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Age of Empires 4 Replaces Blood and Gore With Partial World Destruction

Bart Swiatek, 11 December 2019, 13:37

In a recent press interview, Adam Isgreen from World's Edge, the creative director of Age of Empires IV, told about several aspects of the upcoming game. The conversation featured, among others, the topic of blood and brutality, as well as destruction of the environment.

Kalypso Media Announces Next-gen Installment of Commandos

Michael Kulakowski, 10 December 2019, 23:05

Kalypso Media has announced that it is starting work on the next-gen installment of the iconic tactical series Commandos, which will hit consoles and PCs. The game will be developed by a new German studio established specifically for this purpose.

Free Week With Anno 1800 Launches Tomorrow

Bart Swiatek, 10 December 2019, 14:05

Tomorrow, on December 11, a free week in Anno 1800, the strategy game from the French company Ubisoft. Players will be able to check the title to a limited extent, we will be unable to access its entire content. However, the promotion will enable us to test the co-op mode, which will be added in today's update 6.0.

Fake News Are Like a Pandemic - New Scenario in Plague Inc

Konrad Serafinski, 07 December 2019, 21:29

Ndemic Creations, in collaboration with the UK's Full Fact organization, has released Fake News, a new scenario for Plague Inc., which enables us to spread false information on a large scale. The action aims to increase people's awareness of the dangers of fake news.

Phoenix Point Reviews - XCOM Fans Should be Pleased

Bart Swiatek, 04 December 2019, 12:36

Yesterday, the PC of the strategy game Phoenix Point, developed by the creator of the XCOM series, Julian Gollop, debuted on the market. The reviewers have already evaluated the title and it seems that the devs delivered a solid work, although not a groundbreaking one.

Phoenix Point Launches

MH, 03 December 2019, 14:25

The long-awaited strategy game Phoenix Point from Snapshot Games has just arrived. Fans of Julian Gollop's work will be able to play his latest title on PC today, as long as they use Epic Games Store.

Age of Empires 4 - Historical Period, Resources, 4K and More

Konrad Serafinski, 17 November 2019, 19:28

Some interesting information about Age of Empires IV, the new installment of the iconic RTS series, has appeared on the web. The game will offer a setting similar to the second part, but a completely different gameplay experience.

Factorio Release Date Revealed

Bart Woldanski, 15 November 2019, 21:29

Wube Software informed about the release date of the full version of the strategy game Factorio. The game will leave early access with a significant delay. And unfortunately, this will not happen soon, because it will not be until less than a year from now.

Paradox - Crusader Kings 3 Will be Evolution, Not Revolution

Milosz Szubert, 14 November 2019, 22:34

Paradox Interactive has published a dev blog in which the team's representatives explain their approach to the development of Crusader Kings III. It suggests that there will be no revolution compared to the mechanics of the second installment. Instead, the creators bet on evolution.

Commandos 2 and Praetorians Remasters in January; Beta-tests Announced

Jacob Blazewicz, 13 November 2019, 23:22

Kalypso Media company informed that the remasters of Commandos 2 and Praetorians will not be released this year. In December there will be closed beta-tests of both productions to be held for consolation.

Full Version of The Elder Scrolls: Total War Has Just Been Released

Christian Pieniazek, 12 November 2019, 19:57

A full version of the new, extensive Medieval: Total War mod has appeared on Mod DB The Elder Scrolls: Total War enables the players to lead one of eighteen factions present in Tamriel.

Age of Empires 4 on X019; Countdown Before the Presentation has Begun?

Jacob Blazewicz, 08 November 2019, 21:56

On the official website of Age of Empires, the countdown to the start of the „next adventure” with the strategy game series has begun. It will end on the day of the start of the X019 event at which Age of Empires IV is to be shown.

Microsoft Still Thinks of Returning to Age of Mythology

Jacob Blazewicz, 08 November 2019, 12:56

Adam Isgreen from Microsoft once again spoke about the possible return of Age of Mythology. The mythological spin-off of the Age of Empires series may well be refreshed in the form of a definitive edition, get a reboot or become a completely new project.

Phoenix Point - PC Release Date Revealed

Konrad Serafinski, 02 November 2019, 19:48

Snapshot Games has announced the release date for the PC version of Phoenix Point. The title, according to the latest news, will be published at the beginning of December. However, we will wait for the console versions until next year.

Warcraft 3 Reforged Multiplayer Mode Beta Launches

Bart Swiatek, 30 October 2019, 11:10

Beta-tests of Warcraft III: Reforged, an improved edition of the popular 2002 RTS, have begun. First of all, the invitations are given to those who pre-ordered the Spoils of War edition of the remake.

Paradox Interactive Wants to Release More Games on Consoles

Paul Wozniak, 28 October 2019, 13:14

In an interview for PCGamesN, Paradox Interactive's CEO Ebba Ljungerud revealed that the company was considering releasing new productions for consoles. The most important thing for the company is to create deep and complex games.

