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HoMM: Olden Era säljer en halv miljon – hyllas på Steam
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era has sold 500,000 units since its early access launch on April 30th. The game, which had 1.5 million wishlists on Steam prior to release, is receiving positive player reviews, with 89% of over 6,800 Steam players giving it a thumbs up. Developer Unfrozen plans to keep the game in early access for about a year, treating it as a full release to make a strong first impression.
HoMM: Olden Era säljer en kvarts miljon – hyllas på Steam
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era, released in early access on April 30, has sold 250,000 units within its first sixteen hours. The game has also received positive reception on Steam, with 89% of over 6,800 players giving it a thumbs up. Developer Unfrozen plans to keep the game in early access for about a year, treating it as a full release to make a strong first impression.
Space strategy game Sins of a Solar Empire 2 drops its gen-AI artwork amid a huge new UI overhaul
Sins of a Solar Empire 2 has received a major update, 'UI Horizons,' which overhauls the game's user interface and removes AI-generated artwork in favor of human-drawn portraits. The update also introduces a highly requested in-game map editor, improved enemy AI, new defensive tools for all factions, and various engine optimizations.
A big budget XCOM 3 is my dream video game - Reader’s Feature
A reader expresses their dream for a new XCOM 3, despite developer Firaxis Games' focus shifting and the perceived failure of Marvel's Midnight Suns. The article details the core gameplay of the turn-based strategy series and suggests potential improvements for a future installment, while acknowledging the unlikelihood of its development due to the departure of key personnel and publisher Take-Two Interactive's potential reluctance.
Roadmaps and Plans
Creative Assembly, the developers behind Total War: Warhammer, have revealed details about upcoming plans, including information on large-scale battle maps, planetary systems, and the overall region scale for the game. These updates are part of the ongoing roadmap for the strategy title.
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era sold 250,000 copies and 'broke even on development costs' in 1 day
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era achieved significant success in its first day of early access, selling over 250,000 copies and recouping its development costs. The game also received a 'very positive' rating on Steam with 91% of over 3,500 user reviews being favorable, and reached a peak of nearly 52,000 concurrent players.
Gambonanza Is a Roguelike Chess-Builder with Gambits, Out Now
Gambonanza, a roguelike chess-builder developed by Blukulélé and published by Sidekick Publishing and Stray Fawn, is now available on Android, Steam, and iOS. The game features over 150 unique Gambits inspired by chess players and series, modified boards, and a reserve system for deploying extra pieces. It also includes mini-games and a pixel art style with a CRT filter.
Total War: Warhammer 40,000 Devs Reveal Huge Battle Maps, Planets, and Region Scale
Creative Assembly has provided new details on the scale of Total War: Warhammer 40,000, highlighting the immense size of its battle maps and planets. The upcoming strategy game aims to deliver an epic experience with vast in-game environments.
Gambonanza masterfully combines Balatro and chess and it's out now
Gambonanza, a game blending chess with Balatro-inspired mechanics, is now available on PC and Steam Deck. It offers fast-paced, tactical runs on a small board where the objective is to capture all enemy pieces. The game features over 200 synergistic Gambits, a dynamic reserve system for deploying extra pieces, and strategic board upgrades, providing significant replayability with its roguelike elements and increasing difficulty levels.
Total War: Warhammer 40,000's map destruction is "the biggest mental shift" for the strategy series in years, but "we've kept it to areas where it it really works"
Total War: Warhammer 40,000 will feature significant map destruction, allowing players to destroy terrain and buildings to alter the battlefield. This mechanic is described as a major shift for the series, though developers are implementing it selectively where it enhances gameplay. The game will also feature diverse biomes and faction-specific architecture, with units able to utilize ruins for tactical advantage.
Iron Rails - A Railway Strategy Game for the Commodore Amiga by CopperByte Games
CopperByte Games has released Iron Rails, a new railway strategy game for the Commodore Amiga. Inspired by "cube rail" board games, players build a transportation empire across North America by claiming routes and completing destination tickets. The game supports 2-5 players, with AI opponents available at three difficulty levels.
