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Viking Rise Teams up with DreamWorks Animation’s How to Train Your Dragon In Exciting New Collab
Viking Rise is launching its second collaboration with DreamWorks Animation's How to Train Your Dragon franchise on September 1st, 2026. The limited-time event will feature characters like Hiccup and Toothless, along with exclusive in-game rewards such as city skins and avatar frames. Viking Rise is a real-time strategy game available on PC, Android, and iOS.
Strategy Meets Action as Warshift 2: Machines of Madness Arrives on Xbox
Warshift 2: Machines of Madness has launched on Xbox Series X|S and PC, blending real-time strategy, base building, and third-person shooting with RPG progression. Players can command armies or take direct control of customizable heroes in a conflict against a biomechanical civilization across diverse environments.
I played just an hour of Total War: Warhammer 40,000 and it was the highlight of my year
Creative Assembly provided new details and a hands-on preview of Total War: Warhammer 40,000 at Gamescom, highlighting its innovative combat mechanics and dynamic battlefield. The preview emphasized the game's ability to make even small units feel powerful through diverse wargear options and a constantly shifting battlefield, suggesting it could be a significant evolution for the strategy genre.
Hands-On: Total War: Warhammer 40k Trades Trebuchets for Tanks at Gamescom 2026
Creative Assembly provided a hands-on preview of Total War: Warhammer 40,000, showcasing its new WarCore engine and a shift towards ranged combat with firearms and mechs. The preview included a tutorial, a campaign slice with customization options, and a large battle, highlighting the game's tactical depth and faithful adaptation of the Warhammer 40,000 universe. While a release window is not yet set, the game aims to satisfy long-standing community requests for a Warhammer 40,000 Total War title.
Game of Thrones: War for Westeros – The First Hands-On Preview
Game of Thrones: War for Westeros is shaping up to be an impressive real-time strategy game with a focus on base-building. Developed by PlaySide Studios, the game aims to satisfy fans looking for this genre. While details on launch factions, campaign mode, and match progression remain scarce, the game appears poised to deliver a substantial experience.
Game of Thrones: War for Westeros isn't even out yet and it already feels ancient
Game of Thrones: War for Westeros, an upcoming RTS based on the HBO series, is criticized for feeling dated and ill-timed, especially with its 2027 release date following the show's conclusion in 2019. While competent, the game's Age of Empires-style mechanics fail to capture the epic scale of the source material, leading to a dry and predictable experience despite some factional asymmetry.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation trailer and Rainbow 6 Tactics headline Gamescom 2026
Gamescom 2026's Opening Night Live showcased new trailers and reveals, including a spring 2027 release window for Final Fantasy 7 Revelation on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. Ubisoft also revealed Rainbow Six Tactics, a new big-budget turn-based tactics game for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
Game of Thrones RTS War for Westeros just got a first gameplay trailer confirming some familiar faces
PlaySide Studios has released the first gameplay trailer for Game of Thrones: War for Westeros, a real-time strategy game set in the Game of Thrones universe. The trailer showcases playable characters like Robb Stark, Jon Snow, and Daenerys Targaryen, each with unique abilities. The game, which was delayed from its original 2024 release, is now scheduled for PC via Steam in early next year and will feature a beta.
Game Of Thrones: War For Westeros Will Let The White Walkers Win
Playside revealed gameplay for Game of Thrones: War for Westeros, a real-time strategy game where players can command legendary Houses or the Night King's forces. The game allows players to rewrite the events of the franchise, including potentially letting the White Walkers win. It will feature a single-player campaign and multiplayer modes, and is seen as part of a resurgence for the RTS genre.
Game of Thrones: War for Westeros Trailer Features The Night King on the Iron Throne
A trailer has been released for Game of Thrones: War for Westeros, an upcoming real-time strategy game. The trailer showcases gameplay and features The Night King on the Iron Throne, with players able to choose from numerous factions to conquer the Seven Kingdoms.
Carrier Command 2 heading to Nintendo Switch 2, Switch
Atari has announced that the real-time strategy game Carrier Command 2 will be released on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. The game features players commanding a futuristic carrier capable of deploying aircraft and amphibious units, emphasizing strategy, planning, and teamwork. A release date has not yet been announced.
Gamescom 2026: Seven Games at the Top of Our Watchlist
Gamescom 2026 is set to feature major announcements and gameplay reveals for highly anticipated titles. Highlights include updates on Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt DLC, Microsoft's Fable and Gears of War: E-Day, Metro 2039, Persona 4 Revival, Daniel Mullins' next project Pony Island 2: Panda Circus, and the real-time strategy game Game of Thrones: War for Westeros.
Battle Realms Is Still Receiving Updates Nearly 25 Years Later
Battle Realms: Zen Edition, originally released nearly 25 years ago, continues to receive support with its latest v1.60 patch. This update introduces significant improvements to hardware compatibility, graphics, audio, and translations, alongside bug fixes and enhanced multiplayer mod sharing. The patch also addresses campaign experience issues and tracking for the game's 90 Steam achievements.
Ranking the 12 Greatest Blizzard Games of All Time
This article ranks the 12 greatest games developed by Blizzard Entertainment, highlighting titles like Starcraft, Diablo 2, and Overwatch for their lasting impact and innovative gameplay. It discusses Blizzard's history of creating enduring titles, many of which utilize live service models and continue to receive expansions and updates.
Hordeguard: Winds of the North – Open Beta | Alpha Beta Gamer
Hordeguard: Winds of the North is a Viking fantasy defense game combining tower defense, real-time strategy resource management, and action combat. Players defend their settlement by building fortifications, upgrading structures, and fighting directly, with RPG progression through upgrade cards. The game also features local split-screen cooperative play.
Game of Thrones: War for Westeros Gameplay Reveal Shows Lannister Troops Getting Cooked by a Fire-Breathing Dragon, With a Longer Look Due Later This Month
A gameplay reveal for the upcoming real-time strategy title Game of Thrones: War for Westeros has been released, showcasing Lannister troops facing a dragon. A more in-depth look at the game is expected later this month.
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4 has been delayed to 'deliver the quality of experience we've always…
King Art Games has announced a three-month delay for Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4, pushing its release from September 17 to December 3. The developer cited a need to refine the experience, optimize performance, and polish the game. This delay also impacts the Commander Edition's early access and the release of post-launch content and story expansions.
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV försenas till slutet av året
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV has been delayed from its original September 17 release date to December 3. King Art Games requires more time to polish the game, focusing on performance improvements, bug fixes, and implementing player feedback. The Commander Edition will still be available on November 30 for those who pre-order.
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4 Delayed to December 3rd for More Polish
KING Art Games has delayed Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4 from its initial September release to December 3rd for PC, with Commander Edition owners getting early access on November 30th. Director Jan Theysen stated the extra time is needed for polish, bug fixes, and performance improvements based on community feedback. Future content updates, including Crusade Mode and Map Packs, are slated for 2027.
You won't be playing Dawn of War 4 in September, as launch date gets pushed back
KING Art Games has delayed the release of Dawn of War 4 from September 17th to December 3rd to allow for further refinement and optimization. The delay was announced by Creative Director Jan Theysen, who stated the extra time will be used to improve performance, fix bugs, and polish the experience. The game is available for preorder on Steam with a 10% discount.
