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Total War: Warhammer 40,000 is aiming to be the "definitive" game for the setting, and I think it might be exactly that
Creative Assembly aims to create the definitive Warhammer 40,000 game with Total War: Warhammer 40,000, a grand strategy title that introduces significant changes to the series' formula. The game emphasizes ranged combat, cover systems, and unique mechanics like orbital deep strikes, drawing inspiration from the tabletop game and classic RTS titles like Dawn of War. Despite its complexity, the developers believe the game will be their most approachable yet, featuring a dedicated tutorial campaign.
It’s Time I Let Go Of My Favorite Alien Isolation 2 Theory
The author discusses their personal theory about the protagonist of Alien Isolation 2, Blake, being a bait-and-switch for Amanda Ripley. After repeated confirmations from Creative Assembly that Blake is the central character, the author is letting go of this theory. While still believing Ripley will have a significant role, they are ready to embrace Blake as the protagonist for the upcoming 2027 release.
Total War Warhammer 3's next DLC is packed with some of its most disgusting units yet
Creative Assembly has announced the upcoming DLC for Total War: Warhammer 3, titled Lords of the End Times, set to release on September 24th. This DLC introduces four new Legendary Lords: Nagash, the Glottkin Brothers, Boris Todbringer, and Grey Seer Thanquol, each with unique units and mechanics. The DLC will be available for purchase individually or as a discounted bundle.
The Total War: Warhammer 40k campaign is "the grimdark cherry" on top of a "terrifying cake of death"
Developers Joy Dey and Dave Petry discuss the ambitious scale and design of the Total War: Warhammer 40,000 campaign, aiming to balance immersion with the vastness of the Warhammer 40,000 galaxy. They confirm that factions like Necrons and Chaos will be added post-launch, assuring fans that the game is being developed with care to do justice to the beloved tabletop universe.
Alien Isolation 2's new outdoor areas are there to "support the iconic cat-and-mouse game"
Developers Anastasia Sopikova and Laura Maurerer discussed how Alien: Isolation 2 will incorporate outdoor areas to support its signature cat-and-mouse gameplay. These new environments will offer different survival strategies and introduce environmental hazards like fog and rain to enhance the tension.
Total War: Warhammer 40k will let you stuff your 'almost dead' Space Marine characters into Dreadnoughts so…
Creative Assembly has revealed new details about the campaign structure for Total War: Warhammer 40,000, featuring solar system-based campaigns that culminate in a final battle on Armageddon. The game will also allow 'dead' Space Marine characters to be interred in Dreadnoughts, continuing their service in a new form. Unit loadouts and planetary governors will also play significant roles in gameplay.
Hands-On: Total War: Warhammer 40k Trades Trebuchets for Tanks at Gamescom 2026
Creative Assembly provided a hands-on preview of Total War: Warhammer 40,000, showcasing its new WarCore engine and a shift towards ranged combat with firearms and mechs. The preview included a tutorial, a campaign slice with customization options, and a large battle, highlighting the game's tactical depth and faithful adaptation of the Warhammer 40,000 universe. While a release window is not yet set, the game aims to satisfy long-standing community requests for a Warhammer 40,000 Total War title.
Total War: Warhammer shows off its spicy new endgames, including a 'rat counter' that tells you how many Skaven still need killing in The Vermintide
Creative Assembly has detailed new endgame crises for Total War: Warhammer, including the Skaven's Vermintide, which features a 'rat counter' to track remaining enemies. The 'Lords of the End Times' expansion also introduces new endgame scenarios for Archaon and Nagash, alongside new units and mechanics. The update is set to release on September 24.
Alien: Isolation 2 Won’t Receive A Release Date at Gamescom
Creative Assembly has confirmed that Alien: Isolation 2 will not receive a release date announcement at Gamescom. While a playable prologue will be available, the studio stated that a release date is not ready to be shared. The game is in development for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, PC, and Nintendo Switch.
Alien: Isolation 2 release date "won't" be unveiled during Gamescom next week, confirm the survival…
Creative Assembly and Sega have confirmed that Alien: Isolation 2 will not have its release date revealed at Gamescom next week. Despite fan hopes, the developers explicitly stated that no release date will be unveiled during the event. The game is reportedly using Unreal Engine 5.
