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This week in PC games: sci-fi shooter Pragmata, 2.5D platformer Replaced, and the most wishlisted game on Steam compete with illuminated manuscripts
This week in PC games features a variety of upcoming titles including the sci-fi shooter Pragmata and the 2.5D platformer Replaced. Other notable releases and demos include the survival game Oceaneers, the espionage RPG Moves of the Diamond Hand, and the pirate-themed Windrose. The article also highlights unique management games like Sintopia and Scriptorium: Master of Manuscripts.
New Switch 2 games Splatoon Raiders and Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave age-rated in Europe
Two unannounced Nintendo Switch 2 games, Splatoon Raiders and Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, have received age ratings in Europe. Splatoon Raiders was rated PEGI 7, similar to Splatoon 3, while Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave received a PEGI 12, consistent with previous entries in the series. These ratings suggest potential upcoming releases for Nintendo's next console.
I still play my favourite ZX Spectrum game 38 years after it came out - Reader’s Feature
A reader shares their enduring passion for Laser Squad, a ZX Spectrum game released in 1988, highlighting its gameplay similarities to X-COM and its enduring appeal as a turn-based multiplayer experience. Despite its age and the limitations of the ZX Spectrum, the author finds the game's core mechanics timeless and continues to play it using emulation.
What are we all playing this weekend?
Several gaming news staff members share their weekend gaming plans, ranging from continuing playthroughs of games like Atomfall and Starfield to starting new experiences with Skull Horde and Neverway. Some are revisiting classic Pokémon titles with Nuzlockes, while others are preparing for upcoming releases or enjoying driving simulators.
Extinction Day Launches on Steam: The Apocalypse Arrives with 60+ Hours of Strategic Destruction
DryGin Studios has launched their strategy game Extinction Day on Steam, offering players over 60 hours of gameplay focused on orchestrating destruction. The game features 18 campaign missions, 28 challenge scenarios, and over ten combinable disasters. To celebrate its release, Extinction Day is available with a 20% discount for a limited time.
Why Casual Card Games Don't Actually Teach You Real Strategy - Walkthrough, Tips, Review
This article argues that casual card games like Solitaire and FreeCell provide an illusion of strategy, primarily rewarding pattern recognition rather than genuine decision-making under uncertainty. True strategic development in card games comes from environments with hidden information and variable opponents, such as poker or bridge, which require risk management and adaptation.
Games Inbox: What is your favourite retro video game format?
Readers discuss their favorite retro gaming formats, with the Atari ST, ZX Spectrum, and Commodore 64 being popular choices. The discussion also touches on anticipation for upcoming games like The Witcher 4 and Switch 2, as well as the perceived decline of studios like Firaxis.
Rogue Skies Announces First Public Playtest on Steam
Mythtales Interactive has announced the first public playtest for their steampunk roguelike deckbuilder, Rogue Skies, now available on Steam. Players can experience the core gameplay loop of assembling a crew, engaging in strategic turn-based combat, and exploring floating islands. The developers are seeking feedback on balancing, mechanics, and bugs to refine the game.
Art-Driven Tactical RPG Annulus is Out Now
The tactical RPG Annulus, developed by NIRVANA, is now available for free on PC via Steam, and on mobile via the App Store and Google Play. The game features a unique art-driven dark fantasy aesthetic, innovative battlefield design, and deep strategic gameplay with accessible controls. Annulus boasts over 1.5 million pre-registrations worldwide and aims to redefine the strategy RPG genre.
Tetris Fans May Want to Check Out This Strategy Puzzle Hybrid When It Comes to PS5 This Month
The strategy puzzle hybrid Drop Duchy: Complete Edition is set to launch on PlayStation 5 on April 21, 2026, following its PC release. Developed by Sleepy Mill Studio and published by The Arcade Crew, the game combines Tetris-like piece dropping with roguelike and deckbuilding elements, earning high ratings on Steam.
Xbox Game Pass Adds Hades II, DayZ, Replaced, and More
Microsoft has announced new games coming to Xbox Game Pass in early April, including Hades II, DayZ, Replaced, and Final Fantasy IV. The service will also see the addition of several other titles across various genres, with some games leaving the library on April 15. Specific platforms for each game include PC, Xbox Series X|S, Cloud, Console, and Handheld.
Build, Expand, and Survive the Middle Ages: City States: Medieval to release on April 20, 2026
Reverie World Studios and indie.io announced that their hybrid strategy game, City States: Medieval, will launch in Early Access on PC via Steam on April 20, 2026. Players will lead a city-state through commerce, diplomacy, and warfare in the 12th century, managing trade routes and defending their territory with real-time strategy combat and tower defense elements.
Drop Duchy Complete Edition drops April 21 on PlayStation 5
Drop Duchy Complete Edition, a strategy game focused on kingdom building and roguelite mechanics, is set to launch on PlayStation 5 on April 21. The Complete Edition includes all previously released content and factions, such as the Tribe and The North, along with new bosses and an ascension mode. The game director, JB, details the development journey from a tile-laying board game concept to its current form.
Drop Duchy: Complete Edition for PS5, Switch launches April 21
The strategic kingdom building hybrid, Drop Duchy: Complete Edition, is launching for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch on April 21. Publisher The Arcade Crew and developer Saw Mill Studio announced the release date for the roguelite strategy game. The game previously launched on PC and Xbox Series platforms.
Drop Duchy confirms Nintendo Switch release date, new trailer
Drop Duchy: Complete Edition will be released on Nintendo Switch on April 21, 2026, as confirmed by developers The Arcade Crew and Sleepy Mill Studio. This block-dropping strategic kingdom-building hybrid includes previously released DLCs, The North and The Tribe, offering over 110 cards and endless replayability.
Coming to Xbox Game Pass: Kiln, Hades II, Vampire Crawlers, and More
Xbox Game Pass is adding a variety of games throughout April, including Hades II, Replaced, and Kiln available day one. Other notable additions include Final Fantasy IV, DayZ, Planet Coaster 2, and The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered. Several titles are also scheduled to leave the service on April 15.
New Game Of Thrones Game Officially Revealed For Mobile
Warner Bros. Games and HBO have officially revealed Game of Thrones: Dragonfire, a new free-to-play mobile strategy game based on the House of the Dragon prequel series. Set 172 years before Game of Thrones, players will hatch, raise, and command dragons in battle. The game is available for pre-registration on iOS and Android, with players receiving an in-game reward at launch.
Board Games for Video Gamers: Tabletop That Feels Like Your Favorite Games
This guide matches board games to popular video game genres, suggesting titles like Slay the Spire: The Board Game for roguelike fans and Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion for action RPG players. It emphasizes that many board games offer similar strategic depth and satisfying loops to video games, often with a lower time commitment and a unique social element.
Anno Day Next Week
Ubisoft has announced that Anno Day will take place on April 9th, marking the 28th anniversary of the historical strategy series. A livestream event is planned to celebrate the occasion and look back at the franchise's history.
This new climbing game is a bit like Darkest Dungeon on a mountain: Sometimes you have to cut the rope, and not everyone…
Ascenders: Beyond the Peak is a new turn-based strategy climbing game that draws thematic inspiration from Darkest Dungeon, where players lead a team and must make difficult decisions, including sacrificing members. Unlike other dexterity-focused climbing games, Ascenders emphasizes party composition, artifact collection, and reputation management. Developed by Ludogram, the game is slated for an early access launch on PC via Steam in Q3 2026.
