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Masters of Albion Achievements Guide - How to 10% on Steam
This guide details how to achieve 100% completion in Masters of Albion by completing over 50 achievements. The city building and god sim game, currently in Early Access on Steam, has received a mixed player reaction. The guide covers various tasks, from combat and crafting to fulfilling orders and managing population.
Medieval sandbox sim Noble Legacy just got much more realistic, but it's the new town pets I'm most excited about
Studio 369 has released a major update for its medieval sandbox simulation game, Noble Legacy, titled 'Life, Death, and Industry.' This update significantly enhances immersion with new simulation systems, including temperature and cleanliness management, improved villager AI, and the introduction of town pets that can assist in defense. The update also expands town size, introduces new building options, and refines combat mechanics, with further survival elements planned for future patches.
Monsters are Coming! The Road Since Launch
Monsters are Coming! has received its 'Road of Fortune' update, introducing new systems like Luck and Critical Hits, a new Hero, and Mobile Towers. Simultaneously, the game's first paid DLC, 'Power Corrupts,' has launched, featuring a new Corruption mechanic, a new Hero, and a new biome. The developers also announced that the game will be released on Xbox Series X|S later this year.
Tactical Roguelike Kingdom Loop Coming Soon to PC. Build, Fight, Survive!
Kingdom Loop, a tactical roguelike with deck-building and city-building mechanics, is set to release on PC on April 28, 2026. Developed by RootGame and published by Ultimate Games S.A., the game will later launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2. It features turn-based combat with two distinct factions, humans and the undead, and emphasizes player decisions over randomness.
Kingdom's Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster Review - Stultifying Formula
Kingdom's Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster is a disappointing action RPG from Inti Creates, marred by monotonous design and shallow systems. Despite a promising premise and occasional glimpses of depth in its boss battles, the game suffers from repetitive combat, uninspired dungeon design, and underdeveloped city-building mechanics, making progression feel like a chore.
Hearthside: A Teeny Tiny Game Is Now Out on Mobile with City-Building Challenges
Short Circuit Studio has released its latest mobile game, Hearthside: A Teeny Tiny Game, a cozy merge city-builder. The game features a limited board where players combine tiles to form settlements, presented with calm medieval visuals and ambient sound design. While similar to the studio's previous titles like Teeny Tiny Town, Hearthside offers endless mode, strategic board variations, leaderboards, and achievements.
First Tropico 7 Gameplay Teaser Revealed – The Island Awaits Its President
Kalypso Media and Gaming Minds Studios have released the first gameplay teaser for Tropico 7, showcasing new features like terraforming and expanded archipelago islands. The dictator simulation game is set to launch in 2026 for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5, and will be available on Xbox Game Pass.
Peter Molyneux’s Masters of Albion launches into Early Access next week
Peter Molyneux's studio 22Cans announced that their god game Masters of Albion will launch into Steam Early Access on April 22nd. The game blends city-building, simulation, and real-time combat, allowing players to manage towns by day and defend them from creatures by night. Molyneux, known for Populous and Black and White, returns to the genre after previous mobile ventures.
Retro Survival Horror Title Ground Zero Now Available
The retro survival horror title Ground Zero, developed by Malformation Games and published by Kwalee, is now available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The game features retro-inspired visuals and tasks players with fighting, solving puzzles, and upgrading gear in a post-apocalyptic South Korea. The article also briefly mentions upcoming releases and updates for other games like Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, Asterfel, Airborne Empire, Echoes of Aincrad, The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, and Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2.
Peter Molyneux Returns to His Roots with Masters of Albion, Launching in Early Access on April 22, 2026
Peter Molyneux's studio 22cans has released the launch trailer for Masters of Albion, set to enter Early Access on April 22, 2026, for PC via Steam at $24.99. The game blends city-building, simulation, and real-time combat, drawing inspiration from Molyneux's previous titles like Black & White and Fable. Players will build and manage towns by day and defend them from threats by night.