15 Massive Gamescom 2026 Announcements That Could Steal the Show
Gamescom 2026 is set to feature major announcements from various publishers and developers, including Xbox, Nintendo, and Bandai Namco. Anticipated reveals include potential updates for Final Fantasy 7 Remake, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Cyberpunk 2077, Metro 2039, and a rumored Xbox sequel.
Call Of Duty studio rumoured to help out with new Halo games
Rumors suggest Microsoft is considering having Activision assist with future Halo games, potentially including multiplayer development. Activision reportedly created a prototype for a new Halo multiplayer game, though it was abandoned. This follows speculation that Microsoft might place the Halo franchise under Activision's umbrella.
Total War: Warhammer 3's Lord of the End Times has a feature other strategy games should adopt
The upcoming Total War: Warhammer 3 expansion, The Lord of the End Times, allows players to access the main campaign by purchasing the DLC without needing the base game. This innovative approach is highlighted as a potential model for other strategy games burdened by extensive DLC costs, offering a lower-risk entry point for new players.
Total War: Warhammer 3 avtäcker DLC:t Lords of the End Times
Creative Assembly has announced Lords of the End Times, the largest DLC to date for Total War: Warhammer 3, set to release on September 24. The DLC introduces four new legendary lords: Nagash, Thanquol, Boris Todbringer, and The Glottkin, each with unique campaign mechanics and units. A free update accompanying the DLC will also add Neferata and make significant changes to Vampire Counts and Archaon the Everchosen.
Come September, you won't need a single Total War: Warhammer game to play its colossal, trilogy-spanning Immortal…
Starting September 24th, players will no longer need to own any Total War: Warhammer games to access the massive Immortal Empires grand campaign. Purchasing any of the Lords of the End Times DLC for Total War: Warhammer 3 will grant permanent access, making it a more accessible entry point for new players.
Total War: Warhammer 3 is getting a big free vampiric update in September, alongside the epithet-stuffed Lords of the End Times DLC
Creative Assembly announced that the Total War: Warhammer 3 expansion Lords of the End Times and a free update will release on September 24th. The DLC introduces four new legendary lords, including Nagash and Thanquol, while the free update adds the Vampire Queen Neferata, a rework for the Vampire Counts, and new endgame scenarios.
Total War: Warhammer 3 - Lords of the End Times brings its largest DLC yet in late September
Sega and Creative Assembly have announced that the largest DLC expansion for Total War: Warhammer 3, titled Lords of the End Times, will launch on September 24, 2026. This expansion introduces four new Legendary Lords, including Boris Todbringer for humans and Nagash for the Undead, along with new units and mechanics. Notably, players will be able to access the Immortal Empires campaign by owning any single paid faction DLC, a first for the series.
The Lords of the End Times are landing in Total War: Warhammer 3 on September 24, and everything's coming up rat…
Creative Assembly announced that the Lords of the End Times DLC for Total War: Warhammer 3 will be released on September 24. The DLC will introduce four new Legendary Lords: Nagash, Boris Todbringer, the Glottkin, and Grey Seer Thanquol. Purchasing the DLC will grant access to the Immortal Empires campaign mode, even for players who do not own previous Total War: Warhammer titles.
Total War: Warhammer 3 Just Confirmed the Release Date for Its Biggest Piece of DLC in the Series 10-Year History
Creative Assembly has announced that the biggest downloadable content for Total War: Warhammer 3, titled Lords of the End Times, will be released on September 24. This DLC is described as the largest in the series' 10-year history.
"Believable and consistent up close": What the dinosaurs of The Lost Wild share with Microsoft’s cancelled Everwild, according to the designer who worked on both
Gary Napper, who worked on both the cancelled Microsoft title Everwild and the upcoming dinosaur survival game The Lost Wild, discusses the design similarities between the two. He notes that both games aim to portray creatures realistically and with believable behaviors, a challenge he found more complex than designing the alien in Alien: Isolation. Napper emphasizes that The Lost Wild focuses on 'animals, not monsters,' encouraging players to respect and coexist with the dinosaurs rather than simply hunt them.
