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  • DAY ONE ON GAME PASS — THRONEFALL CLAIMS THE THRONE ON PS5 & XBOX SERIES TODAY

    DAY ONE ON GAME PASS — THRONEFALL CLAIMS THE THRONE ON PS5 & XBOX SERIES TODAY

    Build by day, defend by night. Award-winning minimalist strategy hit Thronefall has officially launched today on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S — and best of all, it’s available day one on Xbox Game Pass. Whether you’re a seasoned ruler or a brand-new knight, your kingdom awaits — no waiting required.

    BUILD BY DAY…

    Thronefall strikes a perfect balance between serene kingdom-building and tense tactical defence. You play as a mounted ruler, galloping around your humble settlement to place towers, walls, farms, and barracks. It’s elegant, accessible, and instantly satisfying — no endless menus, just pure, clean strategy.

    DEFEND BY NIGHT…

    When the sun sets, the enemies come. Wave after wave of raiders crash against your walls — and you’re right there in the thick of it, sword in hand, fighting alongside your guards. Every arrow tower, every wall section, every unit you trained matters. Lose your keep, and you start over. Hold the line, and your kingdom grows stronger.

    “Simple to learn, tough to master — Thronefall distills strategy down to its most addictive form.” — Multiple Industry Awards

    OUT NOW — AND ON GAME PASS DAY ONE

    • PlayStation 5 — available today
    • Xbox Series X|S — available today
    • Xbox Game Pass — included day one at no extra cost to subscribers
    • Also available on PC, Nintendo Switch, and mobile

    Plus, the brand-new Craaghelm DLC launches today across all platforms — bringing new maps, units, and challenges for those ready to expand their realm even further.

    Clean, charming, and endlessly replayable — Thronefall is the kind of strategy game anyone can pick up, but few can put down. Time to mount up, my liege — your kingdom is waiting.

    Play Thronefall today — on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, or right now via Xbox Game Pass

    Find out more here: Thronefall

    #Thronefall #GrizzlyGames #MythwrightGames #StrategyGames #TowerDefence #CityBuilder #XboxGamePass #PS5Games #XboxSeriesX #DayOneRelease #IndieGame #TechMash

  • MINOANS RISES — BRONZE AGE CITY-BUILDER FROM CRETE CLAIMS ITS STEAM PAGE

    MINOANS RISES — BRONZE AGE CITY-BUILDER FROM CRETE CLAIMS ITS STEAM PAGE

    Indie developer Decumanus Games has unveiled the Steam page for Minoans, a handsome side-scrolling city-building journey set in the sunlit islands and rugged coasts of the Mediterranean Bronze Age. Whether you loved the studio’s earlier work Sumerians or just dream of building palaces by the Aegean, this one looks right up your alley.

    FROM THE HILLS OF CRETE

    You take charge of a growing settlement on Crete — the heart of the Minoan civilisation. Your goal: raise humble villages into magnificent palace cities, manage a thriving maritime trade network, and expand across the Aegean to found new colonies on neighbouring islands. It’s a peaceful but challenging journey of growth and survival.

    WHAT TO EXPECT

    • Unique side-scroller perspective — watch your city unfold horizontally across the landscape
    • Resource management & trade — produce olive oil, bronze, pottery and more; ship goods across the sea to grow your wealth
    • Colonisation & diplomacy — settle new islands; meet friendly cultures who’ll share knowledge — or defend your shores against foes like centaur tribes and cyclops
    • Nature strikes back — earthquakes and droughts will test your planning and resilience
    • Grow a maritime empire — from a small hilltop settlement to the legendary palaces of Knossos and beyond

    “Build the Minoan capital and create the magnificent palaces necessary to sustain the Minoan civilisation and its maritime empire.” — Decumanus Games

    WISHLIST NOW — COMING SOON

    The Steam page is live right now — you can add Minoans to your wishlist to stay updated and be notified on release. No exact release date yet, but the debut trailer gives a lovely first look at the art style and gameplay rhythm.

    Wishlist Minoans on Steam

    Find out more here: Minoans Game

    #MinoansGame #DecumanusGames #CityBuilder #StrategyGames #BronzeAge #Mediterranean #IndieDev #SteamWishlist #HistoricalGames #PCGaming #TechMash

  • MORE THAN A CITY — BUILD A KINGDOM: COUNTY OF FORTUNE ENTERS EARLY ACCESS

    MORE THAN A CITY — BUILD A KINGDOM: COUNTY OF FORTUNE ENTERS EARLY ACCESS

    Why build a single city when you can shape an entire realm?

