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Rally Point: Strong simulation and team building can't carry Menace forever
Menace offers a compelling core of turn-based shooting, simulation, and character leveling, but its execution is often hampered by frustrating elements. While some annoyances are expected in early access, the game's premise and faction interactions feel underdeveloped, lacking personality and meaningful choices. Despite these flaws, the tactical combat and squad customization remain satisfying.
Game Pass Makes Moves With Seven Games This Week
Microsoft's Game Pass service is adding seven games this week, with three new titles and four existing games expanding to the Game Pass Premium tier. The new additions include Date Everything!, Cricket 26, and Sandustry, while Grounded 2 is the most prominent existing game to gain Premium availability. Four games, Menace, Atlas Fallen, Aliens: Fireteam Elite, and Firewatch, will be leaving the service on August 15th.
Xbox Game Pass Loses This Perfect Organism And Three More Games In August
Xbox Game Pass will remove four games on August 15: Menace (PC Game Preview), Atlas Fallen, Aliens: Fireteam Elite, and Firewatch. Subscribers can purchase these titles at a 20% discount before they are delisted. This follows a larger removal of 20 games in July.
Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Gears of War: E-Day Open Beta, Cricket 26, Date Everything!, and More
Xbox Game Pass is adding several new titles throughout August, including an Early Access Open Beta for Gears of War: E-Day, Beast of Reincarnation, Bounty Star, and Cricket 26. Several games are also leaving the service on August 15, including Atlas Fallen and Firewatch. Additionally, classic original Xbox games are now available on PC and handheld devices.
Gears of War: E-Day Beta, Beast of Reincarnation, and More Headline Wave 1 of Game Pass in August
Microsoft's Game Pass service is adding several titles in August, including a beta for Gears of War: E-Day starting August 6th for Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers. Other new additions include Beast of Reincarnation, Monsters are Coming!, PowerWash Simulator 2, Bounty Star, Grounded 2, and more. Several games will also be leaving the service on August 15th.
Weekend PC Download Deals for July 3: Steam Summer Sale continues
The Steam Summer Sale and other PC gaming storefronts are offering numerous deals on a wide variety of titles. This includes discounts on major releases, indie games, and bundles across platforms like Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, and Humble Bundle. Several retailers are participating, with prices and availability varying.
Hooded Horse brings world-class strategy and tactics games to the 2026 Steam Summer Sale!
Hooded Horse is participating in the Steam Summer Sale, offering discounts of up to 80% on its portfolio of strategy and tactical games. The publisher also highlighted recent releases and milestones for titles like Xenonauts 2, Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era, and 9 Kings. Upcoming plans include the release of Fogpiercer and Sandustry, and a new game announcement at TactiCon.
Your allies in turn-based tactics game Menace can now be completely wiped out by the [REDACTED], but at least the new patch gives us battle tanks
The latest update for the turn-based tactics game Menace introduces new features including tanks and wheat fields, alongside significantly increased difficulty. Players now face the risk of losing entire allied factions on planets, and new game over conditions have been added, such as losing all squad leaders or having all planets overrun by the Menace.
Portside Game Assembly Sets Sail Again on June 26: Conference Program for Indie Game Studios Announced
The Portside Game Assembly, an expert conference for indie game studios, will hold its second edition on June 25-26 in Hamburg. The event will feature talks from developers like Rebecca Lautner and Mark Cooke on topics such as game development, sequels, and community engagement. The B2B conference aims to foster exchange among studio heads and founders through short talks and roundtables, with participation from over 60 studios worldwide.
Another $100 million to indie games: new fund led by CEO of Manor Lords publisher and strategy powerhouse Hooded Horse praises "breakout hits with comparatively modest budgets"
Griffin Gaming Partners has launched a new $100 million "Special Opportunities Fund" for indie games, managed by Tim Bender, CEO of Hooded Horse. The fund has already invested in 15 titles, including the turn-based tactics game Menace, with a focus on breakout hits that have modest budgets.
Menace's first major early access update overhauls its least interesting faction and jettisons its reviled promotion tax system: 'We have done away with it'
Menace has received its first major early access update, "Redacted," which overhauls the Constructs faction and removes the disliked promotion tax system. The update also adjusts supply costs and introduces a new high-tier unit for the Constructs. The game is a turn-based tactics title developed by Overhype Studios.
The horrible Construct cyborgs of tactics game Menace are getting a rework for "style" and "variety", while the devs put a bullet in the promotion tax
The mercenary tactics game Menace is receiving a significant update that removes the controversial promotion tax and overhauls the Construct enemy faction. Developers Overhype are also adding the ability for all units to clear wrecked vehicles, aiming to improve gameplay variety and reduce player frustration.
What are we all playing this weekend?
Several individuals from the publication discuss their gaming plans for a UK bank holiday weekend. Topics include returning to Cyberpunk 2077 after its updates, trying out indie titles like Raccoin and Discopup, and revisiting games like Overwatch and Atomfall. Some mention upcoming DLC and new cars for racing simulators.
MENACE celebrates 250,000 copies sold with a new update
Hooded Horse and Overhype Studios announced that their sci-fi turn-based tactics game MENACE has surpassed 250,000 copies sold since its early access launch. A new update celebrates this milestone by adding new missions, rare loot, and the ability for infantry to cut through wire fences.
Epic Games Store Spring Sale – everything you need to know, including the best things to pick up before it ends
The Epic Games Store Spring Sale is currently underway, offering discounts on various titles until April 13th. Notable deals include Civilization VII with a 40% discount, tactical mech game Menace at 25% off, and ARC Raiders with a 20% price reduction. The sale also features discounts on popular games like Red Dead Redemption 2, Cyberpunk 2077, Ghost of Tsushima, and Star Wars Jedi: Survivor.
Menace's first roadmap, while light on details and dates, is here to give you an idea of what's on the way
Overhype Studios has released a roadmap for their early access game Menace, outlining planned updates including new weapons, items, enemy variants, missions, and UI/AI improvements. Major updates will feature three drops of new squad leaders based on story factions and characters, alongside two main story expansions. The developers are prioritizing flexibility over a rigid schedule, stating they will adapt development based on what makes the most sense to add next.
GeForce NOW Celebrates Six Years of Streaming With 24 Games in February
NVIDIA's GeForce NOW cloud gaming service is celebrating its sixth anniversary with the addition of 24 new games in February. The service has surpassed one billion streaming hours since its launch. New titles include Delta Force and PUBG: BLINDSPOT, with many more games being added throughout the month.
New Video Game Releases in Week 5 of February 2, 2026
The first week of February 2026 will see the release of several new video games, including Nioh 3, Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, My Hero Academia: All’s Justice, PGA Tour 2K25, Super Bomberman Collection, and Carmageddon: Rogue Shift across various platforms. A demo for Pragmata is also expected on the Switch 2. The article also lists free games available through Epic Games Store, Amazon Prime Gaming, Xbox Game Pass, and PlayStation Plus for February 2026.
SGJ Podcast #507 – The Games We’re Looking Forward To in 2026
The SGJ Podcast returns with hosts discussing their most anticipated games for 2026. The episode features a wide array of titles, including Taxinaut, Underspace, and various entries for the Nintendo Switch, with hosts sharing their personal wishlists.
