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Rally Point: I am extremely here for turn-based strategy game The Great Villainess, and not just for gay reasons
The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily is a charming and clever turn-based strategy game that excels through its deliberate limitations and infectious personality. The game features a unique narrative with two protagonists, Lady Scarlet and Lily, who develop an equal partnership amidst an accidental civil war. Its design emphasizes thoughtful planning on both the campaign map and in battles, with mechanics like limited army capacity and airship downtime creating engaging strategic choices.
Watch a new Total War: Warhammer 40,000 gameplay video and weep for your graphics card
A new gameplay video for Total War: Warhammer 40,000 showcases a battle from the Armageddon Theatre campaign, featuring Astra Militarum and Orks. The footage highlights dynamic cover mechanics and the destructive power of Ogryns, while also raising concerns about the game's potential graphical demands on PC hardware.
A storming new Total War Warhammer 40k gameplay reveal has made me excited about cover
Creative Assembly has revealed new gameplay for Total War: Warhammer 40,000, showcasing a battle between the Imperium of Man's Astra Militarum and an Ork invasion. The footage, presented with English subtitles at BiliBili World, highlights the strategic importance of cover systems and destructible environments in the futuristic setting. While a release date is not yet announced, the game is available to wishlist on Steam and register for a closed beta.
What are we all playing this weekend?
Several gaming industry figures share their weekend gaming plans, including Digital Extremes' annual Tennocon event for Warframe and Soulframe, and attempts at mastering the higher difficulties of Endless Legend. Other titles mentioned include a secret review game, Esoteric Ebb, Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, and the turn-based strategy game Frosthaven, with discussions on its complex card system.
The Best Android Turn-Based Games
This guide highlights the best turn-based strategy games available on Android, featuring a mix of empire builders, skirmishers, and puzzle elements. The list includes popular titles like XCOM 2: Collection, Battle of Polytopia, and Final Fantasy Tactics: War of the Lions, with most games being premium purchases.
Brigandine Abyss demo on the way to Nintendo Switch 2
NIS America and Happinet announced that a demo for Brigandine Abyss will be available on Nintendo Switch starting July 30, 2026. The demo will allow players to experience the first two seasons of the Gran Dragnica and Scarlet Will campaigns, though save data will not transfer to the full game. Brigandine Abyss is a new entry in the franchise featuring hexagonal grid-based strategy battles and multiple story campaigns.
ENDLESS Legend 2 gets a new roadmap and all new artwork alongside next EA update
Amplitude Studios and Hooded Horse have released a new update for the turn-based strategy game ENDLESS Legend 2, focusing on reworked questlines for the Kin of Sheredyn and Necrophage factions. The update also introduces a revamped quest interface with new visuals and an autoplay system, alongside new 2D art and improvements to the resource panel. A new roadmap detailing future early access content, including faction-based world quests, has also been shared.
Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains launch trailer –
Ubisoft has released the launch trailer for Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains, a team-based twist on the classic board game developed by Behavior Interactive. The game features iconic Star Wars locations, heroes, and villains with unique abilities, and uses Influence Points to determine victory. It is available on Nintendo Switch both digitally and at retail.
DAICE Release Date Set for July 16 — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
The turn-based inventory management game DAICE, developed by Aeterna Ludi and published by GrabTheGames, is set to release on July 16. Players control an AI Core managing spaceships in battles, utilizing dice-powered weapons and strategic inventory management. A playable demo is currently available on Steam.
Award-Winning Composer Go Shiina to Create Music for TINY METAL 2
AREA 35 Inc. has announced that award-winning composer Go Shiina will create the music for their upcoming turn-based strategy game, TINY METAL 2. Shiina, known for his work on Demon Slayer and various Bandai Namco titles, will compose an orchestral score for the game, which is set to release in spring 2027 on PC via Steam and other platforms.
