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Got a Moment? 15 Games for 5 Minutes of Your Time
article03 May 2023
Peeling potatoes. Taking out the garbage. Watching the weather forecast... What if I told you that you could spend those 5 minutes of your life better – for example, play a really good game? Don't believe it? Here are 15 short ones!
Got a Moment? 15 Games for 5 Minutes of Your Time
TOP 15 - Best Strategy Games on PC
article02 May 2023
We have selected our favorite strategy games. The choice wasn't easy and the list includes really diverse titles. The vast majority of these should not surprise anyone.
TOP 15 - Best Strategy Games on PC
12 Greatest Steam Gems of 2023 You Might Have Missed
article01 May 2023
Man doth not live by triple-A's only, because there are even smaller games that also deserveth attention – what we call gems. Steam is a real treasure trove of them, and since we have a moment for that, we highlight its most interesting regions.
12 Greatest Steam Gems of 2023 You Might Have Missed
New Releases, May 2023 - The Year Finally Gets Going!
article29 April 2023
In May, no one should complain about lack of new games to play. The month is filled with releases, with the loudest games of the year still to come! Choose wisely, because, as the weather gets better, it's also worth to spend time outside!
New Releases, May 2023 - The Year Finally Gets Going!
Honkai Impact 3rd vs Honkai Star Rail (HSR) - Which to Choose?
article28 April 2023
Honkai Impact 3rd and the newly released Honkai Star Rail from the HoYoverse studio are both parts of the Honkai series, but how do they compare to each other? Find out what are the similarities and differences between the two.
Honkai Impact 3rd vs Honkai Star Rail (HSR) - Which to Choose?
All WooHoo Spots in The Sims 4 - A Guide to Virtual Love
article28 April 2023
Erotic relationships are just as important in The Sims 4 as they're in real life. In this text, we look for all the woohoo spots in this life simulator.
All WooHoo Spots in The Sims 4 - A Guide to Virtual Love
The Best Mods to Mount and Blade II: Bannerlord (2023 Update)
article21 April 2023
Mount and Blade wouldn't be such a popular game if it wasn't for the modding scene. Bannerlord goes the same direction, and you can already find some interesting modifications online. Here's an overview of these, plus a sneak-peak of the upcoming ones.
The Best Mods to Mount and Blade II: Bannerlord (2023 Update)
15 Indie Games With Best Storylines
article20 April 2023
We play games for many reasons, and one of them is the desire to learn fascinating stories. We've prepared a list of the most interesting indie games that bring the most original plots, deepest meta-critique of society and extraordinary narratives.
15 Indie Games With Best Storylines
The Longest Single-Player Games - 100+ Hours Video Games (2023 Update)
article13 April 2023
The longer, the better? If you think so, we've prepared a list of some of the longest single-player games that will keep you engaged for weeks or months.
The Longest Single-Player Games - 100+ Hours Video Games (2023 Update)
Is PAX The Future of E3?
article11 April 2023
With the fate of the classic trade show up in the air, will PAX East soon replace E3 in relevance and necessity? Developers say maybe but fans say yes.
Is PAX The Future of E3?
The Best Games of 2023 - The List So Far (Q1)
article11 April 2023
So which games of 2023 are the best? What's worth the time and money right now, without waiting for discounts? Here's our list of the most interesting games released so far. The article will be updated as the year progresses.
The Best Games of 2023 - The List So Far (Q1)
Best Crossplay Video Games 2023 - Available on (Almost) All Platforms!
article07 April 2023
If you have a PC and your friend has a PS4, that doesn't mean you can't play together. There are multiplayer crossplay games that you can still play even if you have different hardware. Here's a list of cross-platform games for 2023.
Best Crossplay Video Games 2023 - Available on (Almost) All Platforms!
Bored With The Sims 4? Refresh Them With These Mods in 2023!
article07 April 2023
The Sims is one of the most phenomenal series of video games, especially if you consider that it's been around for nearly two decades. The latest installment, The Sims 4, is sure a fun game, but you can make it even better with our selection of mods!
Bored With The Sims 4? Refresh Them With These Mods in 2023!
Literally All Sim Deaths in The Sims 4 and How to Bring Them Back to Life
article05 April 2023
Did you know there are more sophisticated ways that allow you to exterminate Sims than walling them up with an oven? Here's a handy list of all the ways to kill Sims. And then bring them back to life – if you change your mind.
Literally All Sim Deaths in The Sims 4 and How to Bring Them Back to Life
New Games of April 2023 - Will the Force be Strong?
article03 April 2023
Spring has arrived, and with it a flood of fresh titles that should grace your drives. Among the premieres were some of the more famous, as well as some of the smaller, inconspicuous productions. Which of them will steal your free time?
New Games of April 2023 - Will the Force be Strong?
The Best Roguelike Games 2023
article29 March 2023
Roguelikes are growing in popularity. Curious where their phenomenon comes from? There's no better way than to check first-hand what the most interesting games of the genre are all about. Here's the list.
