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Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era hits early access today with the start of a narrative campaign, six factions, a map editor and multiplayer
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era has launched into early access on April 30th, developed by Unfrozen and published by Hooded Horse. The game features a narrative campaign, six factions, a map editor, and multiplayer, building on the legacy of Might & Magic Heroes VII. Early reviews suggest it's a strong reboot with potential, though some improvements to managing in-game information are noted.
Corsair Cove sails past 100,000 wishlists in under two weeks
The pirate-themed city-builder Corsair Cove has surpassed 100,000 wishlists on PC platforms in under two weeks since its announcement. Developed by Limbic Entertainment and published by Hooded Horse, the game tasks players with managing production chains and building a pirate utopia vertically. Corsair Cove will be available on PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and the Microsoft Store, and will also release on PC Game Pass on day one.
Corsair Cove sails past 100,000 wishlists in under two weeks
The pirate-themed city-builder Corsair Cove has surpassed 100,000 wishlists on PC platforms like Steam and Epic Games Store in under two weeks. Developed by Limbic Entertainment and published by Hooded Horse, the game will also launch day one on PC Game Pass. Players will manage complex production chains and build their pirate utopia vertically.
First impressions of Heroes of Might and Magic Olden Era’s early access build
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era, developed by Unfrozen and published by Hooded Horse, is set to launch into early access on April 30th. The game aims to return to the beloved mechanics of earlier titles in the series, particularly Heroes of Might and Magic 3, and will be available on Steam, the Microsoft Store, and Game Pass without requiring the Ubisoft Connect launcher. The developers have emphasized that the game's development is independent of Ubisoft's financial situation.
Hands on: This legendary strategy RPG is back to restore its throne, and after 20 years I have a new genre king to serve
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era marks a strong return for the strategy RPG series, blending classic elements with modern updates. Developed by Unfrozen and published by Hooded Horse, the PC title is praised for its depth, variety of modes, and faithful recreation of the beloved Heroes 3 formula, even in its current early access state. The game offers a rich turn-based strategy experience with RPG mechanics, though the campaign is not yet complete.
Nova Roma Early Access Preview – A Promising Roman City Builder Worth Playing | Invision Game Community
Nova Roma is an Early Access city-building game where players establish a new Roman settlement on an island, appeasing Gods, enacting laws, and developing supply chains. Developed by Lion Shield and published by Hooded Horse, the game features two modes: Standard and Sandbox, with a focus on resource management, technology progression, and optional combat against defectors. The preview highlights its charming low-poly graphics, calming orchestral soundtrack, and intuitive gameplay, suggesting it's a promising title for fans of the genre.
1.5 million Steam wishlists later, Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era publisher says the strategy series "defined…
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era has achieved over 1.5 million wishlists on Steam, indicating strong anticipation for the return of the turn-based strategy series. Publisher Hooded Horse highlighted the dedication of developer Unfrozen to the project. The original games hold significant nostalgic value for many players.
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era surpasses 1.5 million wishlists
The upcoming turn-based strategy game Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era has surpassed 1.5 million wishlists on Steam, making it the 9th most-wishlisted game. Developed by Unfrozen and published by Hooded Horse, the game is set to release into early access on PC via Steam and the Microsoft Store on April 30, 2026, and will be available day one on PC Game Pass.
The next Heroes of Might and Magic is launching in early access this month — 'We want to do all of the development with community in mind' says dev
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era will launch in early access on April 30, 2026, for PC. The developer aims to incorporate community feedback throughout development, with the initial release featuring six factions, multiple game modes, and a map editor. The game's community manager highlighted the importance of early access for refining the experience based on player input.
The pirate game renaissance continues as Manor Lords publisher announces new nautical city builder "that challenges…
Corsair Cove, a new pirate-themed city builder from Limbic Entertainment and published by Hooded Horse, is coming to Xbox and PC this year. The game features vertical building mechanics, complex production chains, and defense against Crown forces during the Golden Age of Piracy. It joins a growing trend of pirate-themed games, including Windrose and a remake of Assassin's Creed Black Flag.