Warcraft 3 Reforged vs. The Original; Visual Comparison of Units

Jacob Blazewicz, 21 October 2019, 21:31

A video comparing Warcraft III: Reforged with Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos has appeared on the web. LeystTV has included a graphical comparison of unit models and animations from both versions of Blizzard's strategy game.

Flood of Announcements and Trailers from PDXCON 2019

Adrian Werner, 19 October 2019, 17:56

During the PDXCON 2019 event Paradox Interactive went all out. The publisher showed the first trailer of Werewolf: The Apocalypse - Earthblood, and announced a bunch of expansions, such as Hearts of Iron IV: La Resistance, Age of Wonders: Planetfall - Revelations, Stellaris: Federations, Prison Architect - Psych Ward: Warden's Edition and BattleTech: Heavy Metal.

Crusader Kings 3 Announced

Paul Wozniak, 19 October 2019, 17:51

Paradox Interactive has just announced another installment of the well received strategy game series - Crusader Kings 3. The game is to be released in 2020 on Steam and as part of Xbox Game Pass.

Crusader Kings 2 (Kinda) Goes Free-to-play, Now Available on Steam

Jacob Blazewicz, 18 October 2019, 11:49

Paradox Interactive has released Crusader Kings II for free on Steam. It is not clear how long this offer will last, but for its duration you can download the base version of this medieval strategy free of charge.

Stolen Halo 4 Image Causes Withdrawal of Stellaris: Galaxy Command

Michael Kulakowski, 16 October 2019, 20:46

Paradox Interactive withdrew the beta version of the mobile Stellaris: Galaxy Command from distribution after it was revealed that it contained a stolen illustration created for Halo 4. The title was produced by a subcontractor, the Chinese studio GameBear.

Surviving the Aftermath - New Game From Paradox Coming out on EGS

Michael Kulakowski, 07 October 2019, 22:13

Paradox Interactive announced the sequel to the strategy game Surviving Mars, titled Surviving the Aftermath. The action of the title takes place after the apocalyptic catastrophe destroys our civilization, and the task of the players is to build a thriving colony of people who survived this global catastrophe.

Steel Division 2 Gets New Polish and German Formations

Paul Wozniak, 04 October 2019, 23:20

A new expansion for Steel Division 2 will be released on October 17 as part of the History Pass. The DLC will introduce, among others, an extensive campaign and four new divisions.

Rebel Inc. on PC; New Game From Plague Inc. Devs Goes to Early Access

Konrad Serafinski, 01 October 2019, 11:00

Ndemic Creations announced that Rebel Inc.: Escalation will be released on PC. The game (available on mobile devices as Rebel Inc.) will be released in early October this year.

Civilization 6 is Coming to PS4 and Xbox One

Agnes Adamus, 25 September 2019, 00:30

Civilization VI is coming to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. The console versions will be available to the players later this year. In addition, a package containing Rise and Fall and Gathering Storm add-ons will also appear.

Close Combat: The Bloody First Release Date Revealed

Barth Faryna, 20 September 2019, 14:44

The Close Combat series comes alive after years of absence with the arrival of Close Combat: The Bloody First. Fans of classic will surely be happy, because the creators have given the official date of the game's release, which will be soon.

A Total War Saga: Troy - New Trailer Presents World Map and Campaign

Milosz Szubert, 20 September 2019, 13:24

Creative Assembly has published a new video from A Total War Saga: Troy, the new spin-off installment of the popular strategy game series. It is an introduction to the history of the Trojan War and presents the in-game world map.

A Total War Saga: Troy Officially Announced

Paul Wozniak, 19 September 2019, 19:12

We have received the official announcement of the latest installment of the Total War series, which this time will take us into the reality of the Trojan War. The production will be released next year.

Troy: A Total War Saga Confirmed on the Cover of PC Gamer [Updated]

Jacob Blazewicz, 18 September 2019, 21:26

We have received confirmation that Troy: A Total War Saga is a thing. Internet users found the title on the cover of the new issue of PC Gamer magazine.

Long Gameplay From Planet Zoo Focuses on Animal Care

Christian Pieniazek, 03 September 2019, 23:28

Frontier Developments has published a long gameplay from Planet Zoo. This time the devs focus on the challenges waiting for the players in terms of animal care.

MicroProse Returns and Announces New Game

Paul Wozniak, 01 September 2019, 21:41

The once popular game dev company, specializing mainly in strategy games and simulators - MicroProse - was acquired by David Lagettie. In a recent interview, he said that the first new titles will appear soon.

Homeworld 3 - Official Announcement and First Trailer

Konrad Serafinski, 31 August 2019, 18:06

Gearbox Publishing and Blackbird Interactive have officially announced Homeworld 3. The game has not received a release date yet. We also do not know the target platforms. The fund-raiser for the game was launched.

Homeworld 3 Announcement Inbound? Mysterious Tweet of Gearbox Software

Bart Swiatek, 30 August 2019, 15:53

It seems that Gearbox Software will announce the next part of the Homeworld series during the PAX West 2019 event. The game may be announced today - during the company's conference. The source of the information is a mysterious Twitter post.

