Category: Game Preview

A new era of warfare is almost here. Tempest Rising, the highly anticipated, modern real-time strategy game coming April 24, 2025, from Saber Interactive’s 3D Realms label and Knights Peak, is available to pre-order today on PC via Steam. Today also marks the world debut of Tempest Rising’s first official multiplayer demo, playable now until February 3 as part of Steam’s Real-Time Strategy Fest. Experience high-stakes base-building, resource management, and all-out action between unique factions in this true spiritual successor to the RTS classics of the ‘90s and 2000s.

The Standard Edition of Tempest Rising, featuring two faction-based campaigns as well as skirmish mode and competitive multiplayer, is available to pre-order today for $39.99. Players can also pre-order the game’s Deluxe Edition for $49.99, which includes:

• One week of advanced access to the full game, including multiplayer and skirmish mode
• A digital artbook showcasing the art and lore of Tempest Rising
• The full digital game soundtrack, featuring 43 tracks from legendary Command & Conquer composer Frank Klepacki plus community favorites like Michael Markie, Hexenkraft, The Witcher composer Adam Skorupa,and Sigurd Jøhnk-Jensen

Pre-order either edition to unlock the “Commander Pack” DLC at no extra charge, featuring a variety of exclusive in-game cosmetics, including bonus player icons, skins, cursors and more.

During Tempest Rising’s first multiplayer demo, going on now through February 3, players can battle each other for dominance on three maps: Alps (2v2), Overgrown Oasis (1v1), and Altitude (1v1). Players can also experience the game’s PvE skirmish mode against AI opponents for the first time.

About Tempest Rising

Tempest Rising transports you to a battle-scarred 1997 in an alternate timeline where the Cuban Missile Crisis went nuclear. Experience two epic campaigns with unique factions and deeply rewarding gameplay that keeps the focus on strategy and skill. Take full command of the battlefield as you build up your base, lead your armies into combat, and execute bold strategies to emerge victorious.

Key Features

• Classic RTS base-building with fast, fluid, hard-hitting combat and tons of customization
• Command two asymmetrical factions, each featuring unique harvesting models, resource systems, and distinct rosters of units for drastically different playstyles
• Two epic single-player campaigns with between-mission cutscenes to drive the story
• Skirmish, custom games, and ranked multiplayer matchmaking with Glicko-2 rating

Grab your Tempest Risingpre-order today before the game launches on April 24, with one week of advanced access available for Deluxe Edition owners! For the latest news and updates, follow Tempest Rising on X/Twitter and Discord.

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Daedalic Entertainment and Billionworlds are thrilled to present the official Showcase Trailer for Yield! Fall of Rome, the upcoming turn-based 4X strategy game launching into Early Access on January 20, 2025. The trailer highlights the game’s unique approach to the genre, offering fast-paced tactical gameplay and meaningful decisions at every turn.

Trailer Highlights:

• Strategic Depth in Every Decision: Players take control of one of eight distinct factions, each vying for dominance in the tumultuous final days of the Roman Empire. Expand your dominion, conquer provinces, and immerse yourself in a dynamic game where every turn shapes the course of history.
• Skirmish Gameplay Rundown: Watch as the Persian faction strategically establishes its economy, engages in tactical battles, and conquers rival territories. The trailer demonstrates how Yield! balances focused decision-making with expansive strategy.
• Dynamic Campaigns: Players can engage with Romans as allies or enemies, adapting strategies based on alliances and rivalries. Witness the rise and fall of empires as every choice has a lasting impact.
• Versatile Game Modes: Whether enjoying relaxed single-player campaigns or diving into competitive multiplayer, Yield! provides fully customizable skirmishes and weekly time-limited challenges for diverse gameplay experiences.

Yield! Fall of Rome brings a fresh perspective to the 4X strategy genre, inspired by classics like Civilization and Battle for Polytopia. With its accessible mechanics, strategic depth, and quick-paced gameplay, Yield! ensures that every match is as rewarding as it is intense.

Designed for Steam Deck
Take the full 4X experience with you wherever you go. With its emphasis on impactful choices and engaging gameplay, Yield! feels right at home on the Steam Deck, delivering the depth and strategic variety of a 4X game without requiring endless hours to appreciate.

Yield! Fall of Rome: The 4X Game That Won’t Keep You Waiting

If you’ve ever grown impatient waiting for your workers to build a scout in 7 turns, Yield! Fall of Rome is the game for you. Forget endless micromanagement—every turn offers exciting decisions and impactful actions. Lead legendary tribes such as the Britons, Huns, and Franks against the all-mighty Romans, and dive straight into the heart of the action as you shape the destiny of the ancient world.

As one player put it: “After playing Yield! I realized how slow other games can feel. In Yield!, every turn matters, and I didn’t have to waste time waiting to make big moves.”

Build Empires, Conquer Foes, Rewrite History

In Yield! Fall of Rome, you’ll step into the shoes of a barbarian leader during the twilight of the Roman Empire. Choose from 8 unique factions, each offering distinct gameplay styles and challenges. Whether through diplomacy, warfare, or strategic cunning, carve out your empire and bring glory to your tribe.

