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Semifinals: The brutal war to determine the best RTS unit of all time needs your votes
This article discusses the semifinals of a reader-voted competition to determine the greatest Real-Time Strategy (RTS) unit of all time. It highlights the matchups between iconic units like the Mammoth Tank from Command & Conquer: Red Alert and the Pride of Hiigara from Homeworld 2, as well as the Executor Super Star Destroyer from Star Wars: Empire at War against the Priest from Age of Empires. The author expresses personal disappointment over some unit eliminations while encouraging readers to cast their votes.
Quarterfinals: Vote for the best RTS unit of all time
PC Gamer is running a reader poll to determine the greatest Real-Time Strategy (RTS) unit of all time, with the quarterfinals featuring matchups like Peon vs. Mammoth Tank and Dolphin vs. Priest. The article highlights the unique abilities and lore of each unit, encouraging readers to vote based on various criteria.
The greatest RTS units of all time, determined by democracy
PC Gamer is running a reader-voted tournament to determine the greatest real-time strategy (RTS) units of all time. The article details several matchups, featuring iconic units from games like Warcraft 3, Age of Empires 2, and Star Wars: Empire at War, with writers providing commentary on each unit's strengths and appeal.
After Warcraft 3's first new campaign in 23 years, let's normalize releasing new DLC for ancient RTS games
The article argues that releasing new DLC for older real-time strategy (RTS) games is a sensible trend, citing examples like Warcraft 3: Reforged's new campaign and Age of Empires updates. This approach capitalizes on the longevity of classic titles and the genre's stagnant state, offering a profitable way to leverage nostalgia and satisfy fans.
RTS legend laid off after 16 years at Microsoft as Xbox guts Age of Empires studio World's Edge: "We had some…
Microsoft's ongoing "reset" has led to significant layoffs at the Age of Empires studio World's Edge, with studio creative director Adam Isgreen confirming that "just under half the studio was let go." Isgreen, who spent 16 years at Microsoft working on various titles including Age of Empires 4, expressed disappointment about the unfulfilled plans for the franchise's future. This follows a broader trend of job cuts across Xbox and the integration of some Xbox studios under Activision Blizzard.
There’s Another Star Wars Game Coming This Year, And It’s Reportedly Closer Than You Think
Star Wars Zero Company, a turn-based strategy game from Bit Reactor and Respawn Entertainment, is reportedly set to launch on August 27 for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. The game, set during the Clone Wars era, will feature a single-player campaign and is expected to debut a gameplay trailer at Summer Game Fest. Pricing will differ between PC and console versions, with a Digital Deluxe edition also planned.
