Strategy: Real-Time Strategy

A Commandos: Origins screenshot showing an isometric view of German soldiers stationed around a town in the African desert while the titular commandos crawl along the ground behind a wall.

News

Commandos: Origins' WW2 real-time stealth tactics revival now has a demo

On Xbox and PC.

Oct. 7, 2024 Matt Wales

12 comments

Xbox Game Pass October 2024 games lineup

News

Xbox Game Pass October games announced

Sifu! Inscrytion! Open Roads!

Oct. 1, 2024 Tom Phillips

55 comments

A Starcraft alien with massive clawed wings stands in flames

News

StarCraft: Remastered and StarCraft 2: Campaign Collection coming to Xbox PC Game Pass

Go berZerg.

Sept. 26, 2024 Ed Nightingale

36 comments

Homeworld 3 official screenshot showing a spaceship to the left departing a giant spaceship dock to the right, against a solar orange background

News

Homeworld 3 has revised its content plans and will now roll all year one content "into one"

Home alone.

Sept. 21, 2024 Vikki Blake

22 comments

A black and white illustration showing many grasping zombie hands reaching up. They are black and silhouetted against a white background.

Feature

Supporters | Five of the Best: Hordes

There's lots of them.

Sept. 11, 2024 Robert Purchese

21 comments

Sumerian Six promotional art showing its scientifically enhanced heroes (including a towering werebear) striking a dramatic pose as Nazis surround them.

Feature

Now Playing | Sumerian Six - a pulpy, Nazi-bashing stealth-tactics treat

Quietly brilliant.

Sept. 2, 2024 Matt Wales

6 comments

News

Blizzard has reportedly set up a "smaller" team to create AA games based on its franchises

Mostly comprised of King developers.

Aug. 2, 2024 Matt Wales

36 comments

Screenshot from Armored Core Verdict Day

News

PSA: This weekend is your last chance to buy from the Xbox 360 online marketplace

Online store closes 29th July.

July 26, 2024 Vikki Blake

69 comments

The El Presidente protagonist character from the Tropico series of games. They're white-skinned with fairly bushy black beard, and they have aviator sunglasses and a military dress suit and hat on. Behind them, a tropical paradise has skyscrapers and power plants on.

Feature

Supporters | Five of the Best: Presidents

The make-believe kind.

July 24, 2024 Robert Purchese

20 comments

News

Moonlighter developer's new fortress strategy game Cataclismo out now in early access

Community feedback has "invaluable potential".

July 23, 2024 Ed Nightingale

8 comments

homeworld 3 key art showing the mothership in a tunnel in a megalithic structure

Review

Homeworld 3 review - satisfying strategy and impeccable space vibes, with caveats

Hyperspace (largely) successful.

July 22, 2024 Will Judd

33 comments

Pikmin Counting artwork showing all nine main varieties of Pikmin.

News

There's a new Pikmin game, sort of

It counts.

July 19, 2024 Tom Phillips

2 comments

A close-up photograph of a black leather saddle and silver metal stirrup.

Feature

Supporters | Five of the Best: Mounts

Stirrup the discourse.

July 17, 2024 Robert Purchese

41 comments

News

Total War: Pharaoh - Dynasties free final update arrives later this month with major additions

He Sphinx it's all over.

July 9, 2024 Ed Nightingale

1 comment

News

Devs should not be "forced to run on a treadmill until their mental or physical health breaks", says publisher

"Success should not create an ever-raising bar of new growth expectations."

July 7, 2024 Vikki Blake

50 comments

Monster Hunter Rise artwork showing hunters and a cat-like Palico attacking the fearsome Magnamalo.

News

June's PlayStation Plus Premium and Extra games include Monster Hunter Rise, Football Manager 2024

Plus Crusader Kings 3, Anno 1800, and more.

June 12, 2024 Matt Wales

26 comments

News

Halo: Combat Evolved remaster reportedly in the works, being considered for PlayStation release

Fable, Gears 6 likely to remain Xbox exclusive.

June 6, 2024 Matt Wales

144 comments

Screenshot of Star Wars Empire Strikes Back showing AT-AT walker vehicles shooting lasers over snowy planet

News

Total War: Star Wars reportedly in development at Creative Assembly

The crossover we're looking for.

May 17, 2024 Ed Nightingale

34 comments

Screenshot of Manor Lords showing a line of pike carrying soldiers in a grassy field

News

Manor Lords patch makes "experimental" changes to tweak balance and reduce ale consumption

A stout update.

May 13, 2024 Ed Nightingale

1 comment

News

Manor Lords mods add Shrek and Witcher's Geralt, no sign of Thomas the Tank Engine yet

Act of Farquaad.

May 7, 2024 Victoria Kennedy

Guide

How to move supplies in Manor Lords

Organise your settlement and stock your Marketplace so it runs efficiently.

May 3, 2024 Emma Kent

Video

Why you should play Manor Lords as a cosy game

A light in the dark ages.

May 3, 2024 Zoe Delahunty-Light

4 comments

A group of Militia soldiers charge into battle in Manor Lords

Guide

How to defend against Bandits and Raiders with a Militia in Manor Lords

Protect your settlement from being plundered by building an army.

May 3, 2024 Emma Kent

Total War Pharaoh screenshot showing the lands ablaze with fire as a soldier stands in the foreground with an expression that makes it appear he is letting out some kind of battle cry.

News

Total War: Pharaoh getting four new factions as part of free update

Toot and come in.

May 2, 2024 Victoria Kennedy

1 comment

A bustling village street with citizens pulling carts between houses in Manor Lords

Guide

How to increase population in Manor Lords

Grow your village into a major town.

May 2, 2024 Emma Kent