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Game of Thrones: War for Westeros Has Been Delayed to Early 2027
Developer PlaySide has announced that Game of Thrones: War for Westeros has been delayed to early 2027 to ensure a high level of quality. The real-time strategy game, set in the world of Westeros, will feature playable factions including House Stark, House Lannister, House Targaryen, and the Night King's Army of the Dead. The game is being developed for PC and will include iconic locations and characters from the series.
TEARS OF ADRIA - LAUNCH TRAILER FINALLY HERE
Ark Island Studio has released the launch trailer for their strategy RPG, Tears of Adria, three years after its initial 2023 release on PC via Steam. The trailer aims to break the silence the game initially faced, highlighting its themes of uncertain choices and unplanned heroes. The studio is also participating in the Games Made in Sweden sale, offering the game at a 66% discount.
A Developer Chat on Turmoil’s New DLC and the Game’s Past, Present and Future
The simulation game Turmoil is releasing its Deeper Underground DLC on July 14 for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and the Microsoft Store. Creative director Jos Bouman discussed the new mechanics, including petrol and Deep Mode levels, and hinted at two new strategy games in development at Gamious.
VR RTS The Great Flood Opens Closed Beta Applications
LingVision Games and SoulFire Studio Team have opened applications for a closed beta test for their mixed reality real-time strategy game, The Great Flood. The beta, available to Meta Quest owners, will begin on August 4th and aims to gather player feedback on gameplay and systems. The game features over 50 mythical units and is slated for a Q3 2026 release.
Original Angry Birds Artist Launches Real-Time Card Battler 'Warena' on Steam July 14, 2026
Warena, a real-time tactical card battler developed by Part Time Monkey and featuring art from the original Angry Birds artist Tuomas Erikoinen, is set to launch on Steam for PC on July 14, 2026. The game will be published by Coyote Time Publishing and will be priced at $9.99 with a 20% launch discount. Warena features simultaneous 1v1 PvP matches, mid-match deckbuilding through runes, and hero skills, with a single-player campaign also included and no microtransactions.
Watch a new Total War: Warhammer 40,000 gameplay video and weep for your graphics card
A new gameplay video for Total War: Warhammer 40,000 showcases a battle from the Armageddon Theatre campaign, featuring Astra Militarum and Orks. The footage highlights dynamic cover mechanics and the destructive power of Ogryns, while also raising concerns about the game's potential graphical demands on PC hardware.
A storming new Total War Warhammer 40k gameplay reveal has made me excited about cover
Creative Assembly has revealed new gameplay for Total War: Warhammer 40,000, showcasing a battle between the Imperium of Man's Astra Militarum and an Ork invasion. The footage, presented with English subtitles at BiliBili World, highlights the strategic importance of cover systems and destructible environments in the futuristic setting. While a release date is not yet announced, the game is available to wishlist on Steam and register for a closed beta.
Tempest Rising's elusive third faction will get its own singleplayer campaign as a paid expansion, and you can play…
Slipgate Ironworks announced that the third faction from Tempest Rising, the Veti, will become playable in a paid expansion titled The Veti's Wrath. This expansion will feature 11 new singleplayer campaign missions and introduce the Veti's unique mechanics centered around conversion and sacrifice. While the Veti are available as a free multiplayer faction in the base game, their singleplayer campaign requires a separate purchase.
Circle Empires 2 Doubles Its Playable Leader Roster With Eight New Leaders
Circle Empires 2 has doubled its playable leader roster to 24, introducing eight new leaders with unique units, technologies, and playstyles through a series of free content updates. Recent additions include leaders like Electra Eelshock, Celestria the Crowned, and Hammerfist, bringing new units and mechanics to the real-time strategy game. The update also adds leader-specific leaderboards, resource sharing in multiplayer, new game modes, and expanded difficulty settings, all available now on Steam.
