Hello! How are you? If you’ve been following my Facebook Page, you already know that things have been rather slow because I’ve recently broken a foot. And while I don’t write with my big toes, the pain makes it somewhat challenging to concentrate. However, the show must go on, and there’s news needing coverage, from Stronghold to Men of War, a lot has happened. Let’s get into it!

The Officio Assassinorum Await Your Orders

Attention, Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate – Daemonhunters fans! Your favorite game is getting updated with the craziest faction in the Imperium, the Officio Assassinorum in Execution Force. This elite force of four of the galaxy’s top assassins would make even the craziest of serial killers blush. Now, the question arises – how do you gain access to this fear-instilling force in every mission? Simply, embark on an epic journey in the primary campaign and achieve a certain milestone to unlock their full potential. Once you reach this critical point, the Officio Assassinorum in Execution Force will be at your disposal, ready to unleash their deadly skills upon your enemies.

Firefly Studios Unveils Stronghold: Definitive Edition

Firefly Studios is back on track, and fans are in for a treat as the highly-anticipated Stronghold: Definitive Edition is set to launch with enhanced graphics, bringing the beloved classic from 2001 to modern glory later this year

If you’re a die-hard fan of the original Stronghold (like yours truly), get ready to embark on a nostalgia-filled journey through the world of sieges, strategy, and medieval grandeur. The game’s highlights are its new visuals built from scratch by the artists that worked in the 2001 original. The game will feature a new campaign built around the iconic Rat and Pig characters, with 14 new missions. 10 New siege scenarios, and modern-day conveniences like multiplayer support without the need for third-party software and Steam Workshop integration.

Homeworld Remastered Free For Keepsies

If you were not aware of this, Homeworld: Remastered Collection, one of the best remasters of one of the best real-time-strategy series ever made is now free to keep, forever. If you’re reading this before the 3rd of August, don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to claim your copy of Homeworld: Remastered Collection. Simply visit the Epic Games Store and add this legendary title to your library, completely free of charge.

Nova Roma

In the world of delightful city-building games, a new contender is on the horizon: Nova Roma.

As the name suggests, Nova Roma translates to “New Rome,” offering a clear insight into the game’s central theme. Step into the role of a leader, guiding a small yet determined group of citizens through the task of resurrecting a new Rome from its decadent state.

Men of War 2 Open Beta

It’s time to bring out the big guns and dispels the idea that Men of War II lost the battle for the middle ground between the Company of Heroes and Combat Mission to Call to Arms. After a lukewarm reception during its multiplayer beta a couple of months back, Best Way is running a final beta weekend that’ll last from August 10th to August 14th. Yet, one question remains: Is Men of War 2 back with a renewed sense of purpose, ready to reclaim a position it proudly held for years in the RTS WW2 market?

Here’s what you’ll be able to try out during the 4 days the open beta will last: Competitive PvP multiplayer across several modes and maps, a Line Defense PvE mode; and 3 single player/co-op missions. Since my broken leg will prevent me from going out for several weeks, I’ll be putting Men of War II through its paces during the open beta, and maybe publish a feature of it.

Panzer Campaigns – Orel ’43 Announced

The second of three titles from Dani Asensio in the Panzer Campaigns series covering the Soviet offensives in the south, during the summer of 1943 is Wargame Design Studios‘ latest announcement, as the publisher hopes to release it before the end of 2023. I’ll update you when more details become available.

Xenonauts 2 First Early Access Milestone Reached

Xenonauts 2, one of my favorite games released this year has now reached its first early access milestone, this is intended on squashing bugs and on implementing new gameplay changes. See here:

• It is now possible to redirect aircraft squadrons that are already in flight via the Launch Aircraft panel (this also allows you to split aircraft out of airborne squadrons).
• Updated the AI so it will only perform attacks on units that an alien unit has seen that turn, as it was apparently previously ignoring the vision rules due to a bug. This could lead to some rather unfair situations where enemies were shooting beyond vision range or throwing grenades over walls at units they had never seen.
• Cleaner units were reduced in Accuracy from 65 down to 55 for the suited guys (Agents) and 60 for the hazmat guys (Soldiers).
• Accuracy for enemies on Recruit difficulty has been dropped from 85% of normal values down to 80% of normal values.
• Stun Gun has been buffed a little – it now does slightly more Stun Damage, has improved accuracy, and holds 4 shots rather than 3.
• UFO Armour and Health are now shown at maximum zoom level in air combat.
• Updated a number of translation language files to incorporate various changes and fixes.

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