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Hands-On: Total War: Warhammer 40k Trades Trebuchets for Tanks at Gamescom 2026
Creative Assembly provided a hands-on preview of Total War: Warhammer 40,000, showcasing its new WarCore engine and a shift towards ranged combat with firearms and mechs. The preview included a tutorial, a campaign slice with customization options, and a large battle, highlighting the game's tactical depth and faithful adaptation of the Warhammer 40,000 universe. While a release window is not yet set, the game aims to satisfy long-standing community requests for a Warhammer 40,000 Total War title.
Games Inbox: What will be in the Netflix GTA 6 show?
Readers speculate about the content of a rumored Grand Theft Auto 6 Netflix show, with some anticipating a short gameplay reveal padded with interviews. The discussion also touches on disappointing game leaks, the difficulty of modern Mega Man titles, and the current state of the Star Wars and Xbox franchises.
I've played Heroes of Might and Magic 3: Remake, and I still can't believe we're getting 2 HoMMs in the…
The upcoming Heroes of Might and Magic 3: Remake will feature updated visuals and quality-of-life improvements while retaining the core gameplay of the 1999 classic. This remake is launching alongside Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era, a new entry in the series, creating a unique period of renewed interest for fans of the franchise.
Star Wars Zero Company review - XCOM wins the Clone Wars
Star Wars Zero Company is a highly successful blend of turn-based strategy and engaging storytelling, developed by Bit Reactor and Respawn Entertainment. It offers a nuanced combat system and memorable characters, though its core mechanics are similar to XCOM and its strategic layer is simplified. The game is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
Heroes of Might and Magic III Remake Brings the Strategy Classic Back in 2027
Ubisoft has announced a full remake of the classic turn-based strategy game Heroes of Might and Magic III, scheduled for release in 2027. The remake will feature a rebuilt 3D world using the Snowdrop engine, modernized systems, and include the original game along with its two major expansions. It is set to launch on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation, PC, and via Ubisoft+.
The legendary Heroes of Might and Magic 3 is being remade by Ubisoft, and while it's visually redone, it's reportedly like-for-like in terms of gameplay
Ubisoft has announced a remake of the classic strategy RPG Heroes of Might and Magic 3, rebuilt in the Snowdrop engine with updated 3D visuals, new animations, and quality-of-life improvements. The remake will launch for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series S/X, retaining the original gameplay mechanics and including the Armageddon's Blade and The Shadow of Death expansions. User-generated content and existing maps will be compatible with the new version.
Games Inbox: What was the best game at Opening Night Live 2026?
Readers discuss their impressions of Opening Night Live 2026, with many highlighting The Witcher 3 Remastered as a surprise standout. Other topics include reactions to Gears of War: E-Day, sympathy for a Grand Theft Auto 6 leaker, and the potential impact of boycotts against Sony.
After playing Heroes of Might and Magic 3 Remake, I want to go back in time and make HoMM my entire personality
The Heroes of Might and Magic 3 Remake offers a compelling turn-based strategy experience, blending exploration and tactical hexagonal combat. Despite a challenging encounter with a necromancer and five ghost dragons, the game's straightforward systems and modernized presentation make it an engaging entry for both new and returning players.
I'm not a fan of Heroes of Might & Magic 3, but I can recognise that Ubisoft have done a faithful job of recreating the much-loved turn-based strategy RPG
Ubisoft's remake of Heroes of Might & Magic 3 faithfully recreates the beloved turn-based strategy RPG, including its original campaign and expansions. While the core gameplay remains unchanged, the remake introduces quality-of-life improvements such as build queues and enhanced combat range visibility, alongside a full 3D visual overhaul. Despite the reviewer's personal dislike for the series, they acknowledge the remake's respect for the original and its player base.
Heroes of Might and Magic 3 Remake Announced for 2027 — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
Ubisoft has announced a remake of Heroes of Might and Magic 3, developed by Ubisoft China studios and set to launch in 2027 for PlayStation, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The remake will feature modernized visuals using the Snowdrop engine, including 4K resolution, dynamic lighting, and real-time weather, while retaining the original turn-based strategy gameplay and including both expansions. It will also introduce a new prologue campaign, enhanced multiplayer options, and support for community-created maps and content through an updated map editor and UGC hub.