Deadhand Theater – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Deadhand Theater is a dark, turn-based roguelike deckbuilder where players form poker hands for combat and can sacrifice body parts at a personal cost to alter battle outcomes. The game features 60 talismans, 25 sigils, 45 hexes, and 28 modifiers to create unpredictable scenarios. Future updates will include character selection, unique starting decks, and meta progression. Beta sign-ups are currently open.
URBAN STRIFE LEAVES EARLY ACCESS ON JULY 14
Urban Strife, a post-apocalyptic tactical RPG, survival simulator, and turn-based strategy hybrid, will leave Early Access and launch its full 1.0 release on PC via Steam on July 14, 2026. Developed by White Pond Games and published by MicroProse, the game has received extensive community-driven development with major content updates and gameplay system expansions since its initial Early Access launch.
The arcade meets the hex grid in R-Type Tactics—an unlikely fusion that shines like a star on PC
R-Type Tactics, a strategy game spin-off of the classic arcade shooter series, has been rebuilt for PC and Steam Deck, offering a fresh take on turn-based tactical combat. The game features revamped graphics and deep strategic gameplay, incorporating elements like fuel and ammo management, terrain considerations, and challenging enemy encounters. This release includes over 100 missions across three campaigns, with previously unlocalized content now available in English.
Better Call Nisse - Mina somrar med XCOM
The author reflects on their personal summer experiences with the X-COM series, starting with the original X-COM: UFO Defense on PC and continuing with modern reboots like XCOM: Enemy Unknown and XCOM 2 on platforms including PC, Nintendo Switch, mobile, and tablet. The article highlights the strategic gameplay, the creation of memorable in-game characters like 'Nisse Svamparsel', and the nostalgic connection to summer vacations.
R-Type Tactics 1-2 Cosmos launch trailer – turn-based sci-fi strategy collection hits Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch after multiple delays
NIS America has released a launch trailer for R-Type Tactics 1-2 Cosmos, a collection of turn-based sci-fi strategy games that includes the Western debut of R-Type Tactics 2. The package, available on Nintendo Switch, features multiple campaigns for both the Space Corps and Bydo factions, branching storylines, and new post-game content.
R-Type Tactics I • II Cosmos Released
R-Type Tactics I • II Cosmos, a bundle of two sci-fi turn-based strategy games, has been released for PC and consoles. This release marks the debut of the R-Type Tactics series on consoles.
R-Type Tactics I • II Cosmos Brings A Classic Strategy Spin-Off Back To The Front Line
R-Type Tactics I • II Cosmos, a collection of two strategy-focused spin-offs from the R-Type series, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. This package includes the first Western release of R-Type Tactics II and features extensive campaigns, branching storylines, and hundreds of units for turn-based warfare. NIS America is the publisher for this title, which is priced at £41.74 and will receive free DLC on June 29th.
Final Fantasy Tactics Remaster Adds New Game+, but War of the Lions Content Still Missing
The latest update for Final Fantasy Tactics remaster introduces a New Game+ mode, sparking fan discussion about its necessity and potential for replayability in the beloved turn-based strategy title. However, content related to 'War of the Lions' remains absent.
Civilization is the most iconic turn-based series of all time, but Sid Meier considered making it an RTS: 'It could have easily gone in different directions'
Sid Meier, the creator of the Civilization series, revealed that the iconic turn-based strategy game was initially considered as a real-time strategy title, similar to Age of Empires. Meier and Bruce Shelley explored this direction after the success of Railroad Tycoon, but ultimately decided that a turn-based approach would better suit the game's complexity and accessibility. Despite this, the exploration of RTS concepts influenced later games like Age of Empires and Rise of Nations.
2 Fights in 2 Tight Spaces Early Access Preview - There's room for more
Ground Shatter's "2 Fights in 2 Tight Spaces" is now available in Early Access, bringing back the spy-fiction theme with new cooperative multiplayer and combat mechanics. While the core turn-based card-driven gameplay remains engaging, the game currently lacks a story mode and has limited content, with its Early Access status evident in some menu navigation oddities. Despite these shortcomings, the revamped visuals and groovy techno soundtrack offer a promising foundation for the game's future.
