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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.
Nintendo Direct June 2026: Everything Announced!
Nintendo held a surprise Nintendo Direct presentation showcasing numerous upcoming titles for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. The showcase included new releases, ports of existing games, and DLC announcements across various genres, with many titles slated for release in late 2026 and into 2027.
After 3,000 hours spent in Total War: Warhammer, 40k's gameplay reveal has me convinced this one might genuinely…
After extensive playtime with Total War: Warhammer, the author expresses strong conviction about the upcoming Total War: Warhammer 40,000 following its recent gameplay reveal. The article highlights the series' enduring appeal through its blend of real-time battles and campaign management, and details specific new mechanics like cover systems and large-scale bombardments shown in the reveal.
'Culdcept Begins' Switch 1 & 2 eShop Pre-Orders Open, Includes Early Bird Discount
Culdcept Begins, the first new entry in the series in 10 years, will launch on July 16, 2026, for Nintendo Switch. Pre-orders are now open on the eShop, with a 10% discount available until July 15, 2026. The game fuses board game and card game mechanics with revamped art and an original story.
Monster Couch Announces 6 Wingspan Bird Packs, Starting with Wingspan Bird Pack: British Birds on June 15
Monster Couch announced that the digital board game Wingspan will receive six new Bird Packs, starting with Wingspan Bird Pack: British Birds on June 15, 2026. This first pack will include 25 new bird species from the United Kingdom and will be available on Steam, GOG, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, PlayStation, iOS, and Android. A Season Pass for all six packs will also be released on Steam.
Morning Interviews
An interview with the developers of Total War: Warhammer 40,000, featured during the PC Gaming Show 2026, discusses the upcoming strategy game. The developers shared insights into the game's design and features.
The latest look into Total War Warhammer 40k shows breathtaking scale and devastating violence
The latest preview of Total War: Warhammer 40,000 showcases the game's immense scale and brutal combat, featuring hundreds of Orks and Space Marines clashing. Developers highlight how each playthrough will offer a unique narrative experience, with strategic decisions impacting the overall conflict and faction development. The combination of the Total War series' signature grand battles and the rich lore of Warhammer 40,000 promises an engaging experience for fans of both franchises.
This week in PC games: some enormous space sims and strategy games, plus a cheery prop hunt where you paint your own camouflage
This week's PC game releases include the fantasy kingdom builder Atre: Dominance Wars and the puzzle platformer Rakeo on Monday. Tuesday brings the 3v3 basketball game NBA The Run, followed by the multiplayer camouflage game Meccha Chameleon and the mech-based looting game SAND: Raiders of Sophie on Wednesday. Thursday features the action roguelike 33 Immortals and the space trading game SpaceCraft, with the Astroneer spin-off Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions also launching in early access. Friday's releases include the bento-making game Don't Let It Starve.
New castle-building game Bergfried revealed
Independent developer Jonas Quidsinski and Quid Pro Games have announced Bergfried, a medieval strategy game featuring castle building, resource management, and siege warfare. The game, revealed with a trailer during IGN Live, will be available on PC via Steam and challenges players to build unique castles and manage settlements while defending against rivals.
Total War: Warhammer 40,000 Closed Beta Sign-ups Live, New Dev Diary Delves Into Planet Creation
Creative Assembly has opened sign-ups for the closed beta of Total War: Warhammer 40,000, a strategy game coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. A new developer diary details the planet creation system, which allows for varied environments and architectural details, alongside showcasing massive battles with detailed destruction.
See more Total War: Warhammer 40,000, and sign up for the closed beta
Creative Assembly has shared new footage and details for Total War: Warhammer 40,000, confirming that a closed beta will be available later this year. The game will feature iconic characters like Yarrick and Ghazghkull Thraka and will be playable on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X, marking the first time the series will be available on consoles.
We've just got a new look at 'the sequel to the award winning strategy game', Duskers 2.0, which promises higher stakes and a more emotive story
Misfits Attic has revealed new details for Duskers 2.0, the sequel to their acclaimed real-time tactics roguelite. The sequel promises a more emotive story and expanded gameplay, focusing on rescuing hibernating survivors and establishing new colonies for humanity's future. Duskers 2.0 is slated for an early access release in late 2027, with a full launch in early 2028.
Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns arrives in August
Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns, a modern reimagining of the classic Amiga strategy game, is set to launch on August 13th. The remake will feature multiple game modes, including a Retro Mode for the original experience, a Classic Mode with updated visuals and mechanics, and a new roguelite deck-builder Kingdom Mode.
Southeast Asian Game Showcase spotlight – Montabi
Montabi is a monster-taming strategy game where players assemble a team of creatures to battle opponents on a 3x3 grid. The game features over 60 unique Montabi, deck-building mechanics, and equipment customization. A playable demo is available on Steam, with a full release planned for August 7th, 2026.
