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An aerial view of a complex-looking city in Frostpunk 2
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Frostpunk 2 Roadmap Looks Ahead to DLCs, Console Launch, and More

11 bit studios has revealed the first Frostpunk 2 roadmap, detailing what's coming to the post-apocalyptic city-builder in the near future, and there's plenty on the way to keep you occupied.…

November 26, 2024 | 11:27 EST

Four heroes in key art for Darkest Dungeon 2
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Darkest Dungeon 2 Kingdoms Update and Inhuman Bondage DLC Release Date Revealed

Red Hook has revealed the release date for the massive upcoming Darkest Dungeon 2 Kingdoms update - or the first part of it, at least - as well as the paid Inhuman Bondage DLC pack. As announced…

November 25, 2024 | 09:31 EST

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Frostpunk 2 Is Already Profitable as Sales Top 350k

Frostpunk 2 developer and publisher 11 bit studios has announced that the game has recouped its development and marketing costs, which means that after just a few days on sale, it's already…

September 23, 2024 | 09:15 EDT

Three grotesque-looking monsters in the Darkest Dungeon 2 Kingdoms update
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Darkest Dungeon 2 Kingdoms Update Split Into Three Parts, First Due in Q4

Red Hook Studios has announced that the upcoming Darkest Dungeon 2 Kingdoms update, which is set to add a brand new mode to the game and more, will in fact be split into three parts. In a…

August 30, 2024 | 10:33 EDT

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Frostpunk 2 Modding Tool Will Be Available at Release, 11 bit Announces

11 bit studios has revealed that a Frostpunk 2 modding tool will be available in its beta stage at the game's launch, allowing you to make custom maps, models, scenarios, and more if you wish. In an…

August 28, 2024 | 11:29 EDT

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Tactical Breach Wizards Review - Breach and Seer

You might not know them by name, but developer Suspicious Developments has been around the indie scene for quite a while. The creators of Gunpoint and Heat Signature are back with what might just be…

August 19, 2024 | 01:00 EDT

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Norland Roadmap Through November Promises Barons, Usurpers, and Walls, Oh My

Developer Long Jaunt and publisher Hooded Horse have revealed the Norland roadmap for the first part of the game's Early Access release, and there's plenty on the way to keep you occupied. In a post…

August 12, 2024 | 10:30 EDT

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SteamWorld Heist II Review - An Underwhelming Haul o' Loot

It's hard not to appreciate what Thunderful is doing with their ever-expanding SteamWorld franchise. Spanning across multiple genres are titles that take risks and try something new, all featuring a…

August 1, 2024 | 10:00 EDT

A spaceship firing its laser in Hooded Horse's sci-fi roguelike deckbuilder Breachway
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Manor Lords Publisher's Sci-Fi Deckbuilder Breachway Gets Release Date

Hooded Horse and developer Edgeflow Studio have announced the release date for sci-fi roguelike deckbuilder Breachway. The game, which was originally scheduled to launch sometime in July, will now…

July 12, 2024 | 10:25 EDT

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Frostpunk 2 Delayed to September Following Beta Feedback

11 bit studios has announced a Frostpunk 2 delay, with the chilly city-builder now set to arrive in September to give the devs time to respond to user feedback collected during the recent beta period…

June 27, 2024 | 08:38 EDT

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SteamWorld Heist II Preview - Time to Plunder

SteamWorld is host to a myriad of titles spanning across multiple genres. You have the base-building sim SteamWorld Build, or even the turn-based RPG SteamWorld Quest. As a tactics fan, my personal…

June 26, 2024 | 10:00 EDT

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Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess is a Strange, Beautiful Twist of Genres

Capcom, though more well-known for its monolithic franchises such as Monster Hunter and Devil May Cry, infrequently pivots and creates something entirely new -- something experimental. Kunitsu-Gami:…

June 11, 2024 | 11:00 EDT

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Grit and Valor - 1949 is a Strategy Gamer's Delight

Take the positional tactics of Into the Breach, the weapon triangle system of Fire Emblem, and some roguelite elements for good measure, and you'll find that the concoction brewed from this unlikely…

June 10, 2024 | 08:00 EDT

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Frostpunk 2 Director Łukasz Juszczyk Discusses Game Balance, Politics, and Beta Feedback

After previously having tried out the Closed Beta of Frostpunk 2 and having a chance to experience the Tutorial and Chapter 1 at the 11Bit Hands-On event in Poland, I also had a chance to sit down…

May 27, 2024 | 09:00 EDT

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Frostpunk 2 Story Preview - I'm Bad At This, The City Will Definitely Fall

I'm someone who enjoys getting to relax in video games. Sure some tense moments to heighten the story or when facing a tough obstacle are welcome but for the most part. Frostpunk 2, however, is not…

May 27, 2024 | 09:00 EDT

A man frozen in the snow on his knees, hunched forward, with the word "liar" painted on his chest.
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Frostpunk 2

The anticipated sequel to the city builder like no other, Frostpunk 2 is set 30 years after the first game. While the cold and scarcity of resources in this frozen wasteland are surely grave threats…

