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Limbic Entertainment on life after Bandai Namco
Limbic Entertainment's communications manager Christopher Grünewald discussed the studio's successful transition to independence after being sold by Bandai Namco Entertainment. He highlighted the success of their pirate city builder Corsair Cove, which has sold over 200,000 units and maintained positive reviews on Steam, contrasting it with the challenges faced by their previous title, Park Beyond. Grünewald emphasized the importance of targeting a specific niche and delivering a polished product at launch.
All of the pirates in Hooded Horse city builder Corsair Cove hate me because I can't make them eyepatches fast enough
Corsair Cove, a city builder from Limbic Entertainment and Hooded Horse, focuses on complex logistics and resource management rather than direct pirate action. While initially engaging, the game's intricate production chains and tedious optimization processes can lead to player frustration, especially in the mid to late game. The game's unique verticality and visual style are notable, but the repetitive nature of its sea-based card game missions and the fiddly interface for managing the island's infrastructure detract from the overall experience.
What are we all playing this weekend?
Several members of the RPS team are discussing their weekend gaming plans. Julian is playing the city builder Corsair Cove, Edwin is trying a solo journalling RPG, and Jeremy is working on guides and a review for a demanding but good game. James mentions playing STALKER 2.
Vi tar spelhelg med Nokia 3310, maffia och pirater
Several members of the editorial team shared their gaming plans for the weekend, which include a mix of new releases and classic titles. Plans range from continuing Halo with family and exploring Mafia: The Old Country, to repairing Nokia 3310s in Restory and managing pirate islands in Corsair Cove. Other titles mentioned include Low Budget Repairs, Assassin's Creed Unity, Syndicate, Banjo-Kazooie, Ridge Racer, Marvel Snap, Defender of the Crown, and Big Walk.
Piratäventyr och slagsmål – Vi tar(rr) #Spelhelg
Several staff members are sharing their gaming plans for the weekend, which include a variety of titles such as Palworld, Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and Gothic Remake. Other anticipated games include Corsair Cove, Beast of Reincarnation, and Ghost Recon: Wildlands.
New pirate city builder Corsair Cove embraces the beauty of chaos
Corsair Cove, a new pirate-themed city builder from Limbic Entertainment and published by Hooded Horse, is now available on Steam. The game emphasizes chaotic pirate whimsy over traditional order, featuring vertical building on islands and sending ships out to pillage. It offers players freedom to pursue notoriety, empire, seafaring, or wealth, with a launch discount available until August 14.
New pirate city builder Corsair Cove embraces the beauty of chaos
Corsair Cove, a new pirate-themed city builder from Limbic Entertainment and published by Hooded Horse, has been released on Steam. The game emphasizes chaotic pirate whimsy over traditional order, featuring vertical building on rocky islands and ship pillaging. It offers players freedom to pursue notoriety, empire, seafaring, or wealth, and includes mythical elements like krakens. A launch discount is available until August 14.
Corsair Cove Released
Corsair Cove has been released for Windows PC and is available on the Epic Games Store, Steam, and the Windows Store. The game allows players to explore the oceans and engage in piracy.
Corsair Cove Sets Sail On PC And Game Pass – Time To Build The Ultimate Pirate Haven
Corsair Cove, a PC-exclusive city builder and strategy game developed by Limbic Entertainment and published by Hooded Horse, has launched on PC and is available via Game Pass. The game challenges players to build a thriving pirate settlement on rugged terrain, manage resources and crew demands, and defend against enemy fleets while exploring surrounding islands.
Game Reviews
This article contains reviews for two games: Corsair Cove and The Relic: First Guardian. The review for Corsair Cove is provided by The Wand Report, while The Relic: First Guardian is reviewed by IGN.
Game Reviews
This article provides reviews for two games: Corsair Cove by PC Gamer and Halo: Campaign Evolved by DSOGaming. The latter includes a performance analysis for the PC version of Halo.
Corsair Cove review
Corsair Cove is a vibrant and playful pirate-themed city builder that offers compelling logistical challenges. Developed by Limbic Entertainment and published by Hooded Horse, the game features vertical city building on a skull-shaped island, requiring players to manage resources and connect structures via bridges, ziplines, and elevators. The game also includes surprisingly involved seafaring adventures with card-based combat and stealth missions, all tied together by a unique progression system based on pirate principles.
Coming Out in gaming this week — July 27, 2026
This week's gaming releases include Halo: Campaign Evolved, a remake of the original Halo campaign with updated visuals and new missions. Other notable titles launching are the strategy game Space Imperia 4X, the dark fantasy extraction ARPG Mistfall Hunter, and the anime-inspired driving game Truck-kun is Supporting Me from Another World?!. Additionally, Kusan: City of Wolves, Blue Reflection Quartet, Rita, The Relic: First Guardian, and Corsair Cove are also set to release across various platforms.
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for July 27 to 31
Xbox has announced a slate of new games arriving on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Game Pass between July 27th and July 31st. Titles include remakes like Halo: Campaign Evolved, new adventures such as Dispatch and Mistfall Hunter, and various other genres like city builders, RPGs, and puzzle games.
Here's your next batch of Xbox Game Pass games for July
Xbox has announced new games coming to its Game Pass subscription service throughout July and into early August. Headlining the additions are Halo: Campaign Evolved and Hell Is Us, with other titles like The Planet Crafter and Beast of Reincarnation also joining the lineup. Several games will also be leaving the service on July 31st.
Xbox Game Pass Gets Even More New Games In July
Microsoft has revealed the second wave of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in July, featuring several day-one releases. Highlights include the remake Halo: Campaign Evolved, the co-op detective horror game Midnight Shift, and the dark fantasy extraction ARPG Mistfall Hunters. The service will also add Hell Is Us, Corsair Cove, and Beast of Reincarnation in August.
Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Halo: Campaign Evolved, Beast of Reincarnation, and More
Xbox Game Pass is adding several new titles throughout July and early August, including day-one releases like Halo: Campaign Evolved, Beast of Reincarnation, and Shift at Midnight. The service will also see the addition of The Planet Crafter, Hell is Us, Mistfall Hunter, Corsair Cove, Heretic + Hexen, and Zenless Zone Zero. Several games are also scheduled to leave the Game Pass library on July 31.
Halo: Campaign Evolved, Mistfall Hunter and Hell is Us Headline Wave 2 of Game Pass in July
Xbox is adding several notable titles to Game Pass in the latter half of July, including the remake Halo: Campaign Evolved and the action-adventure Hell is Us. Mistfall Hunter, a PvEvP Souls-like, and the pirate-themed city builder Corsair Cove are also set to debut. The article also previews upcoming games for August and lists titles leaving the service at the end of July.
Forget Black Flag Resynced, the best pirate game of 2026 might be a logistics-heavy city builder
Corsair Cove, a new pirate-themed game from Limbic Entertainment, redefines the genre by focusing on logistics and city-building rather than traditional swashbuckling. Players will manage resources, construct a colony on cliff faces, and utilize novel transportation methods like ziplines and elevators to create an efficient pirate haven. Despite its complex systems, the game aims to be accessible and visually vibrant, blending management gameplay with pirate fantasy elements.
Joyride Through July With 12 Games Coming to GeForce NOW
NVIDIA's GeForce NOW cloud gaming service is adding 12 new games in July, including Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains and Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced. The service also highlights ongoing summer savings on its Performance and Ultimate memberships, allowing users to stream games across various devices with RTX-powered performance.