The Best Roguelike Games 2023
Dream Games Set in Diablo Universe (Some of them Crazy!)
article28 March 2023
Diablo 4 is coming, and we already know what to expect from Blizzard's title (more or less). But the world of this game, Sanctuary, is a great space for all kinds of different forms of gameplay. Here are some suggestions, we might get outrageous!
Dream Games Set in Diablo Universe (Some of them Crazy!)
Best Games Available in Game Pass (March 2023 update) Xbox and PC
article10 March 2023
Xbox Game Pass, aka "Netflix for games," provides access to over a hundred great games. Here are 17 most interesting titles you can find in Microsoft's subscription service.
Best Games Available in Game Pass (March 2023 update) Xbox and PC
15 Games That NEED to Become Movies
article09 March 2023
Hollywood often takes advantage of the most popular gaming brands. This happened in the case of Super Mario, Tomb Raider or, more recently, Uncharted. But there are still many more titles with huge potential waiting to become movies.
15 Games That NEED to Become Movies
Video Game Releases of March 2023 - Neither Hot, Nor Cold
article01 March 2023
No spectacular releases this month, it seems. However, this doesn't mean that there's nothing to play! There will be plenty to choose from, but don't count on high-profile debuts – rather on humble celebrations and getting ready for spring.
Video Game Releases of March 2023 - Neither Hot, Nor Cold
Best Gacha Games 2023 - There's an Anime Girl Hiding in This Loot Box!
article23 February 2023
Gacha is immensly popular in the East, but not so much in the West – for now. With its recent success, Genshin Impact blazes a trail for the genre. If you'd like to really get into it, you might want to browse this list of best gacha games.
Best Gacha Games 2023 - There's an Anime Girl Hiding in This Loot Box!
Deep Dive: HBO's The Last of Us vs. The Game - Tidbits, Details, Similarities and Differences
article09 February 2023
HBO's The Last of Us is filled to the brim with references and easter eggs from the game. Still, there are also differences between the two, which in many ways, however, make sense.
Deep Dive: HBO's The Last of Us vs. The Game - Tidbits, Details, Similarities and Differences
Gamepressure's Favorite Minecraft Mods 2023
article02 February 2023
Minecraft is one of the most popular games of all time, so it's hardly surprising that it's getting thousands of mods. So, we chose the most interesting modifications for Minecraft to spare you some time searching for them.
Gamepressure's Favorite Minecraft Mods 2023
Best Video Game Releases of February 2023 - A Month of Spoils!
article01 February 2023
In February, there'll be no shortage of new games. There's plenty of games coming, large and small. There is definitely plenty to choose from, although there will possibly be no GOTY candidates this time.
Best Video Game Releases of February 2023 - A Month of Spoils!
Refresh Your Euro Truck Simulator 2 Experience With These Mods!
article28 January 2023
Eleven years have passed since the release of Euro Truck Simulator 2 and fans are still creating modifications to improve the game. Here is a pack of the most interesting mods that have appeared for ETS2.
Refresh Your Euro Truck Simulator 2 Experience With These Mods!
12 Strategy Games to Look Forward to in 2023
article24 January 2023
2023 will finally bring the releases of some long-awaited strategy series, as well as further phases of Early Access of games that aren't ready, but which we can already play. Apart from that, there might even be a few surprises!
12 Strategy Games to Look Forward to in 2023
50 Shades of The Sims - A List of Naughty Mods
article23 January 2023
Taking care of the highest quality of entertainment, we searched the Internet (because there's more than the Wicked Whims) so that your Sims 4 become a little more greasy. And maybe sometimes a tiny bit naughty.
50 Shades of The Sims - A List of Naughty Mods
Dark Horses and Unexpected Video Game Hits Coming in 2023
article20 January 2023
Diablo 4, Starfield – these will be the big hits of 2023. But the world of games is not only triple-A certainties. These less hyped titles can sometimes turn out to be great. So, here's a list of those less obvious, potential smash hits of 2023.
Dark Horses and Unexpected Video Game Hits Coming in 2023
"My greatest triumph? Obsidian survived." Interview with Feargus Urquhart
article18 January 2023
Creator, manager, darling killer. The man responsible for shipping RPGs that shaped the imagination of a whole generation. We talked to Feargus Urquhart about the history of Black Isle and Obsidian – the legacy, the future and what’s important in RPGs.
"My greatest triumph? Obsidian survived." Interview with Feargus Urquhart
19 RPGs We Want to Play in 2023
article15 January 2023
Among the best announced RPGs, above all stand out new IPs and games that no one had heard of a year ago. The genre is slowly evolving, but rest assured - there will be a few familiar faces for old-timers, too.
19 RPGs We Want to Play in 2023Extensive articles on computer, console and mobile games, films, comics, pop culture as well as hardware and tech features. Here you will find rankings and charts, as well as factual editorials and essays on the video game industry and interviews with developers. We do not focus solely on AAA games, as the indie game scene is a bonanza of interesting subjects that we often discuss. In particular, we recommend the The Longest Single-Player Games - 100+ Hours Video Games (2023 Update) article, which is currently the most popular.