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Age of Empires 4 is the Best RTS Debut in Steam's History

Adrian Werner, 01 November 2021, 11:27

Age of Empires 4 recorded a great launch on Steam. The game was last week's biggest bestseller and scored the best debut in the history of the RTS genre on the service.

Age of Empires 4 With a Great Launch on Steam

Przemyslaw Dygas, 29 October 2021, 14:57

Age of Empires 4 sparked a lot of interest among players. The title achieves excellent results on Steam.

Age of Empires 4 Launches Today; Fans Have Waited 16 Years

Adrian Werner, 28 October 2021, 13:15

In a few hours we will witness the release of Age of Empires 4, the long-awaited new installment of the popular RTS game series.

First Reviews: Age of Empires 4 - Another Hit on Game Pass

Hubert Sledziewski, 25 October 2021, 14:21

Three days before the release of Age of Empires 4, first reviews of the game appeared online. It seems that we are witnessing both a successful return of the iconic series, as well as the debut of one of the best strategy games of the year, available from launch in Xbox Game Pass.

New Version of BFME Middle-Earth Extended Edition Mod for Battle for Middle-earth

Adrian Werner, 08 October 2021, 15:27

Update 0.995 for Middle-Earth Extended Edition, one of the most important mods for the classic RTS Lord of the Rings: Battle for Middle-earth, has been released.

Stop the Mongols in Free Game Vedelem: The Golden Horde

GRG, 04 October 2021, 14:02

Vedelem: The Golden Horde is a strategy game developed as a student project, made available for free and warmly received on Steam.

OpenHV - Free RTS Based on C&C Red Alert Gets New Version

Adrian Werner, 24 September 2021, 14:23

A new version of the open-source game OpenHV, a free RTS based on the Command &Conquer: Red Alert's OpenRA project, has been released.

Age of Empires 4's New Official Gameplay Shows Multiplayer

Przemyslaw Dygas, 20 September 2021, 16:00

Extensive gameplay footage from Age of Empires 4 has appeared online. It provides a better look at the upcoming game by Relic Entertainment.

Age of Empires 4 Open Tests This Weekend

Adrian Werner, 15 September 2021, 12:05

This weekend we will be able to test Age of Empires 4 for free thanks to the so-called Technical Stress Test.

Extensive Gameplay Footage From Age of Empires 4 Leaked Online

Agnes Adamus, 13 September 2021, 18:00

Extensive gameplay from Age of Empires 4's closed beta has leaked onto the Internet. Over the past two weeks, one of the participants of the tests has published a total of over an hour of footage.

Age of Empires 4 PC Full System Requirements

Adrian Werner, 01 September 2021, 11:53

We finally got to know the recommended system requirements for Age of Empires 4, the next installment of the popular historical RTS series.

First Gamplay From the Promising RTS Roman Empire Wars

Adrian Werner, 31 August 2021, 12:02

Emperor Games released the first trailer with gameplay footage from the real-time strategy game Roman Empire Wars.

Here's Warcraft 3: Reforged if Blizzard Had Done a Proper Job

Paul Musiolik, 29 August 2021, 17:26

Youtuber by the handle AXCEL prepared a demonstration of Warcraft 3: Reforged powered by an early version of Unreal Engine 5. The result, although the project is modest in scope, looks great.

Fragile Existence is an Ambitious Space RTS for Battlestar Galactica Fans

Adrian Werner, 26 August 2021, 11:30

Fragile Existence, an ambitious RTS inspired by the Battlestar Galactica series that will enable us to fight battles in space and on planetary surfaces, was announced during gamescom 2021.

Age of Empires 4 Trailer Presents Next Civilization and Campaign

Christian Pieniazek, 25 August 2021, 22:02

Microsoft, Relic Entertainment, and World's Edge have shown a new trailer for Age of Empires IV during GamesCom 2021. The video presents the next civilization and the next campaign.

SpellForce 3 Reforced Announced; Iconic RPG/RTS Hybrid Coming to Consoles

Filip Wegrzyn, 24 August 2021, 20:57

Grimlore Games announced that the third installment of SpellForce will be coming to consoles. SpellForce 3 Reforced is scheduled for release on December 7, 2021.

Trebuchets Coming to Age of Empires 4

Hubert Sledziewski, 24 August 2021, 19:48

During the Xbox Gamescom 2021 showcase, we learned that Age of Empires 4 will enable us to use trebuchets during sieges.

