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‘Thermonuclear’, ‘Magnus Trilogy’, Plus Today’s Other New Releases and Sales – TouchArcade
This article rounds up new game releases and sales for the Nintendo Switch on August 23rd, 2024. Featured new releases include Operation: Polygon Storm, Thermonuclear, and the Magnus Trilogy. Several notable games, including PowerWash Simulator and various Metro titles, are also on sale.
Everything announced at the Future Games Show Spring Showcase 2026
The Future Games Show Spring Showcase revealed numerous upcoming video games, including Cordura, Stupid Never Dies, Dave The Diver: In The Jungle DLC, and LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight. Several titles like Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes and WILL: Follow The Light received specific release dates in 2026, while others are slated for later this year or have demos available. The showcase featured world premieres, gameplay deep dives, and developer interviews across various genres and platforms.
Shardpunk coming to PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, and Switch on March 26
The turn-based tactical strategy game Shardpunk is set to launch on March 26 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. The game is being published by Retrovibe and developed by Clockwork Pill.
New tactics RPG Never's End blends Final Fantasy with the turbulent spell combos of Divinity: Original Sin
Never's End is a new tactics RPG that blends the visual style of Final Fantasy Tactics with the complex spell combo mechanics found in Divinity: Original Sin. Players lead possessed villagers against undead hordes, utilizing a unique heat transfer system to manipulate the environment and create strategic advantages. The game also features town-building elements and a narrative where the player's actions might inadvertently make them the villain.
Något för X-com-fansen – Xenonauts 2 får skarp release i april
Xenonauts 2, a turn-based strategy game inspired by classic X-COM titles, will launch on PC on April 2. The game entered early access in the summer of 2023 and has received positive reviews from players on Steam. The original Xenonauts was released in 2014.
Physics-Driven Car Combat Title War on Wheels Revealed
Psychic Software has revealed War on Wheels, a modern, tactical turn-based car combat game built upon the foundation of the 2006 vehicular combat MMO Darkwind. The game will allow players to build and upgrade battle cars with various chassis, weapon systems, and armor configurations, leveraging nearly two decades of community feedback. War on Wheels is available to wishlist on Steam.
Community-praised XCOM-like Xenonauts 2 exits early access in April 2026
Goldhawk Interactive announced that Xenonauts 2, a game praised by the community for its XCOM-like gameplay, will exit early access in April 2026. The turn-based strategy title has received positive feedback from players during its early access period.
Forge Alliances and Outwit Enemies in Three Kingdoms: Grand Strategy
Three Kingdoms: Grand Strategy, a new mobile game set during the turbulent Han dynasty, is now available on Android. The free-to-play title focuses on leadership, battlefield planning, and political maneuvering, allowing players to expand their faction's influence. The launch update includes new in-game events and systems.
Conquer the Sands: Rising Lords - The Pilgrim War Arrives April 21
The turn-based strategy game Rising Lords will receive its expansion, The Pilgrim War, on April 21 for PC, with console versions to follow later in the year. This expansion introduces a new campaign following Prince Matek of Asir Namur as he defends the desert realm of Atra from bandits and internal strife, featuring a new Atraman faction, buildings, and maps.
War on Wheels Brings Physics-Driven Car Combat to a Post-Apocalyptic Wasteland
War on Wheels is a turn-based vehicular combat game from Psychic Software, set to release on PC via Steam with other platforms planned. The game features physics-driven combat, vehicle construction, a single-player campaign, and online deathracing leagues, building upon the studio's previous MMO, Darkwind.
Rise from Ruin is Age of Wonders 4's best DLC yet
The Rise from Ruin DLC for Age of Wonders 4 is considered its best expansion to date, introducing improved combat mechanics, more strategic spellcasting, and a compelling new culture. This expansion significantly enhances the overall gameplay experience.
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.
JAGGED ALLIANCE: RAGE - Expect the worst, hope for even worse
Jagged Alliance: Rage!, developed by Cliffhanger Productions and published by THQ Nordic, is a new entry in the turn-based strategy series. The game is set to release on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One in Autumn 2018. The article expresses significant concern over the game's departure from the series' core tenets, citing simplified gameplay, a focus on anti-heroes, and cartoonish graphics as potential drawbacks.
Ribbit Rogue – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Ribbit Rogue is a turn-based deck-builder roguelike where players craft dice pools to reclaim their swamp. The game features dice with unique actions and abilities that can be upgraded or swapped, along with relics for powerful combos. Beta sign-ups are now open for the game.
Star Trek: Voyager - Across the Unknown Review 🖖
Star Trek: Voyager - Across the Unknown is a turn-based resource management and survival game where players make choices that influence the story of Voyager. While the combat can be lengthy and the game suffers from some bugs and a lack of voice acting, its rewarding upgrade system and immersive cinematics make it an addictive experience.
Claw and Order - Mewgenics Review
Mewgenics is a turn-based roguelike from Edmund McMillen where players breed cats for tactical combat. The game features a unique art style, challenging gameplay that rewards careful planning, and a distinctive soundtrack. Despite its macabre humor and confrontational art, Mewgenics offers a deep strategic experience that stands out in the genre.
Top Indie Game Releases of January 2026, Part 3 – GTOGG’s Curated Picks – From haunted board games to WW2 narrative deduction – GTOGG
This article highlights several promising indie game releases scheduled for the third week of January 2026. Featured titles include Turnbound, a stylish auto-battler; MIO: Memories in Orbit, a metroidvania; Blightstone, a turn-based strategy roguelike; Duel Corp., a souls-inspired RPG; LORT, an action roguelite; and TR-49, a narrative deduction game inspired by World War II computer mysteries.
Pokémon's 10th generation Winds and Waves will not release until 2027 and is exclusive to the Nintendo Switch 2
Pokémon Winds and Waves, the 10th generation mainline Pokémon game, has been revealed for a 2027 global simultaneous release exclusively on the Nintendo Switch 2. The trailer showcased new Pokémon, diverse environments inspired by Southeast Asia, and the three starter Pokémon: Grass-type Browt, Fire-type Pombon, and Water-type Gecqua.
Use your train to smash bandits into a cliff in the updated Fogpiercer demo
Fogpiercer, a turn-based strategy roguelike deckbuilder, has an updated demo available during Steam Next Fest. The game features on-rails combat where players use cards to control their train and manipulate enemies into obstacles. The demo includes two playable drivers, Monica and Pan, and offers a native Linux build.
As Mewgenics rolls out its latest patch, the creators have been "mapping out DLC 1" and they're "getting a little bit excited about it"
The developers of the roguelike Mewgenics are actively planning its first downloadable content, with creators Edmund McMillen and Tyler Glaiel expressing excitement about the upcoming expansion. The game recently achieved a record for concurrent players on Steam, and the developers are also addressing player feedback and bug fixes in recent patches.
