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Mort & Phil - An Amiga game that pays tribute to the late master Francisco Ibañez Talavera
Mort & Phil, an Amiga game developed by Amiga Factory, has received an updated OCS build. This title serves as a tribute to cartoonist Francisco Ibáñez Talavera and is an adaptation of a 2006 mobile game. The gameplay features adventure, strategy, and disguise mechanics where players control Mortadelo or Filemón to rescue a kidnapped Superintendent.
The 11 most exciting video game releases of August 2026
August 2026 is set to feature a diverse range of video game releases, including Beast Of Reincarnation from Game Freak, the co-op puzzle game Big Walk, and the Marvel fighting game Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls. Other notable titles include Grounded 2, The Sinking City 2, Mortal Shell 2, Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2, Star Wars Zero Company, Resonance: A Plague Legacy, and Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2. The month will also see the Elden Ring Tarnished Edition launch on Nintendo Switch 2.
Civilization 7's latest update adds more depth to peace deal brokerage and leader relations, as Firaxis gear up for "bigger additions"
Firaxis Games has released update 1.4.2 for Civilization 7, focusing on enhancing peace deal negotiations and leader relationship mechanics. The update introduces new options for trading resources during peace talks and improves visibility of diplomatic impacts. Additionally, the Brush and Blade DLC Part 2, featuring Yi Sun-sin as a new leader, is now available.
Cosminomy – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Cosminomy is a strategic colony builder where players transform planets into space settlements using puzzle-inspired resource management. The game focuses on strategic facility placement, synergistic resource management, and moral choices regarding native inhabitants. Players can progress through diverse planetary environments at their own pace without time pressure or combat.
Star Wars Zero Company is more XCOM than RPG, as dev confirms there's no branching story or romances: "This is still a turn-based tactics game at its heart"
Bit Reactor has confirmed that Star Wars Zero Company will not feature branching story paths or romance options, emphasizing its core identity as a turn-based tactics game. While there will be minor story moments influenced by squad composition, the overall narrative remains linear. The studio, comprised of former XCOM developers, is focusing on strategic gameplay over extensive RPG elements.
Sente gets August 2026 release on Steam — MP3s & NPCs
Oxobox Games announced that their strategy game Sente will be released on PC via Steam on August 11. The game features single-player and multiplayer modes, customizable boards, challenges, puzzles, and weekly rewards. A demo is currently available.
Heroes of Mavia Launches Alliance War Season 1 on Aug. 3 — Entry Is Free for Everyone
Heroes of Mavia is launching its first season of Alliance War on August 3, 2026, with free entry for all players as a promotional event. This team-based, rank-driven mode allows players to form alliances, battle across a season, accumulate points, and compete for a shared ranking. While details on matchmaking and rewards are still unannounced, the free entry marks a departure from the game's previous paid competitions.
Frost Kingdom Kicks Off ‘Build Your Alliance’ Campaign on ONE Wave
NEXUS has launched the 'Build Your Alliance' campaign for its medieval strategy game Frost Kingdom on the ONE Wave platform, following its July 23 worldwide release. The campaign focuses on tokenomics, particularly the Red Diamond (RDIA) token, which is capped at 500,000 units and offers holders a share of game revenue. The game is available on multiple platforms including PC, iOS, Android, and via HTML5 in a browser.
Surprise, Age of Empires 3: Definitive Edition's Baltic Powers expansion has re-emerged from the annals of cancelled DLC history, will come out in September
The Baltic Powers expansion for Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition, previously cancelled, is now set for a September 10th release. This DLC will introduce the Danish and Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth civilizations, new game modes like Regicide and Independence, and maps based on historical conflicts. An open beta is currently available on Steam until August 6th.
Total War: Warhammer 40,000 Has the Biggest Unit Ever in a Total War Game — and of Course It Belongs to the Orks
Creative Assembly has revealed that Total War: Warhammer 40,000 will feature the largest unit ever seen in a Total War game, with this distinction belonging to the Orks. This announcement was made during a full battle showcase of the upcoming strategy title.
