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A release trailer has been published for Crusader Kings III: Roads to Power, showcasing its upcoming console debut. The trailer highlights the new content and features for players on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X.
Crusader Kings III on Console Gets Major Expansion and Event Pack
Paradox Interactive and Room 8 Group have released two new content packs for Crusader Kings III on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5: the major expansion Roads to Power and the event pack Wandering Nobles. Roads to Power introduces new government types inspired by the Byzantine Empire and allows players to start as landless adventurers, while Wandering Nobles adds new travel-themed events and lifestyles.
New Star Wars game from XCOM veterans gets an age rating ahead of Summer Games Fest and we're sure you know the…
The upcoming strategy game Star Wars Zero Company, developed by former Firaxis Games veterans at Bit Reactor, has received an age rating in Korea. This suggests an official release date announcement is imminent, potentially around the Summer Games Fest. The game is set during the Clone Wars era.
Star Wars Zero Company Rated in South Korea
Star Wars Zero Company has received a 15+ rating in South Korea and a T for Teen rating from the ESRB, suggesting a release date announcement is imminent. The turn-based tactical strategy game, developed by Bit Reactor, is inspired by XCOM and will be available on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC. Players will assemble a squad to tackle missions during the Clone Wars, featuring elements like permadeath and procedurally generated enemy placement.
"Your infidelity will no longer be broadcasted to everyone as it happens" declares Crusader Kings 3's latest patch, unless you made a baby at a certain time
Paradox Interactive has released a new patch for Crusader Kings 3 that addresses an issue where infidelity could be publicly broadcasted within the game. The update, targeting problems from version 1.19, also fixes an exploit for unlimited renown in the Iberian Dominance ending and allows characters at their concubine limit to offer them to others.
World War II Games Sale Festival Starts Today on Steam
Fulqrum Publishing has launched a World War II Games Sale Festival on Steam, featuring discounts of up to 90% on various titles until May 14. The event includes a free playtest for Theatre of War: Rearmed, a new trailer and demo for Red Recon 1944, and an update for Ground of Aces.
Amberspire review - a strategy game dedicated to the dicey ecopoetics of urban sprawl
Amberspire is a turn-based strategy board game puzzler from Lunar Division, focusing on managing unpredictable city agencies on a moon-sized mausoleum rather than traditional city-building. The game incorporates dice mechanics for resource production and environmental challenges like weather and structural collapse, encouraging players to embrace disorder and ecological interplay. Despite its complexity and potential for frustration with dice outcomes, the game offers a unique and engaging experience of building a city amidst decay.
GAME ANNOUNCEMENT: INTRODUCING GLORY ON PLUTO, A FAST, CHAOTIC ENGINE-BUILDING ROGUELITE
LittleBigEars Games and Yogscast Games have announced Glory On Pluto, a fast-paced engine-building roguelite where players construct and optimize a rocket engine. The game features a unique rotating engine system that forces players to adapt their strategies as runs progress. Developed by solo developer Tom Stockley, Glory On Pluto is set to launch on PC later this year, with a demo currently available on Steam.
Civilization 7 is getting a mammoth update with all new mechanics, reworked victories, and the ability to play as a…
Firaxis Games is releasing a major 'Test of Time' update for Sid Meier's Civilization VII on May 19, 2026, overhauling core mechanics like victory conditions and introducing 'Time-Tested civs' that can be played for an entire game. The update also includes balance changes, new narrative events, and a free new leader, aiming to address player feedback on the game's departures from the franchise's established formula.
Civilization VII Update Will Finally Let Players Stay as One Civ Through All Ages, as Take-Two Boss Admits: 'We Got It Wrong'
Take-Two Interactive's CEO has admitted that the company "got it wrong" with a previous design choice in the Civilization series. A forthcoming update for Civilization VII will allow players to remain with a single civilization throughout all game ages, addressing a long-standing player request.
