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Railway Management Sim Rail Estate Pulls Into The Station As The Game Becomes Available On Steam!
The railway management simulation game Rail Estate, developed by Holonautic, has been released on Steam. The game features a story-driven single-player campaign, multiplayer modes, and support for Steam Deck. Players take on the role of a rail tycoon aiming to outsmart opponents through resource management, route bidding, and company upgrades.
Wartales - Contrat : Le Fief arrive aujourd’hui sur Xbox
Shiro Games has released the "Contrat : Le Fief" expansion for its medieval tactical RPG Wartales on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. The expansion allows players to manage a territory, implement policies, and balance resources. A "Wartales: Starter Edition" bundle, including the base game and two major DLCs, is also available.
Ancient Chinese War City-Builder Mandate Order Launches in Steam Early Access on August 12
Digital Sky announced that its ancient Chinese war city-builder, Mandate Order, will launch in Steam and Epic Games Store Early Access on August 12, 2026, for US$19.99 with a 15% launch discount. The game combines freeform city construction, agriculture, production, diplomacy, and large-scale real-time battles set during China's Spring and Autumn and Warring States era. The developers emphasize that Early Access is the beginning of a new development phase, with ongoing updates planned based on player feedback.
Quarantine Zone: The Last Check Joins Xbox and Game Pass – Can You Hold the Line?
Quarantine Zone: The Last Check, a strategy and survival simulation game, has launched on Xbox Series X|S and is available on PC via Game Pass. Developed by Brigada Games and published by Devolver Digital, the game challenges players to manage a military checkpoint during a zombie apocalypse, making difficult decisions about who to let in and managing resources.
Dev says selling 300,000 copies of his dwarf RPG meant "completely changing my life" and watching tax, Steam, and publisher cuts stop him from becoming a millionaire
The solo developer behind the RPG Dwarves: Glory, Death and Loot has sold over 300,000 copies across Steam, Nintendo Switch, Android, and iOS, significantly changing their life and career. While not a millionaire due to various cuts and taxes, the developer can now work full-time on games, highlighting a success story in the challenging indie game industry.
AI Pixel Battle Launches on Steam August 21
Independent developer MONO ENTERTAINMENT announced that AI Pixel Battle will launch on Steam for PC on August 21, 2026. This drawing battle game allows players to create monsters, with AI determining their abilities, battle styles, and outcomes. Players can also build monster collections, battle friends online, and create tournaments.
Frostpunk 2: Breach of Trust Review | TheXboxHub
Frostpunk 2: Breach of Trust introduces new mechanics like city-threatening tremors and scarce food resources, forcing players to make difficult decisions regarding trade or conflict with the nearby city of Aurora. The DLC campaign offers a challenging experience, and the article notes significant improvements in game stability compared to the base game's launch.
Warhounds Launches on August 11, New Trailer Outlines All the XCOM-Like Action
Everplay's turn-based tactical game Warhounds will launch on PC on August 11, 2026. A new trailer showcases its XCOM-like gameplay, set in an alternate future Africa, emphasizing player skill over RNG for rewards and progress. The game features unique fighters, weapons, base-building, and a story-driven campaign.
Ash & Adam's Existential Treads: Mini Missions update!
Ash & Adam's Existential Treads has received a new update introducing a 'Mini Missions' game mode with nine new challenges that alter base gameplay. The update also adds four new achievements, new settler dialogue for various game modes, and an option to reset only the main campaign. The game is currently available at a 35% discount on Steam.
NTL: No Time Left Has a Publisher. Coincidentally, There's Still No Time Left
Gonzo Technologies has announced that its upcoming title, NTL: No Time Left, will be published by Exothermic, a new publisher focused on sci-fi games. The game is a 3D tactical capital-ship roguelike developed by solo developer Gregory Gonsowski, featuring customizable warships, real-time battles with tactical pausing, and branching narratives. NTL: No Time Left is currently entering a closed playtest period and is available to wishlist on Steam.
City Builder Feudal Baron: King's Land Debuts on XBOX
Feudal Baron: King's Land, a medieval city builder with strategy and simulation elements, is launching on Xbox Series X|S on July 16, 2026, and on PlayStation 5 on August 8, 2026. Developed by Sim Farm S.A. and published by Ultimate Games S.A., the game allows players to build and grow a settlement, manage politics, and fight for influence. It was previously released on PC.
The King is Watching gets Nintendo Switch release date, new trailer
tinyBuild and Hypnohead have announced that The King is Watching will be released on Nintendo Switch on July 29, 2026. The strategy simulation game, which previously launched on PC, tasks players with managing kingdom resources and defenses.
Review: Console Archives L’Empereur (Nintendo Switch 2)
This review covers Hamster's Nintendo Switch re-release of Koei's 1991 historical simulation game, L’Empereur. While the game offers deep strategic gameplay for fans of the genre, its complex menus and lack of modern quality-of-life features make it a challenging experience for new players. The digital manual is praised for its faithfulness to the original, but the overall emulation approach is seen as outdated compared to other retro collections.
Why Building a City Should Feel Like Governing One
Mandate Order aims to elevate the city-building genre by focusing on governance rather than just construction, emphasizing the interconnectedness of buildings and their impact on city function. The game simulates how decisions about placement, logistics, and labor distribution directly influence a city's ability to prepare for and survive warfare, making construction an ongoing process of management.
Gameplay Trailer Revealed for Stones of Power, a Thinky Roguelite Deckbuilder
Pointless Games has revealed a gameplay trailer for Stones of Power, a roguelite deckbuilder entering closed beta. The game features a unique grid-based system where players trade magical stones to discover powerful combinations and synergies. The trailer showcases enhanced deck construction mechanics and strategic gameplay, with a release planned for PC and Linux.
Coming Out in gaming this week — July 13, 2026
This week's gaming releases include a variety of titles across multiple platforms, such as Ascend to ZERO, The Alters: Last Variable, D-topia, and Denshattack!. Several games are launching in Early Access, including Funnel Runners and Colonies of The Remnant, while Go-Go Town! receives its 1.0 release.
Matthew Ball was hired to help fix Xbox. Will gamers like what he prescribes?
Analyst Matthew Ball has been hired by Xbox as chief strategy officer to help revitalize the company's business. Ball, a proponent of the metaverse and user-generated content, is expected to influence Xbox's future direction, potentially drawing inspiration from platforms like Roblox and Epic Games' Unreal Engine. This comes as Xbox undergoes significant restructuring, including layoffs and studio closures.
Jokers, Deuces And Big Bids – Black Spades Lands On Xbox
Black Spades, a digital adaptation of the classic card game, has launched on Xbox Series X|S. Developed and published by Konsole Kingz, the game aims to provide an authentic Spades experience with customizable house rules, including Jokers, Deuces, and Reneg calling. Priced at £23.74, it focuses on recreating the competitive spirit of traditional card games for both new and experienced players.
Bithell Games announce Vampirium: 1997, an ‘imslim’ vampire game
Bithell Games has announced Vampirium: 1997, a new vampire-themed game described as an 'imslim' genre. Players take on the role of Dracula's descendant, the King of Britain, tasked with eliminating enemies through a unique tile-and-verb action execution system. The game is set to launch in Early Access on Steam.
Ghost Keeper to leave Early Access and launch in Full 1.0 Release on July 16th
Ghost Keeper will leave Early Access and launch its full 1.0 version on July 16th, 2026, at 17:00 UTC. The complete version will include a full story campaign with new locations, ghosts, and enemies, while maintaining the $12.99 price point with a launch discount. The game blends strategy and puzzle elements with a reverse light-horror setting and grotesque humor.