    Publisher Aquila Interactive and developer Nepos Games have today officially launched County of Fortune into Steam Early Access, inviting players to step into the boots of a medieval lokator — a noble steward tasked with founding, connecting, and governing a sprawling network of settlements across a living, breathing landscape. A free demo is also available now, letting anyone test their governance skills before committing.

    NOT A CITY. A COUNTY. A LIVING WORLD

    Most city-builders ask you to manage walls and districts. County of Fortune asks you to manage relationships.

    You won’t just found one settlement — you’ll build many, each specialised to thrive in its unique environment: fertile valleys become farm hubs; rocky highlands yield quarries; coasts become fishing villages. No two regions are the same, and neither is your strategy.

    • Specialise and connect — A village of bakers needs grain. A quarry needs roads. A market town needs everything. Build trade routes along rivers and highways to keep resources flowing and your economy growing.
    • Appoint mayors — Put trusted leaders in charge of each settlement. Their traits and priorities shape how your communities evolve — for better or worse.
    • Navigate noble politics — Rival houses, shifting alliances, and competing claims mean your decisions ripple beyond trade. Balance ambition with loyalty to keep your county united.
    • Cultural evolution — Different peoples bring different traditions. Guide how they coexist, blend, or stand apart as generations pass.

    TRY BEFORE YOU RULE — FREE DEMO AVAILABLE

    The full Early Access experience is out now, but you can dip your toes in at no cost: the permanent free demo is live on Steam, featuring refined mechanics, rebalanced cultures, and the ability to move settlements — all shaped by feedback from the community. Progress carries over if you decide to upgrade to the full game, so nothing you build is wasted.

    ROADMAP — SHAPED BY THE PEOPLE WHO PLAY IT

    County of Fortune is expected to remain in Early Access for 6–9 months, with the full release arriving in 2027. Nepos Games has laid out a clear path:

    • Gather player feedback to refine balance, UI, and performance
    • Add new biomes, events, and political systems
    • Expand cultural mechanics and diplomatic depth
    • Polish visuals and quality-of-life features

    The game is already fully playable — what you see now is a solid foundation, not a skeleton. Every update will build on that base with input from the players actually ruling these lands.

    WHY IT STANDS APART

    What makes County of Fortune feel different is its scale and humanity. It isn’t about cramming as many houses as possible into a grid. It’s about spacing, connection, and character. A remote logging camp changes the fortunes of the market town downriver. A mayor with a grudge can disrupt trade across your borders. A sudden shift in weather can test every link in your supply chain.

    It captures the quiet drama of governance: the joy of a thriving market, the headache of a blocked trade route, the pride of watching a handful of hamlets grow into a tapestry of towns and cities.

    RELEASE DETAILS

    DetailInfo
    Early Access LaunchOut now — 5 November 2026
    PlatformPC — Steam
    Free DemoPermanent, progress carries over
    Expected Early Access Duration6–9 months
    GenreMedieval County-Builder / Strategy / Simulation
    LanguagesFull details listed on Steam store page

    FINAL THOUGHTS

    County of Fortune fills a fascinating space between intimate village sims and grand empire builders. It’s about the middle ground — the county — where local needs meet regional ambitions, and where every road, every appointment, and every trade agreement weaves the fabric of a kingdom.

    The landscape is empty. The people are waiting. Your fortune is what you make of it.

    Found your first village. Build your roads. Let prosperity spread.

    Find out more here: County Of Fortune

    #CountyOfFortune #AquilaInteractive #NeposGames #CityBuilder #MedievalGames #StrategyGame #Simulation #IndieDev #Steam #EarlyAccess #PCGaming #Techmash

  • TO THE STARS, COMRADES — WORKERS & RESOURCES BLOW PAST 1M SALES AND LAUNCH SPACE PROGRAM DLC NOV 23

    TO THE STARS, COMRADES — WORKERS & RESOURCES BLOW PAST 1M SALES AND LAUNCH SPACE PROGRAM DLC NOV 23

    From the steppes to the stars

    For years you’ve built power stations, laid railways, managed supply chains, and forged a thriving socialist republic. Now the horizon stretches further than ever — all the way to the cosmos.

