Gamer's Almanac. Issue No. 5
Hello, dear readers and visitors of the Gamer.ru portal. We are once again pleased to welcome you to the fifth (we can say jubilee) issue of our almanac. Summer has officially come to an end. Today marks the first day of autumn, and this doesn’t make us sad at all. Autumn is a golden time that has often inspired real writers and authors to creative work.
We, like most users of the portal, were on vacation, relaxing and enjoying the summer days. But now September 1 has arrived. Some are heading to school today, some to college, some to work, while others are sitting at home reading these lines. We want to congratulate you all on Knowledge Day and wish you creativity in your endeavors.
In this fifth issue of the almanac, we have tried to make it as informative and interesting as possible. We offer you both old sections and new ones that we hope you will enjoy. So, our first section is:
Underrated Authors and Their Works
This time we decided to slightly increase the number of works presented in the section, and with this in mind, we have a huge request for you: please go through the entire list to the end and familiarize yourself with all the posts presented in it. They deserve your attention, likes, and comments. Thank you!
Author
Blog, post, brief description
Blog: Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
Post: Nightmare
Brief Description: According to an old tradition, we begin our Almanac with a story. This story is not just a fanfic in the sense that readers of GRU are used to understanding it. In this work, there are no mere descriptions of game events or repetitions of dialogues and internal experiences known to everyone. No, Maktub's work is perfect, deep, touching, and sensuous. It does not echo the game’s events in a single word, yet at the same time, the whole piece is imbued with the universe; we feel it as we read the lines of the story, we understand that we are under the sway of the Elder Scrolls. Only a low rating for this masterpiece is criminally unjust.
Blog: Dungeons & Dragons Online: Stormreach
Post: Dungeons & Dragons Online: Stormreach Limited Edition
Brief Description: At GRU, we have always loved reviews of collector's editions. Posts of this kind are popular, and are rarely disappointed with a low number of likes. However, exceptions do occur; in less popular blogs, a perfect pearl can sometimes get lost, like this post. Let’s take a look, enjoy, and give it likes.
Blog: MechWarrior 3
Post: Reactor… online. Sensors… online. Weapons… online. All systems nominal
Brief Description: Maybe the game MechWarrior is not very popular at GRU, but it has very talented fans. As a result, posts from the game’s blog are almost constant guests in our Almanac. Take a look at this one - an excellent review of the game. But there are no likes. This is unacceptable, comrades! Let’s give it likes!
Blog: Aion: Tower of Eternity
Post: There is no other path as long as the tower stands
Brief Description: Another remarkable story. From the title, one might think that the work is inspired by The Dark Tower, where Roland also had no other way but to the tower. However, the story is from the Aion universe, and its events unfold within it. An intriguing tale, I assure you! Recommended for reading and liking.
Blog: Star Wars Episode I: Racer
Post: How it was. Star Wars Episode I: Racer
Brief Description: Sometimes there are posts that just beg to be in the Almanac, as you understand that such an injustice must be corrected. By injustice, I mean that this wonderful review has only garnered 46 likes. Is that all it deserves? No, and no again. I believe that by the end of the day it will receive its gold!
Blog: Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed
Post: Porsche from the inside: Evolution
Brief Description: An excellent review of one of the modes of the wonderful game Need For Speed: Porsche Unleashed. This post rightly stands among the best not only in the blog but also among all written on the topic of racing simulators. But there’s a problem with the likes - there’s not even a silver. We need to support it!
Blog: Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind
Post: Lecture on Sload
Brief Description: This post was selected for the Almanac back when its author wasn’t yet well-known at GRU. At that time, this work had not many likes, and now it has a bit more, but still not enough. Marnara’s work is magnificent, as are all her creations, and it definitely deserves gold. Friends, gift this girl some gold. Or ideally, a diamond.
Blog: Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War
Post: Other races in the Tau Empire
Brief Description: This post contains not only beautiful artworks from the game but also detailed descriptions of them, made in an interesting style. A very good post, which deserves a bit more than it currently has.
Blog: Company of Heroes
Post: Company of Heroes. Secret Chronicles of Forgotten Heroes
Brief Description: This is the first post from many by the remarkable author named Scyth, which we have included in the Almanac. There will be a total of four. Why so many, you may ask? We will explain. Firstly, the person who wrote these posts has exceptional talent, and all of them are interesting, captivating, and remarkable. Secondly, all of them are woefully underrated (for instance, this one has only 12 likes) and has the right to at least gain some gold. I hope that with your help they will do so. The first work we present to you is a review of Company of Heroes, written in such an unusual style that the first reading raises confusion, the second amazement, the third admiration. Let’s read, admire, and give it likes.
Blog: Disciples III: Renaissance
Post: Shadow of Winfried Blair
Brief Description: A wonderful story set in the universe of a game that is not very popular at GRU. The language and style of this literary work are perfect; it is very interesting and captivating. Coherent dialogues and excellent descriptions are what make it strong in essence. Not even silver.
Blog: Legend: The Legacy of Dragons
Post: The Dragon Temple
Brief Description: A brief but strong and exciting story with an intriguing ending. Eastern legends are often not just legends; sometimes they hold the truth of life, and who knows, maybe what we see around us is a living embodiment of ancient myths. Who knows, who knows....
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Post: World of Battles – Scythes
Brief Description: Another magnificent story by this author. Again and again, we are immersed in ancient battles, adventures, and intrigues. Once more, we find ourselves in a truly palpable world of a game that we are no longer playing but reading about. And doing so is incredibly interesting. Friends, let’s give likes to this work!
Blog: Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards?
Post: “Kawaii Shards” - Game Review
Brief Description: Underrated games with no hordes of fans often pass by unrecognized. But those who do play them are devoted to these games to the core. Sometimes they not only play but also write excellent reviews. This is just that case. A wonderful review of an unpopular game that has received minimal likes. It deserves maximum!
Blog: Skullmonkeys
Post: In the Land of Unscared Monkeys
Brief Description: Another review of an interesting game by Dubitans. This time he focused on the