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Tropico 7 Gets First Gameplay Teaser Ahead of Launch | HappyGamer
Tropico 7 has released its first gameplay teaser, showcasing raw footage of the upcoming island management simulator. The teaser highlights the series' core mechanics of resource management, political simulation, and strategic decision-making under pressure. While a release date is unconfirmed, the footage suggests a continued focus on deep systemic complexity and political satire.
Age of Empires 2: The Age of Kings retrospective – The millennial medieval masterwork proves that there's…
This retrospective on Age of Empires 2 highlights its accessible design and enduring appeal within the real-time strategy genre. Despite its age, the game's straightforward mechanics, focus on historical detail, and blend of strategic combat with city-building elements make it a timeless classic. The article also touches on its impactful soundtrack and the nuanced portrayal of conflict and environmental consequences.
This legendary game designer's swan song strategy game isn't off to the strongest start, but I'm still itching to play god
Peter Molyneux's latest game, Masters of Albion, has launched in early access on PC with mixed reviews, primarily citing optimization issues. Despite a rocky start, the developer 22cans is actively engaging with player feedback, and the author remains optimistic about the game's potential, drawing parallels to Molyneux's past successes like Fable and Black & White 2.
What are we all playing this weekend?
Several members of the gaming publication share their weekend gaming plans, ranging from revisiting Cyberpunk 2077 and Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag to starting new games like The Third Shift and Generation Exile. Some are opting for handheld play on the Steam Deck due to minor injuries or while waiting for home renovations.
Gone Gold: Gold Gold Adventure Gold
Developer Can Can Can a Man announced that Gold Gold Adventure Gold has gone gold and will leave Early Access for its official launch. The game is a city builder that aims to avoid repetition.
I thought I was playing a cute little city builder about managing a fairytale town in a tree, but it turns out it's a brutal roguelike and now all my gnomes are getting eaten by ghosts
Little Tree Kingdom initially appears to be a charming city builder where players manage gnomes in a tree, but it reveals itself to be a brutal roguelike deckbuilder with tower defense elements. Players must manage resources and community welfare while defending against ghosts, with failure leading to game over. The game's core loop involves using dwindling resources effectively and planning for disaster, offering a unique twist on the genre.
With Windrose making waves and the Black Flag remake on the horizon, methinks it's a fine time for a pirate quiz,…
This article presents a quiz focused on pirate-themed video games, highlighting titles like Windrose and the upcoming Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag remake. It questions players on their knowledge of various pirate games, including The Secret of Monkey Island, Sid Meier's Pirates!, and Sea of Thieves, while also touching upon the genre's current popularity.
Masters of Albion Early Access Preview - God Hand
Masters of Albion, the latest attempt at a "god game" from Peter Molyneux and studio 22Cans, offers an ambitious blend of city-building and divine intervention. Despite some jank and technical issues inherent to its Early Access state, the game shows promise with its engaging mechanics and narrative focus, though its long-term realization remains to be seen.
A little bit Black & White, a little bit Fable, Molyneux's citybuilder Masters Of Albion has the potential to break free of its influences – but it has a lot of work to do
Masters Of Albion, the new god game from Peter Molyneux's studio 22 Cans, blends city-building, tower defense, and god game mechanics with influences from Fable and Black & White. While the game shows promise with its tactile systems and creative crafting, it suffers from significant clunkiness, inconsistent AI, and shallow gameplay loops in its current early access state. The article suggests potential buyers should wait for further updates to see if the developers can iron out the kinks.
Is Tifa Lockhart the new brawler in Street Fighter 6? F... | TAG
Rumors suggest Tifa Lockhart from Final Fantasy VII may join Street Fighter 6, coinciding with Final Fantasy VII's anniversary and Street Fighter's Year 3 Character Pass conclusion. Nintendo announced Splatoon Raiders for the Switch 2 this summer, alongside a Deep Cut amiibo. The MMO Aion 2 is set for a global launch this year despite initial microtransaction concerns, and a sequel to the horror film Event Horizon is in development with Christian Ward writing.