Chinese Version of Age of Empires in Development

Damian Gacek, 14 August 2021, 20:00

A mobile version of Age of Empires called Return to Empire is in production. The game, staying faithful to its RTS roots, will debut in China.

Age of Empires 2: Dawn of the Dukes Launches

Damian Gacek, 11 August 2021, 16:42

Yesterday marked the release of Dawn of the Dukes, an expansion to the iconic strategy game Age of Empires 2. The addition introduces, e.g. Poland as a playable nation. Brace yourselves, the winged hussars have arrived.

Age of Empires 4 Beta Starts Tomorrow; Sign-ups Ongoing

Przemyslaw Dygas, 04 August 2021, 12:07

Closed beta tests of Age of Empires 4 will begin tomorrow. It will be the first opportunity to play the next part of the iconic series.

Age of Empires 4 on New Trailers; Abbasids and Sea Battles

Iltutmis, 02 August 2021, 12:41

New Age of Empires 4 trailers show off naval fleets and introduce the Abbasid civilization and its camel riders. It will be hard to get bored in the upcoming RTS.

Stronghold Overlords Mod Version 0.9 Goes Live

Adrian Werner, 28 July 2021, 15:36

Popular Stronghold Overlords mod for Stronghold: Crusader received version 0.9. It introduces two new maps.

Shattered Paradise - Fan-made C&C: Tiberian Sun Expansion Gets New Version

Adrian Werner, 27 July 2021, 16:36

A new version of the Shattered Paradise project, a standalone expansion mod for Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun, has been released. This is pretty much a free game built on the foundations of this iconic RTS.

Company of Heroes 3 Alpha Can Now be Played on Axis Side Thanks to a Mod

Przemyslaw Dygas, 27 July 2021, 12:29

One of the players managed to modify the pre-alpha version of Company of Heroes 3, which enabled him to play as German forces. Interestingly, the developers don't mind such actions.

New RTS Modeled After Age of Empires and They Are Billions Coming Soon

Damian Gacek, 22 July 2021, 14:35

Age of Darkness: Final Stand, an RTS that looks like a combination of Age of Empires and They Are Billions with intriguing fog-of-war mechanics will soon appear on Steam.

Company of Heroes 3's Dynamic Campaign Explained

Adrian Werner, 22 July 2021, 10:39

A video has hit the web showing the dynamic campaign mechanics in Company of Heroes 3 and explaining how the strategic layer will affect tactical battles.

Age of Empires 3: Definitive Edition's African DLC to Launch in the Coming Weeks

Jacob Blazewicz, 21 July 2021, 19:02

Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition will soon get another expansion. The African Royals will introduce new content straight from humanity's cradle, which will keep us busy until the release of the fourth installment.

Ultimate Apocalypse - New Version of Popular Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War Soulstorm Mod

Adrian Werner, 19 July 2021, 16:17

A new version of Ultimate Apocalypse, one of the most popular mods for Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Soulstorm, has been released. It introduces, among other things, compatibility with a fan-made Tyranid faction.

Some Company of Heroes 3 Fans Have Been Playing for Several Years

Adrian Werner, 14 July 2021, 15:19

Company of Heroes 3 was announced yesterday, but it turns out that a group of dedicated fans have been testing the game for several years now.

Company of Heroes 3 Official; Trailer, Gameplay and Free Alpha

Michael Kulakowski, 13 July 2021, 19:58

Relic Entertainment officially announced Company of Heroes 3. The new installment in the popular series of tactical WWII strategies will surprise fans with the longest campaign in the series' history and numerous improvements to the gameplay formula. From today, all interested can also download the alpha version of the title for free.

Company of Heroes Devs Return to World War II? Mysterious Stream on Twitch

Iltutmis, 12 July 2021, 21:48

Relic Entertainment will soon announce a new production. The creators of Company of Heroes have started a stream on Twitch, which will show a teaser of the upcoming game after 24 hours after launch.

Age of Empire 4 Launch in October; Watch the New Trailer

Adrian Werner, 13 June 2021, 20:14

Microsoft's conference revealed the release date for the RTS Age of Empires 4 and presented a new trailer for the game.

Age of Empires 4 Leak Reveals Civilizations and Possible Beta Test [UPDATED]

Adrian Werner, 24 May 2021, 09:05

An entry in the Korean age rating agency's database suggests that Microsoft may be preparing an open beta of Age of Empires 4. A list of as-yet-undisclosed civilizations has also leaked online.

