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Broken Arrow’s Russian Guard DLC adds 31 new units and two battlefields
Broken Arrow has released its new Russian Guard DLC, adding a new specialization to the Russian faction with eight infantry squads, 31 new ground and air units, and two new maps. The DLC also includes new scenarios and an AI army for Skirmish mode. The base game is currently 25% off on Steam.
Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector has a roadmap of upcoming additions, including a new narrative DLC
Slitherine has revealed a roadmap for its turn-based strategy game Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector, detailing upcoming content. Following a free update in October, a new narrative DLC is planned for Q4 2026, with another free update and a new faction DLC scheduled for Q1 and Q2 of 2027, respectively. The game has been consistently supported since launch with new modes and updates.
Two Radio Commander Games Announced
Slitherine has announced two new games in the Radio Commander series, building on the success of Radio Commander: Vietnam '64. The games will continue the unique gameplay premise of commanding troops via radio.
Nightmare Frontier Leaves Early Access
Nightmare Frontier, a tactical extraction shooter developed by Ice Code Games and published by Slitherine, has officially left Early Access and launched version 1.0 on PC via Steam. The game is now fully available to players.
Memoir '44 Announced
Slitherine has announced Memoir '44, a new videogame adaptation of the World War II tabletop game. The article also mentions a previous free-to-play online version of the game.
ICBM: Escalation - Assassin's Mace Announced
SoftWarWare and Slitherine have announced Assassin's Mace, a new DLC for their ballistic RTS game ICBM: Escalation. The DLC is scheduled to release in September on Steam for Windows. The content is set in China.
The new Warhammer Blood Bowl published by Slitherine will be out in fall, and I'm looking forward to it because I…
Slitherine will release Warhammer Blood Bowl in fall, an update to Blood Bowl 3 that brings it in line with the tabletop game's third season edition. The update will include two new teams, Tomb Kings and Bretonnians, and a new "Rumble Mode." Players who own Blood Bowl 3 will receive Warhammer Blood Bowl for free, with existing teams and cosmetics carrying over.
Nightmare Frontier Review Codes Now Available
Review codes for Nightmare Frontier are now available ahead of its full PC launch on July 22, 2026, after a year in Early Access. Developed by Ice Code Games and published by Slitherine, this tactical extraction looter is set in an alternate late-19th-century America where players lead scavengers into a transformed city to recover loot and battle creatures. The game will also feature a post-launch roadmap reveal during the Slitherine Next showcase on its release day.
"Smuggle chainsaws onto the pitch": What Blood Bowl's new publisher thinks the World Cup can learn from Warhammer
Strategy game publisher Slitherine has signed a deal with Cyanide Studios to continue the development of Blood Bowl 3, which will be renamed Warhammer Blood Bowl. Slitherine's director of publishing, Marco Minoli, expressed a desire for the World Cup to learn from Blood Bowl's tournament management and embrace more 'casual violence.' The new publishing arrangement aims to simplify the game experience, honor previous player promises, and adapt to the live service model, which is new for Slitherine.
Something for the Weekend – 04/07/26
This week's gaming news includes Sony phasing out physical disc production by 2028 and closing PlayStation Store access for PS3 and Vita again. Xbox is reportedly testing a disc-to-digital feature. Several games received release date changes or confirmations, including Onimusha: Warlords and The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered. Reviews were published for Rhythm Paradise Groove and WILL: Follow The Light, alongside previews for Fatekeeper, Witchspire, Dziady, Doom: The Dark Ages, and Splatoon Raiders.
Blood Bowl's videogame rights have been acquired by Slitherine and at this point I'll take any change as a…
Slitherine has acquired the publishing rights for the Blood Bowl videogame series from Nacon, which recently filed for insolvency. Cyanide, the developer, will continue to work with Slitherine to support and grow the series, including plans to update Blood Bowl 3 to align with the latest tabletop rules. Despite initial issues with bugs and microtransactions, Blood Bowl 3 is slated for a rerelease under the name Warhammer Blood Bowl.
Slitherine Acquires Blood Bowl
Slitherine has acquired the license, publishing rights, and back catalog for the Blood Bowl franchise from NACON. This acquisition marks a significant expansion for Slitherine in the sports simulation genre.
Slitherine Acquires Blood Bowl Video Game Licence & Publishing Rights From NACON
Slitherine has acquired the licence and publishing rights for the Blood Bowl video game franchise from NACON. The company will continue working with developer Cyanide Studio and plans to release a new Warhammer Blood Bowl game. This acquisition expands Slitherine's portfolio of Warhammer strategy titles.
Slitherine Acquires Blood Bowl Video Game Licence From Struggling Nacon
Slitherine has acquired the video game license for Blood Bowl from Nacon, which is reportedly facing insolvency. Slitherine will publish the upcoming Warhammer Blood Bowl game, with development continuing at Cyanide. This move signals new opportunities for strategy game fans.
Slitherine snaps up the Blood Bowl license from Nacon, with Cyanide S
British publisher Slitherine has acquired the Blood Bowl video game license, publishing rights, and back catalogue from French publisher Nacon. Cyanide Studio, a subsidiary of Nacon, will continue to develop the series, including the next Blood Bowl game which will rebuild Blood Bowl 3 with updated rules and features. This acquisition comes as Cyanide Studio faces financial difficulties due to Nacon's struggles.
New TIGA Board reinforces commitment to championing the UK games industry
TIGA, the UK video games industry's trade association, has appointed new members to its Board of Directors, including Gemma Brown, Ben Gunstone, Dan Hett, Greg Howson, Marco A. Minoli, Stuart Muckley, Tim Repa-Davies, Sitara Shefta, and John Tearle. These appointments aim to strengthen TIGA's advocacy for games businesses across the country, focusing on growth, skills development, and policy initiatives. The new board members bring diverse expertise from various studios and specialisms within the UK games sector.
TIGA appoints nine industry veterans to board of directors
The UK video games trade body TIGA has appointed nine new industry veterans to its board of directors, including leaders from Dovetail Games, Stainless Games, and Supermassive Games. These appointments aim to strengthen TIGA's advocacy for UK games companies. Elaine Green of Nellyvision was previously appointed chair.
New TIGA Board Reinforces Commitment to Championing the UK Games Industry
TIGA, the trade association for the UK video games industry, has appointed new members to its Board of Directors, reinforcing its commitment to advocating for and supporting games businesses. The new board members bring diverse expertise from across the sector, aiming to strengthen policies that foster growth, attract investment, and develop talent within the UK games industry.
Nightmare Frontier Prepares to Leave Early Access with Twisted Prosperity, Its Biggest Update Yet
Nightmare Frontier is preparing to leave Early Access with its largest update, "Twisted Prosperity," and will announce its full 1.0 release date soon. Developer Ice Code Games and publisher Slitherine are introducing a new "Deadwood" fear and a bullet ricochet mechanic. The update also adds Czech, Hungarian, Ukrainian, and Turkish language support.
One of the hundreds of Warhammer games is currently free to keep forever on Steam
Warhammer 40,000 Gladius - Relics of War is currently available for free on Steam as part of the annual Warhammer Skulls event. This 4X strategy game, originally released in 2018, can be redeemed and kept permanently. While initial reviews were mixed, the game has reportedly seen improvements through patches and DLC.
