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Star Wars: Zero Company Brings Fire Emblem-Style Consequences To Its Battles
Star Wars: Zero Company will feature a permadeath mode inspired by Fire Emblem, where accumulating three battlefield injuries will result in a character's permanent removal from the game. Narrative lead Aaron Contreras revealed this feature was added midway through development, emphasizing the Star Wars theme of loss. The protagonist, Hawks, is the only character exempt from permadeath.
War of the Visions: Final Fantasy Brave Exvius Shutting Down
Square Enix has announced that the Japanese version of War of the Visions: Final Fantasy Brave Exvius will cease service on May 28, 2026. The company thanked players for their support and apologized for the shutdown, citing an inability to satisfy customers any longer. Premium currency purchases will end, but existing currency can be used until the game goes offline, with remaining currency eligible for refunds.
Xbox Partner Preview 2026: Everything Revealed!
The Xbox Partner Preview 2026 showcased a variety of upcoming games from third-party developers for Xbox consoles and PC. Highlights included new looks at Stranger Than Heaven, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, and The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, alongside reveals for titles like Hunter: The Reckoning – Deathwish and Serious Sam: Shatterverse. Many featured games are Xbox Play Anywhere compatible.
Let's Recap The Xbox Partner Preview For March 2026 | Console Creatures
The Xbox Partner Preview for March 2026 showcased numerous third-party titles coming to Xbox platforms. Highlights included new trailers and release window updates for games like S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, and Hades 2, with many titles confirmed for Xbox Game Pass.
Bullets, bravado, and brazen lies - Vaunted is the score of a lifetime
Hooded Horse announced Vaunted, a new sci-fi tactical RPG from Lost Lake Games, founded by industry veterans including James Phinney. The game features tactical combat blending turn-based planning with real-time action, squad management, and deep RPG mechanics. Vaunted is set to release on PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and Microsoft Store, and will be available day one on PC Game Pass.
Vaunted's tactical combat looks fine, but I'm most interested in the consequences of rewriting history when one of its dodgy mercenaries bites the bullet
Vaunted is a new tactical RPG from Lost Lake Games, featuring real-time combat with turn-based planning. Players control three mercenaries who must secure relics while dealing with the consequences of their actions, including permadeath for characters which can lead to rewriting history. The game is inspired by Valkyria Chronicles and space westerns, and is set to release in 2026 on PC.
Xbox Partner Preview: March 2026 – All the Announcements from Our Amazing Partners
The Xbox Partner Preview showcased 19 upcoming games from third-party developers, including world premieres of Hunter: The Reckoning – Deathwish, Alien Deathstorm, and Artificial Detective. Many titles, such as Stranger Than Heaven and Hades II, will be available day one with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. The event also provided updates on DLC for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl and revealed release windows for numerous other games across Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and Xbox Cloud.
Sci-fi tactical RPG Vaunted announced for PC
Publisher Hooded Horse and developer Lost Lake Games have announced Vaunted, a new sci-fi tactical RPG. The game is currently in development for PC. Lost Lake Games is comprised of industry veterans.
Star Wars Zero Company devs said 'there were some fights' about its story-centric squadmates suffering permadeath, but accepting that 'Star Wars is about loss' made the game stronger
Developers at Bit Reactor discussed the narrative challenges of implementing permadeath in Star Wars Zero Company, ultimately deciding it strengthened the game's Star Wars themes of loss. While some characters have initial plot armor, most squadmates are vulnerable, requiring players to protect them to preserve the story.
Shardpunk Arrives on Consoles Today
Shardpunk, a tactical turn-based combat and resource management game, has launched on consoles including Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. The game, previously successful on PC, challenges players to lead survivors through the ruins of The Capitol, scavenging for resources while fending off the Rat Swarm.
"Oh hi Switch 2": Mewgenics port looks imminent as The Binding of Isaac co-creator shows off the new roguelike…
Mewgenics, a roguelike from co-creators of Super Meat Boy and The Binding of Isaac, appears to be heading to the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5. Co-creator Edmund McMillen shared videos of the game running on the Switch, sparking excitement for a potential console port. The game is currently available on Steam and is also popular on the Steam Deck.
Widely Praised 2026 RPG Teases PS5 Port
The acclaimed PC tactical RPG Mewgenics, developed by Edmund McMillen and Tyler Glaiel, is being teased for a PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch port. The game, which features roguelike and life simulation elements, has received very positive reviews and a Metacritic score of 88/100. No Xbox port has been announced.
Vaunted Is A Tactical RPG Where You Can’t Trust Your Own Team
Vaunted is a new tactical RPG from Lost Lake Games that blends third-person shooter elements and features an unreliable narrator mechanic where players can rewrite events from different character perspectives. The game will launch first on PC and will be a day-one release on Xbox Game Pass.
Upcoming Indie Strategy Game Arbiter 131 Might Remind You of Door Kickers and Papers, Please
Arbiter 131 is an upcoming single-player, story-driven tactical strategy game from indie developer IKON, inspired by Door Kickers and Papers, Please. Players will manage a corporate-controlled city, making tactical decisions and moral choices that impact the narrative. The game emphasizes diegetic immersion and is available for wishlisting on Steam.
Tactical Spell-Casting Puzzle Almost Out of Mana Lands on Android
The tactical spell-casting puzzle game Almost Out of Mana has been released on Android for $2.99. Developed by Tepes Ovidiu, the game challenges players to defeat enemies using limited mana and carefully planned spellcasting. It features a humorous premise, distinct enemies, and a diverse spellbook with a clean, minimal art style.
Wartales DLC ‘Contract: Fires in the Capital,’ Wages Urban Combat on April 30
Shiro Games announced that the Wartales DLC, Contract: Fires in the Capital, will be released on PC via Steam on April 30, 2026. The DLC introduces urban combat scenarios in the imperial capital of Isandrin, featuring new mechanics like a Chaos system that impacts the city's population based on player decisions. It will be available for $12.99.
The History of Portable Tactical RPGs, Part 2: Game Boy Rivals (1989–2006)
This article details the history of portable tactical RPGs on Game Boy rivals like the WonderSwan, Game Gear, and Neo Geo Pocket Color, focusing on hardware features and major titles released between 1989 and 2006. It examines games such as Shining Force Gaiden, Faselei!, and Super Robot Taisen Compact, analyzing their gameplay, reception, and sales figures within the context of the genre's development on handheld consoles.
Five new Steam games you probably missed (March 23, 2026)
This article highlights five new games released on Steam in March 2026, including Bonnie Bear Saves Frogtime, a tactical RPG; Lost Wiki: Kozlovka, an investigative mystery; Deadline Delivery, a physics-based delivery game; Heroes of Science and Fiction, a turn-based strategy title; and The Coin Game, an arcade-filled sandbox experience. The list aims to help players discover hidden gems amidst the daily deluge of new releases.
No Hero Fights Alone — Forsworn Reveal Trailer Unveiled
Resummon Studios LLC has unveiled the first trailer for Forsworn, a roguelike turn-based tactical RPG. The game emphasizes powerful party synergies and deep build-crafting systems, drawing inspiration from titles like Divinity: Original Sin, Baldur's Gate 3, and XCOM. Forsworn is being developed by solo developer Dat Le and is set in a realm consumed by divine war.
Prelude Dark Pain – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Prelude Dark Pain is a dark fantasy tactical RPG where players lead a revolution against a tyrannical crusade. The game features squad-based combat with over twenty recruitable heroes, branching talent trees, and dialogue choices that impact alliances. Players can also manage a home settlement for crafting and scouting, while dimensional rifts introduce external threats.
