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Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave review: A battle for all time
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave is an ambitious tactical RPG for the Nintendo Switch 2, offering over a hundred hours of gameplay. The game features a unique narrative structure where players can switch between four different protagonist stories, uncovering additional lore and character motivations. While the core grid-based combat is refined and engaging, the new 'Clash' battles in dungeons lack strategic depth and can be auto-battled.
Star Wars: Zero Company Review
Star Wars: Zero Company offers XCOM-style turn-based strategy with a focus on characters and a more forgiving difficulty curve. Despite some technical issues that need addressing, the satisfying combat and engaging crew kept the reviewer coming back for more.
The JRPG Players Guide to Handheld Game Consoles, Part 2: The Old Toys
This guide explores older handheld consoles like the PlayStation Vita and Nintendo 3DS as viable options for JRPG players, especially those interested in retro gaming. It highlights their extensive libraries, including classic PS1 and PSP titles for the Vita, and a broad range of Nintendo games and Shin Megami Tensei titles for the 3DS, emphasizing the value of original hardware for specific game series.
STAR WARS Zero Company Review | TheXboxHub
STAR WARS Zero Company offers a solid tactical RPG experience set during the Clone Wars, featuring deep squad customization and a unique bond system that differentiates it from XCOM. While the game's narrative and mechanics are engaging, performance issues and occasional bugs detract from the overall experience. Despite these technical drawbacks, it remains a worthwhile mission for Star Wars fans.
Build A Cat Army And Embrace The Chaos As Mewgenics Hits Consoles
Mewgenics, a tactical adventure game combining cats, breeding, and roguelite progression, has launched on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch, following its PC release. Developed by Edmund McMillen Games and published by Nicalis Inc., the game challenges players to build and breed a feline dynasty for turn-based tactical battles.
This week in PC games: Wardogs, Shroom and Gloom, a heist game from the King of Dragon Pass creators, and a bullet time FPS inspired by F.E.A.R.
This week's PC game releases include a variety of genres and styles. Highlights include Thousand Hells: The Underworld Heists, a tactical narrative experience from the creators of King of Dragon Pass; SPRAWL, a bullet-time FPS inspired by F.E.A.R.; and Wardogs, a 100-player military FPS with destructible environments. Other notable titles are the fungal dungeon crawler Shroom and Gloom and the literary horror game The Alighieri Circle: Dante's Bloodline.
Mewgenics confirms Nintendo Switch 2 physical release, pre-orders open
Mewgenics will receive a full physical release on the Nintendo Switch 2, with pre-orders now open. Developed by Edmund McMillen and Tyler Glaiel, the game is described as a tactical legacy roguelite featuring cat breeding and turn-based combat. While the digital launch is set for next week, a release date for the physical version has not yet been announced.
The studio behind Star Wars Zero Company, which is currently a Steam bestseller, has reportedly furloughed the majority…
Bit Reactor, the studio behind the critically acclaimed and Steam bestseller Star Wars Zero Company, has reportedly furloughed up to 80 percent of its staff. Despite the game's success, uncertainty around launch performance led to the decision, which has drawn criticism from former employees who feel the situation is being concealed.
The Biggest New Game Releases Of September 2026
September 2026 is set to be a packed month for new game releases across PC and consoles, with many major titles aiming to avoid the shadow of Grand Theft Auto 6. Highlights include new entries in established franchises like Onimusha and Fire Emblem, alongside anticipated new titles such as Marvel's Wolverine and Silent Hill: Townfall.
Brigandine Abyss launch trailer – latest entry in the series arrives on Nintendo Switch 2
Brigandine Abyss has launched on Nintendo Switch with a new trailer showcasing its tactical strategy RPG gameplay. Players can command troops, develop bases, and conquer the continent of Meltitea across six story campaigns or in a unique Mission Mode with 24 playable factions. The game features hexagonal-grid-based strategy with resource management and monster rallying.