    Hooded Horse and developer 3DIVISION have announced that the award-winning, hyper-detailed city-builder Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic is expanding beyond Earth. The brand-new Space Program DLC lands 23 November 2026 — and the celebration is doubly sweet: the base game has officially passed 1 million sales worldwide.

    This is more than a new map or a few extra buildings. It is a complete, endgame-scale overhaul that turns your industrial powerhouse into a cosmic superpower — inspired by the real Soviet space race, from Sputnik 1 through the Vostok programme and beyond.

    Build a space programme from the ground up

    Rockets don’t just appear — they are the result of an entire nation working in unison. Every component, every fuel tank, every circuit board must be manufactured, transported, assembled, and tested before it ever reaches the launchpad:

    • Research & Development — Universities design blueprints and unlock new technologies; progress is steady but requires serious investment
    • New Industries — Specialised electronics, advanced alloys, synthetic fabrics, and precision machinery — all built in new production chains
    • Propellant Production — Manufacture the exotic fuels and cryogenic liquids needed to break free of gravity
    • Logistics on a grand scale — Move massive rocket sections by rail and road from factories to assembly halls, then to purpose-built launch complexes
    • Launch & Orbit — Send satellites, probes, and crewed missions into space — and reap the scientific and strategic rewards

    A 1960s campaign — focus on the future

    The expansion includes a dedicated narrative campaign set in the 1960s, designed to let you master these new systems without the usual early-game struggle. Your republic is already prosperous, stable, and well-developed — so you can pour your full energy into one historic, glorious goal: getting humanity into space.

    Why this matters — 1 million players and counting

    Crossing the 1 million sales mark is no small achievement for a deeply specialised, complex strategy title. Workers & Resources has earned its following the hard way: through meticulous detail, authentic economic simulation, and a refusal to simplify. Players don’t just place buildings — they manage the flow of resources, the education of the workforce, the balance of domestic production versus foreign trade, and the heartbeat of an entire nation.

    That depth has struck a chord. And now, with Space Program, the team at 3DIVISION is delivering exactly what the community has been asking for — a fitting, spectacular conclusion to the republic’s journey.

    Quick facts

    DetailInfo
    Space Program DLC Release23 November 2026
    PlatformsSteam, GOG.com, Epic Games Store (PC)
    Base game milestoneSurpassed 1,000,000 copies sold
    New systemsRocket R&D, component manufacturing, assembly, launch logistics
    Inspired bySputnik, Vostok, historic Soviet space achievements
    Campaign1960s-themed scenario — stable economy, space focus
    PriceTo be announced — pages live now for wishlisting

    Ready to launch?

    The cosmos awaits. Whether you’re a seasoned planner with thousands of hours logged or a fresh recruit ready to build your first republic, Space Program offers a bold new frontier — one where every successful launch is a testament to your planning, your industry, and your vision.

    Wishlist Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic – Space Program now on Steam, GOG, or Epic — launch arrives 23 November 2026.

    #WorkersAndResources #SovietRepublic #SpaceProgram #HoodedHorse #3DIVISION #CityBuilder #StrategyGames #IndieDev #PCGaming #SteamDeals #OneMillionSold #TechMash

  • Build, Shape, Remake — Pompeii: The Legacy Gets Steam Workshop, Map Editor & Mod Tools in Monumental Update

    Build, Shape, Remake — Pompeii: The Legacy Gets Steam Workshop, Map Editor & Mod Tools in Monumental Update

    Siscia Games unlocks endless creativity for Roman city-builder fans with its biggest release yet

    Independent Croatian studio Siscia Games has dropped one of the most substantial updates in the life of its Roman city-building title Pompeii: The Legacy, opening the floodgates to community-driven content with full Steam Workshop integration, a powerful in-game Map Editor, and a suite of dedicated modding tools.

    What Just Landed?

    This isn’t just another patch — it’s a transformation of how you’ll play. The update rolls out three major pillars:

    Steam Workshop Integration

    From today, players can browse, subscribe, and download custom maps, scenarios, building packs, gameplay tweaks, and total conversions directly through Steam — all without leaving the game. Siscia Games has built the system to be seamless: one-click installs, automatic updates, and built-in rating and discovery tools to surface the best community creations.

    In-Game Map Editor

    You don’t need external software or coding know-how to craft your own Campania. The new Map Editor lets you sculpt terrain, shape coastlines, place rivers and mountains, and paint soil fertility and resource distribution — all inside the game. Lay out your own version of the Bay of Naples, reimagine Pompeii on a different scale, or build entirely new regions across the Roman world. When you’re done, publish straight to Steam Workshop in seconds.

