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Bon Vivant: Plan the Perfect Party – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Bon Vivant: Plan the Perfect Party, a strategy game set in 1920s Paris, is opening beta sign-ups. Players will master hosting one-hour parties, choosing food, furniture, and guests to gain renown. The game features unlockable characters like Picasso, Chanel, and Orwell, and encourages balancing glamour, wit, and romance.
Total War: Shogun 2's Complete Edition adds 50 minor factions in return for breaking your mods, but fear not, players who stick to the old version will get legacy DLC for free
Creative Assembly is releasing Total War: Shogun 2 Complete Edition on October 13th, featuring over 50 minor factions, updated graphics, and modernized controls. This edition includes the Rise and Fall of the Samurai expansions and will be available on Steam, Epic Games Store, Microsoft Store, and GOG. Existing owners of the original game will receive a 75% discount on the Complete Edition, and those who stick with the older version will get legacy DLC for free.
SHOGUN 2 Complete Edition Bundles DLC and Major Upgrades
SEGA and Creative Assembly announced Total War: SHOGUN 2 Complete Edition for PC, launching October 13. This edition bundles the base game with all DLC, including Rise of the Samurai and Fall of the Samurai campaigns, alongside significant technical upgrades like improved visuals, full Japanese voice acting, and over 50 new minor factions. The package will be available on Steam, Epic Games Store, and Microsoft Store.
The best Total War game is getting a remaster with 50 newly playable factions, modern visuals, and a full Japanese…
Creative Assembly has announced a remaster of Total War: Shogun 2, set to release on October 13th. This remastered edition will feature improved visuals, modernized controls, 1440p and 4K UI scaling, ultrawide monitor support, and over 50 newly playable factions across its three campaigns. Existing owners of the original game will receive a loyalty discount.
As Civilization 7 devs Firaxis prepare to unleash the nukes, the strategy game's latest update whips out a fresh take on the classic Real Earth map
Firaxis Games has released update 1.5.0 for Civilization 7, introducing a new version of the True Start Earth map with unique twists and improvements to diplomacy that allow players to avoid being dragged into allied wars. The update also includes new maps, interface enhancements, and the paid Hall of History DLC featuring new leaders and civilizations.
Defender Of The Crown: The Legend Returns Review | TheXboxHub
Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns offers three distinct experiences: a 'Retro' version preserving the original PC/NES game, a 'Classic' modernized take, and a new 'Kingdom' roguelike mode. While the 'Kingdom' mode shows promise with its deck-building and dice mechanics, the overall package struggles to meet modern standards, feeling arbitrary and limited. The game is best appreciated as a nostalgic museum piece rather than a contemporary strategy title.
Warcraft 3 Reforged: Forsaken Kingdom Review So Far
The Forsaken Kingdom campaign for Warcraft 3: Reforged offers a surprising single-player experience that blends classic Warcraft 3 gameplay with fresh ideas. It maintains the feel of the original while introducing new elements.
BlizzCon 2026: Blizzard just launched a new Warcraft 3 campaign after 23 years
Blizzard Entertainment announced at BlizzCon a new 30-hour campaign for Warcraft III, titled 'Forsaken Kingdom,' focusing on the undead narrative and Arthas. The expansion, available immediately, also introduces a new graphics mode and allows for increased unit selection, a feature particularly praised by MOP's Tyler.
Zero Company made an old Star Wars fan feel young again - Reader's Feature
A reader's feature praises Star Wars Zero Company for its surprisingly engaging storytelling, which reignited a childhood love for the franchise. The author found the narrative compelling, contrasting it with less impactful recent Star Wars media and games. The game's characters and voice acting are also highlighted as strengths.
"We want to invite people into this big tent with this grimdark setting": Creative Assembly on how they plan to ease strategy newbies into Total War: Warhammer 40,000
Creative Assembly aims to make Total War: Warhammer 40,000 approachable for new players with two tutorial campaigns that introduce systems gradually. The developers want to welcome newcomers to the grimdark setting while showcasing what makes the Total War series great, with plans for ongoing updates rather than sequels.
