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Celebrate the best in tactical games with TactiCon 2026TactiCon 2026, a digital event focused on tactical and strategy games, is currently underway on Steam until July 13. The event features discounts of up to 94% on numerous titles, demos, and new reveals from publishers like Hooded Horse and Firesquid. Notable games highlighted include Vultures Scavengers of Death, Prelude Dark Pain, C-Beams, Rogue Carrier, Northgard Battlegrounds, and Rami Ismail's new game, Australia Did It.
Northgard Battlegrounds gets an Open Beta on Steam, starting July 9thNorthgard Battlegrounds, a new city-building auto-battler set in the Northgard universe, will launch an Open Beta on Steam from July 9th to July 15th. Developed by Funday Games and published by Shiro Unlimited, the game blends settlement management with automated tactical combat and features asynchronous PvP. The full Early Access release is planned for PC later in 2026.
Pierwsza otwarta beta Northgard Battlegrounds rozpocznie się 9 lipcaAn open beta for Northgard Battlegrounds, an auto-battler with settlement building elements set in the Northgard universe, will run from July 9 to July 15 as part of Steam Tacticon. Developed by Funday Games and published by Shiro Unlimited, the game will enter Early Access on PC via Steam in 2026.- Northgard Battlegrounds Sounds the Horns of War with First Open Beta, Arriving July 9Northgard Battlegrounds, a new auto-battler strategy game from Shiro Games and Funday Games, will hold its first open beta on Steam from July 9 to July 15. The game blends Northgard's settlement-building with tactical auto-battler combat, featuring distinct Viking clans and asynchronous PvP. It is set to launch in Early Access on PC via Steam in 2026.
Nordic Game Awards 2026: Final Nominations RevealedThe Nordic Game Awards 2026 have revealed their nominations, celebrating games from the Nordic region. The awards ceremony will take place on May 28th at Slagthuset in Malmö, hosted by actor Magnus Bruun. Nominees span categories such as Best Game, Best Art, and Best Technology, highlighting the region's development talent.
I'm having to completely retrain my muscle memory in Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor after 150 hours, because the new class they've added is just a dwarf in a carThe Heavy Duty expansion for Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor introduces the Demolisher class, which controls like a car, fundamentally changing gameplay after 150 hours. The expansion also adds the Glacial Strata biome and the new Egg Hunt mode, offering fresh strategic challenges and a frantic final sprint. A free patch includes an endless mode, expanded weapon systems, and new mastery milestones.- Northgard Battlegrounds AnnouncedFunday Games and Shiro Unlimited have announced Northgard Battlegrounds, a new auto-battler set in the Viking world of Northgard. The game is scheduled for release on Windows later this year.
- Shiro Games and Funday Games Announce Northgard BattlegroundsShiro Unlimited and Funday Games have announced Northgard Battlegrounds, a city-building auto-battler set in the Northgard universe. The game combines auto-battler mechanics with base-building systems and is scheduled for a PC release via Steam in Early Access in 2026. Nicolas Cannasse, co-founder of Shiro Games, highlighted the game's fast-paced nature and strategic decision-making.
- Northgard Battlegrounds announced for PCShiro Unlimited and Funday Games have announced Northgard Battlegrounds, a new battle royale game set in the Northgard universe. The game is currently in development for PC.
Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor's upcoming DLC is bringing back the original's seasonally appropriate Egg Hunt modeDeep Rock Galactic: Survivor is adding a new 'Heavy Duty' expansion later this month, which will include the return of the original game's 'Egg Hunt' mission type. This new version will feature a star-shaped collection pattern where players gather alien eggs and deliver them to a central cargo pod, culminating in a boss fight. The DLC is set to release on April 30th.
After Peak's Success, Its Devs Face Burnout and Big DecisionsThis article examines the challenges faced by indie developers after achieving unexpected success, using examples like Aggro Crab's Peak and Kinetic Games' Phasmophobia. It highlights how sudden popularity can lead to burnout and pressure to meet player expectations for ongoing content, often diverging from the developers' original vision and resources.- Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor - Heavy Duty Expansion Next MonthFunday Games has announced the upcoming "Heavy Duty Expansion" for their auto-shooter spinoff, Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor. The expansion is set to release next month and will require ownership of the base game.
Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor is getting an expansion that introduces the series' first ever new class, and it’s a dwarf driving a weaponised bulldozer that flattens terrain and enemies alikeDeep Rock Galactic: Survivor is receiving a new expansion called Heavy Duty, which introduces the Demolisher, the series' first new class, featuring a weaponized bulldozer. The expansion will also add 10 new weapons and two unannounced features. Heavy Duty is set to release on April 30th, with the base game currently available at a discount.
Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor - Heavy Duty Expansion announced for AprilGhost Ship Publishing and Funday Games announced the 'Heavy Duty Expansion' for Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor, set to release on April 30th. This expansion introduces a new vehicle-focused Demolisher class with powerful weaponry, 10 new weapons, and various gadgets. The game has also surpassed two million copies sold on Steam.