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From Farming and Logistics to Armories,War Is Supported by the Whole City
Digital Sky has detailed the core gameplay of Mandate Order, an upcoming ancient Chinese war city-builder. The game emphasizes the integration of warfare with city functions like farming, logistics, and production, requiring players to build a robust settlement to support military efforts. Mandate Order is slated for a Q3 2026 launch on PC.
Don't Kill Them All make you keep orc calm so orc not smash resources—big smart, neat game, like demo much
Don't Kill Them All is a clever strategy game where players must manage a band of orcs, preventing them from destroying resources needed for agriculture and society. The core mechanic revolves around 'rage,' which increases with damage taken or resource destruction, leading to an expedition failure if all orcs lose control. The game features tactical tile-based combat and base building elements, with a charming art style that complements its resource management theme.
Keep the Faith in Upcoming Crusader Kings III Expansion
Paradox Interactive announced that the Crusader Kings III expansion, By God Alone, will be released on September 30, 2026. This expansion focuses on the medieval church, introducing playable theocratic rulers, new faith-based activities, and mechanics for managing religious power and heresies.
The Guild: Europa 1410 is a medieval strategy reboot that plays like a fussy Kingdom Come boardgame
The Guild: Europa 1410 is a medieval strategy reboot of Europa 1400: The Guild, developed by the studio behind Last Train Home. While visually detailed, the demo plays more like a menu-driven dynastic trading boardgame than a life simulation, focusing on managing production, sales, and guild activities.
After June’s Showcases, Strategy Games Need a New Battlefield
The article analyzes the recurring historical settings in strategy games, noting a reliance on familiar periods like Medieval Europe and World War II. It highlights the potential of less-explored settings, such as ancient China before the Three Kingdoms period, as demonstrated by the upcoming city-builder Mandate Order. The piece argues that deeper historical and systemic integration, rather than just novelty, can revitalize the genre.
New TIGA Board reinforces commitment to championing the UK games industry
TIGA, the UK video games industry's trade association, has appointed new members to its Board of Directors, including Gemma Brown, Ben Gunstone, Dan Hett, Greg Howson, Marco A. Minoli, Stuart Muckley, Tim Repa-Davies, Sitara Shefta, and John Tearle. These appointments aim to strengthen TIGA's advocacy for games businesses across the country, focusing on growth, skills development, and policy initiatives. The new board members bring diverse expertise from various studios and specialisms within the UK games sector.
Age of Wonders 4 Reveals the Secrets of the Archmages Today
Paradox Interactive has released the narrative-focused DLC 'Secrets of the Archmages' for Triumph Studios' fantasy strategy game Age of Wonders 4. Available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, the DLC adds three new story realms, six magical tomes, a new Owlkin form, and other content. A free 'Sprite Update' also brings various gameplay improvements to all players.
Stellaris: Nomads launches as first Season 10 expansion
Paradox Interactive has released Stellaris: Nomads, the first expansion for Season 10 of the grand strategy game Stellaris. This expansion introduces a new Nomadic Empire type where players manage civilizations from mobile Arkships instead of colonizing planets, focusing on movement and interaction. The expansion also adds new origins, a Wayline Network system, a Contract System, and the Stellar Cannon megastructure.
Pirate city-builder Corsair Cove plunders Steam Next Fest
Hooded Horse announced that Limbic Entertainment's pirate-themed city-builder, Corsair Cove, will feature a playable demo during Steam Next Fest in June 2026. The demo will showcase the opening stages of the campaign, including early questlines and exploration, ahead of the game's full PC release on July 31, 2026.
SkyChart: Airline Executive Sets July 13 Release Date, Debuts 3-Hour Steam Next Fest Demo
Casey Jones Labs has announced that its historical aviation management simulation game, SkyChart: Airline Executive, will launch for PC on July 13, 2026. A free 3-hour demo is available now as part of Steam Next Fest, allowing players to experience the game's routing, economics, and fleet management mechanics.
