Veterans: Napoleonic Wars
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Shift Up, the developer of Stellar Blade, is facing criticism regarding the use of 'AI slop' in the music video for the character Evie. Separately, a trailer was released for the game Veterans: Napoleonic Wars - Egyptian Campaign.
War in the Desert: Inside the Egyptian Battlefield
Tactical Boar has revealed details about the Egyptian battlefield in their upcoming real-time tactics wargame, Veterans: Napoleonic Wars. The update introduces new factions like the Mamluks and Ottoman Empire, camel-mounted units immune to heat, and a heat fatigue mechanic for campaign units. The game is set for release on PC.
Morning Multiplex
Trailers have been released for Torchlight: Infinite's Afterlight Season, featuring a new hero teaser. Additionally, a development blog for Veterans: Napoleonic Wars offers a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the Montenotte map.
Veterans: Napoleonic Wars — Behind the Scenes: Building the Montenotte Map
This developer blog for Veterans: Napoleonic Wars showcases the creation process of the Montenotte map. It details how level artists and designers transform a blank canvas into a finished battlefield, focusing on the map's development rather than gameplay.
After June’s Showcases, Strategy Games Need a New Battlefield
The article analyzes the recurring historical settings in strategy games, noting a reliance on familiar periods like Medieval Europe and World War II. It highlights the potential of less-explored settings, such as ancient China before the Three Kingdoms period, as demonstrated by the upcoming city-builder Mandate Order. The piece argues that deeper historical and systemic integration, rather than just novelty, can revitalize the genre.
Veterans: Napoleonic Wars Joins Steam Next Fest — New Trailer Out Now
Veterans: Napoleonic Wars will be featured in Steam Next Fest from June 15 to June 22, allowing players to try a free demo of the game. A new trailer has been released to coincide with the announcement. The developers are encouraging feedback during this period to help shape the game before its Early Access launch.
Veterans: Napoleonic Wars — Army Management, New Unit Portraits, and Maps Showcase
Tactical Boar has released a developer blog for Veterans: Napoleonic Wars, detailing new features such as Pre-Battle Army Management, new Unit Portraits, and historical maps like the Battle of Mondovì and Arcole. The update also introduces Night Missions for a different tactical experience.
Veterans: Napoleonic Wars — New Units, Weather, and Visual Enhancements | Dev Blog #3
Tactical Boar has released their third developer blog for Veterans: Napoleonic Wars, detailing upcoming enhancements. The update focuses on visual improvements with updated environment textures and animations, more accurate battalion formations, and new weather effects like volumetric smoke, fog, and rain. Additionally, a new Deployment Phase, Generals, and Ammo Supply wagons are being introduced to enhance tactical preparation and logistics, alongside a re-worked Morale system.