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Łukasz Jakowski Games Drops Swift Hotfix for Game-Breaking Colony Bug
Łukasz Jakowski Games has released a hotfix to address a game-breaking bug in their strategy game that caused automatic colonization to grant players every province. The developer quickly identified and resolved the issue, restoring fair competition and strategic balance to the game. This rapid response highlights the agility of indie developers in addressing critical bugs.
Mandate Order – Open Beta | Alpha Beta Gamer
Mandate Order is a strategy game set in the Warring States period where players balance production, defense, and military expansion to build thriving strongholds. The game features robust systems for farming, construction, and warfare, including a physics-based fortification system and a sacrifice mechanic to influence national fortune. An open beta is currently available for players to sign up for.
Titanium Court Launches April 23 on Steam
Titanium Court, a strategy game developed by AP Thomson and published by Fellow Traveller, is set to launch on PC via Steam on April 23, 2026. The game features unconventional mechanics with shifting terrain and unpredictable resource surges. It has already received critical acclaim, winning the IGF Excellence in Design Award and the Seumas McNally Grand Prize.
More than 20 classic Warhammer and WH40K games just came to Steam, 7 of them for the first time ever
Games Workshop and SNEG have launched the Warhammer Classics label on Steam, bringing over 20 classic Warhammer and Warhammer 40,000 games to PC. Seven of these titles are making their Steam debut, with efforts made to ensure they run smoothly on modern hardware. The initiative aims to preserve and celebrate the legacy of these foundational games.
Disney delists 14 Steam games without warning, including a Star Wars strategy game whose scale has never been duplicated
Disney has removed 14 of its older games from Steam without prior notice, including the highly regarded Star Wars: Rebellion strategy game. While the store pages remain live, the purchase buttons have been disabled, making these titles officially unavailable for new players. The reasons for the delistings are currently unknown, but speculation points to potential licensing issues or business decisions.
Warhammer Classics Collection Launches on PC – Classic Strategy Games Rise From the Digital Grave
Games Workshop has launched the Warhammer Classics collection on PC, bringing legendary strategy titles back into digital circulation. The collection aims to offer authentic ports of classic Warhammer games, emphasizing tactical warfare and respecting player intelligence, in contrast to modern trends like live service games. This release is seen as a significant event for game preservation and could influence how classic strategy games are treated in the future.
Release date alert: You are expected at Titanium Court on April 23
Titanium Court, developed by AP Thomson and published by Fellow Traveller Games, is set to launch on April 23, 2026, for PC via Steam. The game has already garnered attention by winning the IGF Excellence in Design and Seamus McNally Grand Prize awards. Titanium Court is described as a strategy game with unique mechanics where terrain bends, resources arrive in bursts, and plans are stress-tested.
This Star Wars board game was one of the most anticipated releases of last year, and it's currently got a great…
The highly anticipated Star Wars board game, Battle of Hoth, is currently available at a significant discount, nearly matching its lowest ever price. This accessible wargame, which allows players to command either the Rebel or Imperial forces in 18 scenarios, is praised as an excellent introduction to tabletop gaming and strategy games.
Viking Rise Celebrates Its Third Anniversary With Music, Rewards, And A Massive IRL Prize
The Norse strategy game Viking Rise is celebrating its third anniversary with in-game events, a new theme song, and a recap video. Developer IGG is offering players rewards for participating in anniversary site events, including a chance to win a trip to the Viking Rise World Championship in Singapore. Returning players can also earn rewards by inviting friends back to the game.
Valefor 2 – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Valefor 2, an asynchronous PvP strategy game, is opening beta sign-ups. Players draft mercenaries, stack synergies, craft relics, and claim perks to form formations that battle against other players' saved teams. The game emphasizes strategic theory-crafting over real-time action, with upcoming demo content including new races, classes, and biomes.
Games Workshop brings seven classic Warhammer games to Steam for the first time
Games Workshop has released seven classic Warhammer and Warhammer 40,000 video games onto Steam for the first time, including titles like Warhammer: Shadow of the Horned Rat and Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate. The company is also running a sale on Steam featuring these re-releases and other recent Warhammer titles.
Warhammer Classics initiative re-releases 28 vintage Warhammer and W40K games, with seven out on Steam for the first time
Games Workshop and SNEG have launched the Warhammer Classics initiative, re-releasing 28 vintage Warhammer and Warhammer 40,000 games on Steam. Seven titles, including Warhammer: Shadow of the Horned Rat and Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate, are available on Steam for the first time. The initiative aims to preserve and reintroduce these foundational games to a wider audience.
See the World and Rule It With New Major Expansion to Crusader Kings III on Console
Paradox Interactive and Room 8 Group announced the upcoming "Roads to Power" expansion for Crusader Kings III on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5, set to release on May 11, 2026. This expansion introduces new government types, including an Administrative Government and the Family Estate, alongside a "Life of Adventure" system for landless characters. It will be accompanied by the "Wandering Nobles" event pack, adding new travel-themed events and lifestyles.
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.
