I was there right from the start - and No Man's Sky has never quite let go of me. Today, nine years after its release, it's better than ever. The new Voyagers update shows that Hello Games is closer to the stars than ever before.
In Solarpunk, I build a home among the clouds, without any battles, but with wind turbines, solar panels and my own airship. This peaceful survival game combines creative freedom with clever resource management and is already whetting my appetite for more. For me, one of the most exciting Cozy titles.
Transport Tycoon has been with me and many others for decades - a game that perfectly combines strategy, planning and nostalgia. With OpenTTD and an active community, it lives on, is constantly being expanded and continues to delight new and old fans of the economic simulation alike.
A 22-year-old developer has created an entire strategy game on his own. Between campaign mode, sandbox and hardcore option, it offers epic battles, direct hero action and endless possibilities - a game that immediately grabbed me.
After several bad purchases of gaming chairs, I finally found a real solution with the Paradox24 Vanguard Space Comms. Comfortable, stable and well thought-out in design - and all at a fair price. In my review, I tell you why this chair can stay with me.
A member of the Raid4Aid organization contacted me and I was immediately enthusiastic. A charity event that moves hearts on Twitch every year, raises funds and shows how strong the gaming community can be. For me, it's a prime example of how passion can lead to real change.
What does CrisisX really feel like? My 90-minute hands-on from gamescom provides the first answers: accessible entry, hut, dog & yard. But what about vehicles, PvP in the north and server stability? Check out the full analysis in the game review.
In Star Rupture, it's not an alien that destroys your base - it's the sun itself. Survival meets factory building, co-op meets catastrophe. We were in the playtest and tell you whether it's worth starting this cycle - or whether you should sit it out until Early Access.
Put out fires, save people, manage chaos: EMERGENCY is the free after-work kick for anyone who wants to relax under power. Between silly pixels, dramatic missions and tactical upgrade madness, the game delivers exactly that: stress with addictive potential. Ideal for anyone who likes to get angry - or wants to command others to do so.
Grounded 2 once again turns little characters into big adventures. This time with rideable beetles, even cleverer enemy AI, new biomes and a revised co-op system, the game is growing in every direction. The community is actively involved in shaping the game - and this ensures excitement, creativity and completely new challenges.
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Sometimes you stumble across a YouTube video that sticks with you. That's what happened to me with a video about Germany - its history, its differences and the development of the language. But while I was thinking about Berliners, pancakes and culture, a much more personal question came to mind: what about my own development?
A personal article about the importance of DKMS and the possibility of saving lives through a simple registration. Personal losses, stories like those of Moritz and Javiera and the process of a stem cell donation show how strongly humanity and hope are linked.
Discover how Generative AI is revolutionizing game development. Find out what opportunities and challenges the future holds for developers and artists.