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Retro Chess Roguelike Below the Crown Casts Spells, Explosions, Strategies in 1.0 Release Today
Below the Crown, a chess roguelike from Misfits Attic, has launched its 1.0 version on PC via Steam. The game features spellcasting, strategic piece management, and multiple endings, with new content including the Queen Wizard and additional runes. It is available for $14.99 USD and is also featured in several bundles with other chess and roguelike titles.
Anno 117: Pax Romana Prophecies of Ash – 6 Tips to Master the Volcano
Anno 117: Pax Romana's first DLC, Prophecies of Ash, releases on April 23 for Xbox Series X|S, introducing the large island of Cinis with an active volcano. The DLC adds new mechanics tied to volcanic eruptions, including damaging phases and beneficial bloom phases. The article provides six developer tips on managing volcano damage, stockpiling resources, mining obsidian, and maximizing buffs, with an option to disable the volcano mechanic entirely.
Steam Medieval Fest has a few bangers you should probably stop sleeping on
Steam is hosting a Medieval Fest sale event from April 20th to April 27th, featuring discounts on games within the popular RPG and strategy genres. The article highlights several overlooked titles such as Tiny Glade, Tainted Grail: Fall of Avalon, Farthest Frontier, and Wartales, alongside more well-known games like The Lord of the Rings and The Elder Scrolls.
‘Burn With Me’ Completes Dark Rituals With Card Sacrifices
Burn With Me is a strategy game where players sacrifice creature cards to perform occult rituals, deviating from traditional deckbuilding mechanics. The game features a narrative about a teacher discussing forbidden rituals and involves strategic card play to score points and overcome bosses. Currently in development, it is available to wishlist on Steam.
Crusader Kings 3's latest batch of major expansions invite you to choose between God and gold, with playable popes and money-grabbing republican merchants
Paradox Interactive has announced two major DLCs for Crusader Kings 3 as part of its fifth chapter: 'By God Alone' and 'Silk & Silver'. 'By God Alone' overhauls religion mechanics, introducing playable theocracies and a spiritual fulfillment system. 'Silk & Silver' adds merchant republics, focusing on trade and economic competition. Both are scheduled for release in the latter half of 2024, with smaller cosmetic DLCs also available now.
TownsFolk Settlement Builder Launches on Steam – The Fog Lifts on Your Journey
The city builder game TownsFolk, developed by Skaldh, has officially launched on PC via Steam with a 20% discount. The game features both real-time and turn-based settlement building, campaign mode across five regions, and procedurally generated skirmish maps with dynamic weather.
Xbox Game Pass Adds Final Fantasy V, Vampire Crawlers, And More
Microsoft has announced new games coming to Xbox Game Pass in late April and early May, including Final Fantasy V, Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard, Aphelion, and Trepang2. Several other titles like Little Rocket Lab, Sopa: Tale of the Stolen Potato, Kiln, Heroes of Might & Magic: Olden Era, Sledding Game, and TerraTech Legion are also being added. The article also lists games that will be leaving the service on April 30.
This week in PC games: the "final" Molyneux game, Game Boy horror, ski resort management, and a glamcore heist sim
This week's PC game releases include early access titles Space Drilling Station and TownsFolk, the Game Boy-style horror game The Third Shift, and Vampire Crawlers, a roguelite based on Vampire Survivors. Masters of Albion, a god sim from former Lionhead and Bullfrog developers including Peter Molyneux, also launched in early access, alongside the factory game Factory 95 and the ski resort management sim Above the Snow.
Crusader Kings III gets a new major patch and Chapter V expansion pass
Paradox Interactive has released the free 1.19 "Scribe" update for Crusader Kings III, introducing features like improved travel planning, age-related ailments, and a collaboration with Kingdom Come: Deliverance. Alongside the update, the Chapter V expansion pass is now available for $43.99, featuring cosmetic packs and two major expansions, "By God Alone" and "Silk & Silver," set to release later this year.