    Dedicated Modding Tools

    For creators wanting to go deeper, Siscia Games is releasing official modding tools alongside the update. These allow modification of building assets, economic systems, event scripts, visual effects, and beyond. Whether you’re adding new temples, rewriting trade mechanics, or crafting custom narrative scenarios, the toolkit is designed to be accessible to beginners while offering depth for experienced modders.

    Why This Matters

    Pompeii: The Legacy has always stood out in the crowded city-builder space — not just for its striking setting, but for its respectful, detailed approach to recreating life in the shadow of Vesuvius. Now, with this update, the game evolves from a carefully crafted experience into a platform for endless player creativity.

    Siscia Games, an indie team based in Croatia, has built its reputation on listening closely to its community. Every feature in this update has been shaped by player feedback, with map-editing and modding support consistently topping community wishlists since launch.

    What’s Next?

    The team has confirmed this is just the beginning. Planned improvements include:

    • Expanded editor brush tools and terrain assets
    • Official curated showcase of top community maps
    • Support for scenario scripting and custom events
    • Cross-promotion partnerships with leading modding groups

    The update is live right now and completely free for all existing owners.

    Start Building Your Legacy

    Whether you want to design the perfect city, reshape the landscape, or reimagine Roman life entirely on your own terms — the tools are in your hands. Step away from history books and start writing your own.

    More info here: Pompeii: The Legacy

    #PompeiiTheLegacy #SisciaGames #CityBuilder #SteamWorkshop #Modding #IndieDev #CroatianDev #RomanHistory #PCGaming #SteamUpdate #TechMash

  • Build. Bless. Battle — Northgard Battlegrounds Lands in Early Access, 10% Launch Discount Available Now

    Build. Bless. Battle — Northgard Battlegrounds Lands in Early Access, 10% Launch Discount Available Now

    The longships have docked. The clans are mustering. And your settlement is waiting to rise.

    Publisher Shiro Unlimited — the publishing arm of acclaimed indie studio Shiro Games — and developer Funday Games (creators of Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor) have officially launched Northgard Battlegrounds into Steam Early Access as of 27?October?2026, bringing a bold new fusion of city?building and auto?battler action to the beloved Northgard universe. To celebrate the launch, the game is available with a limited?time 10?% discount for early adopters.

    A New Way to Wage War — What Is Northgard Battlegrounds?

    Set in the same rich Viking world that has captivated more than 5?million players worldwide, Northgard Battlegrounds reimagines the franchise’s signature strategy in a faster?paced, more immediately competitive form:

    • Pick your clan — begin with legendary factions including Raven, Stag, and Wolf, each offering distinct starting bonuses and playstyles
    • Build with purpose — every building placement matters. Adjacent structures trigger powerful synergy bonuses that strengthen your economy and your military at once
    • Call upon the Gods — spend accumulated Lore to claim blessings from Odin, Thor, Baldr, and more, reshaping your strategy and unlocking devastating combat potential
    • Watch your warband fight — once your village is prepared, battles unfold automatically and asynchronously against rival players. You craft the plan; your Vikings execute it
    • Face evolving challenges — seasons turn, winters arrive, and only the most cunning Warchiefs will see their clan stand victorious

    It’s a game of spatial mastery and foresight — where a single well?placed structure can turn the tide of war.

    Early Access — What You Can Play Right Now

    The Early Access launch delivers a polished, fully playable foundation:

    FeatureLaunch Availability
    Core gameplay loopComplete — build, bless, battle
    Playable clansRaven, Stag, Wolf (more coming)
    Structures & units50+ distinct buildings, classic units including Shield Bearers, Axe Throwers, plus mythical Jötnar, Draugrs, and Wyverns
    MultiplayerAsynchronous PvP — challenge rivals on your schedule
    LanguagesEnglish, French, German, Spanish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Polish, Portuguese?Brazilian
    PlatformsWindows PC via Steam (macOS/Linux planned later)
    Discord & Steam CommunityActive — developers actively seeking feedback

    Roadmap — What Comes Next

    Funday Games and Shiro Unlimited are committing to at least 6 months in Early Access, with a clear roadmap toward the full 1.0 release:

    • More clans and unique Warchiefs — expanding the strategic palette
    • Additional buildings, units, and divine blessings — deeper build diversity
    • Polish, balance, and quality?of?life updates shaped directly by community feedback
    • Price will increase upon full release — Early Access adopters lock in the lowest possible rate

    The developers stress that your input will directly shape development: “We are committed to taking the time necessary to make Northgard Battlegrounds the best it can be.”

