Archive for August, 2013

Ground Pounders: Hex TBS in the Sword of the Stars Universe

Ground Pounders: Hex TBS in the Sword of the Stars Universe

By on August 30th, 2013 at 12:19 pm
The creators of the space 4X games Sword of the Stars I and II are now on Kickstarter for Ground Pounders, a hex-based sci-fi strategy game set in the Sword of the Stars' universe.
Worlds of Magic Alpha Gameplay Teaser

Worlds of Magic Alpha Gameplay Teaser

By on August 28th, 2013 at 1:06 pm
Four months after succeeding on Kickstarter, Wastelands Interactive released a new video showing off some footage on Worlds of Magic's gameplay.
Interview with Conifer Games on At the Gates

Interview with Conifer Games on At the Gates

By on August 27th, 2013 at 12:36 pm
Earlier this year, developer Conifer Games was able to successfully kickstart a new strategy title called At the Gates. This game caught my eye because of its unique features. I had questions though. Here's our interview with designer Jon Shafer.
Space Hulk Review

Space Hulk Review

By on August 23rd, 2013 at 4:46 am
If you liked the Space Hulk board-game, have friends with computers, and want a computer version of it to play with them, I think you'll probably enjoy Space Hulk.
Endless Legend – New 4X Fantasy Game Announced

Endless Legend – New 4X Fantasy Game Announced

By on August 22nd, 2013 at 3:39 pm
Publisher Iceberg Interactive and developer Amplitude Studios are set to enter the 4X realm once again, only this time, they plan to enter the realm of fantasy.
Distant Worlds Interview Part 2: Further Work and Sequel

Distant Worlds Interview Part 2: Further Work and Sequel

By on August 22nd, 2013 at 10:20 am
In this second and last part of our talk with Erik Rutins on Distant Worlds, Matrix Games' Director of Product Development talks about the real-time space 4X strategy game's future.
XCOM: Enemy Within Expansion 12th Nov for PC and Consoles

XCOM: Enemy Within Expansion 12th Nov for PC and Consoles

By on August 21st, 2013 at 6:36 am
2K and Firaxis announced their new expansion pack to XCOM: Enemy Unknown called Enemy Within. It comes later this year and it's packed with new weapons, improvements, maps, customization and enemies.
Total War: Rome 2 – And Now the Battles, Over Land and Sea

Total War: Rome 2 – And Now the Battles, Over Land and Sea

By on August 20th, 2013 at 9:42 am
Sega and Creative Assembly continue their Total War: Rome 2 showcase. This time they present the battles, on both land and sea.
Distant Worlds Interview Part 1: From Dawn to Shadows

Distant Worlds Interview Part 1: From Dawn to Shadows

By on August 16th, 2013 at 2:09 pm
I had the opportunity to talk with Erik Rutins, Matrix Games' Director of Product Development about Distant Worlds' past, present and future. This is the first part of the interview.
Space Hulk is Out Now

Space Hulk is Out Now

By on August 15th, 2013 at 1:43 pm
Space Hulk, a new turn-based tactical strategy game set in the Warhammer 40k universe from developer Full Control, has now been released for PC and Mac.
Black Talons: A Military Sci-Fi Real-Time Tactics Proposal

Black Talons: A Military Sci-Fi Real-Time Tactics Proposal

By on August 13th, 2013 at 6:43 pm
Camel 101, the indie developers behind the space strategy game Gemini Wars, are currently on Kickstarter for their latest game project, Black Talons.
Star Lords in Q4 2013 Published by Iceberg Interactive

Star Lords in Q4 2013 Published by Iceberg Interactive

By on August 12th, 2013 at 10:14 am
Iceberg Interactive plans to release Star Lords, an upcoming turn-based space 4X strategy game for the PC, in Q4 2013.
Eador: Masters of the Broken World Review

Eador: Masters of the Broken World Review

By on August 9th, 2013 at 1:14 pm
Eador: Masters of the Broken World is an innovative fantasy turn-based strategy game by Snowbird Games. I've played a lot of strategy games over the years, but I've never played one quite like Eador.
X Rebirth Looks Amazing! Two New Videos and Release Date

X Rebirth Looks Amazing! Two New Videos and Release Date

By on August 8th, 2013 at 3:10 pm
Egosoft, the developer of the X games series, released two videos on their latest X game project for the PC, X Rebirth. The game will be released in November 2013.
Europa Universalis IV Demo Now Available on Steam

Europa Universalis IV Demo Now Available on Steam

By on August 8th, 2013 at 11:40 am
A Europa Universalis IV playable demo is now up on Steam, just a few days before the game's official release.
Star Ruler 2 Announced

Star Ruler 2 Announced

By on August 7th, 2013 at 11:14 am
Blind Mind Studios, the indie developers behind the real-time space 4X strategy game Star Ruler, announced that they're currently working on Star Ruler 2.
Total War: Rome 2 – Campaign “Let’s Play” Trailer

Total War: Rome 2 – Campaign “Let’s Play” Trailer

By on August 5th, 2013 at 6:43 am
Creative Assembly released a new Total War: Rome 2 trailer showing large portions of the campaign map. The video mentions the different victory conditions, playable factions and a few glimpses on diplomacy.