Shiro Games and Funday Games Announce Northgard Battlegrounds
Shiro Unlimited and Funday Games have announced Northgard Battlegrounds, a city-building auto-battler set in the Northgard universe. The game combines auto-battler mechanics with base-building systems and is scheduled for a PC release via Steam in Early Access in 2026. Nicolas Cannasse, co-founder of Shiro Games, highlighted the game's fast-paced nature and strategic decision-making.
Regions of Ruin: Runegate Out Now on PC
Raw Fury and Gameclaw Studio have released Regions of Ruin: Runegate on PC. This hack-and-slash RPG tasks players with rebuilding a dwarven civilization by gathering resources, recruiting allies, and fighting enemies across a dangerous world. The game features exploration, combat, and character customization, with progress directly impacting the growth of the player's settlement.
Anno 117's first DLC will let you disregard history by building your Roman city next to a massive volcano
Ubisoft has announced that Anno 117: Pax Romana's first DLC, Prophecies of Ash, will be released on April 23. This expansion introduces the largest island in the series, Cinis, a volcanic landmass offering new resources like Obsidian and a temple to Vulcan. Despite a 'Mixed' Steam rating partly due to past AI art controversies and a cut campaign story, Anno 117 achieved the series' most successful launch.
Anno 117: Prophecies of Ash This Month
Ubisoft has announced that Anno 117: Prophecies of Ash, a new DLC for the historical city-building game Anno 117: Pax Romana, will be released on April 23rd for PC and consoles. The expansion promises new content for the acclaimed series.
Triple-I Initiative Showcase 2026: Castlevania, Dead As Disco, And Every Game Shown
The Triple-I Initiative Showcase featured 40 game announcements, including world premieres and DLC for existing titles. Highlights included new looks at Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, Dead as Disco, and Windrose, alongside reveals for games like Final Sentence and Crop. Several titles announced release dates or entered early access, with many coming to PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.
"It's just unreal" - Frostpunk series passes impressive sales milestone, as a Switch version is announced and major Frostpunk 2 DLC is revealed
The Frostpunk series has surpassed 11 million sales across its titles, including the original Frostpunk and Frostpunk 2. A new DLC for Frostpunk 2, titled Breach of Trust, is set to release on June 23rd and will feature a volcanic eruption impacting city survival mechanics. Additionally, a remake of the first game, Frostpunk 1886, and a Nintendo Switch version of Frostpunk are in development.
A Pokopia player has spent 260 hours over 22 days recreating an underground Cyberpunk city: 'I swear to god, you…
A player in Pokopia has dedicated 260 hours over 22 days to meticulously recreate an underground Cyberpunk city, complete with neon lights and screens. This impressive build, shared on Reddit, has drawn awe and disbelief from other players, with some comparing it to Night City from Cyberpunk 2077. The article also briefly mentions another player's recreation of the Raccoon City Police Department from Resident Evil 2.
Frostpunk 2: Breach of Trust DLC Launching June 23
The Breach of Trust DLC for Frostpunk 2 is set to release on June 23, introducing new mechanics and challenges in the city of New Edinburgh. This expansion will feature five unique communities, two new scenario maps, and custom gameplay mechanics. Frostpunk 2 is available on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox consoles.
Bleak Survival City-Builder 'Frostpunk' Is Finally Coming To The Switch
Developer 11 bit studios announced that the city-building survival game Frostpunk is coming to the Nintendo Switch. A definitive version of the original game, Frostpunk 1886, featuring substantial new content, is also planned for a 2027 release. Further details regarding the Nintendo Switch version's release date will be shared in the future.
Bleak Survival City-Builder 'Frostpunk' Is Coming To The Switch
Developer 11 bit studios announced that the survival city-builder Frostpunk is coming to the Nintendo Switch. A definitive version of the original game, Frostpunk 1886, featuring substantial new content, is also planned for a 2027 release. Further details regarding the Switch version's release date will be shared later.
