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Difficulty in video games has been a hot topic ever since the rise of Souls-like titles. Long before FromSoftware's games made headlines, retro titles were already delivering a serious challenge. Over the years, many developers have aimed to reach a broader audience by dialing down the difficulty and…

It's always fun to revisit games that came out several years ago. Beyond the visuals, which will inevitably seem dated, these old-school titles have sometimes redefined an entire franchise, or even a genre as a whole. Of course, a game can also have a very personal meaning for the player. It can echo…

The defining feature of RPGs is their ability to keep players engaged for the long term. Many role-playing games feature colossal content that can only be completed after dozens of hours of gameplay. Beyond the main quest, these titles offer side activities like secondary missions, items to collect,…

The coming months will be incredibly important for the gaming industry. Several highly anticipated AAA games are finally set to launch on consoles and PC. These titles, often backed by massive budgets, carry the weight of the entire video game sector and are likely to set the tone for future trends.…

2025 is an excellent year for cooperative games. Whether online or locally via a shared screen, these titles deliver powerful emotions to share with one or more friends. In 2024, Helldivers 2 took the world by storm, delivering an experience based solely on collaboration in the face of hordes of enemies.…

Video games are a great way to escape, transporting players into captivating and extremely immersive worlds. Thanks to modern technology, developers can design worlds that are ever larger, more detailed, and above all, more sumptuous. These memorable virtual locations can be completely original, based…

FPS games are often synonymous with extreme action against numerous opponents who are eager to fight. This genre was made hugely popular by a certain Call of Duty game, which propelled first-person titles into the limelight. While we must of course applaud the consistently spectacular staging of the…

Some major video game franchises have been gone for several years! Fortunately, publishers have decided to revive several of them in response to strong demand from fans. In 2025 and beyond, iconic franchises from our medium (and pop culture in general) will be making a comeback. Sometimes, sagas remain…

Thanks to the power of today's machines, developers can immerse players in captivating worlds. As a result, exploration games have become quite common in the gaming landscape. Sometimes, exploration is just one facet of the experience. Other times, it can be the very heart of the gameplay. Many big-budget…

Gamescom 2025 is now over. This year's event featured various announcements and gameplay presentations for dozens of games. Most of these titles were revealed during Opening Night Live, which took place on the eve of the German trade show opening. In this selection, we'll take a closer look at the productions…

Even before Gamescom 2025 (which we will return to soon enough), we got announcements for several very promising games which will keep us busy over the coming months across all platforms. There are brand new franchises, adaptations, remasters, indies, and of course big-budget projects. In other words,…

While 2025 has been a prolific year for high-quality titles so far, some games have nevertheless been disappointing. Indeed, ambitious productions have failed to meet players' expectations. There are several reasons for this, which we will try to explore. Of course, disappointment does not necessarily…

Long reserved for a niche audience, strategy games have gradually become more mainstream. First, these titles opted for more accessible mechanics and also broke free from PCs to make their way onto consoles. Their gameplay had to be rethought and, above all, modernized to attract a whole new audience.…

Every year, there are certain games that leave a lasting impression on an entire generation of gamers. Over the past 20 years, a number of legendary games have been released, and it's possible that the younger gamers may have missed out on these gems. Some of these titles were highly anticipated back…

Simulation games are dime a dozen nowadays, and have become a must for any self-respecting gamer. Some of these immerse us in a routine close to reality, while others lets us take part in most unusual activities. Add to that the famous life sims popularized by The Sims, of which several clones have…

While video games are primarily a form of entertainment, some titles require maximum reflexes from the player. These ultra-fast-paced games are not for everyone, as they are demanding and intense at every moment. Speed in gaming can be found in different ways, and that's exactly what we're going to…

The RPG genre encompasses several subgenres followed by devoted fans. It's here that we find isometric RPGs, populated by very importante franchises. As is always the case with the role-playing genre, some go for a more narrative focus, while others approach gameplay first. However, one must first understand…

As in cinema and pop culture in general, zombies have become an absolute must in video games. While Resident Evil is without a hint of doubt the license that popularized the survival-horror genre, the famous putrid creatures have always (or almost always) been present in the gaming sphere. So much so,…

In a world where live-service games and other online experiences are becoming increasingly the norm, there are fortunately still video games that can only be played solo. Among these titles are some real gems, some more recent than others, that have left their mark on an entire generation of gamers.…

Released in November 2020 and having sold over 77 million units worldwide, the PS5 is truly a must-have console. Both powerful and with a great interface, Sony's machine has an extremely extensive catalog of games, with varied experiences that appeal to almost every audience. Be it exclusives, third-party…