global release of Aion 2, the sequel to the famous open-world MMORPG AION 2008. In South Korea, the sequel was released in November 2025, and on the eve of the game's release to the world market, developers came to the world's largest gaming exhibition to show the press the gameplay of the game and answer questions.
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August 30, 2026
SAW: Genesis Developer on Villain Gameplay and What Sets It Apart from Dead by Daylight — A VGTimes Interview
At the turn of the 2000s and 2010s, games based on the Saw film series were already coming out. These were single-player horror titles with decent puzzles and dull combat. The new SAW: Genesis is betting on multiplayer, featuring villains and those trying to survive. It sounds like we're dealing with an analog of Dead by Daylight, but this project has its own distinctive features. To get to the bottom of all the details, we conducted an interview with a developer.
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August 30, 2026
Stupid Never Dies Game Director on a Chaotic Action RPG With Lightning-Fast Leveling — A VGTimes Interview
Stupid Never Dies is a game about an ordinary zombie who battles all kinds of monsters. Thanks to an extensive arsenal, active and passive abilities, and unusual combat styles, you'll be able to develop your own unique build that matches your tactics. The goal of the protagonist, Davey, is to save a student named Julia.
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August 29, 2026
Mimic Developer on His Unreal Engine 5 Take on Among Us — VGTimes Interview
A developer from Mimic discussed the hunt for a hidden monster, an AI-controlled android, the influence of Twitch viewers, and the game's release date.
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August 29, 2026
VGTimes at gamescom 2026: Interviews About New Games, Game Development, and the Industry (Updated)
VGTimes interviews from gamescom 2026: developers and game company representatives discuss new projects, technologies, and the state of the industry.
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August 28, 2026
VGTimes at gamescom 2026: Highlights from the gaming expo in Germany
VGTimes team has arrived in Cologne for gamescom 2026! This year, we’re represented by two members — Rodion Ilin and Vladislav Shamshurov. We’re in for a packed program: interviews with developers, exclusive presentations of the most anticipated games, and, of course, live impressions from the biggest gaming expo in Europe. We’re ready to share the latest news, insider info, and the unique atmosphere of gamescom 2026 — stay tuned to our reports so you don’t miss a thing!
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August 26, 2026
HONOR X9d 5G Review: Large battery and total protection against drops and water
Our new review is dedicated to this autumn's model — the indestructible HONOR X9d 5G. This smartphone stands out with its claimed large battery capacity and impressive durability and water protection features. Let's dive in!
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August 14, 2026
MSI Versa 300 Elite Wireless Review. An Elite-Level Lightweight and Fast Mouse
Our new review is dedicated to the MSI Versa 300 Elite Wireless mouse and its regular version in white. Both variants support two types of wireless connections as well as wired mode, offering a lightweight design and good ergonomics.
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August 12, 2026
GIGABYTE GAMING A16 PRO Review. A Laptop for Creators and Gamers
In this new review, we will get acquainted with a high-performance laptop from GIGABYTE featuring a 50-series graphics card, a modern processor, a quality 16:10 display for non-standard tasks, and built-in AI models for coding and image generation.
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August 10, 2026
Is It Worth Playing the Mass Effect Trilogy in 2026?
BioWare has only been disappointing fans in recent years. Dragon Age: The Veilguard spent years in development and ended up a flop, and before that came the divisive Anthem and Mass Effect: Andromeda. The studio's golden era fell in the 2000s and early 2010s, when hit after hit kept coming out. That's when millions of players around the world followed the adventures of Captain Shepard. But does that trilogy still hold up in 2026? That's exactly what this article sets out to answer.
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August 8, 2026
Predator Helios Neo 16 AI Review. This laptop can do everything
In this new review, we take a look at the high-performance gaming laptop Predator Helios Neo 16 AI from Acer. The model features a 24-core Core Ultra 9 275HX processor, a mobile GeForce RTX 5070 Ti graphics card, a fast 240 Hz display, and two 1TB storage drives. The laptop is designed not only for modern games at 2560×1600 resolution, but also for video editing, 3D graphics, photo processing, running neural networks locally, and other demanding tasks.