Here are Some of the Biggest Game Reveals from Gamescom ONL 2026
Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 showcased numerous game reveals and updates, including Mega Man: Dual Override, HoYoverse's new co-op title Nodus Fall, and Ubisoft's Rainbow Six Tactics. Other highlights included Tides of Annihilation, Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons, a Snoop Dogg collaboration for Hitman: World of Assassination, Metro 2039, Heroes of Might and Magic 3 Remake, Zoopunk, Final Fantasy VII Revelation, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered, and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Songs of the Past. Many of these titles are slated for release in 2027.
Heroes of Might and Magic 3 Remake announced, over 27 years on from the original
A remake of Heroes of Might and Magic 3 has been announced, featuring a complete rebuild in 3D with modern 4K graphics while retaining the original turn-based gameplay. The remake will include both original expansions, Armageddon's Blade and Shadow of Death, and will support local and online multiplayer for up to eight players. Ubisoft has slated the game for a 2027 release window.
Worms: Galactic Tactics Brings Back Wormy Warfare In 2027
Worms: Galactic Tactics is set to launch in 2027, reviving the series' signature 3D turn-based combat. The game will feature roguelike elements, weapon modifications, and chaotic battles.
Rainbow Six Tactics transforms the demolition-driven Siege into a turn-based game while keeping the destructible environments, operators, and reconnaissance drones
Rainbow Six Tactics transforms the Rainbow Six Siege formula into a turn-based strategy game, set to release in 2027. It features operators from Siege with their unique abilities, destructible environments, and a reconnaissance phase before combat, drawing inspiration from titles like XCOM: Chimera Squad and Tactical Breach Wizards. This marks the first single-player Rainbow Six game since Rainbow Six Vegas 2.
Ubisoft is making the first singleplayer Rainbow Six in 19 years, and it's a tactics game in the style of XCOM
Ubisoft announced Rainbow Six Tactics, a single-player turn-based tactics game in the style of XCOM, set to release in 2027. The game features operators from Rainbow Six Siege and Rainbow Six Vegas, with a story focusing on the rebuilding of Rainbow after Year 10 events. It will not include live-service elements and will feature operator development and base building mechanics.
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Tactics is the series' foray into turn-based strategy
Ubisoft has announced Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Tactics, a new turn-based strategy game set to release in 2027 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The game will feature 15 Operators from Rainbow Six Siege, led by protagonist Paul Bishop, and will explore the narrative between Siege's Year 10 and 11. Developed by Ubisoft Paris, it will be a single-player experience focusing on strategic planning and utilizing operator gadgets.
Star Wars Zero Company Pre-Loads Are Live, Global Release Timings Revealed
Pre-loads for Star Wars Zero Company are now available on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC, with a worldwide release set for August 27th at 8 AM PDT. The game, developed by Bit Reactor and published by Electronic Arts, is a turn-based tactical title set during the Clone Wars era, featuring a unique 'Advantage' system for powerful team-wide abilities. The main campaign is expected to take 30 to 40 hours to complete.
Star Wars Zero Company får en sista trailer innan släppet
Star Wars Zero Company is set to launch next week on August 27 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. The turn-based strategy game features familiar Star Wars characters like Anakin Skywalker and Captain Rex, alongside a new antagonist named Kundri Fathom. Early previews have been positive, suggesting a promising experience for fans of the genre.
Deck & Conn brings Cold War corvettes to retro space in September
Deck & Conn, a retro-futuristic space tactics game, is set to launch on PC via Steam on September 1, 2026. The game features a deliberately low-tech vision of space warfare inspired by 1989 technology, where players command a nuclear-powered corvette and must manage ship systems and resources in turn-based combat. The campaign involves war patrols and distress calls, with player decisions impacting the ship's history and crew.
This week in PC games: survival horror in a waterlogged city, kaiju chaos in a destructible city, and old school GTA vibes in an isometric insurgency simulator
This week's PC game releases include survival horror titles like Feed it. and The Sinking City 2, a multiplayer shooter with kaiju battles called Beastlink, and an isometric insurgency simulator Brigador Killers. Other notable releases span genres from city builders and puzzle games to MMORPGs and visual novels.