Stronghold 4 – Beta Demo | Alpha Beta Gamer
Stronghold 4 is a narrative real-time strategy game set in medieval England, featuring a 22-mission campaign with voice performances by Ben Starr and Samantha Béart. The game introduces dynamic weather effects, enhanced siege mechanics, castle customization, and both skirmish and free build modes. A beta demo is available for players to request access.
Tempest Rising: The Veti's Wrath Announced
Slipgate Ironworks and 3D Realms, published by Saber Interactive, have announced The Veti's Wrath, a new single-player expansion for the real-time strategy game Tempest Rising. The expansion is scheduled for release later this year.
PLAY THE FIRST TWO MISSIONS FROM TEMPEST RISING'S UPCOMING NEW SINGLE-PLAYER CAMPAIGN NOW ON STEAM
A new demo for the real-time strategy game Tempest Rising is now available on Steam as part of TactiCon, featuring the first two missions of its upcoming third faction, the Veti. The full expansion, "The Veti's Wrath," will launch later this year, adding an 11-mission single-player campaign and full multiplayer integration for the Veti faction.
FACTIONS CLASH IN DAWN OF WAR IV’S MULTIPLAYER MODE
KING Art Games has released new Battlefield Report videos showcasing the four distinct factions in Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV's multiplayer mode. The videos highlight the unique strategic approaches of the Adeptus Mechanicus, Necrons, Space Marines, and Orks. Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV is set to launch on PC on September 17, 2026, with an early unlock available for Commander Edition players on September 14.
War Legends Launches Worldwide: PC RTS Experience, Now on Your Phone
War Legends has launched worldwide, bringing a PC real-time strategy experience to mobile platforms. The game emphasizes direct unit control, base building, and tactical combat without auto-battles. It features campaign modes for Light and Dark factions, various PvP and FFA multiplayer modes, tournaments, and limited-time events.
13 years after raising $1 million on Kickstarter, dev of infamous JRPG breaks silence to say work will continue through…
After 13 years and $1 million raised on Kickstarter, the developer of the JRPG Project Phoenix has broken their silence to explain the prolonged development. Game director Hiroaki Yura apologized for the lack of updates, citing personal issues and the departure of a key programmer as reasons for the delays. He stated that the project is still alive and being funded by other studios he has built, with a new Discord server planned for more frequent communication.
Xbox has lost five studios – so who is left to make new video games?
Xbox has undergone significant layoffs, impacting approximately 3,200 staff members and leading to five studios divesting from the company. Xbox leadership aims to refocus on core franchises and expand its daily audience to over a billion people through its services. The article details the remaining studios, their current projects, and their future prospects under this new strategy.
Google's AI Studio lead has vibe coded a port of Command & Conquer for iOS
Ammaar Reshi, lead of product and design at Google AI Studio, announced the successful port of the 2003 game Command & Conquer: Generals – Zero Hour to iOS devices using Anthropic's Claude Fable 5 AI model. The port features native ARM64 compilation, touch controls designed for RTS gameplay, and is available on GitHub, though it requires users to provide their own game copy.
Build a medieval castle piece by piece and then defend it from enemy knights in the city builder and RTS Bergfried
Bergfried is a new game that combines city building and real-time strategy elements with a medieval theme. Players construct and customize their own castles and towns, then defend them from attacking knights. The game is currently in development with no release date, but players can sign up for playtests or wishlist it on Steam.
Dawn of War IV Gets A Gloriously Uninterrupted Space Marines Versus Orks Skirmish Video
King Art Games has released a 15-minute gameplay video for Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV, featuring a skirmish between Space Marines and Orks. The video offers an insightful look at the real-time strategy gameplay, though the article expresses some concern for the developers.
Relic announce a new Company of Heroes RTS, a wave defence roguelite for strategy buffs who don't have time to fight a whole World War
Relic Entertainment has announced Company of Heroes 3: Final Stand, a standalone roguelite spin-off for their World War II RTS. The game challenges players to survive 12 waves of attackers by expanding and upgrading their battlegroup, and will feature two-player co-op. It is set to release in July with a $30 price tag, though owners of Company of Heroes 3 will receive a discount.
