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No, I am not evil for wanting to turn space whale city-builder Beyond These Stars into a Moby Dick simulator
The author explores the desire to turn the city-builder Beyond These Stars into a Moby Dick-style simulator, contrasting it with the game's intended focus on mutual thriving. While enjoying the game's mechanics and aesthetic, they ponder if a darker, more destructive playstyle is necessary for the 'Whole Earth' vibe to feel meaningful.
Weekend PC Download Deals for Oct. 2: Steam Autumn Sale and friends
The annual Steam Autumn Sale has begun, offering discounts on a wide range of PC games, including recent releases and older titles. Several other digital storefronts like GOG.com, Epic Games Store, and Fanatical are also hosting their own autumn sales, providing various deals and free games.
From 4X to 4R: BioEden Trades Domination for Restoration
Bio Eden, a new cozy management game from Broken Arms Games and Focus Entertainment, reinterprets the traditional 4X genre by focusing on restoration and healing rather than conquest. The game, available on Xbox Series X, trades 'eXterminate' for 'Restore, Relax, Revive, Recycle,' emphasizing environmental recovery and peaceful progression.
Weekend Console Download Deals for July 31: PlayStation Summer Sale Part 2
The PlayStation Summer Sale has entered its second phase, featuring discounts on games like Saros and Ghost of Yotei, alongside first-time deals on Saros and LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight. The Nintendo eShop also has sales on Bethesda, Capcom, and Annapurna Interactive titles. Xbox Game Pass deals are available for subscribers, and general sales are open to all Xbox users.
Weekend Console Download Deals for July 24: PlayStation & Xbox Summer Sales continue
The PlayStation Summer Sale and Xbox Ultimate Game Sale are ongoing, offering discounts on a wide range of titles for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. The Nintendo eShop also features deals, including a sale on Balatro for the Nintendo Switch. PlayStation Plus members can also access free games.
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.
What we've been playing - "And no I don't mean sexy Barry White songs"
This week's "What We've Been Playing" feature highlights several games. Victoria shares her experience finishing Split Fiction on Xbox Series X, praising its unique boss encounters. Bertie discusses Bio Eden on PC, a game combining elements of Viva Piñata and Terra Nil, developed by Broken Arms Games. Sherif expresses reservations about the Onimusha: Way of the Sword demo on PC due to its lengthy animations and minimal challenge.
Steam’s Earth Appreciation Festival sale is here: save on more than 170 nature-focused games
Steam is hosting its Earth Appreciation Festival sale, featuring over 170 games focused on nature, climate change, and sustainability. The sale, organized by developers Slug Disco, Stray Fawn, and Mechanistry, includes titles like Terra Nil, Frostpunk 2, and Coral Island, and runs until April 24, 2026.
Designer of Terra Nil reveals Combolands, a deckbuilder where cards are buildings and the map is your deck
Crux Games, a studio co-founded by Terra Nil designer Sam Alfred, has revealed Combolands, a deckbuilder where cards represent buildings and the map serves as the deck. The game, which builds upon a prototype called Tiny Towns, will feature roguelike citybuilder mechanics, unlockable content, and multiple guilds. A demo is currently available, with support for PC via Proton/Wine.
Terra Nil creator announces Deckbuilder x Citybuilder Combolands, based on viral itch hit!
Crux Games, a two-person studio founded by Terra Nil designer Sam Alfred and Skye Scott, has announced Combolands, a deckbuilder where cards represent buildings and the map is the deck. Based on the viral itch.io hit Tiny Towns, the game features roguelike citybuilding mechanics with unlockable content and procedurally generated levels. A Steam demo is now available.
Environmental strategy game Terra Nil gets gamepad support and Steam Deck Verified
The environmental strategy game Terra Nil has received an update adding gamepad support and Steam Deck Verified status. This update is considered the final one for the game, marking it as complete. Terra Nil is a reverse city builder focused on ecological restoration and features procedurally generated maps for replayability.
The best strategy games on PC 2026: clever tactical planning
This article provides a comprehensive list of the best strategy games available on PC, covering various sub-genres like grand strategy, turn-based, and real-time strategy. It highlights titles such as StarCraft 2, Manor Lords, Solium Infernum, Against the Storm, and Total War: Warhammer 3, among others, detailing their unique mechanics and appeal to different player preferences.