    Grab the Launch Discount

    For a limited time following launch, Northgard Battlegrounds is available at 10?% off its eventual full price on Steam. This discount window won’t remain open indefinitely — and pricing will rise alongside major content updates and the 1.0 launch.

    System Requirements:

    • Minimum: Windows?10, Core?i3?9100F, GTX?1050, 8?GB RAM, 2.2?GB space
    • Recommended: Windows?10, Core?i5?9400F, GTX?1060, 16?GB RAM, 2.2?GB space

    A Partnership Built on Strength

    This collaboration unites two celebrated indie teams:

    • Shiro Games — creators of the original Northgard, now publishing through Shiro Unlimited, their indie?focused label dedicated to flexible financing and community?centred development
    • Funday Games — the Aarhus?based studio behind Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor, bringing proven expertise in accessible, addictive strategic action

    Together, they’re blending the tactical depth of Northgard with the satisfying, replayable rush of the auto?battler genre — and the result feels instantly familiar yet thrillingly fresh.

    Key Details at a Glance

    DetailInformation
    TitleNorthgard Battlegrounds
    DeveloperFunday Games
    PublisherShiro Unlimited
    Release StatusOut now in Steam Early Access — launched 27?Oct?2026
    Launch Discount10?% off for a limited time
    Early Access DurationMinimum 6?months planned
    Store Page[store.steampowered.com/app/4487060](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4487060/Northgard_Battlegrounds/)

    The board is set, the clans are ready, and your village rises today. Will you build wisely, call upon the right Gods, and lead your warband to glory?

    Find out more on Northgard Battlegrounds

    #NorthgardBattlegrounds #Northgard #ShiroGames #FundayGames #AutoBattler #CityBuilder #Viking #StrategyGame #SteamEarlyAccess #TechMash

  • Design Every Room, Build Your Dream City — Empluna Demo 0.1.3 Overhauled With Your Feedback

    Design Every Room, Build Your Dream City — Empluna Demo 0.1.3 Overhauled With Your Feedback

    You told them what wasn’t working — and they listened. BigCodersPlanet has unleashed Version 0.1.3 of the Empluna demo, a sweeping refresh shaped directly by every suggestion, critique, and wish from players who tried the low?poly sandbox city builder during Steam Next Fest back in June.

    The result? A smoother, smarter, more satisfying building experience — live right now on Steam, free for everyone to try.

    What Is Empluna?

    Most city builders hand you pre?fab buildings and say “place it here.” Empluna does things differently: you design everything. From the layout of every room in a family home to the floor plan of your industrial complexes, you decide how your city looks, works, and grows.

    • Design buildings from the inside out — rooms, corridors, and layouts are entirely yours to create
    • Shape the land — procedurally generated terrain you can sculpt, rivers you can guide, coastlines you can expand
    • Welcome diverse residents — craftspeople, families, researchers, artists, tourists — each with their own needs
    • Automate & trade — build production chains, manage resources, import and export goods across your network
    • Relax, low?poly style — clean, charming visuals and a pace that lets you build at your speed

    The Big Fixes — You Asked, They Delivered

    The June demo showed huge promise — but players were vocal about what needed work. Here’s how 0.1.3 answers those calls:

    Road Building — Completely Rebuilt

    • Terrain now reshapes itself around your roads automatically
    • Junctions snap and connect cleanly — no more fiddling with misaligned endpoints
    • Live preview shows exactly what will be placed before you commit

    Undo & Redo — Finally Here

    • Ctrl+Z now works for terrain, objects, roads, walls — nearly everything
    • No more “every mistake is permanent” anxiety. Build boldly, tweak freely

    Interface — Remade From Scratch

    • Redesigned main menu with live terrain preview
    • Clearer build menu with collapsible categories
    • Brand?new unified icon set
    • Movable, maximisable windows
    • Consistent tooltips throughout

    A Prettier, More Alive World

    • Natural erosion?shaped terrain and improved ridgelines
    • Procedural rivers and better coastlines
    • Brighter nights in developed areas — building after dark is no longer guesswork
    • Smoother horizon blending and distance fog

    Plus…

    • Building plots can now be rotated — layouts adapt automatically
    • Conveyor belts lift vertically with Shift+drag
    • Spline magnetism means road ends find each other
    • Steam Achievements and Steam Cloud support ready
    • Bug fixes across trading, display scaling, and audio

    How to Play

    1. Visit Empluna on Steam
    2. Download the Demo — no access request needed
    3. Start building — and keep sharing your thoughts
    4. Full release coming soon — wishlist to stay updated

    The Devs Speak

    “Your feedback during Steam Next Fest was invaluable. You told us road building was frustrating, that mistakes couldn’t be undone, and that the interface was cluttered. We’ve rebuilt all three — and kept going. This demo is stronger because you played it.”

