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Hack Attack - Free Online Browser Game
Hack Attack is a free-to-play browser-based simulation and strategy game where players command an elite cybersecurity team defending TechCorp Industries against sophisticated cyberattacks. The game features a persistent AI system where both the defense team and the hackers learn from previous encounters, leading to escalating difficulty and unique gameplay experiences in each session.
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Several individuals share their gaming plans for the midsummer weekend, including titles like UFC 6, XCOM, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, and 007. Guitaroo Man is also highlighted as being available on PlayStation 5 via PS Plus Premium.
Pioneers of Pagonia – Meadowsong Review: Beer, Witches, and a Whole New Island – Expert Game Reviews
The Meadowsong expansion for the city-builder Pioneers of Pagonia introduces a new island scenario focused on combating a blight caused by a coven of witches. This DLC adds new buildings, production chains for fruit and beverages, pets, and enemies, significantly expanding the game's economy and challenge. A free update also launched alongside the paid DLC, bringing features like a brewery and food system overhaul to all players.
R-Type Tactics I • II Cosmos Brings A Classic Strategy Spin-Off Back To The Front Line
R-Type Tactics I • II Cosmos, a collection of two strategy-focused spin-offs from the R-Type series, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. This package includes the first Western release of R-Type Tactics II and features extensive campaigns, branching storylines, and hundreds of units for turn-based warfare. NIS America is the publisher for this title, which is priced at £41.74 and will receive free DLC on June 29th.
Nintendo Download: 18th June (North America)
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America brings a variety of new games to the eShop, including The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, Observer: System Redux, and Devil May Cry 5 Devil Hunter Edition. Additionally, EA SPORTS FC 26 is available for a limited-time trial for Nintendo Switch Online members.
Afil Games Trades Platforming For Dinosaur Defence In Dino Hex Trap
Afil Games has released Dino Hex Trap, a departure from their usual platformers, focusing on strategy and trap placement. Available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC, the game features a hexagonal battlefield where players must strategically position and combine traps to defend against waves of dinosaurs across 30 levels. The budget-friendly title emphasizes tactical decision-making and planning.
Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIV Complete Edition announced for PS5, PS4, Switch, and PC
Koei Tecmo and Kou Shibusawa have announced Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIV Complete Edition for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC, launching September 10 in Japan and Asia. This edition includes the base game, the Diplomacy and Strategy Expansion Pack Bundle, Season Pass 1, Season Pass 2, and new content, offering an enhanced strategy experience with over 100 scenic spots and 190 historical events.
Crusader Kings 3 devs Paradox will make the roaming mercenary lifestyle of playing as a landless adventurer free for everyone later this year
Paradox Interactive announced that the landless adventurer lifestyle feature from Crusader Kings 3's Roads to Power expansion will become free for all players later this year. Game director Alexander Oltner stated that the playstyle's popularity exceeded expectations, leading to the decision to integrate it into the base game. While some specialized features may remain with the paid expansion, the core experience will be accessible to everyone.
Pro Cycling Manager 26 Released
Pro Cycling Manager 26 has been released for Windows PC on Steam. Developed by Cyanide Studio and published by Nacon, this installment in the strategy series allows players to manage a professional bicycle racing team.
Secrets of the Archmages
Paradox Interactive has launched Secrets of the Archmages, the latest downloadable content for their fantasy strategy game Age of Wonders 4. The DLC is available for PC and consoles.
Dungeon Settlers Preview
Dungeon Settlers is a dark fantasy strategy game previewed during Steam Next Fest, blending colony management, dungeon crawling, and RPG progression. Players establish a settlement, recruit adventurers, and explore procedurally generated dungeons, with success in one aspect directly impacting the other. While generally streamlined and addictive, minor improvements could be made to deconstruction and healing systems.
Copa City Turns Football Into A City-Building Challenge
Copa City, a new game from developer and publisher Triple Espresso, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. It blends city-building and strategy with football management, focusing on the logistical and urban planning aspects surrounding a major football event rather than on-pitch gameplay. The game features officially licensed clubs and real-world city locations, challenging players to manage infrastructure, transport, and fan zones to ensure a successful matchday experience.
Frostpunk 2 Breach of Trust Expansion Launches June 23 Across PC and Consoles | Invision Game Community
11 bit studios announced that Frostpunk 2: Breach of Trust, the game's second major expansion, will launch on June 23 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X. The DLC introduces a new scenario set in New Edinburgh, focusing on political and social crises, trust, and survival with new mechanics like Votes of Trust and environmental threats.
Bellwright PS5 review - build your own medieval community
Bellwright is a medieval life simulator that blends realistic survival with strategic management, available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. While it features intricate systems for construction and resource management, the game suffers from clunky PC-centric menus, minor graphical glitches, and a flat English translation with uninspired voice acting. Despite its rough edges, Bellwright offers a deep and engaging experience focused on building a community and fomenting rebellion.
Experience Medieval Life in The Guild – Europa 1410 Demo, Available Now and Part of Steam Next Fest
A demo for the medieval life simulation game, The Guild - Europa 1410, is now available on Steam and is part of Steam Next Fest. The demo allows players to experience approximately 2-4 hours of gameplay across three professions and showcases the game's economic, social, and political systems. Early Access for the full game is scheduled to begin on July 16th, 2026.
Steam Week in Review: More than 300 games released on Steam last week, and 120 of them had AI disclosures
Last week saw over 300 games released on Steam, with 120 of them featuring AI disclosures. Several games, including visual novels and FMV titles, heavily utilize AI-generated art, music, and narrative, with some priced at $100 or more. This trend raises concerns about the quality and legitimacy of AI-driven game development and pricing strategies on the platform.
Surgeon Simulator - Free Online Browser Game
Surgeon Simulator is a free-to-play browser-based medical simulation game developed by Happystoner5420 Games. It challenges players to perform complex surgical procedures against the clock, managing patient vitals and complications with precise tool-based mechanics. The game features procedural patient generation, multiple surgical scenarios, and various difficulty levels, offering high replayability.
These 7+ PS5 and PS Plus Games Are Coming Out Next Week (15th-21st June)
Several new games are scheduled for release on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation Plus between June 15th and 21st. Notable titles include Square Enix's action RPG The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales and EA Sports UFC 6. Additionally, various titles will become available for PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers.
Dave The Diver Developor Mintrocket Announces New Mobile Game Godzilla Defense Force: X
Mintrocket, the developer of Dave The Diver, has announced several new projects. This includes a new mobile strategy game titled Godzilla Defense Force: X, which will cover 70 years of Godzilla history and is planned for an early 2027 release. Additionally, the studio confirmed that Dave The Diver will launch on Android and iOS in August.
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for June 15 to 19
This article provides a weekly roundup of new games releasing on Xbox platforms, including Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC, between June 15 and 19. It highlights titles like UFC 6, Junkster, and The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, noting their availability on Game Pass and optimization for current-gen consoles.