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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.
Drill Core: The Machine World Released
The strategic planet-mining game Drill Core has received new DLC titled The Machine World, released by tinyBuild and Hungry Couch Games. The DLC is available on PC via Steam and includes a 10% launch discount.
New XCOM game announced for dev’s 30th anniversary but there's a major catch
Firaxis Games is celebrating its 30th anniversary with the announcement of XCOM: The Miniatures Game, a tabletop adaptation developed in partnership with Modiphius. While a new video game installment in the XCOM series was not revealed, Firaxis also announced a sale on its back catalog on Steam and provided an update on Civilization 7.
Lunchbreak Tactics Turns Retail Hell Into Strategic Card Battle Paradise | HappyGamer
Lunchbreak Tactics, an indie card battler inspired by retail work, has launched on Steam. The game features everyday store products as weapons and asynchronous matches to accommodate busy schedules. It offers over 200 cards across 16 heroes and 6 clans, with daily challenges and monthly ranked seasons.
Total War Warhammer 3 overhauls mod manager, so you'll no longer have to fight Chaos before even starting the game
Creative Assembly has released a significant update for Total War: Warhammer 3, overhauling its mod manager to improve performance, mod ordering, search functionality, and the user interface. These changes aim to simplify the process of installing and managing mods, addressing player feedback and making the game experience smoother for those who heavily utilize modifications.
MEMORIAPOLIS returns today with BANNERS & WONDERS
5PM Studio has released MEMORIAPOLIS - BANNERS & WONDERS on PC via Steam, marking a full rework of their strategic city builder. The game allows players to guide a city's growth across centuries, from Antiquity to the Industrial Revolution, featuring organic district expansion and competing factions. The update includes a new endgame Wonder objective and streamlined progression, with existing owners receiving it for free.
11 Heroes Olden Era tips I wish I knew before starting
This guide provides 11 tips for playing Heroes Olden Era, a strategy game that can be challenging even on lower difficulties. The advice covers various aspects of gameplay, including hero management, city building, resource prioritization, and combat strategy, applicable across different game modes.
Space Imperia 4X Multiplayer Closed Beta Signups Open Now on Steam
Breich Games LLC has opened signups for the multiplayer closed beta of Space Imperia 4X, a digital adaptation of the GMT Games board game. The beta will run from May 15 to May 25, 2026, and players can register via Steam. The studio aims to identify bugs, test the lobby system, and gather feedback on the multiplayer experience.
Generation Nova – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Generation Nova is a strategy game featuring colony management aboard a generation ship where passengers awaken centuries before their intended arrival. Players must balance survival needs, build specialized buildings, mine asteroids, and research technologies to ensure humanity's survival. The game simulates passenger AI, psychological tolls, and dynamic events that force difficult decisions between tyranny and liberalism.
Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes launches May 11
The roguelite strategy game Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes is set to launch on May 11 for PC via Steam and GOG. The game is based on the Battlestar Galactica franchise.
Tre guldkorn från Blizzards tidiga år
This article looks back at the early years of Blizzard Entertainment, when the company was known as Silicon & Synapse. It highlights three Super Nintendo Entertainment System titles: The Lost Vikings, Blackthorne, and Rock n' Roll Racing, showcasing Blizzard's early genre diversity and design philosophy before their major success with PC titles like Warcraft and World of Warcraft.
Tropico 7 Gets First Gameplay Teaser Ahead of Launch | HappyGamer
Tropico 7 has released its first gameplay teaser, showcasing raw footage of the upcoming island management simulator. The teaser highlights the series' core mechanics of resource management, political simulation, and strategic decision-making under pressure. While a release date is unconfirmed, the footage suggests a continued focus on deep systemic complexity and political satire.
Independent Studio Kalski Games Achieves Ultimate Vision: 'oGame Meets No Man’s Sky' Running Seamlessly Without Downloads.
Independent studio Kalski Games has released a major update for its browser-based MMORPG, MoBoS, introducing a First-Person Flight Mode. This update allows players to seamlessly transition from deep strategic management to piloting spacecraft and exploring planets within their web browser, eliminating the need for downloads. The studio aims to synthesize 'oGame-style' strategy with 'No Man's Sky'-like exploration.
Yokai Art 2 Launches on Steam With Roguelite Mode and 12% Discount | HappyGamer
Yokai Art 2: Tales of the Nine-Tails has launched on Steam, featuring a new roguelite mode with deck-building mechanics and hex-based maps. The sequel to Night Parade of One Hundred Demons expands its Japanese mythology-inspired strategy gameplay with a new story mode, crafting system, and various battle modes. Developer Lao Ya has released the game with a 12% launch discount after facing production delays.
