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How to capture Wardogs towers
This guide explains how to capture towers in Wardogs, which are crucial for zone control and can influence the outcome of matches. Capturing a tower involves hacking a computer in its control room, and successfully claiming towers allows players to activate a 'hot zone magnet' to pull the game's hot zone towards their controlled area.
Wild West Pioneers – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Wild West Pioneers, a city builder adventure game, is now accepting beta sign-ups. Players will lead settlers into the frontier, manage settlements, establish production chains, and explore the wilderness while following a story about finding a missing father. The game features voice-acted dialogue and choices that impact settlement development.
Helium Rush: Zombie Smash - Free Online Browser Game
Helium Rush: Zombie Smash is a free-to-play browser game that combines strategy with physics-based puzzle mechanics. Players launch objects to destroy structures and defeat zombies, with a full Android version available on Google Play.
Pile cards on top of each other and watch the magic happen in the textured and chunky roguelike deckbuilder Stack Order
Stack Order is a visually striking roguelike deckbuilder that features a graphic novel art style and a unique card-layering mechanic. Players must strategically stack cards to maximize effects, balancing offense, defense, and abilities to overcome opponents. The game is available to wishlist and demo on Steam.
Nobunaga’s Ambition 2 is this week’s Console Archives game on Nintendo Switch 2
Hamster announced that Nobunaga's Ambition 2 will be released on Nintendo Switch via the Console Archives series on September 10 for $7.99. Originally released in 1990 for an 8-bit console, this simulation war game allows players to unify Japan by commanding warlords and utilizing strategy and diplomacy. The Console Archives series adds modern features like customizable controls and save points to classic titles.
Surviving Mars: Relaunched Expands The Menu With Feeding The Future
Paradox Interactive and Haemimont Games have released the 'Feeding the Future' expansion for Surviving Mars: Relaunched on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. This DLC introduces a more complex food system, focusing on colonist happiness and well-being through new buildings, traits, and commander options.
Prospera – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Prospera, a first and third-person city builder set in the Victorian era, is opening beta sign-ups. The game blends survival, crafting, strategy, and management elements, allowing players to rise from a lumberjack to an industrial tycoon. It features complex production chains, a unique Prosperity System where aesthetics drive progress, and dynamic citizen reactions.
Apex Legends Solo Queue Guide: How to Win With Randoms
This guide provides strategies for winning in Apex Legends' solo queue by focusing on effective habits. It covers working with random teammates, selecting versatile Legends, clear communication, choosing better fights, safe rotation, and survival tactics for both casual and Ranked play.
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for September 7 to 11
This week's Xbox releases include NHL 27, Halloween: The Game, Mewgenics, and Train Sim World 7, among many others. Several titles are optimized for Xbox Series X|S and available on Game Pass, including The Royal Writ and Dumb Ways to Build.
PlayStation Store Surprise Drops Fun Free PS5 Game With Trophies
The PlayStation Store has unexpectedly released Fortress Merge, a free-to-play game for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 that includes a full trophy list. Developed by TapNation and published by QubicGames, the title blends RPG, strategy, and tower defense elements and has received positive reviews on mobile platforms.
Fortress Merge Is Free On Xbox – Build, Merge And Defend Your Kingdom
Fortress Merge, a free-to-play strategy and tower defense game, has launched on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The game combines building, merging mechanics, and defense against waves of monsters. While the base game is free, optional purchases and DLC are available.
MMOs You’ve Never Heard Of: Elegon, Idle Clans, and Interstellar Empires
This article rounds up several lesser-known multiplayer online games, including Elegon, a solo-developed MMORPG focused on exploration and cooperation; Idle Clans, an idle MMO for PC and mobile that has received recent updates; and Interstellar Empires, a 4X strategy browser MMO currently in open beta.
Line Up And Fight In Hearthstorm
The strategy game Hearthstorm is now available on Xbox and PC for £4.19. Developed and published by NOSTRA GAMES LTD, the title focuses on tactical unit deployment and quick decision-making on the battlefield. It was previously released on Nintendo Switch.
Strategy and Gameplay Tips for Warshift 2 Machines of Madness, Out Now
Warshift 2: Machines of Madness, a hybrid Action-RTS game developed by Cyril Megem and published by Fortell Games, is now available. The game allows players to switch between real-time strategy and third-person action modes, offering extensive customization and multiple game modes. Tips are provided for capturing energy nodes, commanding units, repositioning the Ark, utilizing orbital strikes, aircraft, and superunits, as well as evolving alien forces and customizing enemy tactics.
Long-Delayed Prison Architect 2 Gets Exciting Update After Two Years Of Mostly Silence
Prison Architect 2, originally slated for a 2024 release, has received an update indicating a potential new release date following a significant delay. The game will undergo a closed beta test from September 9-15, with Paradox Development Studio citing the need for more time to improve performance and content. Preorders were refunded, and the game has not been available for purchase since its indefinite delay.
GamesRadar+ Fall Preview 2026: Your next favorite games make up our hefty Most Wanted list
GamesRadar+ has released its Fall Preview list for 2026, highlighting anticipated games across various genres. While Grand Theft Auto 6 is mentioned, the list focuses on other titles like Marvel's Wolverine, Control Resonant, Silent Hill: Townfall, Gears of War: E-Day, and Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, among many others.
Star Wars Zero Company Review – Built on Hope
Star Wars Zero Company successfully captures the XCOM feel while evolving its tactical turn-based formula. Despite some graphical issues on PlayStation 5 and a slow-starting story, the game offers satisfying combat mechanics, engaging character progression through Bonds, and a solid Star Wars atmosphere.
Cookie Clicker-Like Incremental Title Hearth and Hamlet Launches on PC
Phorust Studios' new incremental citybuilder, Hearth and Hamlet, has sold over 100,000 units on PC within its first week. The game features a charming medieval pixel art style and combines elements of casual gameplay, simulation, and strategy.
Steam Week in Review: Here are the top 10 most popular genres on Steam
A new report analyzing Steam revenue data reveals that sandbox games have the highest 'hit rate,' meaning the largest percentage of games within the genre earn over $100,000. First-person shooters, RPGs, and simulation games also show strong performance. The study used the Boxleiter method to estimate sales based on review counts.
Coming Out in gaming this week — August 31, 2026
This week's gaming releases include a variety of titles across multiple platforms. Highlights include the co-op adventure WheelMates, the action-RPG Crimson Moon, and the puzzle game He Who Watches, all launching on September 1st and 2nd. The article also previews Orbitals, praising its anime-inspired art style and split-screen mechanics.