Civilization 7 devs Firaxis finally slap a release date on the Test of Time update, acting on "over a year's worth of listening" to moans about the Age system
Firaxis Games announced that the free 'Test of Time' update for Civilization 7 will be released on May 19th. This significant update overhauls the game's Age system, introducing new mechanics like Syncretism and Affirmation, a new victory system, and Legacy Paths replaced by a Triumphs system. The update also includes a new leader and a Fractal Continent map.
Civ 7 is getting 'by far the most-requested addition' later this month, but I'm more interested in whether it'll finally feel fully baked
Firaxis announced that Sid Meier's Civilization VII's 'Test of Time' update will be released on May 19, introducing the highly requested feature to play a single civilization throughout an entire campaign. This major free update also overhauls the victory system, adds optional side objectives called 'triumphs,' and includes UI improvements and balance changes.
Civilization VII's Huge Free 'Test Of Time' Update Turns Back The Clock Later This Month
Firaxis Games is releasing a major free update for Sid Meier's Civilization VII on May 19th, titled 'Test of Time'. This update reintroduces the ability to play as the same civilization throughout all Age transitions, overhauls the Victories system to reward diverse player strategies, and replaces Legacy Paths with new challenging objectives called Triumphs. The update will be available on PC and Nintendo Switch, with the Switch 2 version featuring 4K resolution and 60fps.
Sid Meier’s Civilization VII ‘Test of Time’ update launches May 19
Publisher 2K and developer Firaxis Games have announced the release of the "Test of Time" update for Sid Meier's Civilization VII on May 19. This update is expected to bring new features and improvements to the popular strategy game.
Titanium Court review - the surreal, IGF Grand Prize-winning indie strategy game shows creativity and wonder without end
Titanium Court is a surreal indie strategy game that blends match-three mechanics with visual novel elements and a unique, imaginative world. The game is praised for its creativity and wonder, though its narrative and mechanics can be complex and overwhelming at times. It offers a delightful and often surprising experience, driven by a love for its own intricate design.
Roguelike strategy game by 1 Last Game Studio launches major update on Steam
Independent developer 1 Last Game Studio has released a major update for its roguelike strategy game Reclaim the Sea on Steam. The 1.2 update introduces new ships, weapons, events, species, factions, and items, alongside full support for German, Spanish, Portuguese, and Russian languages.
Review – Ghost Master Resurrection (Xbox Series X)
Ghost Master Resurrection is a remake of a classic supernatural strategy game where players command ghosts to spread fear. The game features deep gameplay with simple controls, requiring players to manage ghost abilities and resources effectively. It includes content from the first two DLC packs and promises more to come.
Vampire Crawlers finds the perfect balance between strategy and automation, and it gives me that Survivors feeling all over again
Vampire Crawlers successfully blends strategy and automation, offering a similar satisfying experience to Vampire Survivors where the game can eventually play itself. While it shares DNA with deck-building titles like Slay the Spire, Vampire Crawlers streamlines combat, allowing players to focus on card collection and modification. The game is highly recommended, especially during the current Steam Deckbuilders Fest.
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era – A True Return to Greatness?
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era aims to recapture the classic formula of Heroes of Might and Magic III, focusing on map exploration, strategic combat on a hexagonal grid, and city management. Developed by Unfrozen and published by Hooded Horse, the game is currently in Early Access on PC and Xbox Series X, offering a campaign, challenges, and custom games. While still in development with potential for changes and bug fixes, the game shows promise for both new and returning fans of the series.
Titanium Court is Unlike Any Game We’ve Ever Played
Titanium Court, developed by AP Thomson and published by Fellow Traveller, is a surreal strategy game with a strong pixel art aesthetic that prioritizes narrative over gameplay. While featuring match-3 mechanics and auto-battler elements, the game's unique strength lies in its experimental narrative structure and dreamlike interactions, making it a challenging experience for players who prefer logic and clear objectives. It is available on PC via Steam.
