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Turn-Based Roguelike Flick Shot Rogues Is Out on Mobile
The turn-based roguelike and tactical strategy game Flick Shot Rogues is now available on the Google Play Store. Developed by Butter By The Fish and published by Noodlecake Studios, the game features physics-based dexterity mechanics where players flick their characters across a grid. An introductory offer provides a 25% discount on the full game for a limited time.
One-inch Tactics doubles its launch mission count with latest free update
One-inch Tactics has received a free update on Steam, Version 1.0.7, which adds five new missions, doubling the game's total mission count to 40 since its 2024 launch. The update also expands the Help section with lists for personnel, vehicles, and equipment.
30 Biggest Potential Announcements from the Summer of Gaming
The Summer of Gaming is set to feature numerous potential announcements from major publishers and developers. Expected reveals include release dates for Gears of War: E-Day, Fable, and Phantom Blade Zero, new trailers for Grand Theft Auto 6 and Ananta, and potential reveals for remakes like Resident Evil: Code Veronica and Virtua Fighter Crossroads. Updates are also anticipated for games like OD, State of Decay 3, and Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra, alongside potential announcements for new titles and expansions across various franchises.
Heroes of Magic and Steel combines hand-drawn comics with tactical strategy
Heroes of Magic and Steel, a tactical strategy game with deckbuilding elements and hand-drawn comic storytelling, is set to launch on May 28, 2026, for PC via Steam. Developed by Gaister Studios and published by Nuntius Games, the game will also be released on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X, and PlayStation 4 and 5. The game emphasizes strategic team formation and adaptation, with an Adventure Mode added based on community feedback.
ACE Strategy: Mecha Nova: Bring Your Greatest Enemies Back Into Battle.
ACE Strategy: Mecha Nova, a transforming-mech roguelite card game developed by Emina Studio, has launched on Steam for PC. The game features tactical grid-based combat, a looping system, three distinct mechs, and the ability to recruit defeated bosses. It includes a 6-floor campaign and cross-platform PVP, with a custom mode for increased difficulty.
Alien Strike and Heroes of Magic and Steel will be released in May
Nuntius Games has announced the May release dates for two upcoming titles: Alien Strike: Blasting the Intruders on May 7 and Heroes of Magic and Steel on May 28. Both games are initially launching on Steam, with future releases planned for Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series S/X, and PlayStation 4/5. Alien Strike is a cooperative run 'n gun with an anime-inspired aesthetic, while Heroes of Magic and Steel is a tactical strategy game featuring deckbuilding and hex grid battles.
Annulus Launches
The tactical strategy game Annulus has launched on PC via Steam, with mobile versions also available for Android and iOS. The game is set in a medieval dark fantasy world and features a cinematic trailer.
Star Wars Zero Company writer wants its cast to have real friction: 'It's not a personal fantasy game'
Narrative director Aaron Contreras stated that Star Wars Zero Company is a team-based tactical strategy game, not a personal fantasy experience. He emphasized that the game will focus on managing diverse personalities and their interpersonal conflicts within the Clone Wars era, moving away from the clear good vs. evil narratives of later periods.
Xenonauts 2 deploys into 1.0 today
The tactical strategy game Xenonauts 2 has officially left early access and launched its 1.0 build on PC via Steam, GOG, and the Epic Games Store. Developed by Goldhawk Interactive and published by Hooded Horse, the game features turn-based tactical battles, base building, and air combat against an alien invasion. The full release includes numerous improvements made during its early access period, which began in July 2023.
Shardpunk coming to consoles this month
Publisher Retrovibe and developer Clockwork Pile announced that the pixelated tactical strategy survival RPG Shardpunk will be released on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5 on March 26th. The game, which originally launched on PC in 2023, mixes turn-based tactical strategy with RPG, survival, and resource management elements.
Finish the fight - Xenonauts 2 leaves early access next month
Hooded Horse and Goldhawk Interactive announced that Xenonauts 2 will leave early access on April 2, 2026, for PC platforms including Steam, GOG, and the Epic Games Store. The tactical strategy game, which has sold over 160,000 copies since its July 2023 early access launch, will receive its 1.0 update with significant improvements and new content.
Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope Review | Giant Bomb
Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope evolves its tactical strategy gameplay by removing the grid-based movement, allowing for more dynamic combat and character synergies. Despite a slow start and some odd character designs, the game offers deep tactical options and accessibility features, making it an engaging experience for both genre veterans and newcomers. The exploration elements have also been improved from its predecessor, though the platforming aspects feel somewhat limited.
Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope Review
Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope evolves its tactical strategy gameplay beyond the original, offering more freedom in combat and engaging character synergies. While the exploration and narrative may not be groundbreaking, the refined turn-based combat and extensive accessibility options make it a compelling experience for both newcomers and genre veterans.