May 20, 2024 | 06:24 EDT

Artwork for the medieval kingdom sim Norland, which has been delayed
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Manor Lords Publisher's Kingdom Sim Norland Delayed to Summer

Medieval kingdom sim Norland, which is being published by Manor Lords publisher Hooded Horse, has been delayed until summer to allow developer Long Jaunt to add new features. Per a press release,…

May 2, 2024 | 10:06 EDT

Adorable alpaca lounging in the new Planet Zoo Barnyard Animal Pack DLC
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Planet Zoo Barnyard Animal Pack DLC Brings Seven Adorable New Animals Later This Month

A new Planet Zoo DLC pack has been announced, and this one's bringing things a little closer to home with some barnyard animals. Previous Planet Zoo DLC packs have revolved around Eurasian wild…

April 22, 2024 | 09:56 EDT

The Vestal and the Hellion ringed by a halo of light in Darkest Dungeon 2
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Darkest Dungeon 2 PlayStation Release Confirmed for July

Red Hook Studios has announced that Darkest Dungeon 2 will be coming to PlayStation consoles later this year. In a press release, the developer says that the bleak dungeon-crawler will head to…

April 18, 2024 | 12:21 EDT

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Huge Darkest Dungeon 2 Update to Add New Campaign and More Later This Year

Red Hook Studios has announced a massive new Darkest Dungeon 2 update for later this year, and it's bringing a whole new campaign mode with it. The new Kingdoms mode will task you with finding and…

April 10, 2024 | 01:22 EDT

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Frostpunk 2 System Requirements for Beta Could Indicate Final PC Specs

11 bit studios has announced the PC requirements you're going to need if you want to take part in the Frostpunk 2 beta next month, and they could give us a glimpse into the final PC specs for the…

March 21, 2024 | 09:19 EDT

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Capcom Reveals Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess Gameplay, Details, Setting, and More

Today Capcom revealed new details and shared new footage of its upcoming action strategy game Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess. We hear more about the setting, which is a mountain that has been…

March 7, 2024 | 06:28 EST

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Promising City Builder House of Legacy Reveals Powerful Building Tools and Gorgeous Art

Developer S3 Studio released a new video of its upcoming city builder meets 4X strategy game and sandbox House of Legacy, focusing on the building tools.  We hear directly from the developers about…

February 24, 2024 | 09:00 EST

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Age of Mythology: Retold Coming in 2024, Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition DLC Revealed

Today Microsoft had quite a few announcements to share during an event dedicated to the Age of Empires franchise, starting with the release window of the highly anticipated Age of Mythology: Retold…

February 23, 2024 | 02:55 EST

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Cities: Skylines 2 Sold Over 1 Million Copies Despite Issues as Paradox Has 9 Games in Development

Today Paradox Interactive shared its Q4 2023 financial results on top of the overall results for the full year 2023, including a sales milestone for Cities: Skylines 2. Sales for Q4 (between October…

February 6, 2024 | 05:40 EST

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Planet Zoo Is Coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X|S in March

Frontier Developments has announced that its zoo sim Planet Zoo is heading to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S later this year. The game, which originally launched on PC via Steam all the way back…

January 30, 2024 | 09:25 EST

A body in the middle of a frozen wasteland with the word "LIAR" daubed on its chest in Frostpunk 2 artwork
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Frostpunk 2 Gameplay and Day One Game Pass Launch Revealed

11 bit studios has officially revealed the first Frostpunk 2 gameplay trailer, showing off what you can expect when you fire up the upcoming frozen city-builder. In the trailer, we see a massive icy…

January 16, 2024 | 09:00 EST

Animals dancing around a fire above which a sinister black snake hovers in the Cult of the Lamb Sins of the Flesh update
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Cult of the Lamb Will Let You Indulge in the Sins of the Flesh Next Week

Massive Monster and Devolver Digital have announced a release date for the upcoming Cult of the Lamb Sins of the Flesh update. The update, which follows previous content drops like the Blood Moon…

January 8, 2024 | 11:45 EST

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Stargate: Timekeepers Gets New Release Date After Last-Minute Delay

Back in May, developer and publisher Slitherine announced Stargate: Timekeepers. This tactical strategy game officially based on the military science fiction series was set to release a few days ago…

December 14, 2023 | 06:36 EST

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Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake Delayed to Improve Quality

Today Koei Tecmo announced that the Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake has been delayed.  While the game never actually had a firm release date, the announcement, which came via X (formerly…

December 11, 2023 | 01:25 EST

A close-up of a boar in a snowy forest in the new Planet Zoo expansion Eurasia Animal Pack
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New Planet Zoo Expansion To Bring Eight New Eurasian Animals and More Next Week

Frontier Developments has announced a brand new Planet Zoo expansion pack which will bring eight new creatures to the game. The game's Eurasia Animal Pack will, as the name suggests, add new animals…

December 5, 2023 | 09:08 EST

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Stargate: Timekeepers

10 years after the last Stargate game, fans of the series will get to return to the SG-1 universe in an all-new adventure. Starting after the events of Season 7, during the Battle for Antarctica, you…

