Strategy Session

Sins of a Solar Empire 2 is an intricate real-time 4X strategy game that recently released on Steam, despite being out on PC via the Epic Games Store for a bit. We dove in with the Steam release to check it out for our Strategy Session review series.

Manor Lords launched into early access last week, and it's taken the internet by storm. But how does it stack up in its early stages, and is it worth your time? Here's our early access review.

Guardian Tactics: Deck of the Chosen is an upcoming roguelike deck builder, coming soon to Steam. We took a look at the demo available on Steam to see what it's all about.

Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader is a fantastic turn-based tactical RPG that makes amazing use of its source material while still providing an immense amount of freedom to its players. But how does it hold up in a post-Baldur's Gate 3 world? Here's our review.

Every month, Marvel SNAP fans are treated to a new season pass, relevant rewards, and an all-around theme to every nook and cranny of the fantastically addicting mobile trading card game. For October, they had no choice but to keep it spooky with the Bloodstone event.

Total War: Pharaoh is the latest title from developer Creative Assembly. Set during the Bronze Age collapse, players take on the role of an aspiring Pharaoh or Great King. Kevin has successfully seized power from the other pretenders. Check out the review to see if this road to power is worth it.

Harebrained Schemes is back with Lamplighters League. How does this turn-based strategy stack up with their past hits?

Total War: Pharaoh arrives in October, and Creative Assembly invited MMORPG to preview the first 50 turns of the Ramesses campaign. Kevin had the chance to explore some of the features in the upcoming release. Check out his initial thoughts on how it feels to play one of the leaders in Ancient Egypt during the Bronze Age collapse.

Long Gone Days is a pixel-based, turn-based combat that imagines a world at war. Part sniper sim, part turn-based combat game, Brian had a chance to go hands on at PAX West to check out the upcoming game.

Creative Assembly is releasing the new Total War: Warhammer III: Shadows of Change DLC this week. It includes three new legendary lords, several new units, and campaign mechanics. Is it enough to keep players engaged? Check out Kevin's review to learn more.

Homeworld 3's upcoming War Games mode brings a roguelike element to the space-faring strategy game. Bradford put the mode to the test in a new multiplayer preview.

The Age of Wonders IV: Dragon Dawn has arrived. Players can now build their hoard and overcome challenges as a Dragon Ruler. Publisher Paradox Interactive and developer Triumph Studios have implemented this iconic creature from fantasy well. Check out Kevin's review to see if it is enough to warrant the content pack's stand-alone price.

Age of Wonders IV from Publisher Paradox Interactive and developer Triumph Studios is out on May 2nd. The game has a lot of positives going for it, but it may still need a few more tweaks to make it a great experience. Before setting out as a Wizard-king or mortal Champion, check out Kevin's review of this fantasy 4x strategy game.

What happens if the world is in danger and the best of the best are all unavailable to answer the call? Enter the best of the worst, which take center stage in Harebrained Schemes' latest turn-based tactical strategy game, The Lamplighters League.

Publisher Paradox Interactive and developer Triumph Studios are preparing to unleash Age of Wonders IV in May. As a fan of the Age of Wonders series, Kevin was ready to conquer worlds as a Godir. But he has now had two weeks to play the media build of the game. Read about Kevin's initial impressions of what could be a great fantasy 4x strategy game.