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How To Upgrade All Moonlight Peaks Tools
This guide details how to upgrade all tools in Moonlight Peaks, including axes, pickaxes, scythes, shovels, watering cans, and fishing rods. Players must visit Ridge at the Howling Hammer shop, which is open Monday through Friday, and spend coins and ore to perform upgrades. Prioritizing the pickaxe is recommended for faster progression.
Shardpunk Review | TheXboxHub
Shardpunk is a challenging strategy RPG with survival and resource management elements, set in a grim steampunk world. Players control a squad of four, balancing tactical turn-based combat with bunker management between missions. While enjoyable, the game suffers from a major bug affecting the Quick Resume function on Xbox Series X|S, which can render levels unfinishable.
New details for Attack on Titan 3 have been released
Developer Omega Force and publisher Koei Tecmo have revealed new details for Attack on Titan 3, launching this winter on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The game will feature character creation, Exterior Scouting Missions beyond the walls, and a new casual mode. The opening animation, produced by MAPPA, will be added post-launch.
The Roguelike Space Shooter with Resource Management Mechancis Is Out Today on Steam and Consoles Consoles
The 2D action roguelike HYPERWIRED, developed by SIDRALGAMES and published by Selecta Play and Entalto Publishing, is now available on Steam, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. The game features a unique tethered combat mechanic where players must plug their ship into power sockets to recharge weapons and systems, balancing power with dodging enemy attacks.
Attack on Titan 3 Gets New Gameplay Trailer And Winter Release Window
Omega Force and Koei Tecmo have revealed a new gameplay trailer for Attack on Titan 3, confirming a winter release window for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch. The trailer showcases maneuvering with Survey Corps gear, utilizing environmental hazards, and strategic elements like ally support and crafting. The game will feature Exterior Scouting Missions for open-world exploration and resource management, concluding the trilogy and likely adapting the anime's finale.
Why More Soldiers Don’t Always Mean a Stronger Army in Mandate Order
Mandate Order, an ancient Chinese war city-builder by Digital Sky, has implemented significant changes to its conscription system. These updates emphasize that a larger army does not always equate to a stronger one, focusing instead on the city's overall mobilization capability. The changes require equipment to be stored in an armory before soldiers can be recruited, introduce more precise equipment selection for conscription, and alter how workers are pulled from their tasks, making army-building a more integrated city management challenge.
Meadowsong Guide — New Content and Tips – Expert Game Reviews
This guide provides tips for Meadowsong, the first major expansion for Pioneers of Pagonia, which introduces a new island, building types, goods, animals, and enemies, along with a story about families and a witches' coven. The expansion's core challenge is managing 'The Withering,' a magical blight that requires players to produce remedies, boost resistance through varied food, and strategically plan their expansion. Key mechanics include pets for defense, new production chains for food and drink, and the monumental Cornucopia building for buffs. Players can also take the new content onto procedurally generated maps.
The Subminer – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
The Subminer is an upcoming atmospheric underwater drilling roguelite where players pilot a submarine through procedurally generated caves on Enceladus. Players will mine resources, upgrade their submarine and suit, and face dangerous creatures and environmental hazards. A beta sign-up is currently available for players to request access to a playtest.
Terraformers: Independence DLC is Out Now on PlayStation, Xbox, and Switch!
Klabater, Asteroid Lab, and Goblinz Studio have released Independence, the final DLC for their space colony builder Terraformers. Available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch, the expansion introduces political factions vying for control of Mars and the path to independence from Earth.
Bleu Bayou – Beta Demo | Alpha Beta Gamer
Bleu Bayou is an 8-bit action roguelike where players control a crawdad navigating a surreal swamp economy. The game features bullet hell mechanics combined with Breakout-style gameplay, over 50 weapons, 150 upgrades, and strategic resource management. A beta demo is available on Steam, showcasing its retro aesthetic and chipgrass soundtrack.
Tegelfall brings cozy, strategic brick‑building puzzle gameplay to Steam
Mellström Studio, founded by Jan Mellström, has announced Tegelfall, a cozy and strategic brick-building puzzle game for PC. Players complete building contracts by placing pieces on a grid, managing limited resources, and navigating hazards. The game aims to offer a satisfying loop with its blend of relaxing aesthetics and thoughtful planning.
Craft World Introduces Legendary Workers with Special Skills and Pity System
Craft World, developed by Angry Dynomites Lab and operated by VOYA Games, has introduced Legendary Workers with special abilities that enhance productivity. These workers can be assigned to a unique Operator Slot, allowing up to five workers per area without counting towards the usual limit. Legendary Workers are obtained from Golden Eggs and new Glowing Eggs, which feature a guaranteed pity counter.
From Farming and Logistics to Armories,War Is Supported by the Whole City
Digital Sky has detailed the core gameplay of Mandate Order, an upcoming ancient Chinese war city-builder. The game emphasizes the integration of warfare with city functions like farming, logistics, and production, requiring players to build a robust settlement to support military efforts. Mandate Order is slated for a Q3 2026 launch on PC.
Don't Kill Them All make you keep orc calm so orc not smash resources—big smart, neat game, like demo much
Don't Kill Them All is a clever strategy game where players must manage a band of orcs, preventing them from destroying resources needed for agriculture and society. The core mechanic revolves around 'rage,' which increases with damage taken or resource destruction, leading to an expedition failure if all orcs lose control. The game features tactical tile-based combat and base building elements, with a charming art style that complements its resource management theme.
Orebits - Incremental Mining Game announced
Orebits, a new incremental mining game, has been announced. Players will mine asteroids for resources, upgrade equipment, and explore a vast technology tree with a space exploration theme. The game features resource extraction, equipment upgrades, and combat mechanics.
Resident Evil Veronica – Everything New We Learned
The remake of Resident Evil Veronica, now titled Resident Evil Veronica, has garnered over one million wishlists since its reveal. The game will feature a third-person perspective similar to Resident Evil 2 Remake, with a focus on resource management and character-driven storytelling. Key figures like Yasuhiro Anpo and Kazunori Kadoi are directing, and producer Yoshiaki Hirabayashi confirmed that no content will be cut, though some elements may be reimagined.
Broken Altars - Another unique C64 game from drmortalwombat..Mouse Support too!
Broken Altars, a new Commodore 64 game from developer drmortalwombat, combines resource management with tactical reconstruction and features native mouse support. Players control Fumbling Fred, an archaeologist tasked with restoring sixteen ancient altars. The gameplay involves excavation, purchasing tools from an in-game shop, and using ancient papyri to reconstruct the altars.
Yes, Resident Evil: Veronica Is A Third-Person Game
Capcom has announced that Resident Evil: Veronica will be a third-person survival horror game, similar in gameplay to the Resident Evil 2 remake. The game is set to launch in 2027 for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC, and will feature Claire Redfield with a focus on resource management.
Romestead Preview – A blast with friends, but a little less so without
Romestead is a new survival game that blends elements of Stardew Valley's aesthetics with Valheim's settlement building and combat, set in a Roman Empire-inspired world. While enjoyable solo, the game truly shines in co-op, where players can form raiding parties and manage their growing settlement together. Currently in Early Access, Romestead offers a fresh setting and deep mechanics, with potential for future improvements in building customization and loot variety.
Solarpunk: How to Get Cloth
This guide explains how to obtain Cloth in the game Solarpunk, a vital early-game resource. Cloth is crafted from Cotton, which can be found on the starting island or grown from seeds. Cloth is essential for crafting key items like the Research Table and components for airships.
