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Discussing 20 years of Company of Heroes with the team carrying its torch into the future
This article reflects on 20 years of the Company of Heroes real-time strategy franchise, discussing its origins, evolution, and the challenges faced by developer Relic Entertainment. It highlights key titles like the original Company of Heroes, Company of Heroes 2, and the troubled launch of Company of Heroes 3, while also touching on the studio's recent independence and future prospects.
Day of Defeat kunde ha blivit nästa Counter-Strike
This article discusses Day of Defeat, a tactical shooter mod for Half-Life set in World War II, which was released in 2003 and competed with Counter-Strike. Despite its realistic gameplay, historical accuracy, and fast pace, Day of Defeat was eventually overshadowed by larger titles like Medal of Honor and Battlefield 1942, and later attempts to broaden its appeal failed. The author posits that in an alternate reality, Day of Defeat could have become the dominant game, with Counter-Strike fading into obscurity.
PlayStation Plus Free Games For September 2026 Revealed
PlayStation has announced the free games for PlayStation Plus subscribers for September 2026, available from September 1st to October 5th. Members can claim Sniper Elite: Resistance, MLB The Show 26, Wobbly Life, and Chained Echoes across PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4.
The Defiant is a New Upcoming Shooter About China’s War for Independence During World War 2
The Defiant is a new upcoming shooter game set during China's War for Independence in 1942, a significant period of World War 2. A trailer offers a glimpse of battles on the Eastern Front, specifically at the Futuya Great Wall.
Panzer Knights: Commander's Edition Review | TheXboxHub
Panzer Knights: Commander's Edition is an arcade-style tank combat game set in an anime-stylized World War II. While drawing inspiration from World of Tanks with its third-person perspective and tactical combat mechanics, the game suffers from erratic AI and harsh mission design, including instant mission failure from single hits. Despite its flaws, it offers a unique story-driven tank experience for fans of the genre.
Company of Heroes Definitive Edition is a serious upgrade on an RTS classic
Company of Heroes Definitive Edition is a significant upgrade to the classic real-time strategy game, featuring enhanced visuals, modern system compatibility, and an updated UI. The Definitive Edition includes both expansions and will be released in September for PC, priced at $30, with a discount for original owners.
The Defiant
Hoothanes and 4Divinity have announced console versions for their first-person shooter, The Defiant. The game is set during the Second Sino-Japanese War, also known as the War of Resistance.
Sudden Strike 5 - France: Road to Liberation Released
The DLC 'France: Road to Liberation' for the World War II real-time tactics game Sudden Strike 5 is now available on PC and consoles. Developed by Kite Games and published by Kalypso Media, this expansion adds new content to the sequel.
The Defiant is a Story-Driven Shooter that Explores a Rarely Seen Side of WW2 | IGN Preview
The Defiant is a new singleplayer shooter that offers a gritty look at the Second Sino-Japanese War. This preview provides hands-on impressions of the game's narrative-driven gameplay.
Memoir '44 Announced
Slitherine has announced Memoir '44, a new videogame adaptation of the World War II tabletop game. The article also mentions a previous free-to-play online version of the game.
Valor 1944 Available Now!
Valor 1944, a third-person shooter set during World War II, is now available on PC via Steam. Players step into the role of Captain Patrick "Archangel" Stone, leading dangerous operations across Europe and the Pacific with an arsenal of authentic WWII weapons. The game features a single-player campaign with historical missions and over 50 achievements.
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.
PANZER KNIGHTS: COMMANDER’S EDITION DEPLOYS TO CONSOLES 13 AUGUST 2026
PQube and Joy Brick announced that Panzer Knights: Commander's Edition will launch digitally on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on August 13, 2026, with a physical PlayStation 5 release in Europe. This anime-inspired third-person tank simulation features tactical combat, crew management, and World War II battlefields, including several iconic bonus tanks.
Sudden Strike 5 – France: Road to Liberation Next Month
Kalypso Media and Kite Games have announced that Sudden Strike 5: France: Road to Liberation, a new DLC for their World War II strategy sequel, will be released next month. The DLC will be available for both PC and console editions of the game.
Sudden Strike 5 – France: Road to Liberation Marches to Battle July 23rd
Kalypso Media and Kite Games announced that the DLC Sudden Strike 5 – France: Road to Liberation will be released on July 23, 2026, for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. The DLC features six new missions set during Operation Dragoon, new vehicles, and a new commander, Jean de Lattre de Tassigny.
Enlisted storms Omaha beach and significantly enhances visuals
Gaijin Entertainment and Darkflow Software have released the Operation Neptune update for the World War II shooter Enlisted. This update introduces new Omaha and Sword beach battlefields, enhances visuals with improved destruction effects and animations, and adds new weapons and vehicles for the USSR, Germany, Japan, and the United States. The update also includes visual preset improvements for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 4 Pro, and Xbox One, and PC ray tracing optimizations.
LEAD WWII MILITARY POWERS IN GRAND STRATEGY GAME ‘TOTAL VICTORY: WORLD CONFLICT 1939-1945’; NEW DEMO SCENARIO AVAILABLE NOW!
Kraken Studios has released an updated demo for their grand strategy game Total Victory: World Conflict 1939-1945, now available on Steam. The demo allows players to command Germany's Afrika Korps in the Operation Sonnenblume scenario, featuring naval combat and a focus on World War II strategy. The game aims for moderate complexity with historically inspired units and a focus on strategic decision-making.
Hearts of Iron IV: Thunder at our Gates
Paradox Interactive has released the 'Thunder at our Gates' DLC for their World War II strategy game Hearts of Iron IV. This expansion adds Australian content and a new theater of operations to the game.
Hearts of Iron 4 Thunder at our Gates just brought three undervalued WW2 players to life
The new Hearts of Iron 4 expansion, Thunder at our Gates, is now available, focusing on three underrepresented nations: Australia, Siam, and the Dutch East Indies. The expansion introduces new focus trees, political systems, and strategic elements like military HQs and ship captains. Accompanying the DLC is update 1.19, which brings balancing changes and new doctrines to the base game.
Stand Strong Against Overseas Conquerors in Thunder At Our Gates
Paradox Interactive has released Thunder At Our Gates, a new Theater Pack for its grand strategy wargame Hearts of Iron IV. The DLC introduces new focus trees for Australia, Siam, and the Dutch East Indies/Indonesia, allowing players to navigate the challenges of World War II in the Pacific region. The pack also adds new naval and army leadership features and is available for PC.