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Rally Point: Genre-crushing choose-your-own strategy Heart of the Machine might be peak Arcen
Heart of the Machine is a genre-defying strategy game from Arcen Games that encourages player choice and experimentation without the paralyzing stakes of some other titles. The game allows players to embody a sentient machine, making decisions that lead to emergent gameplay and philosophical reflection. Despite its complex systems, it remains accessible and humorous, offering a unique experience that might be Arcen's best work yet.
Firaxis reveal Civilization 7's not good enough at building attack maths, tanking its late-game performance - a patch/tutor is here
Firaxis Games has released Update 1.3.2 for Civilization 7, addressing late-game performance issues caused by inefficient calculations in game logic. The patch also introduces 2K's teen accounts, allowing parents to restrict online play, chat, and microtransaction access for players under 18. The developer also confirmed work continues on the 'Test of Time' update.
Pokémon Pokopia Holds Territory: Six Weeks Commanding Japan’s Sales Charts
Pokémon Pokopia has maintained the number one spot on Japan's sales charts for six consecutive weeks, selling 890,909 physical units. Game Freak's title has demonstrated remarkable staying power, outlasting numerous new releases and highlighting the franchise's strategic depth and appeal on the Nintendo Switch platform. The sustained sales indicate strong player engagement and market penetration.
This week's Epic Games freebie comes from the Blasphemous team, and it's an underrated strategy gem
The Game Kitchen's tactical stealth horror game, The Stone of Madness, is currently available for free on the Epic Games Store. The game, inspired by the works of Francisco De Goya, features five playable characters with unique abilities and a sanity mechanic that impacts gameplay. This offer is available until Thursday, April 23.
Guarding The Globe Update 3.1 Drops Today With Hidden Reward Code
Guarding The Globe has released Update 3.1, which includes new content and balancing changes. In line with the game's sci-fi theme set in the Invincible universe, developers have hidden a reward code within the official patch notes, encouraging players to actively engage with the update's documentation.
Homeworld junkies rejoice, brilliantly brutal sci-fi strategy sim Nebulous is finally getting its singleplayer campaign
Nebulous: Fleet Command is finally receiving its singleplayer narrative campaign, with the first act launching on May 29th. The update includes 17 missions, a co-op option, and a campaign editor. Additionally, the game will feature overhauled graphics with 4K ship models and improved textures.
Void Roots Launches on Steam with Creature Fusion and Roguelike Combat
Void Roots, a new indie strategy game developed by PewOn, has launched on Steam. The game features a unique blend of creature summoning and fusion, strategic combat, and roguelike progression with a cosmic horror theme. Players take on the role of Sentinels fighting against 'the Void' across the universe, with a core loop involving survival, unlocking new modes, and enhancing creatures through fusion.
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.