    — BigCodersPlanet

    Find out more on Empluna here

    #Empluna #BigCodersPlanet #CityBuilder #IndieDev #Techmash #SteamDemo #SteamNextFest #SandboxBuilding #Automation #DesignYourCity #PCGaming

  • Streets, Skylines & Second Chances — Cities: Skylines – Expanded Edition Rises on Switch 2 October 28!

    Streets, Skylines & Second Chances — Cities: Skylines – Expanded Edition Rises on Switch 2 October 28!

    Build bigger, manage smarter, and look better than ever. Paradox Interactive, in partnership with Tantalus Media, has officially unveiled Cities: Skylines – Expanded Edition — a complete rebuild of Colossal Order’s landmark city-building experience, optimised from the ground up exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2. It arrives October 28, ready to turn your console into a thriving metropolis.

    What Is Expanded Edition?

    This isn’t just a port — it’s a reimagining. Where the original 2018 Switch release faced hard limits, Expanded Edition tears them up and starts fresh. Every system, visual, and tool has been overhauled to take full advantage of Switch 2’s power — delivering the deepest, most flexible city-building experience ever seen on a Nintendo platform.

    More Space to Build Your Vision

    • 25 buildable tiles — up from just 9 in the original Switch version, letting your city sprawl across a far larger landscape
    • Map Editor — craft completely custom landscapes, shape rivers, sculpt mountains, and lay coastlines before placing a single road

    Precision Tools & Polished Play

    • Precision placement with distance indicators and improved snapping — line up every road and building exactly where you want it
    • Quick Selection Tool — jump instantly between roads, zones, and utilities without digging through menus
    • Environmental Controls Panel — adjust time of day, rain, fog, and atmospheric colouring in real time to set the perfect mood
    • Full keyboard & mouse support alongside controllers — build the way that works best for you

    Two Ways to Play

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    Graphics ModeTargetBest For
    PerformanceUp to 60 FPS with upscalingFast-paced expansion, busy cities, smooth movement
    Quality30 FPS with enhanced visualsScenic tours, screenshots, admiring your work

    Packed with Premium Content

    Ten DLC expansions and content packs come included at no extra cost:

    • After Dark — nightlife and tourism districts
    • Snowfall — winter weather, trams, and heating systems
    • Green Cities — eco-friendly buildings and policies
    • Sunset Harbor — fishing industries, harbours, and transport
    • Plus Map Pack 3, Country Road, Pearls from the East, Deep Focus Radio, Carols Candles & Candy, and Match Day

    Pricing & Upgrade Offer

    • Launch Price: £41.49 / $49 / €49
    • Upgrade Discount: Owners of the original Switch edition get 70% off Expanded Edition until April 28, 2027 — just £12.45 to upgrade
    • Availability: Digital eShop + physical retail release

    Why It Matters

    For years, Cities: Skylines has been the gold standard in city-building — but console versions always compromised on space or features. Expanded Edition changes that, bringing the breadth of the PC experience to your living room or on the go, with refinements designed specifically to feel right at home on Switch 2.

    “This is the city-builder you’ve always wanted — bigger, prettier, and more flexible than ever before.”

    Pre-orders are live now on the Nintendo eShop. Whether you’re returning mayor or fresh-faced planner, the sky isn’t the limit — it’s just the beginning.

    Find out more about Cities Skylines

    #CitiesSkylines #ExpandedEdition #ParadoxInteractive #TantalusMedia #ColossalOrder #NintendoSwitch2 #CityBuilder #Simulation #ManagementGame #Switch2 #GamingNews #October2026 #Techmash

  • Sludge, Strategy & Survival — Toxic Frontier Oozes onto the Scene!

    Sludge, Strategy & Survival — Toxic Frontier Oozes onto the Scene!