November 30, 2023 | 07:35 EST

Total War: Pharaoh - The Pharaoh is Perplexed
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Total War: Pharaoh Review - This Is Not It

When Creative Assembly announced Total War: Pharaoh, many expected it to be the grand return of the big historical Total War games, and sharing that hope, I celebrated.  Historical Total War games…

October 30, 2023 | 09:00 EDT

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Paradox & Harebrained Schemes Are Parting Ways Following Weak Sales of Latest Game

Today Paradox Interactive announced that it's parting ways with its subsidiary studio Harebrained Schemes effective January 1, 2024. The split is a result of a mutual agreement according to a press…

October 17, 2023 | 04:07 EDT

Soldiers shooting at each other from behind walls in a dusty desert town in Commandos: Origins
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Commandos: Origins Takes The Strategy Series Back To Its Roots In 2024

Kalypso and developer Claymore Game Studios have announced Commandos: Origins, the first new Commandos game in many years. The game will, as you've probably guessed, examine the origins of the…

October 5, 2023 | 08:54 EDT

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Devolver Digital's Financial Results Decline Following Game Delays

Today Indie-focused publiser Devolver Digital announced its financial results for the six months ended on June 30, 2023, showing some decline across the board. The publisher has delayed some high-…

September 25, 2023 | 10:58 EDT

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SpellForce: Conquest Of Eo Console Versions Confirmed For This Year

THQ Nordic has announced a SpellForce: Conquest of Eo console release. The fantasy turn-based strategy game will make its way to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S sometime before the end of 2023,…

September 14, 2023 | 09:20 EDT

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Stronghold: Definitive Edition Preview - A Blast From the Past

I'm terrible -- absolutely terrible -- at real-time strategy games, but that doesn't stop me from playing them. Even if my skill is lacking, the fun they provide is more than sufficient. And while I'…

September 10, 2023 | 11:30 EDT

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Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch Preview - Strategy Strikes Again

Last year's Lost Eidolons was an exceptional take on the turn-based tactics genre. It took what I loved most from games like Fire Emblem and XCOM and put forth a truly admirable spin on the genre. So…

September 7, 2023 | 11:00 EDT

Archduchess Armanda Ecaz looking withering with a glass of wine in Dune: Spice Wars
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Dune: Spice Wars 1.0 Release Date Set For Next Week

Funcom and Shiro Games have unveiled the Dune: Spice Wars 1.0 release date. The real-time strategy game, which has been in Early Access since back in April 2022, launches in full on PC on September…

September 6, 2023 | 08:19 EDT

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Lost Eidolons: Veil Of The Witch Is A "Stripped-Back" Standalone Expansion Coming Soon

Ocean Drive Studio has announced Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch, a standalone expansion headed to Steam sometime soon. The original Lost Eidolons was a tactical RPG that gunned for Fire Emblem's…

September 1, 2023 | 09:48 EDT

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Dark Envoy Release Date Brings Classic CRPG Tactical Combat In October

Developer and publisher Event Horizon has announced the Dark Envoy release date. The throwback CRPG, which was originally slated to arrive last year, will land on PC on October 24th, the studio has…

August 24, 2023 | 09:49 EDT

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New Dark Envoy Trailer Shows Off Character Classes And Specializations

Event Horizon has released a new Dark Envoy trailer, showing off the character classes and specializations in the upcoming steampunk RPG. In the new trailer, we get a look at the game's four…

August 2, 2023 | 09:03 EDT

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Aliens: Dark Descent Update Lets You Disable The Death Clock

A new Aliens: Dark Descent update has arrived, and there's good news if you're easily stressed out by in-game timers. According to the latest patch notes, the new update for the tactical strategy…

August 1, 2023 | 08:28 EDT

A kingdom full of soldiers and buildings and ready for defending in Thronefall
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Thronefall Release Date Brings Simple But Deep Strategy Next Month

GrizzlyGames has announced the Thronefall release date. The minimalist strategy game, created by the same folks behind stripped-down city-builder Islanders, is heading to Steam via Early Access on…

July 11, 2023 | 09:21 EDT

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Nobunaga's Ambition: Awakening Systems Trailer Shows Strategic Possibilities Galore

Koei Tecmo has released a brand new Nobunaga's Ambition: Awakening trailer, and it's diving deep into some of the game's strategic systems. If you're looking for action-packed thrills, then this…

July 7, 2023 | 09:41 EDT

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Nobunaga's Ambition: Awakening Overview Trailer Introduces Mechanics And More

A new Nobunaga's Ambition: Awakening trailer has arrived, giving you a more in-depth idea of how some of the game's mechanics will work. The trailer, which also marks the opening of pre-orders on…

June 22, 2023 | 10:23 EDT

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Lysfanga: The Time Shift Warrior Preview

At Geoff Keighley’s Summer Game Fest, Quantic Dream’s Spotlight label revealed Lysfanga: The Time Shift Warrior. The second I saw it, I knew I had to check it out, and luckily, it was at Play Days,…

June 17, 2023 | 11:45 EDT