Burden of Command Release Window

It looks like the wait is finally over. I remember hearing about Burden of Commands’ existence before I started Strategy and Wargaming (OneHexAway, which was called way back when).

A recent newsletter from the developer has announced that Burden of Command will come out between December and February.

Everyone’s eager to get their hands on the game, and because of that, Burden of Command will have a public demo sometime during the fall. This demo will mostly consist of “boot camp” scenarios, to give you a feel of how the game plays, and two historically based scenarios that are “short and sweet”. Hopefully, Luke’s work will be the emotionally charged wartime leadership experience everyone is hoping for.

Ratten Reich Release Date Trailer

The Men of War and Company of Heroes but with anthropomorphized rats inspired Ratten Reich comes out August 9th to Steam’s Early Access programme.

I don’t know how I feel about it. I remember playing a demo of it some time ago and not being very impressed with what was available. I also don’t really like the idea of replacing humans with rats (and any other animal for that matter), it just makes me feel icky and creeped out.

We’ll see if Ratten Reich manages to impress, or if it’s better left on the sewer.

Cataclismo Out Now

Hooded Horse’s catalog of great strategy games isn’t going to stop growing anytime soon, and Cataclismo is their most recent addition. This cool-looking mix-mash of Stronghold, They Are Billions and Age of Darkness is already sporting an impressive 93% review rating on Steam.

Cataclismo sets itself apart from its competitors with its block-based building system, which allows for the construction of unique and elaborate defenses. The game’s pedigree is on full display, as it hails from the creators of the excellent indie title Moonlighter and the Riot-backed Mageseeker.

Cataclismo came out on July 22nd, it’s currently 20% off, costing $23.99 |23,99€ | £19.99.

Conscript Out Now

What an interesting title that Conscript is. More of a survival horror than a historical title, I couldn’t let you know that it is out, just in case you want to check it out. Having played the demo a couple of months back, it truly impressed me by its gritty art style, and uncompromising brutality with which it portrays World War 1.

Total War: PHARAOH Dynasties Free Update

Total War: PHARAOH and Creative Assembly are trying their hands at a redemption arc with the free update “Dynasties”.

This update breathes much-needed life and content into Total War: PHARAOH by making it more of a broad Bronze Age title, by adding the regions of Mesopotamia and around the Aegean Sea. More than 100 settlements were added, 95 new factions and 150 “new” units were brought back from Total War: Troy. The battles were reworked with a new lethality mechanic, and the way dynasties work takes a page from the Crusader King’s book.

It’s nice to see that Creative Assembly didn’t abandon PHARAOH and is actively working on the game. Good on them. If you own the game, the update is live, and you can play it right now.

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