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Discussing 20 years of Company of Heroes with the team carrying its torch into the future
This article reflects on 20 years of the Company of Heroes real-time strategy franchise, discussing its origins, evolution, and the challenges faced by developer Relic Entertainment. It highlights key titles like the original Company of Heroes, Company of Heroes 2, and the troubled launch of Company of Heroes 3, while also touching on the studio's recent independence and future prospects.
The Big Question: What's your video game happy place?
Several Eurogamer staff members share their personal 'happy places' in video games, discussing titles that offer comfort, nostalgia, or a sense of accomplishment. These range from the expansive exploration of No Man's Sky and the challenging yet meditative worlds of FromSoftware games to the simple joys found in games like Super Mario 64 and Rollercoaster Tycoon Classic.
You won't be playing Dawn of War 4 in September, as launch date gets pushed back
KING Art Games has delayed the release of Dawn of War 4 from September 17th to December 3rd to allow for further refinement and optimization. The delay was announced by Creative Director Jan Theysen, who stated the extra time will be used to improve performance, fix bugs, and polish the experience. The game is available for preorder on Steam with a 10% discount.
"We're not competing with Dawn of War 1, we're competing with people's memory" says DoW 4 lead creative
KING Art Games' Creative Director Jan Theysen discusses Dawn of War 4, stating the team is competing with players' memories of the original game rather than the game itself. Theysen emphasizes recreating the feelings of the first Dawn of War with modern design standards, focusing on base-building, map control, and large-scale battles within the Warhammer 40,000 universe. He also notes the resurgence of the Real-Time Strategy genre and the importance of strong campaigns and universes to attract both long-time fans and new players.
Some cult classic retro Warhammer games are now on sale for Steam, including one cult classic that may be great for the Steam Deck
A collection of retro Warhammer games, including Warhammer: Shadow of the Horned Rat and Warhammer 40,000: Fire Warrior, are now available on Steam as part of the Warhammer Classics Collection event. Some titles, like Chainsaw Warrior, are returning to the platform. The collection is also part of a sale, and Warhammer 40,000: Fire Warrior is noted as being a great experience on the Steam Deck with custom controls.
Games Workshop brings seven classic Warhammer games to Steam for the first time
Games Workshop has released seven classic Warhammer and Warhammer 40,000 video games onto Steam for the first time, including titles like Warhammer: Shadow of the Horned Rat and Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate. The company is also running a sale on Steam featuring these re-releases and other recent Warhammer titles.