    Publisher Meteorbyte Studios and developer Mint Gate Games are positively glowing with excitement — or perhaps that’s just radiation poisoning — as they officially reveal Toxic Frontier, a delightfully gritty card-powered survival strategy game unveiled during the PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct. Prepare to wade into the muck, purify the wastelands, and build a haven where others see only ruin.

    Cards, Hexes & Hazardous Wastelands

    Toxic Frontier blends roguelike city-building with card strategy in a post-apocalyptic world where every tile is toxic, every decision counts, and every new card could save your settlement — or seal its fate.

    • Build from nothing — start with a single safe tile and expand your colony across a sprawling hex grid, turning poisoned land into a livable home
    • 40+ unique cards — unlock powerful structures, purification tools, defences, and special projects; mix and match to create devastatingly effective synergies
    • Watch your step — slithery things lurk in the muck; each biome brings new threats, strange creatures, and unexpected hazards
    • Retro irradiated aesthetic — crisp pixel-art meets vivid, saturated toxicity; a nostalgic look with a decidedly dangerous glow
    • No two runs are the same — procedural maps, evolving threats, and four distinct game modes keep every expedition fresh; two different endings await
    • Reach the target before your deck runs dry — manage your limited hand carefully; when the cards are gone, survival gets very difficult

    Announcement Details

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    TitleToxic Frontier
    DeveloperMint Gate Games
    PublisherMeteorbyte Studios
    GenreCard-Based Roguelike City-Builder / Survival Strategy
    RevealedPC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct 2026
    Release WindowQ1 2027
    PlatformPC — Steam
    WishlistLive now — https://store.steampowered.com/app/2285020
    BonusFull Steam Deck support confirmed

    The sludge is thick, the air is questionable, and something is definitely moving in the shadows. But hope? Hope is what you build. Grab your cards, purify the soil, and carve a home from the poison. Welcome to Toxic Frontier

    Find out more here

    #ToxicFrontier #MeteorbyteStudios #MintGateGames #IndieGames #CardGame #CityBuilder #Roguelike #techmash #PostApocalyptic #StrategyGames #PCGamingShow #Steam

  • Build a Kingdom From Scratch: County of Fortune Sets Early Access Date — Free Demo Coming in October!

    Build a Kingdom From Scratch: County of Fortune Sets Early Access Date — Free Demo Coming in October!

    Aquila Interactive and Nepos Games have officially announced that their ambitious medieval county-builder, County of Fortune, will launch into Steam Early Access on 5 November 2026 — and players won’t have to wait that long to get their hands on it, with a free demo arriving in October.

    Not Just Another Town — Build an Entire Region

    Unlike traditional city-building games that focus on a single settlement, County of Fortune expands the canvas to an entire county. As a lokator — a medieval steward and coloniser — you’re given a vast stretch of untamed land to shape from the ground up. You choose where each village takes root, watch it grow from a tiny hamlet into a bustling city, and connect settlements into a thriving, interconnected region.

    Rivers, fertile soil, mineral deposits, and climate all matter — you’ll plan around the land, not over it. Place a town near iron and you’ll forge weapons; site it on a fertile river valley and trade will flourish. Every map plays differently, with procedurally generated architecture filling out your streets block by block.

    Life Beyond Bricks: Politics, Culture, and Rivalry

    As your county grows, so does its complexity. Each settlement gets its own mayor — complete with unique strengths, weaknesses, and personalities — who steers local development. Noble houses rise to power, vying for influence and shaping the political landscape. Meanwhile, migrating cultures bring new customs and economic bonuses… but also tensions if they don’t see eye to eye.

    The result is a living, breathing world where your choices ripple across the region. Will you forge a single united heartland, or let proud rival houses shape a patchwork of distinct realms?

    Key Features

    • Regional-scale building — found whole settlements, not just individual houses
    • Terrain-driven strategy — resources, biomes, and waterways define your economy
    • Dynamic leadership — mayors and noble houses add depth and drama
    • Living culture system — migrating communities enrich and complicate life
    • Your pace — sandbox gameplay designed for long-term planning
    • Free demo — play it in October 2026 ahead of Early Access launch

    When You Can Play

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    MilestoneDate
    Free DemoOctober 2026
    Steam Early Access Launch5 November 2026

    County of Fortune is developed by Nepos Games and published by Aquila Interactive. You can already add it to your Steam Wishlist to be notified the moment it goes live.

