Category Archives: Strategy
Tue, Apr 30, 2013 | 06:53 BST
The Wonderful 101 probably isn’t very long
Director Hideki Kamiya has hinted that anticipated Wii U title The Wonderful 101 isn’t an incredibly long experience.
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Posted in: Strategy, Wii U
Tags: Hideki Kamiya, platinum games, The Wonderful 101
Tue, Apr 30, 2013 | 03:31 BST
Anomaly: Warzone Earth 2 due next month, pre-orders net two copies
Buy your way into Anomaly: Warzone Earth 2 early and you can even bring a friend with you for free when it launches next month.
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Posted in: PC, PS3, Strategy, Xbox 360, indie
Tags: 11 bit Studios, Anomaly: Warzone Earth 2
Mon, Apr 29, 2013 | 02:04 BST
Company of Heroes 2 – The Dev Showdown
Company of Heroes 2 keeps Relic Entertainment busy – rivalry amongst the camp must be high. VG247 decided to pit two developers against each other.
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Posted in: PC, Sega, Strategy, Videos
Tags: company of heroes 2, Gameplay Video, Jason Lee, Quinn Duffy, relic entertainment, Sega
Sat, Apr 27, 2013 | 19:13 BST
Total War Rome 2: free Pontus DLC faction revealed, detailed
Total War: Rome 2 developer The Creative Assembly has announced a new, free DLC faction for its sprawling strategy epic. Say hello to the Pontus.
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Posted in: PC, Sega, Steam, Strategy
Tags: Pontus, the creative assembly, Total War: Rome 2
Fri, Apr 26, 2013 | 01:44 BST
Defense Grid 2 privately funded, Kickstarter backers to be rewarded
Although last year’s crowdfunding campaign didn’t earn enough to fund Defense Grid 2, those who contributed will receive the game for free anyway.
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Posted in: Linux, Mac, PC, Strategy, indie
Tags: defense grid, Defense Grid 2, hidden path entertainment
Thu, Apr 25, 2013 | 23:48 BST
Europa Universalis 4 offers a chance to appear in the credits
Paradox Interactive is running one of those social media campaigns where recruiting your friends unlocks bonuses – but this one is quite unusual, as it could get your name in Europe Universalis end credits.
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Posted in: PC, Paradox, Strategy
Tags: Europa Universalis 4
Thu, Apr 25, 2013 | 17:46 BST
Ride to Hell: Route 666 gives you control of your very own biker gang
Deep Silver has revealed extra details on Ride to Hell: Route 666, the real-time tactics beat’em up game set for release on digital platforms.
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Posted in: Action, Deep Silver, Fighter, PC, PS3, PSN, Strategy, Xbox 360, Xbox Live
Tags: Black Forest Games, Ride to Hell: Route 666
Thu, Apr 25, 2013 | 16:20 BST
Valve adds Subscription Plans service for subscription-based games on Steam
Valve has announced the addition of Subscription Plans to its offering of services. With Subscription Plans, users can sign up and manage payments for subscription-based games on Steam. The launch title for the new service is Darkfall: Unholy Wars, with additional subscription-based games to follow. Head over to Steam to sign-up for, manage, cancel or renew game Subscription Plans at any time.
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Posted in: MMO, PC, RPG, Sandbox, Steam, Strategy
Tags: Darkfall: Unholy Wars, Steam Subscription Plans
Thu, Apr 25, 2013 | 16:17 BST
Hell Invaders is collectible card game/RTS set in the Underworld from Spicy Horse
Spicy Horse Games has announced its next title, Hell Invaders, and its a collectible card game/RTS set in the Underworld.
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Posted in: Linux, Mac, PC, Screens, Strategy
Tags: Hell Invaders, Spicy Horse Games
Thu, Apr 25, 2013 | 15:55 BST
Ambient Studios closed, Death Inc. refunds to be issued
Ambient Studios will be closing up shop due to financial issues, and has announced those who supported Death Inc. through the paid alpha will be refunded their money.