Transport Fever 3 brings modders in early to start the new city builder on the right foundations
Developer Urban Games is involving modders early in the development of Transport Fever 3 through a new 'Curated Mods Program' during its closed beta. This initiative aims to ensure a wide selection of high-quality mods are available at launch, building on the modder-friendly legacy of Transport Fever 2. The program offers dedicated support and early access to modders with a proven track record, with plans to continue supporting creators post-launch.
The next Frostpunk game isn't a city builder, 11 Bit Studios reveal, alongside a modern "reimagining" of survival game This War Of Mine
11 Bit Studios has announced a new Frostpunk game that will move beyond the city-builder genre, alongside a reimagining of their survival title This War Of Mine. The company also revealed two other new projects, codenamed P14 and P12, and confirmed that Frostpunk 1886 is in advanced production for a 2027/2028 release. Creative director Michał Drozdowski emphasized a commitment to post-release development and community engagement for their titles.
The pirate game renaissance continues as Manor Lords publisher announces new nautical city builder "that challenges…
Corsair Cove, a new pirate-themed city builder from Limbic Entertainment and published by Hooded Horse, is coming to Xbox and PC this year. The game features vertical building mechanics, complex production chains, and defense against Crown forces during the Golden Age of Piracy. It joins a growing trend of pirate-themed games, including Windrose and a remake of Assassin's Creed Black Flag.
Anno 117: Pax Romana Prophecies of Ash – 6 Tips to Master the Volcano
Anno 117: Pax Romana's first DLC, Prophecies of Ash, releases on April 23 for Xbox Series X|S, introducing the large island of Cinis with an active volcano. The DLC adds new mechanics tied to volcanic eruptions, including damaging phases and beneficial bloom phases. The article provides six developer tips on managing volcano damage, stockpiling resources, mining obsidian, and maximizing buffs, with an option to disable the volcano mechanic entirely.
Steam Medieval Fest has a few bangers you should probably stop sleeping on
Steam is hosting a Medieval Fest sale event from April 20th to April 27th, featuring discounts on games within the popular RPG and strategy genres. The article highlights several overlooked titles such as Tiny Glade, Tainted Grail: Fall of Avalon, Farthest Frontier, and Wartales, alongside more well-known games like The Lord of the Rings and The Elder Scrolls.
TownsFolk Settlement Builder Launches on Steam – The Fog Lifts on Your Journey
The city builder game TownsFolk, developed by Skaldh, has officially launched on PC via Steam with a 20% discount. The game features both real-time and turn-based settlement building, campaign mode across five regions, and procedurally generated skirmish maps with dynamic weather.
If Windrose isn't quenching your sealord fantasies, maybe carving out your own Libertalia in pirate citybuilder Corsair Cove will
Hooded Horse announced Corsair Cove, an island citybuilder and colony management sim developed by Limbic Entertainment, set to release in 2026. Players will build a pirate kingdom, manage resources, and send ships out for plunder. The game will feature vertical building mechanics and will be available on PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and Game Pass.
Airborne Empire Achievements Guide (1.0) - How to 100%
This guide details how to achieve 100% completion for Airborne Empire following its 1.0 release. It covers all main and side quests, population milestones, research trees, and unlockable blueprints and dyes. The game is described as a mix of city-builder, open-world RPG, and colony sim elements.
The sequel to flying city-builder Airborne Kingdom just hit 1.0 with a huge update and a 50% discount
The sequel to the flying city-builder Airborne Kingdom, titled Airborne Empire, has officially launched its 1.0 version with a significant update and a 50% discount on Steam. The update introduces new structures, customization options, and a jet engine for combat and speed bursts. The original Airborne Kingdom is also on sale.
Corsair Cove Brings Pirate City Building Magic to PC
Corsair Cove is a new pirate-themed city builder game announced for PC. The game aims to blend the freedom of pirate adventures with the satisfaction of town building, reminiscent of titles like Tropico and Anno. Developed by an indie team, it promises a charming visual style and a slower-paced, thoughtful gaming experience.