Coming to Xbox Game Pass: Kiln, Aphelion, Final Fantasy V, and More
Xbox Game Pass is adding several new titles in late April and early May, including Little Rocket Lab, Vampire Crawlers, Kiln, Aphelion, Trepang2, Heroes of Might & Magic: Olden Era, Sledding Game, TerraTech Legion, and Final Fantasy V. Several games are also leaving the service on April 30.
Rome at Last celebrates community with Endless Mode and heartfelt developer thank you
SuperStructureGames has released a new update for their Roman strategy game Rome at Last, introducing an Endless Mode that unlocks on previously conquered maps. The developer also expressed heartfelt gratitude to specific community members who contributed to the game's development and improvement. This update emphasizes personal connection and community collaboration, positioning the game for long-term engagement.
International transport tycoon game Worldwide Rush gets multiplayer, and it's an impressive achievement
The transport simulation game Worldwide Rush has received its third major update, introducing full multiplayer support with both cooperative and competitive modes. The update also brings improvements to AI, late-game balance, and adds eleven new vehicles. Developer Memel Games highlighted the complexity of implementing multiplayer for the heavily simulated title.
What are we all playing this weekend?
Several gaming outlets discuss their weekend gaming plans, with titles like Pragmata, The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky, and various racing games being mentioned. Some staff are also working on guides for games such as Mouse: PI For Hire and Pragmata.
Generation Exile Hits 1.0 with New Planetfall Chapter and Charity Drive
Developer Sonderlust has released version 1.0 of their indie strategy game Generation Exile, concluding its Early Access period with the new "Planetfall" chapter. The launch coincides with the 5th annual Earth Appreciation Fest, during which Sonderlust is supporting the conservation charity Cool Earth. The game is currently available at a 35% discount.
Titanium Court Launching April 23
Titanium Court, a surreal strategy game from AP Thomson and Fellow Traveller, is launching on PC via Steam on April 23. The game features physics-powered mayhem and has won IGF Excellence in Design and Seamus McNally Grand Prize awards. Several other game updates and releases are also mentioned, including Nippon Marathon 2, 007 First Light, Hela: Of Mice & Magic, Ground Zero, Wolfgang Krauser's arrival in Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, and the Asterfel playtest.
Set sail for pirate-themed city-builder Corsair Cove
Hooded Horse and Limbic Entertainment have announced Corsair Cove, an upcoming pirate-themed city-builder. Players will manage complex production chains, build a pirate fortress on limited space, and equip ships to explore and defend against the Crown. The game is set to release on PC on April 17, 2026, and will be available on PC Game Pass day one.
Upcoming roguelike base defence game, The Ember Guardian, out now on Steam.
The roguelike base defense game, The Ember Guardian, developed by Ratbit Games and published by Slug Disco, has been released on PC via Steam. The game features a post-apocalyptic setting where players gather resources, build defenses, and fend off creature waves at night, with progression carrying over from the demo to the full game.
All Heroes of Might and Magic Olden Era Factions and the best to choose
This guide breaks down the six factions in Heroes of Might and Magic Olden Era, offering recommendations for the best faction and hero to choose. The Dungeon faction is highlighted as the top pick due to its versatile units, particularly the Onyx Dancers and later Black and Ashen Dragons. Motley is recommended as the best hero for the Dungeon faction, with a special mention for her Twilight spell.
How to increase Mana in Heroes of Might and Magic Olden Era
This guide explains how to increase and refill mana in Heroes of Might and Magic Olden Era. Mana is crucial for using spells, and players can increase their maximum mana by increasing their hero's knowledge. Various map locations like Knowledge Gardens and Whispering Stones offer permanent increases or boosts to mana and knowledge.
Civilization 7 Delivers Second Patch 1.3.2 with Teen Account Support
Firaxis Games has released a second patch for Civilization 7 Update 1.3.2, focusing on stability improvements and introducing Teen Account support. This update reflects a broader industry trend towards making strategy games more accessible to younger audiences through features like parental controls and communication safeguards.
