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Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era teases a roguelike mode as it hits 1 million sales
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era has achieved 1 million sales in less than a month, building on the success of the 1999 classic Heroes of Might and Magic 3. Developer Unfrozen and publisher Hooded Horse have revealed a roadmap for the game's early access period, including upcoming features like teamplay, observer modes, and a roguelike mode.
Ghost Master Resurrection Review
Ghost Master Resurrection revives the 2003 strategy game with updated graphics and engine, adding new ghosts and levels. Players place ghosts to scare humans away by exploiting their fears and willpower, managing ghost abilities and fetters. While the core gameplay remains unique, the tutorial is brief, and some puzzle elements can be vague, though the overall experience is satisfying.
Townsfolk-Makers Open Pre-Registration for Dawnfolk on Android
Short Circuit Studios and solo developer Darenn Keller have opened pre-registration for the minimalist survival city-builder Dawnfolk on Android, with a launch date set for August 3, 2026. Originally released on PC in February 2025, the game features a moody pixel art style and blends large-scale city-building with smaller skill-based mini-games.
Dawnfolk Is Coming to Mobile | Preregister Now
Short Circuit Studios and developer Darenn Keller announced that the minimalist survival city-builder Dawnfolk will launch on iOS and Android on August 3, 2026. Preregistration is now open for the mobile version of the game, which was originally released on PC in February 2025. Dawnfolk challenges players to rebuild civilization by gathering resources, expanding settlements, and managing survival in a world consumed by darkness.
The Eradicators purge the Bugs with new chemical, radiation and biological weapons!
The Eradicators, a new story campaign DLC for Starship Troopers: Terran Command, is now available on Steam. This expansion introduces a new planet, Ghutana, and features new chemical, radiation, and biological weapons for players to deploy. The DLC also adds new player units and Arachnid variants to the game's Territory Mode.
Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Deathwatch Interview Reveals Fresh Details
IGN interviewed Complex Games regarding their upcoming title, Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Deathwatch. The interview provided fresh details about the strategy game.
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV Launches September 17
Deep Silver and King Art Games have announced that Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV will launch on September 17, 2026, for PC, with a Commander Edition offering three-day early access. The game will feature a returning Crusade Mode post-launch, two major paid campaign expansions in its first year, and free updates including new modes and a Mission Editor.
SkyChart: Airline Executive Demo Now Available on Steam; Aerobiz Successor Ships Major v0.3 / v0.4 Patch and Tops PeerPush as #1 Product of the Day
Independent developer Casey Jones Labs has released a demo for its airline management simulation game, SkyChart: Airline Executive, on Steam. The demo launch coincides with the release of the game's v0.3 / v0.4 'Aerobiz Depth Pass' patch, which introduces new route planning features and AI rival behaviors. The game, a spiritual successor to Aerobiz Supersonic, has also been recognized as the #1 Product of the Day on PeerPush.net and received positive early coverage from content creators.
Face off against rivals in 9 Kings' new multiplayer mode
Hooded Horse and Sad Socket have released a new multiplayer mode for their kingdom-building auto-battler game, 9 Kings. This update introduces a competitive asynchronous mode where up to nine players can battle for supremacy, alongside a new ranking system and cosmetic rewards. The game also surpassed one million sales since its early access launch.
Coming Out in gaming this week — May 25, 2026
Several new games are launching the week of May 25, 2026, across various platforms including PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. Notable releases include the life simulation game Paralives, the roguelike Enter the Chronosphere, and the action-adventure Yerba Buena. Other titles span genres like creature collection, souls-like, visual novels, and sports.
Something for the Bank Holiday Weekend – 23/05/26
This week's news includes the end of Destiny 2 development and major layoffs at Bungie, alongside the 10th Warhammer Skulls event. PlayStation State of Play will feature Wolverine, and new titles like Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV and F1 25 DLC were announced. Embracer is splitting, and Sony's single-player games will no longer release on PC.
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (23rd May)
Several Nintendo Life staff members share their weekend gaming plans, including titles like Indiana Jones, Tales of Arise, and Mario Kart World. The article also touches on new mobile game announcements, trading card game scalping issues, and performance boosts on the Nintendo Switch 2.
Total War: Warhammer 40,000 Teases Major Announcement, Seemingly at The PC Gaming Show
Creative Assembly has teased a major announcement for Total War: Warhammer 40,000, seemingly set for the PC Gaming Show on June 7th. The trailer suggests a significant update or release date reveal for the strategy game, which will be the studio's first entry into the Warhammer universe. The game is confirmed for PC, Xbox Series X/S, and PlayStation 5.
Game Reviews
This article presents reviews for three different games: Pizza Slice, R-Type Dimensions III, and Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II. Pizza Slice is described as a Christ-centered game, R-Type Dimensions III is a genre classic updated for the present, and Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II is a strategy title.
Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate – Deathwatch: Redefined Brutal Turn-Based Tactics on XBOX
Complex Games Studio Head Jonas Van Niekerk discusses the development of Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate – Deathwatch, a turn-based tactical RPG launching on Xbox Series X|S in winter 2026. The game builds upon its predecessor, Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate – Daemonhunters, with refined combat, expanded class customization, and new vehicles, aiming to be accessible to both new and veteran Warhammer 40,000 fans.
"You build a little squad of allied characters": Warhammer Survivors' spin on bullet heaven brings a lovely touch of chaos to the battlefield
Warhammer Survivors, a spin-off of Vampire Survivors, introduces a unique squad mechanic where players control multiple allied characters who act independently. Lead designer John O'Donnell explains how this system, along with faction-specific mechanics like the Tyranid hive mind and Skaven Bell of Doom, adds a new layer of chaos and tactical depth to the bullet heaven genre. The game will feature content from both Warhammer 40,000 and Age of Sigmar.
Conquer the Seven Seas in a new Naval Real-Time Tactical Simulation: “Legacy of Sail” demo released on Steam
Hydran Software has released a demo for their upcoming naval real-time tactical simulation game, Legacy of Sail, on Steam. The game features fleet management, ship-to-ship combat, and boarding actions set in the 17th century. The full game is slated for a late July 2026 release.
Sword x Staff codes (May 2026) for lots of free resources
This guide provides a list of active codes for the RPG Sword x Staff, which combines strategy, exploration, and idle gaming elements. Redeeming these codes unlocks various in-game resources such as Stone, Raw Ore, and Battle Essence to aid players in their progression. Instructions on how to redeem the codes within the game are also included.
40K XCOM-like Chaos Gate – Daemonhunters is getting a sequel and this time we'll get to purge 'seven…
A sequel to the turn-based tactics game Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate – Daemonhunters has been announced, titled Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate – Deathwatch. The sequel will feature seven distinct enemy factions, including Orks, T'au, and Genestealers, and will introduce new protagonists and vehicles. It is being developed with inspiration from XCOM 2 and will be available on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store.
STAND VIGIL AGAINST YOUR FOE. WARHAMMER 40,000: CHAOS GATE – DEATHWATCH ANNOUNCED FOR PC AND CONSOLES
Frontier Developments plc and Complex Games, in collaboration with Warhammer, have announced Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate – Deathwatch. This turn-based tactical RPG sequel will launch on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, tasking players with commanding an elite Deathwatch Kill Team against Xenos threats and Chaos forces.