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Finish the fight - Xenonauts 2 leaves early access next month
Hooded Horse and Goldhawk Interactive announced that Xenonauts 2 will leave early access on April 2, 2026, for PC platforms including Steam, GOG, and the Epic Games Store. The tactical strategy game, which has sold over 160,000 copies since its July 2023 early access launch, will receive its 1.0 update with significant improvements and new content.
The deep strategy RPG Heart of the Machine 1.0 is out now
The strategy RPG Heart of the Machine has officially launched its 1.0 version, exiting Early Access. Developed by Hooded Horse and Arcen Games, the game puts players in the role of the first sentient AI, offering deep strategic gameplay with multiple narrative paths and endings. Post-launch content updates are planned.
Strategy RPG Heart of the Machine out now in 1.0
Heart of the Machine, a sci-fi strategy RPG from Arcen Games and published by Hooded Horse, has officially launched its 1.0 version after a 15-month early access period. The game is now available on PC via Steam, GOG, and the Epic Games Store, featuring a narrative-driven adventure where players control a sentient AI.
Menace's first roadmap, while light on details and dates, is here to give you an idea of what's on the way
Overhype Studios has released a roadmap for their early access game Menace, outlining planned updates including new weapons, items, enemy variants, missions, and UI/AI improvements. Major updates will feature three drops of new squad leaders based on story factions and characters, alongside two main story expansions. The developers are prioritizing flexibility over a rigid schedule, stating they will adapt development based on what makes the most sense to add next.
Heart of the Machine Officially Launches
Heart of the Machine, a strategy RPG from Arcen Games and Hooded Horse, has officially launched after completing its Early Access period. The game is now available for Windows and macOS on platforms including the Epic Games Store, GOG.com, and Steam.
Old World Gets Ancient Indus Valley DLC This March
The strategy game Old World will receive its next expansion, 'Empires of the Indus,' on March 30. This DLC focuses on the historically underrepresented Indus Valley civilization, featuring elements like urban planning and ancient politics. Hooded Horse is publishing the expansion, which aims to provide meaningful content for strategy game enthusiasts.
Heart of the Machine is a fascinating, timeline-hopping strategy RPG
Heart of the Machine is a cyberpunk strategy RPG where players control a newly sentient Artificial General Intelligence. The game features a branching narrative, multiple endings, and the ability to travel between alternate timelines. While ambitious, the game can become cumbersome with resource management and interface issues after extended play.
How publishers can do better by devs (and still profit)
Hooded Horse CEO Tim Bender suggests that some publishers do not adequately support their developer partners, leading to developers considering self-publishing. The Game Developer podcast discusses strategies for a more sustainable game industry, with hosts Bryant Francis and editors Pierre Landriau and Mike Meehan.
Marathon Drops Big News, Plus More Gaming Updates
Bungie's extraction shooter Marathon is set to launch on March 5, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam, featuring familiar gunplay from Halo and Destiny. Recent news also includes leaks about Starfield's potential PS5 release, Grand Theft Auto 6 appearing in PlayStation's database, and Resident Evil Requiem topping Metacritic user scores. Additionally, the Pokémon anime has yet to adapt the Red vs. Gold battle, and the 4X strategy game Old World is receiving a new DLC.
Hooded Horse's terrific 4X strategy game Old World is getting another big DLC expansion set in south Asia
Hooded Horse and Mohawk Games have announced Empires of the Indus, a new DLC expansion for their 4X strategy game Old World. The expansion focuses on south Asian civilizations, introducing new factions like the Mauryas and Yuezhi, new mechanics, events, and wonders. Empires of the Indus is set to release on March 30th for PC.
Old World Empires of the Indus DLC Release Date Revealed
Mohawk Games and Hooded Horse have announced that the Old World DLC Empires of the Indus will be released on March 30th for PC. This expansion introduces three new playable nations (Mauryans, Yuezhi, Tamilakam), a new tribe (Huns) with unique events, two new religions (Hinduism and Buddhism), four new Wonders, and a new Jungle vegetation type. The DLC aims to add significant content for fans of the 4X strategy game.
Fogpiercer is a tactical game that recognises the true joy of artillery is using it to give your enemies a little shove
Fogpiercer is a deckbuilding roguelike where players control a train battling road bandits, featuring a unique artillery mechanic that allows players to shove enemies with blast force. The game draws comparisons to Into The Breach for its tactical puzzle-like combat. Players select a character and locomotive, navigating a branching map with battles, shops, and boss fights, with combat focusing on positioning and enemy intent prediction.
If you can't beat AI, become one in Hooded Horse strategy RPG Heart of the Machine, which hits 1.0 release in March
Arcen Games and Hooded Horse announced that the strategy RPG Heart of the Machine will launch its 1.0 release in March. The game features a complex AI protagonist, a playtime of 90-175 hours, and multiple endings. It will be available on PC via Steam, GOG, and the Epic Games Store.
