Cree join Civilization VI as expansionist tradersCanadian native civilization the Cree join Civ VI with superb trade bonuses, an upgraded Scout unit, a pleasing colour scheme, great theme music and an interesting possibility of using alliances effectively. Are they the new Shoshone?Robert EdwardsJANUARY 2
Civilization VI: Rise and Fall - ChandraguptaChandragupta Maurya is the second alternative leader to be unveiled for Civilization VI: Rise and Fall. He will balance out Gandhi's peaceful strategies. Civilization VI: Rise and Fall releases on 08 February, 2018.DECEMBER 27
Sid Meier’s Civilization VI out for iPadAspyr Media has brought Sid Meier’s Civilization VI onto the iPad. You can download, install and play 60 turns for free. After the 60 turns, you'll be asked to pay a one-time fee in order to unlock the rest of the game.DECEMBER 21
Genghis Khan - stirruping things up in Civ VIGenghis Khan is back in the saddle as the latest of the civs announced for the Civilization VI: Rise & Fall expansion. Does the game need another horse-hungry civilization? At least there's an interesting twist on the diplomatic visibility mechanic that accurately demonstrates the fear that the Mongols instilled in their foes.Robert EdwardsDECEMBER 19
Wasteland 2: Director's Cut is coming to Nintendo SwitchNintendo Switch indie rush strikes again, hitting jackpot along the way. Wasteland 2: Director's Cut port for Switch is in the works, as teased by the man himself - Brian Fargo.DECEMBER 14
Civilization VI adds the NetherlandsWith the nation's revered monarch Queen Wilhemina at the tiller, the Netherlands looks set to be a powerful trading and seafaring civ - and don't forget those all-conquering polders.Robert EdwardsDECEMBER 12
Ubisoft giveaway - two games in DecemberUbisoft is giving away two games on Uplay this month, Assassin's Creed: Black Flag and World in Conflict: Complete Edition, due to 10th anniversaries of World in Conflict and first Assassin's Creed game.DECEMBER 6
Civilization VI - Korea revealed as new Civ in Rise and FallNews from the east sire! Queen Seondeok of Korea is to lead the first of the new Civs in the Rise and Fall expansion. Ready for some early game science boosting?Robert EdwardsDECEMBER 5
Civ VI Rise and Fall DLC packFiraxis Games and 2K announced a DLC pack for Civilization VI is set to launch in February, 2018. Civilization VI: Rise and Fall will bring new choices, strategies challenges and more. The pack will also add nine new leaders and eight new civilizations.NOVEMBER 28
Warhammer 40K Gladius Relics of War announcedWarhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War is a planetary 4X strategy game with real-time multiplayer by Slitherine and Games Workshop. Gladius will take place on the world of Gladius Prime, a planet of "archaeological interest". WH40K: Gladius – Relics of War is coming soon.NOVEMBER 27
Brütal Legend free for a limited timeBrütal Legend is free for now over at Humble Bundle. Double Fine's action game with RTS elements was released in 2009. The game features 107 heavy metal tracks from 75 different bands.NOVEMBER 21
Blizzard mocks Battlefront 2 as StarCraft II goes free to playNot even the big dogs seem to be exempt from dealing low blows now and then as Blizzard threw a few tweets below the belt at Star Wars: Battlefront 2.NOVEMBER 15
Dawn of War III gets a free weekend to go with major updateDawn of War III will be free on Steam for anyone interested in a quick look at the game during the coming weekend. The free trial is paired with the game's latest update adding new maps and units along with minor fixes.OCTOBER 20
Civilization III is free on HumbleBundle this weekend and you get to keep itSid Meier's Civilization III is free to download and keep from the HumbleStore during the next 48 hours or so. If you are looking for a way to sacrifice an entire weekend on the altar of One More Turn, head over to Humble for your Steam key.OCTOBER 20
Upcoming Civilization VI update will be tending to matters of faithReligion will be the major focus of Firaxis' upcoming update for Civilization VI. New units, buildings, and worship related mechanics will be added to the game, along with various UI improvements necessary for players aiming to conquer the world by means of faith and spiritual dominance.OCTOBER 11
This is the PoliceThis the Police is the 5th title on Switch to receive an M rating by the ESRB. This is the Police revolves around Jack Boyd, Chief of Police in Freeburg PD. The Switch version will launch digitally on 24 October 2017.OCTOBER 11
Sudden Strike 4Sudden Strike 4: The Road to Dunkirk will launch for Windows PC, Linux, Mac and PlayStation 4 on 20 October. There will be four new singleplayer missions, two new commanders and 10 all-new units.OCTOBER 10
Total War: Arena closed beta live nowTotal War: Arena is ready to start its closed beta testing. New commander - Boudica - brings a new Barbarian Army Tech Tree. All players who took part in the Alpha have been automatically included into CBT.SEPTEMBER 1
XCOM 2: War of the ChosenLinux and macOS users can now purchase Xcom 2: War of the Chosen expanison. The pack was developed by Firaxis Games and published by 2K. "The expansion includes new Hero classes to counter the "Chosen", new enemies, missions, even more challenging environments and increased depth in strategic gameplay."AUGUST 31
XCOM 2: War Of The ChosenXCOM 2 is getting a big expansion. The expansion will bring three aliens known as Chosen. The aliens are on the hunt for knowledge and each of them will have their own resistance group tasked with defeating them.AUGUST 31
Total War: Warhammer IICreative Assembly just revealed the minimum, recommended, and 60fps+ specs for their upcoming Total War: Warhammer II. A number of new graphical features has also been announced.AUGUST 31
China is coming to Crusader Kings II, but not reallyWhat does Paradox think Crusader Kings II players want more than Crusader Kings III? Well, more DLC of course. The latest DLC for the game called Jade Dragon will add China's looming shadow to the game.AUGUST 25
Relic Entertainment is working on Age of Empires IVDespite never being truly gone, the Age of Empires series and its spin-offs have been absent from mainstream gaming scene for almost 12 years. Microsoft has now announced that Relic Entertainment is developing a full fledged sequel for one of the defining games of the RTS genre.AUGUST 22
Iron Harvest just got an incredible looking trailerThe alternate history World War I RTS project Iron Harvest by King Art Games now has a pre-alpha trailer ready for your eyeballs, and it's looks like the game is off to a promising start. Steampunk mechs and trench warfare, yes please!AUGUST 18