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August 6, 2026
GIGABYTE MO27Q28G Monitor Review. True blacks and top-tier image quality
Our editorial team got their hands on the GIGABYTE MO27Q28G gaming monitor featuring QHD resolution, a high refresh rate, and modern OLED panel technologies that, in theory, should combine vibrant visuals, excellent color reproduction, and fast response times. Let's see how well this works in practice.
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August 6, 2026
Is It Worth Playing Uncharted 4: A Thief's End in 2026?
It’s been quite some time since the release of the fourth installment of Uncharted. However, the series hasn’t seen any new mainline games—fans have only been treated to the spin-off The Lost Legacy and a few re-releases. In this article, I’ll look back on Nathan Drake’s latest adventure, discuss its strengths and weaknesses, and assess how relevant the game remains today.
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August 1, 2026
Review of two Pocket Player Pro consoles from My Arcade: Galaga and Tetris in handheld format
At the beginning of 2026, we visited CES 2026 in Las Vegas, where the My Arcade booth stood out the most. The company officially releases retro games from the '80s and '90s in the form of portable and tabletop consoles under licenses from Atari, Sega, Bandai Namco, and Capcom. We managed to get two of their basic consoles: a green Pocket Player Pro with Galaga and a white console with Tetris.
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July 25, 2026
All the GTA covers—from the first game to GTA 6. Vote for your favorite
Rockstar has revealed the official cover art for GTA 6. Let’s take a look back at how the series’ visual style has evolved—from the pixelated top-down view to the neon-lit Vice City—and vote for the best Grand Theft Auto cover in our poll.
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June 19, 2026
What We Saw at the TSMC Museum: A VGTimes Report from Taiwan
At Computex 2026 in Taipei, we saw plenty of interesting new technologies and devices that major manufacturers will use to attract buyers in the coming years. But once we found ourselves in Taiwan’s capital, one of the key centers of the global semiconductor industry, we decided not to limit ourselves to exhibitions and show floors. After Computex, we went to the TSMC Museum of Innovation. This is not just an exhibition about a single company, but an opportunity to see how the industry developed — an industry without which there would be no modern graphics cards, gaming consoles, smartphones, servers, or most of the everyday electronics we rely on today.
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June 14, 2026
VGTimes Report: What GIGABYTE Showed at Computex 2026
At Computex 2026 in Taipei, we visited the GIGABYTE stand and, together with company representatives, looked at the devices it plans to offer gamers and enthusiasts. Among the main new products are brighter OLED and Mini LED monitors, compact graphics cards with redesigned cooling, laptops with GiMATE AI features, and components that help integrate a powerful PC into a home interior.
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June 8, 2026
VGTimes at Computex 2026 in Taipei. The summer's biggest event for tech enthusiasts
Computex 2026 is one of the world’s largest exhibitions dedicated to computer technology and electronics, where leading companies showcase their latest developments and innovations. This year it will be held on June 2–5 in Taipei, the capital of Taiwan. We headed to this large-scale event to bring you everything interesting firsthand. Our photo report will feature many shots taken directly at the exhibition — refresh the page so you don’t miss the fresh photos and live impressions of the most exciting announcements.
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June 5, 2026
Best Racing Games for Low-End PCs and Laptops in 2026
In 2026, racing games are rightfully considered one of the most dynamic and popular genres, offering a unique sense of drive and constant adrenaline rushes. As the gaming industry has developed, car racing has evolved from the pixelated graphics of arcade machines to the photorealism of modern simulators, which often require very powerful hardware. Today, racing games successfully navigate between subgenres, appealing to a wide variety of gamers. Cozy party arcades or simulators in autosims, rally and drift, or police chases in an open world—there are projects for every taste and platform. The only thing that might hold players back when choosing a racing game, especially owners of low-end PCs and laptops, are the high system requirements of certain titles.