    Whether you’re a city-builder veteran or a strategy fan looking for something with heart, this is one medieval adventure you won’t want to miss.

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  • Set Sail in Whiskerwood’s Massive New Nautical Update!

    Set Sail in Whiskerwood’s Massive New Nautical Update!

    The cat-and-mouse dynamic is taking to the high seas! Publisher Hooded Horse and developer Minakata Dynamics have officially unveiled the next major update for their popular city-builder, Whiskerwood.

    While players will still need to keep up with the Good™ and Just™ work of paying hefty taxes to their feline crown, the sandbox world is getting a whole lot bigger. The brand-new Nautical Update allows players to construct custom ships and set sail across the ocean surrounding their island colonies, opening up a world of new trade partners, rare resources, and naval quests!

    What’s New on the High Seas?

    The update expands Whiskerwood’s deep vertical city-building and intricate automation mechanics to the open water:

    • Build Your Fleet: Construct new dock structures to assemble and manage a fleet of ships. Assign crews of hardworking mice, ensure they’re stocked with supplies for the voyage, and dispatch them on specialised missions.
    • Explore & Trade: Chart a grid-based world map to discover remote trade outposts, meet new NPC factions, and unearth rich new resource nodes—including infinite supplies of Guano for top-tier fertiliser!
    • Naval Logistics & Combat: Ships aren’t just for exploration—they can ferry goods directly around your city’s coast to streamline complex supply chains. But watch out for danger: you’ll need to assign naval escorts to fend off pirate attacks or band together to raid pirate strongholds.
    • New Nautical Questline: The adventure kicks off after meeting a malcontent mouse living in a converted lifeboat, launching a fresh story arc filled with new gameplay unlocks and maritime challenges.

    Whether you’re looking to optimise your production lines, expand your mouselow hierarchy of needs, or build a formidable fleet to keep pirate bands at bay, this latest chapter in Whiskerwood’s Early Access journey delivers a wave of new strategic content.

    Whiskerwood is available on PC via Steam, GOG, Epic Games Store, and the Microsoft Store.

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  • Claim Your Frontier: Final Open Playtest for Wild West Pioneers Drops Ahead of September Release!

    Claim Your Frontier: Final Open Playtest for Wild West Pioneers Drops Ahead of September Release!

    Saddle up, partner! If you have ever dreamed of taming the rugged frontier and building a sprawling settlement from scratch, your time has finally come.

    Developer EmpireCraft Studios and indie publisher Toplitz Productions have officially announced the launch of the final open playtest for their highly anticipated city builder, Wild West Pioneers. Head over to the Steam product page right now to grab your provisions, lead a trek of settlers into uncharted territory, and test your survival skills in the unforgiving American West.

    This playtest marks the last chance for players to explore the game’s mechanics and shape its development before it officially rides into PC Early Access on September 25, 2026.

    What to Expect on the Frontier

    Unlike traditional city builders, Wild West Pioneers weaves deep story elements and character-driven gameplay into core colony management. You play as the leader of a group of hopefuls venturing west—not just to chase gold rush dreams or escape debt, but on a personal journey to discover what happened to your missing father.

    Here is what gamers can look forward to:

    • Build and Expand Across the Map: Start with basic shelters, then raise Town Halls, lay down roads, and keep the local Saloon stocked. As your main town grows, dispatch scouts and wagon treks to establish secondary outposts, claim resource nodes, and build intricate trade networks.
    • Deep Production Chains: Manage complex supply lines ranging from basic timber and food to advanced tools and luxury goods to keep your settlers happy.
    • Fully Voice-Acted Storyline: Experience the personal journeys, fears, and hopes of your settlers, brought to life through fully voice-acted dialogue.
    • Appoint Leaders & Shape Towns: Assign sheriffs and mayors whose unique perks directly impact your settlement’s growth and stability.
    • Rich Sandbox & Dynamic Cycles: Watch a dynamic day/night cycle unfold as fully animated citizens carry out their daily routines across detailed, picturesque landscapes.

    How to Join the Playtest

    Joining the open playtest is simple:

    1. Head over to the official Wild West Pioneers Steam Page.
    2. Click the request access/playtest button.
    3. Dive into the frontier, build your town, and leave your feedback to help the dev team fine-tune the experience for launch!

    Don’t wait—the frontier won’t settle itself. Grab your boots, jump into the playtest today, and make sure to add Wild West Pioneers to your Steam wishlist before its Early Access launch on September 25!

    Find out more here

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