Key features include:

• Focused, fast 4X Gameplay: Dive into the action immediately with streamlined mechanics that prioritize strategy over waiting.
• Dynamic Campaigns: Explore procedurally generated maps and embark on bite-sized campaigns where no two games are the same.
• Accessible Yet Deep: Intuitive mechanics make it easy to start, while advanced strategies reward skilled players.
• Multiplayer Options: Play solo, cooperatively, or competitively with asynchronous multiplayer modes offering flexibility and fun.

Why Yield! Stands Out

Yield! Fall of Rome combines the best of traditional 4X gameplay with a modern twist: fast, engaging sessions without the grind. It’s been called “the child of Civilization and Battle for Polytopia,” bringing the best of both worlds into a uniquely immersive experience.

Wishlist Now and Lead the Fall of Rome

Ready to rewrite history? Wishlist Yield! Fall of Rome today on Steam and prepare for an epic strategy experience when the game launches on January 20, 2025.

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So I got an email from Sextant Studios which you can find over on Blue Sky ( also feel free to follow me here ) Asking me if I would be interested in checking out their demo, and of course, I was only too happy too.

The game has an odd premise, and I am as the kids say, here for it. Hell has indeed opened up in the fields you call home, and you must connect the cities to defend yourself. You do this in what I can best describe as an auto battler meets strategy game for people who have little time to waste but want to have a hard time mastering something. Also, they grew up loving Minesweeper.

Did I mention, that you play as sheep? Yes, Flocking Hell refers to the fact you are indeed sheep. I do not know or care how these sheep built these full-fledged cities, but they have done it. You click these empty spaces to discover towns then connect them and watch these adorable sheep run to and fro to reinforce each other to defend against the incoming horde and after 80 turns, there will be hell. Sort of, the demons are honestly as cute as the sheep. I love those little guys even when they wreck me, and they did. For two hours I couldn’t get past level 4, I suck at this game. But damn if I don’t enjoy it.

A nice touch is the card system, you get them in between levels ( you do start with a couple) and they do various things like leveling up your cities or showing blocks, etc. They do cost sheep to use but the rewards usually outweigh the cost. I haven’t gotten the chance to use them all and I am far from having mastered the game and its mechanics, but check out the trailer below and absolutely check out the demo over on Steam.

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Australian developer Critical Games released their hit JRPG 8-Bit Adventures 2 on PC last year. Flushed from its success, and the critical fanfare it received from media, they’re eager to announce that the console versions – PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch – will release on October 16th 2024.

“After seven years of work developing and self-funding 8-Bit Adventures 2, I was overwhelmed and delighted with the positive response that the PC version received. The central storyline, cast, and battle system hooked fans of the RPG genre, and I look forward to sharing this experience with console players.” – Joshua Hallaran.

Game experience

Explore and immerse yourself in a vast and varied world, brought to life by vibrant 8-Bit graphics, memorable NES-accurate music, and an unforgettable cast of characters.

Players can enjoy strategic, dynamic turn-based combat which focuses on unique character skills, swapping party members, managing the turn order, and unleashing powerful Team Attacks and Omega Burst finishing moves – no random battles or mandatory grinding required.

A perfect entry point into the series, this is a story for new and returning players alike!

Features

• Airship Travel – fly across an expansive World Map, filled with character-driven Side-Quests & challenging Super Boss battles!
• Nostalgia Perfected – vivid & vibrant Pixel Art visuals, with an enchanting & unforgettable Chiptune OST.
• Uplifting, Story-Rich Adventure which blends Fantasy and Sci-Fi.
• 30-40 Hours Playtime.
• Turn-Based Battles with Depth and Strategy. Freely swap allies mid-combat, and unleash Team Attacks or Omega Burst finishing moves!
• No Random Battles – enemies are always visible on the map.
• Seven Playable Characters, including a blind martial artist and an Exterminator-class robot.
• Constant Variety – everything from exploring ancient ruins to solving a robot murder mystery!
• Tightly Paced Story which balances the classic JRPG experience with modern design.
• A Tragic Villain with a Unique Twist – save the world from a vengeful Glitch!

The Story & Objective
When a mistreated child with impossible powers threatens to reshape the world, a hero’s disappearance kicks off a grand adventure – and a battle for survival!

This boy has unleashed chaos across the globe; raising an undead army, possessing a squadron of deadly airships, poisoning the land, and imprisoning an entire continent far above the clouds. He believes that this upheaval will create a new, more perfect world – a world which will have a place for him.

Granted special powers by an omniscient computer, the player must stop the boy before it’s too late. But can they also save him? Or was his fate sealed at birth?


Put simply, 8-Bit Adventures 2 features everything fans love about classic JRPGs. An earnest, engaging storyline; relatable, easy-to-love characters; strategic turn-based combat; deep party customization; an unforgettable soundtrack; and a large, fantastical world – traversed by Airship, and brought to life by vibrant 8-Bit inspired visuals.

While it may be a sequel, anyone can jump into this brand new adventure!