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May 5, 2026
12 Clones of Heroes of Might and Magic: What to Play if You're a Fan of the Series
Heroes of Might and Magic is one of the most beloved game series. Gamers still replay the third, fourth, and fifth installments, create mods, and make fan expansions. In this ranking, we've collected the best games similar to Heroes of Might and Magic based on key mechanics: moving across a global map, turn-based tactical battles, and RPG elements. The selection is relevant for 2025–2026, including the freshest genre analogs.
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April 25, 2026
Best Superhero Games on PC, PS4/PS5, and Xbox
The best superhero games on PC, PS4/PS5, and Xbox — from classic Batman slashers to the fresh Marvel Rivals. We've gathered more than thirty titles: there's aging classics you still don't need to throw out of your library, and new releases. Superhero games on PC started long before Arkham or Insomniac's Spider-Man appeared. Even back on 16-bit consoles, there were quite decent DC and Marvel titles — but now we're interested in what you can actually play today, not museum pieces. So below — only modern games that will run on current hardware without any hassle. Let's go.
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April 23, 2026
Best Police and Cop Games on PC and Consoles: From Patrol to Special Forces
Police games come in many forms: from realistic patrol officer simulators to noir investigations, tactical special operations, and spectacular chases. In this article, we've gathered the best police and cop games for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox — featuring detectives, SWAT teams, police station management, and action-packed gameplay in the spirit of blockbuster movies. Here you'll find both major hits and affordable indie titles that run smoothly even on less powerful systems.
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April 18, 2026
Best Mobile Games Like GTA for Android and iOS (2026)
Games like GTA on Android and iOS in 2026 are not just old mobile Rockstar clones, but also fully-fledged sandboxes with open worlds, cars, criminal storylines, and online modes. There have long been plenty of projects on smartphones where you can freely explore a city, complete missions, engage in car chases, participate in shootouts, and simply cause chaos for fun. In this selection, we've gathered the best mobile games like GTA on Android and iOS: from classic single-player action games to modern RP sandboxes and more unusual alternatives. This list is suitable both for those looking for a direct GTA 5 equivalent on their phone and for those who want a light open-world arcade game for a low-end smartphone.
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April 13, 2026
Best Games for Women on PC and Consoles: A Selection for Every Taste
There is a common belief that video games are mainly a male pastime, but that's no longer the case. More and more women are regularly playing on PC and consoles, and game genres themselves have long stopped being divided into "male" and "female." Some are looking for strong stories and vibrant characters, others prefer cozy simulators, romance, and detective games, while some enjoy horror, action, and large-scale RPGs just as much. In this selection, we've gathered the best games for women to suit any taste — from interactive movies and visual novels to farming simulators, platformers, and grand adventures.
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April 12, 2026
What We Saw at the Atomic Testing Museum: A VGTimes Report from Las Vegas
While in Las Vegas for CES 2026, VGTimes Editor-in-Chief Rodion Ilin couldn’t pass up the chance to visit the Atomic Testing Museum. It was at these Nevada test sites that hundreds of atomic explosions were carried out as part of the U.S. nuclear program. For fans of the Fallout series, a museum like this is nothing short of a pilgrimage site. Moreover, the iconic franchise is represented here directly.
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January 13, 2026
VGTimes Report from ADATA’s CES 2026 Booth: Highlights from a Leading Memory and Storage Manufacturer
During CES 2026, VGTimes Editor-in-Chief Rodion Ilin took a look at the latest products from ADATA — a major manufacturer of memory and storage solutions specializing in DRAM, SSDs, and flash products for both consumer and professional markets. Many of the company’s technologies and gaming-oriented products were showcased in Las Vegas under the XPG brand.
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January 12, 2026
AMD’s Vision for Gaming Today and Tomorrow: VGTimes Report and Interview at CES 2026
At CES 2026, VGTimes Editor-in-Chief Rodion Ilin visited AMD’s exhibition area, where he explored the company’s latest products, attended presentations, and spoke with brand representatives about the most relevant technologies and solutions.