Big Star Wars Zero Company update fixes about 60 issues and tells low-spec players "adjusting a specific video setting can help improve your overall framerates"
Bit Reactor has released a significant update for Star Wars Zero Company, addressing approximately 60 issues including crashes and visual stutters. The patch also fixes problems with the Beskar mode and provides advice for low-spec players to improve framerates by adjusting video settings.
Makruk: Thai Chess - Free Online Browser Game
Makruk: Thai Chess is a browser-based strategy game that offers an engaging experience with no downloads required. It is a Thai board game related to chess, popular in Thailand, featuring an 8x8 board and unique piece movements. The game can be played against AI, locally with another person, or online in multiplayer mode, with the objective being to checkmate the opponent's king.
Total War: Warhammer 40k is aiming to be the most complex and most accessible game Creative Assembly has ever made - here's how the devs managed both
Creative Assembly aims to make Total War: Warhammer 40,000 both the most complex and most accessible game in the series. Developers Joy Dey and Dave Petry explain how new systems, detailed combat simulation, and a robust tutorial campaign are designed to cater to both veteran players and newcomers to the Total War and Warhammer franchises.
Creative Assembly says it wanted to 'authentically simulate' the Warhammer tabletop experience for Total War: Warhammer 40,000 by adding references, lore, and more
Creative Assembly aims to authentically simulate the Warhammer tabletop experience in Total War: Warhammer 40,000 by incorporating lore and references, rather than a direct system recreation. The developers collaborated closely with Games Workshop to capture the essence of the universe for the upcoming strategy game, which is set to launch in 2027 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
Creative Assembly says Total War: Warhammer 40,000 is designed for both newcomers and hardcore fans and teaches mechanics on a 'step-by-step basis' — 'I view the tutorial for an experienced player as kind of like an appetizer'
Creative Assembly developers Joy Dey and Dave Petry discussed the accessibility of Total War: Warhammer 40,000, emphasizing that its tutorial is designed to onboard both newcomers to the Total War series and fans of the Warhammer 40,000 universe. The game is slated for release in 2027 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
Total War: Warhammer 40K will include Traitor Guard "causing trouble" at launch, confirms dev
Creative Assembly has confirmed that the Traitor Guard will be present in Total War: Warhammer 40,000 at launch, functioning as enemies that cause trouble and uprisings during campaigns. While their exact gameplay differences from the Imperial Guard remain unconfirmed, their presence suggests potential for unique mechanics or future playable faction additions.
"It's not sexy, but it's one of the most successful genres on Steam" – Stronghold developer Firefly steps up to publisher to serve the vast strategy market
Stronghold developer Firefly Studios has launched a new publishing label, WuselFactory, to focus on the strategy game market, a genre they believe is underserved despite its success on platforms like Steam. Their first published title is Fool King, a tactical autobattler with roguelike elements developed by Loot Donkey. Firefly aims to leverage its decades of experience in strategy game development and self-publishing to support other indie developers.
Wingspan Pocket has all the brilliance of the original, with fewer barriers to entry
Wingspan Pocket offers a streamlined and portable version of the original board game, making it an excellent entry point for newcomers and a convenient option for existing fans. While some strategic nuance is lost, the core brilliance and engaging gameplay remain, providing a satisfying experience in a shorter playtime.
Civilization firar 35 år med att utannonsera Civ VII-expansionen Earthrise
To celebrate Civilization's 35th anniversary, Civilization VII is being offered for free play until Friday and will receive a significant expansion titled Earthrise. The expansion will focus on the space race and cosmic exploration. Additionally, a free update named Arc of Tomorrow will introduce the Atomic Age, featuring new units and buildings, with community testing planned for later this year.
Civilization 7 will finally enter the atomic age in 2027, via a free update Firaxis says will be 'even bigger in…
Firaxis has announced that Civilization 7 will receive a free update called 'Arc of Tomorrow' in 2027, which will extend the game's timeline to 2050 and introduce expanded nuclear gameplay, atomic-era diplomacy, and Cold War-style proxy wars. This update will likely launch alongside the 'Earthrise' expansion, which focuses on space exploration. The base game is currently free to play until September 10 and 50% off until September 17.
