Warp to Sector One is a deep space trading game inspired by 80s sci-fi computer aesthetics
Indie studio hextor.Games is working on its debut game Warp to Sector One – a deep space trading game inspired by the aesthetics of 80s sci-fi films and the classic text-based game Trade Wars 2002....
Civilization 6 settler decided to recreate Moses' journey and wander through the desert
One of the most engaging activities when playing Civilization is improvising scenarios and explanations for everything happening with your civilization. I still remember moments from made-up epics when I played Civilization 3 about 25 years...
Age of Wonders 4: Rise from Ruin DLC with Nomads and Harefolk launches in early March
Paradox Interactive and Triumph Studios announced the release date for the new Age of Wonders 4 expansion called Rise from Ruin. The DLC launches March 9, 2026 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. The...
Stellaris player survives galactic plague by hiding behind impenetrable borders
Over the weekend, Stellaris player VocationalWoe shared an impressive playthrough where their isolationist hive mind empire, despised by the entire galaxy, became the sole survivor during a Prethoryn invasion. While other civilizations perished one after...
Endless Legend 2 roadmap promises custom factions in first half of 2026
Hooded Horse and Amplitude Studios revealed the next steps for early access development of Endless Legend 2. The new roadmap, unveiled during the studio's annual Amplified event, promises custom factions, new visual design, additional mechanics,...
Stellaris player gets perfect start after setting planets to rare
The galaxy generator in Stellaris sometimes delivers incredible surprises. One player decided to make things harder by setting hyperlanes to 0.5x and habitable worlds to rare. Instead of the expected difficult playthrough with minimal resources,...
Civilization 7 player builds every Wonder and generates 50,000 gold per turn
What's the highest amount of gold your virtual empire has generated per turn? I once hit 12,000 gold per turn in Civilization 6. That's a respectable sum, but it pales in comparison to what minmaxing...
Civilization 6 player narrowly avoids unique death at game start as meteorite strikes opening position after first turn
Imagine starting your civilization's history after narrowly escaping catastrophic annihilation from a falling meteorite – directly onto the spot where your settlers had just stood. Such an event would certainly prompt thoughts about gods and...
4X strategy games of 2026 – from space operas to fantasy empires
The 4X strategy genre is experiencing a true renaissance. These games, built around four pillars – explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate – continue to evolve, offering increasingly deeper empire management systems. 2026 promises to be...
Civilization 7 player discovers perfect canal start and disappoints the entire community
Civilization 7 introduced navigable rivers for the first time in the series, allowing ships and units to travel deep into continents along major waterways. This new feature opened strategic possibilities, but players currently face a...
Hidden name in Civilization 3 forest texture honors artist's daughter for over 20 years
A dedicated Civilization enthusiast has spent the past six months uncovering obscure facts about the legendary 4X strategy series, and post number 161 revealed a remarkably personal Easter egg hidden in Civilization 3 since its...
Amplitude Studios reveals major UI overhaul for Endless Legend 2 Early Access
Amplitude Studios shared detailed plans for a comprehensive UI/UX redesign in Endless Legend 2, addressing widespread player feedback about the game's current interface being scattered and difficult to navigate. Game Director Derek Paxton outlined the...
