Exciting News From Studios Under Hooded Horse Publishing
It’s that time of year again, E3 is here! After being canceled last year, the mega-gaming expo is back in a digital format. There will be plenty of big announcements to come but Hooded Horse, a publisher gaining popularity in the 4X and strategy gaming community, has released some announcements from the developers under their […]
Terra Invicta Tutorial Videos
In light of Terra Invicta coming to Early Access soon, Rob took some time to record a tutorial series that will help beginner players understand the basics of the “three phases” of Terra Invicta. In the first episode of the tutorial series he goes over the various resources and explains the base game mechanics of […]
Terra Invicta: A Deep Dive Podcast
Summary: Join Rob as he hosts Havoc, TortugaPower, and PerunGamingAU for a deep dive into the strategy game that everyone is talking about, Terra Invicta. PerunGaming is well known for his extensive knowledge of this gem in his Terra Invicta series, here: Terra Invicta (Humanity First) – YouTube TortugaPower is also showcasing his deep understanding of strategy […]
Let’s eXplore Alliance of the Sacred Suns
Rob jumps in with the Beta IV version of Alliance of the Sacred Suns, a macro-level 4X and character-focused strategy game. Wow, it’s come a long, long way since we last checked in with it! In fact, nearly every facet and every mechanic of this game has been seriously altered and improved since we last […]
Let’s eXplore Knights of Honor II: Sovereign
It’s been many, many years in the making, but Rob finally has his hands on Knights of Honor II and has some gameplay to show you while he writes his review. Behold, and be sure to join in on the fun by commenting on the video, especially if you’re a Knights of Honor veteran!
Dominions 6: Masterfully Crafted Magic and Combat Systems
Dominions 6 – Rise of the Pantokrator, developed by Illwinter Game Design (Dominions), is without equal in the fantasy 4X genre. I write that easily and without hesitation because I don’t think it can be compared with any other game in the genre. Sure, it sounds like your typical fantasy 4X affair if you list […]
Paradox Development Studio Undergoing Company Reorganization
If you have not already heard, Paradox Development Studios (PDS) has (unfortunately) been making the headlines this week due to its poorly received Europa Universalis IV (EUIV) DLC, Leviathan, released on April 27th, which as of this writing is the *lowest* rated game on Steam at 8%, or Overwhelmingly Negative. Because of a myriad of […]
AI War 2: Zenith Onslaught Review
AI War 2 is a game of strategy and suffering: a brutal journey against insurmountable odds. Sometimes things look so bleak you wonder if there is any point in going on, until a ray of light pierces through this dark cloud in the form of powerful allies and bonuses that can turn the tide in […]
AI War 2 ReeXamination #1
The RTS genre has gone through many changes and evolutions to stay relevant, and the age of lighting fast micromanagement real-time strategy is mostly over. Developers have been trying to find that sweet spot between the fast-paced gameplay of real-time with the strategic depth of a Grand Strategy or 4X game. AI War 2 is […]
Total War Saga: TROY Review
The Iliad, only passed through a popcorn movie and then rendered into a Total War “Saga.” With the intriguing premise that maybe there was some kernel of truth to all the legends, but is this game a θρίαμβος (triumph) or τραγωδία (tragedy?) A “saga” is basically a story, such as that of Beowulf, but in […]
