Strategy News
Europa Universalis V - AI disposition & Achievements
Europa Universalis V's latest dev update shines some light on small but meaningful changes that are to arrive with next week's patch 1.3.6.
Space Scum - to become available via Early Access
The developers of sci-fi turn-based RPG where you lead a band of mercenaries, Space Scum, have now announced that instead of a full release it has been decided the game shall first become available via Steam Early Access so as to further enrich and improve it with the insights gained in that process, though a launch date has yet to be specified. Meanwhile, a demo is available to try out.
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Strategic Command: World War I - Battles for Ypres dev diary #2
The second dev diary dedicated to Strategic Command: World War I's upcoming "Battles for Ypres" DLC further delves into the massive battles fought around Ypres from the summer of 1917 until the end of the war in 1918.
Crusader Kings III dev diary - Adventurer changes
Immersive grand strategy sim Crusader Kings III's latest dev diary pertains to the changes that are to be introduced to Landless Adventurers.
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Menace Dev Diary - Squad Leaders update 1 (Part 1)
Sci-fi turn-based tactical RPG Menace's latest dev diary takes a first look at what the upcoming "Squad Leaders" major update shall bring, when it launches on the 25th of June.
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Battleplan - Dev Diary: Combined Arms
Historical army level WW2 RTS with realistic simulation Battleplan's latest dev diary is about combined arms tactics.
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Cities: Skylines II dev update - Summer Solstice patch changes
Cities: Skylines II's latest dev update goes through the upcoming changes that will arrive with the Summer Solstice patch, including improvements to citizen pathfinding and terrain texturing.
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Stellaris Dev Diary: Nomads and 4.4 "Pegasus"
Paradox Interactive's latest dev diary details the Nomads expansion and preliminary release notes for the 4.4 "Pegasus" update to Stellaris, arriving June 15th. See the accompanying video here.
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Sins of a Solar Empire II - Developer interview on Defenses & the Pirate Galleon
In this video 4X RTS game Sins of a Solar Empire II's game designer, Conor "Sovereign Echo" Harris, discusses the role of static defensive structures and his work to clarify and improve defensive play by adding in new abilities for each. He also shares information about the Pirates and the new Pirate Galleon.
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Ashes of the Singularity II - Video dev diary: HQ Upgrades
The latest video dev diary covers the new headquarter upgrade system coming to the sci-fi RTS game Ashes of the Singularity II.
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Surviving Mars: Relaunched - "Feeding the Future" timeline update and more
Sci-fi colony sim Surviving Mars: Relaunched's latest dev diary reveals that the "Feeding the Future" DLC's release has now been postponed to the third quarter of the year, but you can now sign up to participate in the beta. Additionally, some further intel regarding the significant changes that the upcoming free update for the base game shall bring is also being shared.
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Radio Commander: Pacific '41 - Transmission #3
A third "transmission" pertaining to first-person command sim set in the Pacific Theater of World War II, Radio Commander: Pacific '41 has now been aired here, conveying just how crucial the ability to properly read a map and understanding terrain is for tactical operations.
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Crusader Kings III - Republics vision
The third dev diary concerning Crusader Kings III's upcoming "Silk & Silver" DLC takes a further look at the vision concerning republics. See the accompanying video here.
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Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance | Evolution dev diary
The second dev diary dedicated to post-apoc RTS game Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance's upcoming "Evolution" DLC looks into the new melee and augmentation functionality and also at some of the new units in the game.
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Total War: Warhammer 40.000 closed beta sign-ups & video interview
Sci-fi fusion of galactic strategy and grimdark RTS warfare Total War: Warhammer 40.000's release date has not yet been disclosed but if you want to be among the first to try out the game signing up for the future closed beta is now possible, as announced here. In the meantime you can watch the latest dev interview video here.
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Age of Wonders 4 dev diary - Shrouded Isles
The subject of the latest dev diary for 4X fantasy tactics title Age of Wonders 4's "Secrets of the Archmages" story pack DLC is dedicated to the Shrouded Isles feature.
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Europa Universalis V - 1.3 Open Beta information
Paradox discusses the 1.3 open beta for Europa Universalis V in this episode of Tinto Talks.
ICBM: Escalation updated to v1.1.3
RTS game of global warfare and nuclear mass destruction ICBM: Escalation's 1.1.3 update is now out. Furthermore, beta sign-ups to test never-before-seen content are being encouraged, as plans are made for additional features and improvements, as announced here.
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New Stellaris dev diary
Stellaris's most recent dev diary is about the Stellar cannon, the new civics, and the prescripted empire being adding with Nomads.
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Hearts of Iron IV dev diary: X Anniversary update
Hearts of Iron IV's 10th anniversary is yet another milestone for the game, which has now been graced with the War Effort patch, that leans heavily into naval AI, brings a wealth of late game performance improvements and more, as noted in the dev diary.
Europa Universalis V: Developer Interview
PC Gamer's developer interview with the creators of Europa Universalis V on balancing accuracy, freedom, and fun.
Galactic Civilizations IV: Supernova: Flight of the Phalenoids Challenge
Stardock Games runs through the Flight of the Phalenoids community challenge in Galactic Civilizations IV: Supernova.
Hearts of Iron IV: Developer Interview: Focus Tree Design
Content Designer Daniel walks through the process of designing Hearts of Iron IV's focus trees, from initial concept to final launch.
Xenonauts 2: Distinctive Scientist Character
Rock Paper Shotgun's Katharine Castle highlights a Xenonauts 2 scientist with a distinctive personality.
Xenonauts 2 on Polygon
Polygon's Charlie Theel covers Xenonauts 2.
Hearts of Iron IV: Official YouTube Channel Launched
The official Hearts of Iron IV YouTube channel has launched. Featured content will include gameplay guides, developer interviews, and trailers for upcoming releases.
Blood Bowl 3: Rock Paper Shotgun Interview
Rock Paper Shotgun's Jeremy Peel interviews Cyanide Studio's Gautier Brésard about Blood Bowl 3.
Gary Grigsby's War in the East 2: Steel Inferno AAR Part 2
The second part of the AAR from the new Gary Grigsby's War in the East 2: Steel Inferno scenario pack is now online.
Hearts of Iron IV: By Blood Alone: Game Director Interview
Paradox Grand Strategy's Game Director Peter Nicholson answers questions about Hearts of Iron IV: By Blood Alone in this feature stream.
Hearthstone: PC Gamer Article
Imogen Mellor covers Hearthstone for PC Gamer.
