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Civilization firar 35 år med att utannonsera Civ VII-expansionen Earthrise
To celebrate Civilization's 35th anniversary, Civilization VII is being offered for free play until Friday and will receive a significant expansion titled Earthrise. The expansion will focus on the space race and cosmic exploration. Additionally, a free update named Arc of Tomorrow will introduce the Atomic Age, featuring new units and buildings, with community testing planned for later this year.
Knights of Frontier Valley second Steam playtest starts September 15
Knights of Frontier Valley will begin its second Steam playtest on September 15, featuring Version 0.5 which adds companions, new locations, expanded crafting, and quality-of-life improvements. The game, developed by Martin Menzel under Adamant Studios and published by MicroProse, is an old-school open-world roguelike RPG inspired by 80s and 90s titles.
Deck & Conn is a cat-and-mouse MicroProse homage to a 55-year-old Star Trek game that might not be chunky enough for today's simulation sickos
Deck & Conn is a turn-based space combat simulator by Elissa Black and MicroProse, inspired by the 1971 Star Trek game. While it captures a claustrophobic intimacy and offers a deliberate pace, its interface and simplified mechanics may prove too threadbare for hardcore simulation fans.
Carrier Command 2 heading to Nintendo Switch 2, Switch
Atari has announced that the real-time strategy game Carrier Command 2 will be released on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. The game features players commanding a futuristic carrier capable of deploying aircraft and amphibious units, emphasizing strategy, planning, and teamwork. A release date has not yet been announced.
Magic: The Gathering Has A Kickass Video Game You Probably Don’t Know About
The 1997 PC game Magic: The Gathering, developed by Microprose, is highlighted as a significant early video game adaptation of the popular trading card game. This single-player RPG, set on the plane of Shandalar, captured the tabletop experience with its color-based magic system and deck-building mechanics. Despite its age, the game, often nicknamed 'Shandalar,' has been kept alive by a dedicated fanbase through mods and has influenced later titles.
That evil Car Park Capital tycoon game is only getting more evil with MicroProse as publisher, but it still looks gorgeous
The unwholesome tycoon game Car Park Capital, which focuses on making society dependent on cars, has announced MicroProse as its publisher. Developer Hilko Janssen of Hilkojj Interactive has expanded the game with new features like riot police, drive-thru facilities, and the ability to build carparks within the Pyramids of Giza, all while maintaining a gorgeous isometric visual style reminiscent of RollerCoaster Tycoon.
GROUND BRANCH Leaves Early Access
BlackFoot Studios and MicroProse Software have announced that the tactical first-person shooter Ground Branch has officially left Early Access and is now available on Steam. The game has been in development for a significant period, focusing on realistic combat mechanics.
GROUND BRANCH 1.0 Out Now on Steam
Ground Branch, the tactical shooter developed by BlackFoot Studios and MicroProse, has officially launched version 1.0 on Steam, exiting Early Access. This major update introduces the Campaign Prologue, significant gameplay improvements including AI and locomotion, new environments, and an extraction mission type. The developers plan further content updates and a multiplayer overhaul.
Urban Strife Released
White Pond Games and MicroProse Software have announced that Urban Strife has officially launched out of Early Access for Windows on Steam. This survival RPG is now fully available to players.
Urban Strife Leaves Early Access
Urban Strife has officially launched its Version 1.0 on Steam, concluding its Early Access period. Developed by White Pond Games and published by MicroProse, the game is a hybrid of tactical RPG, survival simulator, and turn-based strategy, featuring a complete campaign, final siege, and full gameplay mechanics.
Are these the 100 most influential games of all time?
Kitfox Games CEO Tanya Short discusses a list of the 100 most influential video games of all time, compiled by professional game designers. The list, assembled through the Polaris game design retreat, aims to serve as a tool for designers to improve their craft and create influential games.
Urban Strife Leaves Early Access Next Month
MicroProse and White Pond Games have announced that Urban Strife will leave Early Access and officially launch for PC on July 14th. A new teaser trailer has been released to mark the occasion.
URBAN STRIFE LEAVES EARLY ACCESS ON JULY 14
Urban Strife, a post-apocalyptic tactical RPG, survival simulator, and turn-based strategy hybrid, will leave Early Access and launch its full 1.0 release on PC via Steam on July 14, 2026. Developed by White Pond Games and published by MicroProse, the game has received extensive community-driven development with major content updates and gameplay system expansions since its initial Early Access launch.
Drone Sector Launches July 21st on Steam
MicroProse announced that Drone Sector, a tactical gunship command game, will launch in Early Access on PC via Steam on July 21st. A playable demo is currently available on Steam during Steam Next Fest, showcasing gunship combat, squad command mechanics, and two missions.
MicroProse Brings Four Playable Demos to Steam Next Fest
MicroProse is participating in Steam Next Fest with playable demos for four upcoming titles: Throttle Trace, The Fertile Crescent 2: Collapse of the Bronze Age, Drone Sector, and Liquidation. These demos offer players a glimpse into diverse genres including racing simulation, real-time strategy, and tactical warfare.
Battleship Command Early Access
MicroProse has launched Battleship Command into Early Access, a World War II naval combat simulation developed by solo developer Bracer. The game is now available for players to experience and provide feedback.
Battleship Command Launches Today in Early Access on Steam
MicroProse has launched Battleship Command in Early Access on Steam, allowing players to command the Scharnhorst battleship in a World War II naval simulation. The game blends first-person exploration with tactical fleet command, featuring authentic naval systems and dynamic combat across various theaters. Players can explore decks, operate stations, and coordinate fleet maneuvers in historically inspired scenarios.
MicroProse Announces June 2 Release Date for Battleship Command
MicroProse announced that Battleship Command, a World War II naval simulation, will launch in Early Access on Steam on June 2, 2026. The game allows players to command the German battleship Scharnhorst, engaging in combat across various theaters with dynamic environmental conditions and fleet coordination.
Battlespace Command Announced
MicroProse has announced Battlespace Command, a new real-time strategy game focused on modern combat scenarios. The title's name might initially suggest a science fiction setting, but it will instead feature contemporary warfare.
Battlespace Command Joins the MicroProse Lineup
MicroProse has announced the signing of Wirraway Software's upcoming real-time strategy and warfare simulation game, Battlespace Command. The game features large-scale modern combat across land, air, and sea, with detailed simulation of various military units and systems. It aims to provide an authentic yet accessible modern warfare experience with extensive mod support planned for PC.
