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Slay the Spire 2 Ironclad character guide - strategy, builds, and tier list
This guide provides strategies and build recommendations for the Ironclad character in Slay the Spire 2. It aims to help players master the character's unique abilities and climb the tier list.
Roadmaps and Plans
The Guild - Europa 1410 has received updates focusing on family management and succession planning. These additions aim to deepen the simulation and strategic elements of the game.
Hundreds of Games and DLCs on Sale: Save Big With THQ Nordic’s (Pre-)Spring Sale on Steam!
THQ Nordic is holding a two-week sale on Steam, starting March 12th, 2026. The sale features discounts on a wide variety of games and DLCs across multiple genres, including platformers, action, RPGs, strategy, and racing titles. The sale will conclude on March 26th, 2026.
A Tropico 7 closed beta will be taking place and you can register now
Kalypso Media has announced a closed beta for Tropico 7, scheduled to begin on March 31st for PC. Players can register their interest for the beta, which will include two campaign sections and two scenario missions, with applications closing on March 22nd. Tropico 7 is still planned for release this year on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Game Pass.
Hundreds of Games and DLCs on Sale: Save Big With THQ Nordic’s (Pre-)Spring Sale on Steam!
THQ Nordic is holding a two-week sale on Steam, starting March 12th, 2026. The sale features discounts on a wide variety of games across multiple genres, including platformers, action, RPGs, strategy, and sports titles. The sale is split into two phases, with the first running until March 19th and the second concluding on March 26th.
Love, Legacy, and Lineage – The Latest The Guild - Europa 1410 Dev Diary Explores Dynasty Life
The latest developer diary for The Guild - Europa 1410 details the game's dynasty and lineage mechanics, focusing on marriage, heirs, and securing a lasting legacy. Players can influence their children's development and track their growing family tree across generations. The game is a medieval life and strategy simulation.
Slay the Spire 2 Necrobinder character guide - strategy, builds, and tier list
This guide provides strategies, builds, and a tier list for The Necrobinder, a new necromancer character in Slay the Spire 2. The Necrobinder can summon a large boss-sized ally to aid in combat.
Något för X-com-fansen – Xenonauts 2 får skarp release i april
Xenonauts 2, a turn-based strategy game inspired by classic X-COM titles, will launch on PC on April 2. The game entered early access in the summer of 2023 and has received positive reviews from players on Steam. The original Xenonauts was released in 2014.
Growth and Sacrifice: Bloodgrounds Enters the Arena March 12
The roguelite gladiator simulation Bloodgrounds will launch in version 1.0 on PC via Steam on March 12, exiting Early Access. Developed by Exordium Games and published by Daedalic Entertainment, the game features tactical grid combat, squad management, and RPG progression with permanent gladiator deaths. Version 1.0 includes new enemies, bosses, item crafting, and balancing improvements.
Wireworks Joins Steam Tower Defense Fest with Sweet 20% Launch Sale
The indie game Wireworks is participating in Steam's Tower Defense Fest with a 20% launch discount, running from March 9-16. The game combines tower defense mechanics with power grid management, offering a unique strategic experience. The festival aims to highlight overlooked genres and provide a focused discovery platform for players.
Slay the Spire 2 Silent deck guides: Shiv, Poison and Sly Builds
This guide explores three distinct deck archetypes for the Silent character in Slay the Spire 2: Shiv spam, Poison stacking, and the new Sly discard mechanic. Each build leverages unique cards and relics to create powerful synergies, offering varied playstyles for players to master.
Tower Petroleum Ignites the Steam Tower Defense Fest
Proud Turkeys announced that the demo for their tower defense and deckbuilding strategy game, Tower Petroleum, will be released on March 9, 2026, coinciding with Steam's Tower Defense Fest. The demo will feature significant visual and balance updates, including animated turrets, improved UI, rebalanced levels, and new enemy types and bosses.
Over the Top WW1 Classes Guide - All Unit Specs
This guide for Over the Top WW1 details the unit classes available in the 3D action title, explaining their strengths and weaknesses. It covers classes like Rifleman, Stormtrooper, Engineer, Specialist, Armored Cavalry, Heavy Gunner, and Sniper, offering insights into their tactical use for victory.
Undead Defense TD: Announcement Trailer
Undead Defense TD is a new tower defense and strategy game where players build defenses against zombie hordes and expand their settlements. The game features endless hordes, upgradeable turrets and walls, and the discovery of hidden settlements.
Coming Out in gaming this week — March 2, 2026
This article highlights new game releases scheduled for the week of March 2, 2026. Notable titles include Scott Pilgrim EX, Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered, Slay the Spire 2, and Marathon, launching across various platforms like PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch.
Coming Out in gaming this week — March 9, 2026
Several new games are set to release in the week of March 9, 2026, across PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and the Nintendo Switch 2. Titles include the survival craft game Blossom: The Seed of Life, the horror experience Crabmeat, and the city-builder Timberborn. Other notable releases are Solasta II (Early Access), GreedFall: The Dying World, FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE, John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando, 1348 Ex Voto, WWE 2K26, and Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection.
Star Trek: Voyager - Across the Unknown reader review - Reader's Feature
Star Trek: Voyager – Across the Unknown is a roguelike and management sim that offers a challenging survival experience based on the Voyager TV show. Developed by Gamexcite and published by Daedalic Entertainment, the game is available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch. It captures the aesthetic of the series while demanding careful decision-making and adaptability from players.
'The teenagers have it coming' I tell myself as I set another spike trap in this Greek myth-infused tower defense game
Minos is a roguelite tower defense game that puts players in the role of Daedalus, tasked with protecting the minotaur Asterion from invading Greeks by strategically placing traps and reshaping the labyrinth. The game draws inspiration from Greek mythology and features puzzle-like waves of enemies, requiring players to carefully plan trap placement and enemy routes. The demo showcases the core gameplay loop and the progression system, where success in the labyrinth earns resources to unlock new traps and abilities.
Best new mobile games on iOS and Android – March 2026 round-up
This March 2026 round-up highlights new mobile game releases for iOS and Android, including Reigns: The Witcher, a port of Tomb Raider, and the unique chess-like game Shotgun King. Other notable titles include Dwarves: Glory, Death & Loot, Retrocade, and Last Asylum: Plague, offering a diverse range of genres and gameplay experiences.
The excellent fusion of Balatro and chess in Gambonanza releases May 1
Gambonanza, a turn-based chess roguelike, is set to release on May 1st. The game features smaller boards, synergistic Gambits and pieces, a dynamic reserve system, strategic board upgrades, and retro pixel art. A demo is currently available with native Linux support.