Star Wars Zero Company’s Campaign Will Take “About 30-40 Hours” to Finish, Says Producer
Star Wars Zero Company's campaign is expected to take players around 30-40 hours to complete, according to lead producer Caydence Funk. The turn-based tactics game will feature a linear story with some narrative elements and character bonds potentially altering based on squad composition, but all players will experience largely the same ending. The game is set to release on August 27th for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
Star Wars Zero Company is a 30-40 hour linear game with no New Game+, and I'm totally OK with this
Star Wars Zero Company is estimated to be a 30-40 hour linear experience with no New Game+ mode, a design choice the author finds acceptable. Developer Bit Reactor confirmed the game's length and linear structure, noting that some customization options will be unlockable on subsequent playthroughs, though official mod support will not be available.
Total War: Warhammer 40,000 Named Character List Swells With Another Ork Warboss — and a Hint at How They Will Work in the Game
Games Workshop has confirmed that Ork Warboss Nazdreg Ug Urdgrub will be featured in the upcoming strategy game Total War: Warhammer 40,000, developed by Creative Assembly. This announcement coincides with the release of a new miniature for the Warhammer 40,000 tabletop game.
Incremental Infinity Released
Incremental Infinity, a casual strategy game from Rablo Games, has been released on PC via Steam. The game challenges players to defend against waves of incrementing numbers.
Get 15 games for $15 in Humble's 2K Megahits bundle, including Bioshock Infinite, Risk of Rain 2, and one of my…
Humble has partnered with 2K for a 'Megahits' bundle offering 15 games for $15 on Steam. The bundle includes titles like BioShock Infinite, Risk of Rain 2, Borderlands 3, Mafia 2, XCOM: Enemy Unknown, and Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition, among others. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Covenant House.
Vanguard Exiles 1.0 in February
The Tea Division has announced that Vanguard Exiles, an auto-battling strategy game designed by Richard Garfield, will launch its full version on February 4, 2027. The game is described as a strategy title.
Magic: The Gathering creator’s Vanguard Exiles gets February 2027 release date
Vanguard Exiles, a strategic auto-battler co-created with Magic: The Gathering designer Richard Garfield, will launch its full 1.0 version on PC via Steam on February 4, 2027. Developed by The Tea Division, the game will introduce a new Campaign Mode, progression systems, and competitive rankings. The game combines tabletop strategy elements with automated combat in a dieselpunk world.
Indie Studio 'Leyline' Announces New Strategy Game ‘Guildrun’
Indie studio Leyline has announced Guildrun, a new roguelike autobattler strategy game featuring former lead designers from Hearthstone and The Bazaar. The game is set to release on PC via Steam in late 2026, with a playable demo available now. Guildrun blends roguelike replayability with autobattler mechanics, allowing players to build and evolve unique hero teams through deadly rifts.
Wars of Suzerain announced for Nintendo Switch
Torpor Games has announced Wars of Suzerain, a standalone strategy war game set in the Suzerain universe, for the Nintendo Switch. The game places players in command of the Kingdom of Rumburg's forces against the Republic of Agnolia in a turn-based conflict where battlefield decisions shape the war's outcome and impact supply lines and political standing.
"We've seen how close you can get": How studio closures pushed Suzerain's maker to create two new DLCs and a turn-based strategy spinoff
Torpor Games, the studio behind the political strategy game Suzerain, has announced three new projects: two DLCs and a turn-based strategy spinoff, all set to release before their next flagship title, The Conformist. These expansions, including 'Suzerain Stories: The Neutral Lens,' 'Wars of Suzerain,' and 'Socialist Republic of Galmland,' aim to deepen the existing world and engage players with new perspectives and mechanics. The studio also secured investment from Sisu Game Ventures, 1Up Ventures, and Krafton to support these new ventures and ensure the continued development of Suzerain.