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Posted in: Development, PC, Strategy, indie
Tags: Ambient Studios, Death Inc
Thu, Apr 25, 2013 | 03:23 BST
Draw Something 2 releases in US today
Zynga, who acquired OMGPOP last year, have confirmed that Draw Something 2 is now available in the US for iOS devices. The sequel will feature a live social feed, player’s own gallery, a Free Draw mode that allows players to draw whatever they desire and share it with friends, new drawing tools and many new words.
Thanks to Polygon, who report the news was initially announced by Zynga CEO Mark Pincus during an investor call. The game is already available on iOS in Sweden (where it costs 22 kronor) and Canada (CA$2.99).
Wed, Apr 24, 2013 | 14:07 BST
Total War: Rome 2 video walks you through the Battle of Teutoburg Forest
Total War: Rome 2 has a new walkthrough video showing the Battle of Teutoburg Forest, and narrated by the Creative Assembly staff.
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Posted in: PC, Sega, Strategy, Videos
Tags: Battle of Teutoburg Forest, Rome 2, the creative assembly, Total War, Total War: Rome 2
Wed, Apr 24, 2013 | 03:11 BST
Anno Online now in closed beta
Blue Byte’s free-to-play, browser-based take on Anno 1404 has gone into closed beta; sign up now to check out Anno Online.
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Posted in: Beta, Browser-Based, Free-to-Play, Strategy, Ubisoft, Videos
Tags: Anno Online, blue byte
Tue, Apr 23, 2013 | 21:21 BST
Roberts “would definitely consider,” putting Star Citizen on PS4
Chris Roberts has said he hasn’t ruled out releasing Star Citizen on other platforms, such as PS4, but there’s nothing to announce at present.
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Posted in: PC, Simulation, Strategy, indie
Tags: Chris Roberts, Cloud Imperium Games, Roberts Space Industries, Star Citizen
Tue, Apr 23, 2013 | 17:55 BST
IGF-nominated Gunpoint heading to Steam
Gunpoint, the Independent Games Festival nominated 2D stealth game with puzzles, will be heading to Steam soon. You can see how the game plays in the video below, which is hosted by the game’s lead designer, Tom Francis. Enjoy. Thanks, Polygon.
Tue, Apr 23, 2013 | 16:06 BST
Jagged Alliance: Flashback lands on Kickstarter
Full Control has launched a Kickstarter for Jagged Alliance: Flashback. The firm is asking $350,000 in funding and so far 303 backers have pledged $11,138. The target platform is PC and will also be available for Mac OSX and Linux. A November 2014 release window is planned. You can watch the Kickstarter video below.
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Posted in: Action, Linux, Mac, PC, Strategy
Tags: Full Control, Jagged Alliance: Flashback
Tue, Apr 23, 2013 | 13:41 BST
StarCraft 2 WCS Europe and US sessions to air tonight
The StarCraft 2 World Championship Series continue this week in both Europe and North America.Get all the details below.
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Posted in: Activision Blizzard, PC, Strategy, eSports
Tags: MLG, sc2, starcraft 2, StarCraft 2 World Championship Series
Tue, Apr 23, 2013 | 12:49 BST
Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes dated, specs revealed
Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes developer Stardock has announced that its standalone strategy expansion will drop next month, along with a list of minimum specs.
Tue, Apr 23, 2013 | 12:01 BST
Company of Heroes getting Steamworks support, new version from May 7
Company of Heroes developer Relic Entertainment is opening up its World War II strategy game on Steamworks from May 7. The servers will switch, and a new download of the game will be made available on the day.
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Posted in: PC, Steam, Strategy
Tags: Company of Heroes, relic entertainment
Tue, Apr 23, 2013 | 11:07 BST
Warhammer Dawn of War: “strong possibility” of new game, says Relic
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War may make a come back at some point, according to developer Relic Entertainment. The team is currently polishing off Company of Heroes 2, then who knows what might come next?
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Posted in: PC, Sega, Strategy, THQ
Tags: Dawn of War 3, relic entertainment, warhammer
Ouya to host public booth in a parking lot down the road from E3