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Set sail for pirate-themed city-builder Corsair Cove
Hooded Horse and Limbic Entertainment have announced Corsair Cove, an upcoming pirate-themed city-builder. Players will manage complex production chains, build a pirate fortress on limited space, and equip ships to explore and defend against the Crown. The game is set to release on PC on April 17, 2026, and will be available on PC Game Pass day one.
Bullets, bravado, and brazen lies - Vaunted is the score of a lifetime
Hooded Horse announced Vaunted, a new sci-fi tactical RPG from Lost Lake Games, founded by industry veterans including James Phinney. The game features tactical combat blending turn-based planning with real-time action, squad management, and deep RPG mechanics. Vaunted is set to release on PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and Microsoft Store, and will be available day one on PC Game Pass.
Hooded Horse reveal Kinstrife, a Germanic themed Mount and Blade-like from its modding scene
Hooded Horse has announced Kinstrife, a medieval strategy RPG developed by Finitude, a studio formed by former Mount & Blade modders. The game is set in 13th-century Germany during the Great Interregnum and features a non-linear sandbox experience with a focus on building wealth, followers, and a noble destiny. Kinstrife will be available on Steam.
Medieval Strategy RPG Kinstrife forges an alliance with Hooded Horse
Hooded Horse has announced it will publish Kinstrife, a medieval strategy RPG developed by Finitude. The game features revolutionary combat physics and a non-linear sandbox set in 13th-century Germany. Kinstrife is scheduled for release on PC via Steam.
What place will AI have in game development?
Industry leaders offer nuanced perspectives on the role of AI in game development, moving beyond polarized views. While some express concerns about generative art and job displacement, many see potential for AI in productivity tasks, coding assistance, and empowering human creativity. The consensus suggests AI will be integrated as a tool to augment, not replace, human developers, with a focus on its potential to democratize development and enable new forms of player agency.
How publishers can do better by devs (and still profit)
Hooded Horse CEO Tim Bender suggests that some publishers do not adequately support their developer partners, leading to developers considering self-publishing. The Game Developer podcast discusses strategies for a more sustainable game industry, with hosts Bryant Francis and editors Pierre Landriau and Mike Meehan.
Old World Empires of the Indus DLC Release Date Revealed
Mohawk Games and Hooded Horse have announced that the Old World DLC Empires of the Indus will be released on March 30th for PC. This expansion introduces three new playable nations (Mauryans, Yuezhi, Tamilakam), a new tribe (Huns) with unique events, two new religions (Hinduism and Buddhism), four new Wonders, and a new Jungle vegetation type. The DLC aims to add significant content for fans of the 4X strategy game.
