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(18+) Heartfelt Romance for Tired Adults: Why the Anime "A Story About Smoking Break at the Supermarket" Captivates Viewers
On July 9, the anime "A Story About Smoking Break at the Supermarket" premiered. Currently, only 6 episodes are available, but we liked the project so much that we decided to tell you about it without waiting for the season to end.



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Halo: Campaign Evolved Review. Evolution that stopped in 2001
Halo Studios promised us the return of a legendary classic, but in reality, they released a polished museum exhibit. It turned out that behind the beautiful facade of Unreal Engine 5 lies the same game design from the 2000s, and the game is more disappointing than nostalgic.

No Longer a Proxy. Zenless Zone Zero 3.0 Review


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No Need for a Steam Machine: 4 Options That Are More Powerful or More Interesting
We've come a long way: from being disappointed by the price of the Steam Machine to finding an alternative. And we found it. After trying various self-assembly options and searching for the ideal gaming device. Allow us to present our options that will replace the Steam Machine.


Hermen Hulst: The Man Who Kills PlayStation
Today, Sony is not in its best shape. PlayStation's internal studios are making many mistakes, for which Hermen Hulst, head of Sony Interactive Entertainment's studio business, is responsible. Let's examine his life and career to understand the reasons.

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What was shown at PC Gaming Show 2026: Valheim 1.0, Stronghold 4, and Thief: The Dark Project Remastered
The PC Gaming Show had the unenviable task of picking up the attention of tired viewers after the spectacular Xbox Games Showcase, but the show was not without pleasant surprises. We watched the presentation for you and collected the main trailers and announcements in one article.


What was shown at Future Games Show 2026: Exodus, The Alters: Last Variable, and Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis
Continuing our series of publications dedicated to summer presentations. Next up is Future Games Show 2026 from GamesRadar+ portal. Traditionally, the organizers don't try to overreach or promise the impossible. They simply showcase excellent mid-budget games and indie projects. We've gathered all the main announcements, trailers, and surprises of the show in one article.
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Thunderobot 911 Plus SE Laptop Review: A New Model with a Familiar Configuration, but with a 17-inch Display
This model does not belong to the highest level of gaming laptops, but it has a fairly democratic price and an acceptable set of consumer qualities, including a 17.3" IPS screen with a resolution of 1920×1080 and a refresh rate of 144 Hz.


Dareu A98 Pro Mech Storm — Mechanical Keyboard with a "Grengaiser" Bridge
Recently, gaming peripheral manufacturers have once again remembered that there are many different colors of plastic in the world, not just black or white. And here is a bright (in every sense) representative of the new approach to gaming keyboard design - Dareu A98 Pro Mech Storm.
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Silicone Heart. Game Development in Reverse. Evgeny Grishakov. Surviving in Buenos Aires
How to turn an experiment into real development? Today we have Evgeny Grishakov, a developer and blogger, as our guest. He is creating the game Silicone Heart with his own funds, and understands the price of the slightest mistake and really doesn't want to make it. He is currently living in Argentina, so he also talks a bit about Buenos Aires.


Stepping on Rakes. Developing Satellite Odyssey
In an interview with the developers of Satellite Odyssey, we discussed the lessons of pain and growth: what went wrong and how a new game is born from mistakes.