Retro strategy games Krush Kill 'N Destroy 1 & 2 to get major updates with online play
Classic 90s strategy games Krush Kill 'N Destroy and Krush Kill 'N Destroy 2: Krossfire are receiving major updates in June 2026, including online multiplayer support via Steam and GOG with crossplay. The updates, developed in partnership with modder Andre 'IceReaper' Mohren, will also introduce higher resolutions up to 4K, improved modding support, additional languages, and bug fixes. An opt-in open beta is scheduled for May 2026.
The Empire's most OTT lord finally gets his due, portrayed by a YouTuber hamming it up in Total War: Warhammer 3
Creative Assembly has revealed Graf Boris Todbringer as a new Legendary Lord for the Lords of the End Times DLC in Total War: Warhammer 3. The character, voiced by YouTuber Angory Tom, will lead the Ulrican faction with a more aggressive playstyle. The update also addresses AI issues and introduces changes to siege ladders, with more content promised for May and June.
Total War: Warhammer 40,000’s Hive Waste World, Battle Maps Showcased in Livestream
Creative Assembly showcased new details for Total War: Warhammer 40,000, including a look at a hive waste world and its battle maps. The developers highlighted the game's sense of scale, with diverse planet biomes and detailed environments ranging from desolate wastelands to dense hive interiors. The game is in development for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Total War: Warhammer 40,000 reveals that battle maps will feature heavy destructibility
Creative Assembly showcased new details for Total War: Warhammer 40,000, highlighting destructible battle maps with features like annihilating forests for cover and line-of-sight obstruction. The developers also discussed planet systems, hive city environments, and the distinct playstyles of factions like the Imperial Guard and Aeldari. More content is expected from June onwards as development continues on various planet types and star systems.
Total War: Rome II is getting free Pantheon Updates with battle overhaul, visual improvements, and campaign rebalance
Creative Assembly is releasing a series of free updates for Total War: Rome II, collectively named the Pantheon Updates. These updates, named after Roman gods, will focus on improving battles (MARS), visuals (VENUS), and late-game campaign balance (JUPITER). The initiative aims to modernize the game and address long-standing player concerns, with public beta testing for the updates beginning soon.
It’s Gonna Be May: 16 Games Hit the Cloud This Month, With More NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Power
NVIDIA's GeForce NOW cloud gaming service is adding 16 games in May, including Forza Horizon 6 and 007 First Light, available on launch day. The Ultimate membership now offers expanded RTX 5080-class performance, enhancing frame rates and visuals across the library. The service also celebrates 30 years of Firaxis Games with classic titles becoming available as Install-to-Play.
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era hits early access today with the start of a narrative campaign, six factions, a map editor and multiplayer
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era has launched into early access on April 30th, developed by Unfrozen and published by Hooded Horse. The game features a narrative campaign, six factions, a map editor, and multiplayer, building on the legacy of Might & Magic Heroes VII. Early reviews suggest it's a strong reboot with potential, though some improvements to managing in-game information are noted.
Corsair Cove sails past 100,000 wishlists in under two weeks
The pirate-themed city-builder Corsair Cove has surpassed 100,000 wishlists on PC platforms in under two weeks since its announcement. Developed by Limbic Entertainment and published by Hooded Horse, the game tasks players with managing production chains and building a pirate utopia vertically. Corsair Cove will be available on PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and the Microsoft Store, and will also release on PC Game Pass on day one.
Corsair Cove sails past 100,000 wishlists in under two weeks
The pirate-themed city-builder Corsair Cove has surpassed 100,000 wishlists on PC platforms like Steam and Epic Games Store in under two weeks. Developed by Limbic Entertainment and published by Hooded Horse, the game will also launch day one on PC Game Pass. Players will manage complex production chains and build their pirate utopia vertically.
