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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 leveraging player feedback to deliver the strategy RPG I've longed for…
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era developer Unfrozen is incorporating extensive player feedback for its Early Access release on April 30, 2026. Changes include renaming the Sylvan faction to Grove and redesigning the user interface to be more reminiscent of older titles. The team is also focusing on difficulty balancing, drawing inspiration from original creator Jon Van Caneghem's 'Fun AI' concept.
Legendary strategy franchise Heroes of Might and Magic is back in the first new entry in over a decade — 'This is one of those generational games' developer says
The Heroes of Might and Magic franchise is returning with Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era, the first new entry in over a decade. Developed by Unfrozen and published by Hooded Horse and Ubisoft, this prequel aims to be a 'generational game' for the strategy genre. The game is set to launch in early access on April 30, 2026, and has already garnered significant interest, becoming highly wishlisted on Steam following a popular demo.
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.
Rally Point: Genre-crushing choose-your-own strategy Heart of the Machine might be peak Arcen
Heart of the Machine is a genre-defying strategy game from Arcen Games that encourages player choice and experimentation without the paralyzing stakes of some other titles. The game allows players to embody a sentient machine, making decisions that lead to emergent gameplay and philosophical reflection. Despite its complex systems, it remains accessible and humorous, offering a unique experience that might be Arcen's best work yet.
Head behind enemy lines in NEBULOUS: Fleet Command’s narrative campaign
Hooded Horse and Eridanus Industries are releasing a major update for NEBULOUS: Fleet Command on May 29, 2026, introducing the first act of its narrative campaign and a comprehensive campaign editor. The update also includes a significant graphics overhaul with 4K ship models and improved textures. The game is available on PC via Steam Early Access.
Homeworld junkies rejoice, brilliantly brutal sci-fi strategy sim Nebulous is finally getting its singleplayer campaign
Nebulous: Fleet Command is finally receiving its singleplayer narrative campaign, with the first act launching on May 29th. The update includes 17 missions, a co-op option, and a campaign editor. Additionally, the game will feature overhauled graphics with 4K ship models and improved textures.
Xenonauts 2 review - a legally distinct XCOM 3
Xenonauts 2 is a turn-based tactics game that serves as a spiritual successor to the original X-COM, focusing on intense battles and strategic base management. While it excels as a homage with improved graphics and a challenging difficulty, it offers few new ideas and relies heavily on the random elements that defined the original.
"Video games are cooked": Publisher head says "it doesn't matter" how many of us hate gen AI, Pandora's box has opened and "it's gonna get used now"
Mike Rose, founder of No More Robots, believes generative AI's integration into game development is irreversible, likening it to Pandora's box. He notes the increasing prevalence of AI-generated assets in game demos and the competitive pressure it creates for publishers. Despite player backlash, Rose asserts that the ease of AI tools will lead to their widespread adoption, fundamentally changing how games are made.
Xenonauts 2 Officially Launches
Xenonauts 2 has officially launched on Windows via the Epic Games Store, GOG.com, and Steam, concluding its Early Access period. This turn-based strategy sequel developed by Hooded Horse features an alien invasion theme.
Xenonauts 2 deploys into 1.0 today
The tactical strategy game Xenonauts 2 has officially left early access and launched its 1.0 build on PC via Steam, GOG, and the Epic Games Store. Developed by Goldhawk Interactive and published by Hooded Horse, the game features turn-based tactical battles, base building, and air combat against an alien invasion. The full release includes numerous improvements made during its early access period, which began in July 2023.