Broken Arrow - World in Conflict and Wargame Inspired RTS Announced

Bart Swiatek, 12 May 2021, 16:42

Slitherine Software and Steel Balalaika announced the strategy game Broken Arrow. The title is to draw inspiration from the Wargame series and World in Conflict.

Age of Mythology May Soon Return

Hubert Sledziewski, 11 April 2021, 17:12

In addition to news on the Age of Empires series, Microsoft's yesterday presentation also brought hope that its spin-off, Age of Mithology, may soon return.

Age of Empires 2 and 3 Remasters Will Get New Expansions

Paul Musiolik, 11 April 2021, 17:07

Microsoft has announced new expansions for Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition and Age of Empires 3: Definitive Edition. What can we expect and when will they appear?

Evil Genius 2 Launches to Positive Reviews on Steam

Adrian Werner, 31 March 2021, 13:29

The strategy game Evil Genius 2: World Domination launched on Steam. The game receives positive feedback from players and made it to the top ten bestsellers of Valve's service.

First Reviews: Evil Genius 2 - Fans of the Original Will be Delighted

Agnes Adamus, 29 March 2021, 21:35

First reviews of Evil Genius 2: World Domination have appeared on the Internet. They show that we are dealing with a very pleasant classic RTS allowing a lot of freedom in building our own evil empire. However, the game is not without problems.

Stronghold Warlords Roadmap for Spring and Summer

Adrian Werner, 24 March 2021, 14:08

The team at Firefly Studios revealed the roadmap for Stronghold: Warlords for the coming months. The plans include additional missions, units and commanders, AI improvements, a new difficulty mode, and invasions iin free build mode, among others.

New Information on Age of Empires 4 in April [UPDATED]

Bart Swiatek, 17 March 2021, 17:29

According to VentureBeat journalist Jeff Grubb, new information about the Age of Empires series will appear in April. It is possible that it is about the release date of AoE4.

Evil Genius 2 Gets New Cinematic Trailer

Milosz Szubert, 17 March 2021, 14:17

Rebellion published a new cinematic trailer for Evil Genius 2: World Domination, the sequel to the unusual RTS from 2004. In addition, we learned more details about the game's post-release support.

Ancestors Legacy Gets a Free Edition

Bart Swiatek, 10 March 2021, 09:59

The strategy game Ancestors Legacy from Destructive Creations received a free version called Free Peasants Edition. The release offers access to four factions, multiplayer mode and several missions of the Viking story campaign.

First Reviews: Stronghold Warlords - Solid Old School

Jacob Blazewicz, 08 March 2021, 20:07

A day before the launch first reviews of Stronghold: Warlords appeared on the web. The new installment of the famous RTS series turned out quite well, although don't expect any revolutions.

Half-Life 2 Lambda Wars Released. Here's How You Battle the Combine in RTS

Jacob Blazewicz, 22 February 2021, 18:14

Half-Life 3 remains a myth, but we still have an excuse to return to the series. What excude, you ask? Well, version 1.0 of the free mod Lambda Wars was release on Steam.

Evil Genius 2 Collector's Edition Revealed

Adrian Werner, 17 February 2021, 12:18

Rebellion revealed the Collector's Edition and Deluxe Edition of Evil Genius 2: World Domination. The devs also released a video showing off the sandbox mode.

Manor Lords Shapes Up Nicely on New Gameplay

Milosz Szubert, 15 February 2021, 15:50

Polish studio Slavic Magic has published another gameplay from the upcoming medieval strategy game Manor Lords. It's not long, lasting a little over two minutes, and is entirely focused on the presentation of battles.

Evil Genius 2 PC System Requirements

Adrian Werner, 12 February 2021, 10:59

Rebellion has revealed the system requirements for Evil Genius 2: World Domination, a sequel to the popular strategy game heavily inspired by classic spy movies.

Here's 10 Minutes of New Gameplay From Evil Genius 2

Jacob Blazewicz, 08 February 2021, 19:39

Another gameplay from Evil Genius 2: World Domination has appeared in the web. Lasting 10 minutes, the footage shows the tutorial and discusses a handful of new features appearing in the sequel of the humorous strategy game.

Starship Troopers on New Propaganda Gameplay

Karol Laska, 02 February 2021, 17:58

The RTS game Starship Troopers: Terran Command received a short gameplay, in which we can get a closer look at the game's mechanics and visuals.

New Trailer of Evil Genius 2 Reveals Release Date

Adrian Piotrowski, 28 January 2021, 21:22

The second part of Evil Genius, subtitled World Domination, will be released on March 30, exclusively on Steam.