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick Says "Woe Is Me" AI Narrative Is Overstated
Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick believes the negative narrative surrounding generative AI in the gaming industry is overstated, suggesting it will ultimately benefit humanity and enhance creative work. While acknowledging potential risks, Zelnick argues that AI will boost productivity and employment, rather than replace artists, citing the need for human creativity to generate new content. His comments come as Take-Two prepares for the highly anticipated release of Grand Theft Auto 6.
ENDLESS Legend 2 gets major new patch and updated roadmap
Hooded Horse and Amplitude Studios have released a major update for the turn-based strategy game ENDLESS Legend 2, introducing a rework of the Kin of Sheredyn, controller support, and anomaly districts. This update marks the next milestone in the game's early access journey, which began last September. An updated roadmap detailing plans for the coming months has also been released.
If Windrose isn't quenching your sealord fantasies, maybe carving out your own Libertalia in pirate citybuilder Corsair Cove will
Hooded Horse announced Corsair Cove, an island citybuilder and colony management sim developed by Limbic Entertainment, set to release in 2026. Players will build a pirate kingdom, manage resources, and send ships out for plunder. The game will feature vertical building mechanics and will be available on PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and Game Pass.
The horrible Construct cyborgs of tactics game Menace are getting a rework for "style" and "variety", while the devs put a bullet in the promotion tax
The mercenary tactics game Menace is receiving a significant update that removes the controversial promotion tax and overhauls the Construct enemy faction. Developers Overhype are also adding the ability for all units to clear wrecked vehicles, aiming to improve gameplay variety and reduce player frustration.
Heroes of Might and Magic Olden Era plans April 22 stress test – here’s the new trailer
Heroes of Might and Magic Olden Era will host a multiplayer stress test on April 22nd to prepare for its early access launch on April 30th. Developed by Unfrozen, Hooded Horse, Ubisoft, and Nova Assembly, the game will be available via a Steam demo for the stress test, focusing on arena mode. A new gameplay trailer has also been released.
Pirate city builder Corsair Cove announced for PC
Publisher Hooded Horse and developer Limbic Entertainment have announced Corsair Cove, a new pirate-themed city builder game. The title is currently in development for PC.
Set sail for pirate-themed city-builder Corsair Cove
Hooded Horse and Limbic Entertainment have announced Corsair Cove, an upcoming pirate-themed city-builder. Players will manage complex production chains, build a pirate fortress on limited space, and equip ships to explore and defend against the Crown. The game is set to release on PC on April 17, 2026, and will be available on PC Game Pass day one.
I know all you pirates are busy with Windrose, but you should drop anchor and check out this new pirate-themed city…
Limbic Entertainment and Hooded Horse announced Corsair Cove, a new pirate-themed city-builder set to release in 2026 for PC platforms including Steam, Epic Games Store, Microsoft Store, and PC Game Pass. Players will manage production chains, build vertically on limited island space, and equip ships for combat on the high seas.
"Attrition is the core of the game": Original Heroes of Might and Magic creator's "Fun AI" approach is helping Olden Era developer Unfrozen balance PvE difficulty
Developer Unfrozen is balancing the PvE difficulty for Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era's upcoming Early Access launch, drawing inspiration from original Heroes creator Jon Van Caneghem's "Fun AI" approach. Changes include AI rebalancing and UI improvements based on player feedback, such as renaming the Sylvan faction to Grove.
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era is a strong comeback for a strategy RPG series with few modern competitors, though it could explain itself better
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era marks a return for the strategy RPG series, developed by Unfrozen with support from Ubisoft and Hooded Horse, and featuring series creator Jon Van Caneghem. While the game offers familiar gameplay mechanics and a bustling world, reviewers note that its presentation can be jarring and the interface could be clearer, particularly regarding combat depth and city management. Despite these criticisms, the game is seen as a promising comeback for a niche genre, with potential for deeper strategic play as players become more familiar with its systems.
