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Next Week on Xbox: New Games for May 18 to 22
Xbox has announced a slate of new games arriving on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Game Pass between May 18 and May 22. Titles include Forza Horizon 6, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, Riven, and many more across various genres.
Dare to Open the Box? Pixel God-Sim Roguelite Pandora’s Toybox Out Now on Steam!
Indie developer BetaLab, in partnership with publisher 2P Games, has released the pixel god-simulator roguelite Pandora's Toybox on Steam for PC. The game blends god-simulator mechanics with roguelike strategy, allowing players to influence a living world by assembling a Divine Council of gods and fostering faith to unlock new powers.
Build Your Virtual Criminal Fortune With Drug Dealer Empire On Xbox And PlayStation
Drug Dealer Empire, a simulation and strategy game developed by Ozolnieki and published by Upscale Studio, is now available on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5. The game challenges players to build and manage an illegal drug operation, focusing on growing products, expanding territory, and avoiding law enforcement.
Company of Heroes 3: Dare & Destroy Released
The Battlegroup DLC 'Dare & Destroy' for Relic Entertainment's World War II strategy game Company of Heroes 3 is now available on PC via Steam. This release introduces new content to the action/strategy sequel.
Midgardr – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Midgardr is a solo, turn-based city-builder that blends card game mechanics with medieval village management. Players will make decisions regarding resources, political factions, and unpredictable events that impact their settlement's prosperity or ruin. Beta sign-ups are currently open for the game.
The Red Cathedral: Digital Mobile Edition of Hit Board Game Is Coming to Android
Devir is bringing the popular board game The Red Cathedral: Digital Edition to Android, iOS, PC, and Steam Deck. This digital adaptation faithfully recreates the original's resource management and rondel mechanics, allowing for cross-play across all platforms. The game challenges players to construct a cathedral for Tsar Ivan the Terrible, competing for prestige and the Tsar's favor.
Total War: Warhammer 3 pushes the giant tiger people button next week
Creative Assembly is releasing the Bhashiva and the Tiger Warriors character pack for Total War: Warhammer 3 on May 21. This DLC introduces playable giant tiger people, including the legendary lord Bhashiva, and new Tiger Warrior infantry units. The pack will be available for $5 on Steam.
Lead the Allied invasion of Sicily in the new DLC for acclaimed World War II strategy game Panzer Corps 2
Slitherine has released the new DLC Panzer Corps 2: Allied Operations - Italy: Vol.1, developed by the Italian Team Volcanite. This DLC focuses on the Allied invasion of Sicily during World War II, featuring parallel British and American campaigns that merge into a unified offensive. The game is available on PC via Steam, with discounts on the base game and DLC.
Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II set for launch on May 21
Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II is set to launch on May 21st, priced at $39.99. Developed by Bulwark Studios and published by Kasedo Games, the turn-based tactical combat game will feature two distinct factions: the Adeptus Mechanicus and the Necron legions. A new developer video showcases the leaders and environmental mechanics.
Myth of Empires: Throne Reveals Season 2 “War of the Eight Princes” Competitive Territory System
Myth of Empires: Throne has revealed its Season 2 "War of the Eight Princes" update, introducing a new competitive territory system for guilds. This system focuses on long-term strategic territory management and resource generation through deployable "Boundary Markers" to earn Season Guild Points. The developers aim to create strategic paths for guilds of all sizes, with more details on upcoming features to be released.
Mysticore: Towers & Timber är ett nytt spel från skaparen av Steamworld
Olle Håkansson, the creator of the Steamworld series, has announced his new solo studio Gnista Games and its debut title, Mysticore: Towers & Timber. This strategic survival game, set to release in 2027, involves exploration, base building, and defending against enemy waves. A Steam page for the game is now available.
20 years later, the world deserves another Sid Meier's Railroads!
This article revisits the 2006 business simulation game Sid Meier's Railroads!, arguing that it deserves a modern remake. The author praises the game's blend of railroad management and competitive commerce, highlighting its unique mechanics of annexing industries, stock manipulation, and hostile takeovers. Despite its initial commercial failure and some lingering bugs, the game is lauded for its depth and potential for engaging multiplayer experiences.
Street Dealer - Free Online Browser Game
Street Dealer Simulator is a satirical, text-based simulation and strategy browser game where players act as a drug dealer in Los Angeles selling fake products. The game features resource management, risk assessment with a 'heat' system, and empire expansion mechanics, all presented with a dark comedic tone and a vibrant LA aesthetic. Developed by happystoner5420 Games, it is a web-based HTML5 game with no save system.
Titanium Court Review
Titanium Court is a surreal and humorous roguelike strategy game that blends match-three mechanics with tower defense elements. Players assume the role of a fairy queen leading a group of quirky characters through challenging battles, with progression tied to permanent upgrades earned between runs. Despite a potential for repetition if progression is slow, the game offers a thoughtful and engaging experience with a unique narrative.
One Military Camp comes to Switch 2! Build your camp on the new Nintendo console.
Indie studio Abylight Studios announced that their game One Military Camp will be released on the Nintendo Switch. The studio, comprised of industry veterans and new talent, focuses on gameplay and attention to detail. Abylight Studios has previously published titles like Cursed Castilla and Hyper Light Drifter: Special Edition.
One Military Camp coming to Nintendo Switch 2
Abylight has announced that One Military Camp, a strategy and base-building game, is coming to the Nintendo Switch 2. The port will include the full campaign, Sandbox Mode, all previously released PC biomes, and full customization options. Abylight is also developing a new control system adapted for mouse controls and other improvements.
Loopstructor 2: Skyspine – Open Beta | Alpha Beta Gamer
Loopstructor 2: Skyspine, a steampunk tower defense game featuring rail network building and "Battle Trains," is currently in open beta. Players can build intricate defenses by combining 48 turret types with enchantments and unlock relics and upgrades for replayable runs. The game also features a narrative element where player choices impact their loyalty to the floating city.
Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes review - an iffy take on the sci-fi series that had me contending with Cylons, sabotage, and STDs
Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes is a roguelike strategy game that attempts to capture the essence of the sci-fi series but ultimately falls short due to repetitive gameplay and a lack of dynamic crises. Players must guide a fleet through Cylon-infested space, managing resources and crew while facing difficult choices with lasting consequences. Despite its beautiful art style and occasional moments that echo the show, the game becomes predictable and lifeless over time.
Roadmaps and Plans
Information regarding the roadmaps and plans for the games The Guild - Europa 1410 and its expansion Cities of The Guild - Europa 1410 has been released. Further details on the strategy elements of these titles are expected.
Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes Review – Roguelite along the watchtower
Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes is a roguelite strategy game that captures the desperate flight of the TV series' first season. Players command a Colonial Gunstar, gathering a civilian fleet and evading Cylons while trying to reach the Battlestar Galactica. The game features real-time combat, fleet management, narrative choices, and a Cylon investigation mechanic, with roguelite progression through meta-game unlocks.
