Tactics
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With a cracking new tactical feature and dedicated UI "strike team", Football Manager 27 is a huge step back towards FM's best form
Football Manager 2027 marks a significant return to form, addressing the criticized UI of FM26 with a more intuitive and faster navigation system. The game introduces a new 'tactical effectiveness' system, enhancing the role-playing depth by simulating how well players understand and execute complex tactics, drawing inspiration from real-world football management.
EA Sports FC 27 Review
EA Sports FC 27 introduces a new open-world hub, which the review suggests is a shaky addition. However, the game's realistic and intuitive Tactics system shows promise.
I've worked at PC Gamer for 18 years. These are the 13 games on my Steam Wishlist
A long-time PC Gamer writer shares 13 games currently on their Steam Wishlist, including Anvil Empires, Dawn of War 4, and Divinity. The author favors first-person shooter, deckbuilder, and tactics genres, often choosing games with open-ended development over major releases.
Build An Army And Battle The Darkness In Moonlight Chess
Moonlight Chess, a turn-based auto-battler, is now available for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows PC for £4.19. Developed by MyDreamForever and published by Desert Water Games, the game challenges players to build an army, find unit synergies, and outmaneuver enemies across three distinct environments.
FC 27 Tactics – Best Formations and Codes
This guide for EA Sports FC 27's Ultimate Team provides detailed tactical setups and formation codes to improve gameplay. It covers popular formations like 4-4-1-1, 4-2-1-3, 4-2-3-1 Wide, and 4-4-2, offering insights into their strengths and weaknesses both in and out of possession. Instructions are also included on how to import these tactics using codes.
Apex Legends Bangalore Smoke Guide: Best Smoke Placements & Setups
This guide provides detailed strategies and optimal placements for using Bangalore's smoke abilities in Apex Legends. It covers various in-game scenarios including open ground combat, building assaults, revives, pushes, and rotations to help players improve their tactical gameplay.
EA Sports FC 27 Review So Far
EA Sports FC 27 is showing promise with its realistic and intuitive Tactics system, despite some concerns regarding a new open-world hub. The game's core mechanics appear to be a strong point.
Physint Release Date-Estimate, Gameplay, And Everything We Know
Hideo Kojima's upcoming game, Physint, is a tactical espionage action title being published by Xbox and developed by Kojima Productions. Originally a PlayStation project, Sony dropped the game due to concerns about budget and deadlines, but Xbox stepped in to support Kojima's vision. The game is still in its conceptual stages, with a potential release window as far out as 2030, and will feature actors like Bill Skarsgard in lead roles.
The 10 best Metal Gear games of all time
This article ranks the 10 best games in the Metal Gear stealth action series, considering its almost 40-year history. It highlights Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater as the greatest game, followed by the original Metal Gear Solid and Metal Gear Solid 2. Recent releases like Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater and Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol 2 are also mentioned.
Here's the Star Wars Zero Company release time for your region
Star Wars Zero Company is set to release on August 27th in most regions, with some territories experiencing the launch on August 28th due to time zone differences. The game, described as a "new all-timer Star Wars game" that appeals to tactics fans, is available for preload now and has a reported file size of 34GB.
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Tactics – Official Reveal Trailer
The reveal trailer for Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Tactics has been released, showcasing a new entry in the series that blends tactical gameplay with strategic elements. The game is described as a fresh take on the Rainbow Six franchise, incorporating strategic gameplay.
Star Wars Zero Company hands-on preview – XCOM fights the Clone Wars
Star Wars: Zero Company is a new turn-based strategy game developed by Bit Reactor and Respawn Entertainment, featuring gameplay reminiscent of XCOM and Marvel's Midnight Suns. Set during the Clone Wars, players command a mercenary group undertaking missions for the Republic. The game will be released on August 27, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Order Automatica shares Nintendo Switch release date, new trailer
Order Automatica will be released on Nintendo Switch on September 4, 2026, with a new trailer showcasing its tactical auto-battler gameplay. Developed by New Beings and Better Publishing, the game features roguelite elements and strategic unit placement on a 3x3 board. It will be available digitally for $5.99 with a launch discount.
eFootball Reveals Major Update: Sergio Agüero, New Overload Tactics, & Custom Tournaments
Konami has announced major updates for eFootball at the eFootball World Festival in Bangkok. The updates include the debut of Sergio Agüero as a legend, the return of Wayne Rooney with new abilities, a new Custom Tournament mode, the Overload team style, and the Treasure Link reward system. Some changes are live now, with others coming soon.
Vampirium: 1997 Announced
Bithell Games has announced that Vampirium: 1997, a vampiric tactics game set before the year 2000, will be coming soon to Steam Early Access. The game features a unique twist on the established genre.
Company of Heroes 3: Final Stand This Month
Relic Entertainment has announced that Company of Heroes 3: Final Stand, a standalone addition to the World War II tactics series, will be released for Windows PC on July 29th. This new content will feature wave-based gameplay.
Out of nowhere, excellent tactics game Battle Bros gets a pile of dreadful swords - its first proper patch in a year
The tactics and management simulation game Battle Brothers has received its first significant update in a year from developers Overhype Studios. This patch introduces three new weapons: the Pollaxe, Executioner's Sword, and Estoc, along with new, more challenging bandit enemy types called Brigand Marauders and updated noble house troops. The update aims to improve enemy viability in the mid-game and add more variety to combat encounters.
Enter the Chronosphere Early Access Preview - All the Time in the World
Enter the Chronosphere is a real-time turn-based tactics roguelike that has launched in Early Access on Steam. The game features deep buildcrafting with diverse hero abilities, weapons, and gadgets, set against a psychedelic art style and pumping soundtrack. While the combat and build variety are praised, the preview notes a lack of narrative depth and a need for improved boss encounters and shorter run times.
Xenonauts 2 is an exceptional tactics game, even with the nostalgia
Xenonauts 2 offers a deeply rewarding tactical experience, refining the classic X-COM formula with challenging strategic and tactical gameplay. Despite a steep learning curve, the game provides immense satisfaction through emergent stories and skillful play, making victories feel hard-earned. The game is available on PC and is playable on Steam Deck.
The Best Xbox Game Pass Games In 2026
This guide highlights the best games available on Xbox Game Pass in 2026, covering a wide range of genres from roguelites to open-world adventures. It details different subscription tiers and provides brief descriptions of each recommended title, including recent additions and critically acclaimed games from previous years.