Iron Harvest - New Gameplay Shows Polania Versus Saxony

Adrian Werner, 30 August 2019, 15:51

A new gameplay from the promising RTS Iron Harvest has appeared on the web. It contains a recording of a full battle between the forces of the Polania Republic and the Saxony Empire army.

Stronghold: Warlords - Gameplay Trailer From PAX West 2019

Milosz Szubert, 30 August 2019, 12:56

During PAX West 2019, FireFly studio presented a new trailer for Stronghold: Warlords, the next installment of the popular RTS series. The title will debut on PC next year.

New Gameplay From the Upcoming Settlers

Bart Swiatek, 30 August 2019, 12:27

A new gameplay from the next installment of The Settlers series appeared on YouTube on the channel of the German magazine PC Games. The 16-minute video shows the beginning of Skirmish mode and describes the basic rules of the game.

Frostpunk Get Season Pass and First Paid DLC

Christian Pieniazek, 27 August 2019, 21:06

11 bit studios has shared the details about the season pass for Frostpunk, and released the firsr paid DLC. The first (out of three) add-ons, The Rifts, introduces a new map that forces city builders to build bridges over rifts.

Age of Empires 4 Gameplay Presentation Announced

Christian Pieniazek, 22 August 2019, 12:40

Microsoft revealed when we will see the first gameplay from Age of Empires IV, developed by Relic Entertainment. As it turns out, the presentation of the game will coincide with the launch of Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition and the London X019 event.

In Command & Conquer Remastered Brings Back Dinosaurs

Jacob Blazewicz, 21 August 2019, 14:51

Jim Vessella of Electronic Arts presented a mission menu from Command & Conquer Remastered. By the way, he revealed that the hidden missions known from the original version of the iconic strategy would return.

THQ Nordic Announces Grand Strategy Knights of Honor II: Sovereign

Christian Pieniazek, 20 August 2019, 15:03

THQ Nordic announced its first grand strategy, Knights of Honor II: Sovereign. Should Paradox Interactive, the veterans of this genre, be afraid?

Anno 1800 - Free Week and Gamescom 2019 Trailer for Expansions

Christian Pieniazek, 19 August 2019, 22:06

The launch of Anno 1800 is behind us, but the Blue Byte team and Ubisoft are just getting started. The game will have two more DLCs and updates; additionally, it will be possible to check it out for free for the next week.

New Trailer of Desperados 3 Presents the Skills of Isabelle Moreau

Barth Faryna, 16 August 2019, 20:02

Desperados 3 is one of the games from THQ Nordic, which will be presented during this year's gamescom fair. However, the publisher has already released a trailer showing the skills of one of the characters appearing in the game - Isabelle Moreau.

First Trailer of Praetorians: HD Remaster

Milosz Szubert, 16 August 2019, 20:00

A trailer of the refreshed version of the strategy game Preatorians, prepared for the gamescom 2019 fair, has appeared on the web. The title will be released on PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One at the end of this year.

Commandos 2: HD Remaster on First Trailer

Michael Kulakowski, 16 August 2019, 19:47

Kalypso Media published the first trailer of the remastered version of the tactical strategy game Commandos 2, which was originally released in 2001. The game will launch at the end of this year and will appear on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch.

King's Bounty 2 on PC and Consoles Has Been Announced

Michael Kulakowski, 15 August 2019, 00:10

1C Entertainment announced King's Bounty 2, a classic turn-based fantasy strategy with RPG elements, the first installment was released in 2008. The game will be launched next year on PCs, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

Total War Shogun 2 Fall of the Samurai Returns in Total War Saga

Jacob Blazewicz, 13 August 2019, 00:49

Creative Assembly has attached Total War Shogun 2: Fall of the Samurai to the Total War Saga series. On this occasion, the devs prepared a gift for those who have already bought the game and a special offer.

Total War Saga - New Installment Set During the Trojan War

Michael Kulakowski, 09 August 2019, 23:14

Creative Assembly Studio has registered the Total War Saga: Troy trademark, which is associated with the next and unannounced spin-off of the popular strategy game series. As the title suggests, the game will take place during the mythical Trojan War. The title may be revealed during the upcoming gamescom fair.

Men of War: Assault Squad 2 - Cold War is Coming

Christian Pieniazek, 08 August 2019, 23:43

This year's Men of War: Assault Squad 2 will receive a stand-alone expanstion titled Cold War. 1C Entertainment and Digitalmindsoft have revealed its release date and initial hardware requirements.

Sid Meier's Civilization 6 is the Fastest-selling Game in the Series

Adrian Werner, 07 August 2019, 11:28

Take-Two Interactive has announced that it has already sold over 5.5 million copies of Sid Meier's Civilization VI strategy. Thus, the production was the fastest selling part of the series.

Master of Magic - Return of Iconic 4X Strategy Announced

Jacob Blazewicz, 05 August 2019, 23:55

Slitherine Software has acquired the rights to the Master of Magic franchise. Thus, the publisher continues the practice of resurrecting forgotten strategies, this time aiming at the iconic 4X game.