PSA: Swap the radial ability menu in Star Wars Zero Company for more of a trad XCOM-style experience
This article explains how to change the ability selection menu in Star Wars Zero Company from a radial system to a more traditional linear layout, similar to XCOM. The author finds the linear option, accessible in the gameplay options, to be a better experience for mouse and keyboard play.
Future Games Show at Gamescom 2026: Every Announcement and Game Revealed | Invision Game Community
The Future Games Show at Gamescom 2026 featured over 40 game announcements, including world premieres and new gameplay. The showcase highlighted a diverse range of titles across genres like RPGs, shooters, and strategy games, with many set for 2026 and 2027 releases on PC and consoles. Notable reveals included new entries in established franchises and unique indie projects.
Zero Company Is The Rare Star Wars Game To Meaningfully Push A Genre Forward
Star Wars Zero Company is a tactical RPG that innovates on the XCOM formula by leveraging the Star Wars universe's rich character and power set diversity. Developed by Bit Reactor, the game features well-rounded characters and engaging turn-based combat, though some mission objectives can become repetitive over its 30-hour playtime.
The End of Allegoria announced for Nintendo Switch
Button Factory Games and CobraTekku Games have announced that The End of Allegoria, a JRPG sequel to The Edge of Allegoria, is coming to Nintendo Switch. The game features a tactical RPG system with over 50 classes and a revamped open world with over 300 levels. A release date has not yet been confirmed.
The secret to making a good Star Wars game is to do less - Reader's Feature
This reader's feature argues that successful Star Wars games succeed by focusing on a single core fantasy rather than trying to include every possible element of the universe. Games like TIE Fighter, Republic Commando, and Jedi: Fallen Order are highlighted for their focused design, while others are criticized for becoming unfocused "catalogues" of features. The author suggests that future Star Wars games should prioritize a clear identity and developer confidence in saying 'no' to extraneous features.
PlayStation Plus Is Removing 10 Games Soon, So Finish Them While You Can
Sony is removing 10 games from the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for Extra and Premium subscribers soon, though an exact date has not been specified. Titles like EA Sports Madden NFL 26, Persona 5 Tactica, and several Shadowrun and Toy Story games will no longer be available. This follows the recent addition of new games to the service.
Ledgerbound Review - Paperwork courtship
Ledgerbound is a tactical RPG dating sim with a unique bureaucratic fantasy setting. While the game starts with simple and repetitive combat, it evolves over its 20-25 hour campaign, offering more tactical depth. The narrative and character development shine through its extensive voiced dialogue and eclectic cast, saving the experience from its uneven writing and underutilized premise.
Square Enix RPG’s PS5 Remake Is Less Than $5 on PlayStation Store
Front Mission 1st: Remake, a tactical mech RPG originally released in 1995, is currently available for $3.49 on the PlayStation Store, marking a 90% discount. This limited-time offer, developed by Forever Entertainment in collaboration with Square Enix, will end on August 27, 2026. The remake features overhauled 3D graphics, modern gameplay mechanics, and newly orchestrated music, and is compatible with both PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.
Disprove insurance claims with violence in Ledgerbound, a new tactical RPG with flirting that could make Baldur's Gate 3 blush
Ledgerbound is a new tactical RPG where players take on the role of an insurance specialist investigating the deaths of powerful heroes to avoid a massive payout. The game features turn-based combat, a unique insurance-themed progression system, and a heavy emphasis on adult humor and dialogue, with a cast of memorable characters and voice actors. It is available on PC via Steam, with a launch discount and recent quality-of-life updates.
Star Wars Zero Company Showcases Tactical Gameplay Loop In New Trailer
A new gameplay showcase for Star Wars Zero Company highlights its turn-based tactical combat, featuring Action Points per character and a shared team Advantage system for ultimate attacks. Players can customize their squad and upgrade their base as commander Hawks. The game is set to release later this month for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