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January 10, 2026
Color-Changing Nails and an AI Perfumer: VGTimes Interviews at CES 2026
At CES 2026, we saw a wide range of smart devices — from smart footwear and home SPA systems to AI-powered toys designed for emotional support. However, VGTimes Editor-in-Chief Rodion Ilin also had the chance to explore more unconventional innovations, including smart nails that can change color and an AI-powered fragrance device capable of creating scents on its own. We spoke with representatives of these brands to learn more about the technologies behind them.
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January 10, 2026
Retro Gaming Reimagined: A VGTimes Report and Interview with My Arcade at CES 2026
In Las Vegas, VGTimes Editor-in-Chief Rodion Ilin spoke with Oliver Tesoro — a representative of My Arcade, a manufacturer of portable and tabletop retro consoles and arcade devices officially licensed to feature classic video games from Atari, Sega, Bandai Namco, and Capcom. Tesoro showcased the company’s current product lineup brought to CES 2026 and also answered several of our questions.
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January 9, 2026
Smart Shoes, Home SPA, and AI Toy for Emotional Support: VGTimes Interviews at CES 2026
CES 2026 demonstrates how smart technologies are increasingly moving beyond smartphones and becoming integrated into a wide range of everyday devices and objects. Today, smart features can be found in home SPA systems, children’s toys, and even footwear. At the exhibition, VGTimes Editor-in-Chief Rodion Ilin spoke with representatives of companies developing these innovative solutions.
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January 9, 2026
VGTimes Interview with Razer at CES 2026: Advanced Controllers, an AI Accelerator, and a Smart Companion You Can Place on Your Desk
At CES 2026, VGTimes Editor-in-Chief Rodion Ilin visited the exhibition areas of MSI and GIGABYTE and also stopped by the Razer booth — a company that traditionally attracts gamers’ attention with its unusual and technologically advanced devices. Razer representatives gave VGTimes an interview and talked about their key gadgets.
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January 9, 2026
A Device for Full-Body Movement in Virtual Reality: a VGTimes Interview at CES 2026
VR technology already delivers a strong sense of immersion on its own, but developers continue to look for ways to push it even further. One of the most logical approaches is to let players move using their entire body. At CES 2026 in Las Vegas, VGTimes Editor-in-Chief Rodion Ilin took a closer look at the Virtuix Omni One — a system that allows players to physically walk and run in virtual reality — and spoke with company representative Sergio Garcia about how this approach changes the VR gaming experience.
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January 9, 2026
How to Control Games with the Power of Your Mind: a VGTimes Interview at CES 2026
Engineers have long been exploring alternative ways to control games, from experimental controllers to gesture-based systems. Among all these ideas, brain–computer interfaces now stand out as the most ambitious approach, allowing players to interact with games directly through thought. During CES 2026 in Las Vegas, VGTimes Editor-in-Chief Rodion Ilin took a closer look at such a device and spoke with Jinglun Uang and Xingjian Yan, representatives of LumiMind, the company behind its development.
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January 8, 2026
VGTimes interview with GIGABYTE representatives at CES 2026: the top-tier GIGABYTE RTX 5090 graphics card and the "wooden" motherboard
Among PC and computer hardware manufacturers at CES 2026, GIGABYTE also made its presence felt. VGTimes editor-in-chief Rodion Ilin spoke with company representatives to learn more about the new products they brought to the show. These include a prebuilt PC, a new graphics card, and a motherboard.
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January 8, 2026
The Air Taxi of the Future at CES 2026: A VGTimes Interview
One of the central exhibits at CES 2026 is a large passenger drone positioned as an air taxi. Rodion Ilin learned more about this aircraft during a conversation with Hyojung Sun, a representative of Sambo Motors, the company developing this vehicle.
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January 8, 2026
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