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The article discusses the recent Summer Game Fest, highlighting the PlayStation State of Play as the best presentation. It also touches upon issues within the Ghost Recon franchise, mentions new gameplay from Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, and briefly lists other gaming events and topics.
I wish Bungie would stop designing excellent multiplayer shooters and go back to making fantasy strategy games where you…
This article expresses a desire for Bungie to return to developing strategy games like the Myth series, rather than focusing solely on excellent multiplayer shooters such as their new game Marathon. The author highlights the unique tactical squad management and physics-based combat of Myth, lamenting that the games are not readily available digitally or easily playable on modern systems, unlike Bungie's current output.
Tabletop Tavern transforms Total War's tactical skirmishes into a fast-paced indie roguelike
Tabletop Tavern is a new indie roguelike game that draws inspiration from the tactical skirmishes of the Total War series. Developed by solo dev TJ, it offers a more bite-sized strategy experience with a familiar roguelike structure. The game is available now on Steam with a launch discount and a free demo, and future updates are planned to include new factions and multiplayer.
These 7+ PS5 and PS Plus Games Are Coming Out This Week (15th-21st June)
This week sees the release of several new games for the PlayStation 5, including The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales and EA Sports UFC 6. Additionally, a selection of titles are being added to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium tiers, such as Final Fantasy 16 and Gitaroo Man.
"Pay the gravity tax": In crushing strategy game Asema, your factories will become a vortex if they grow too vast
Asema is a new factory simulation strategy game that replaces traditional conveyor belts with railguns in a 2D gravitational simulation. Players must manage their expanding factories, which can themselves become gravity wells, and use computational anti-gravity arrays to maintain stability. A demo is available on Steam, with the full game slated for release later this year.
Hearts of Iron IV: Thunder at our Gates
Paradox Interactive has released the 'Thunder at our Gates' DLC for their World War II strategy game Hearts of Iron IV. This expansion adds Australian content and a new theater of operations to the game.
A deep city-building strategy game where civilizations evolve through multiple eras
Farom Studio has released a public demo for their upcoming PC city-building strategy game, Age After Age. The demo, available on Steam, allows players to experience the early stages of settlement management and core mechanics. The game features deep economic management, logistics, and multiple civilization development paths, with development emphasizing traditional methods over AI-generated art.
Warhammer 40K Mechanicus II PC Review – Bigger Battles, Better Tactics, and Pure Grimdark Energy | Invision
Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II builds upon its predecessor with larger battlefields, more unit variety, and expanded tactical systems, including a full Necron campaign alongside the Adeptus Mechanicus storyline. While the game successfully captures the grimdark atmosphere and offers deeper tactical combat, some mission pacing issues and a slight reduction in the original's eccentric personality linger. Overall, it's a strong sequel that refines the formula and is a notable entry in the Warhammer 40K strategy genre.
VETERAN DEVELOPERS AT FAIRY MOUNT GAMES ANNOUNCE FLAME, FOREST & FLOOD, A COZY THREE-PLAYER STRATEGY SHOWDOWN COMING TO STEAM IN FALL 2026
Fairy Mount Games, a new studio founded by veteran developers, has announced Flame, Forest & Flood, a cozy three-player strategy game set to release on Steam in Fall 2026. The game features no randomness, focusing on player choice and strategy between three elemental forces: Flame, Forest, and Flood. A playable demo will be available during an upcoming Steam Next Fest.
Star Wars Zero Company Preorders Are Live: Here’s What’s In Every Edition
Preorders are now live for Star Wars Zero Company, a turn-based tactics strategy game developed by Bit Reactor, set for release on August 27 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC. Both the Standard and Digital Deluxe Editions are available, with preorder bonuses including the Crystalline Astromech Cosmetic Pack. The Digital Deluxe Edition also features unique Clone Wars-era cosmetic items and the Shadow Collective DLC pack.
