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		<title>On War: Stalingrad Announced</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:49:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Donster]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Panzer Division Games announces On War: Stalingrad, the first installment in a series of operational World War II strategy games. Set during the dramatic 1942 campaign leading to the Battle of Stalingrad, On War: Stalingrad places players in command of divisions across a living operational battlefield where every offensive must be supported by logistics, every [&#8230;]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.combatsim.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/on-war-stalingrad.jpg" alt="on-war-stalingrad" width="200" height="93" class="alignright size-full wp-image-12301" />Panzer Division Games announces <em>On War: Stalingrad</em>, the first installment in a series of operational World War II strategy games. Set during the dramatic 1942 campaign leading to the Battle of Stalingrad, On War: Stalingrad places players in command of divisions across a living operational battlefield where every offensive must be supported by logistics, every river crossing carefully planned, and every decision carries consequences across the front.</p>
<p><a href="https://youtu.be/I5jM6QdvMFA?si=3eTK3L3HLwhj-Rb3">On War: Stalingrad Announcement Trailer</a></p>
<p>Take command of large formations, plan major offensives, manage strained supply lines, and respond to a battlefield that is constantly changing. The campaign stretches across the vast southern theater of the Soviet Union, from the open steppes and the Don River to the ruins of Stalingrad.</p>
<p>The game focuses on the movement and coordination of armies rather than individual soldiers. Break through enemy lines, exploit gaps with armored forces, protect your flanks, organize reserves, and keep your troops supplied as the front shifts across hundreds of miles.</p>
<p>On War: Stalingrad aims to present the scale, complexity, and uncertainty of operational warfare through an accessible and immersive strategy experience.</p>
<p>Wishlist On War: Stalingrad now on <a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/2398060/On_War_Stalingrad/">Steam</a>.</p>
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		<title>Headquarters: Cold War &#8211; Operation Pacify Now Available</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:26:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Donster]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Headquarters: Cold War]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Slitherine has announced that Headquarters: Cold War &#8211; Operation Pacify is out now. This DLC expands on the hypothetical battle between NATO and USSR set in 1984. Take command of USSR forces in an operation which aims to find a secret NATO missile launch facility. A simple mission turns into a race against time which [&#8230;]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.combatsim.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/headquarters-cold-war-dperation-pacify.jpg" alt="headquarters-cold-war-dperation-pacify" width="200" height="77" class="alignright size-full wp-image-12134" />Slitherine has announced that <em>Headquarters: Cold War &#8211; Operation Pacify</em> is out now. This DLC expands on the hypothetical battle between NATO and USSR set in 1984. Take command of USSR forces in an operation which aims to find a secret NATO missile launch facility. A simple mission turns into a race against time which can change the face of the battle. </p>
<p><a href="https://youtu.be/mzXhXLItSJU?si=QbGa3EjeUOM4neFY">Headquarters: Cold War &#8211; Operation Pacify Gameplay Trailer</a></p>
<p>Fight across five missions with varied objectives, challenging battle conditions, along with an ever present threat of escalating the battle even further. </p>
<p>With 16 new units, 8 each for the USSR and NATO, as well as two new infantry classes, this DLC finds new and more detailed challenges for players to secure victory. </p>
<p>Let the Cold War turn hot.</p>
<p>Get Headquarters: Cold War &#8211; Operation Pacify on <a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/4661170/Headquarters_Cold_War__Operation_Pacify/">Steam</a> and its <a href="https://www6.slitherine.com/game/headquarters-cold-war-operation-pacify">official webpage</a>.</p>
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		<title>Broken Arrow: Major Update</title>
		<link>https://www.combatsim.com/2026/07/broken-arrow-major-update.htm/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:24:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Donster]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Broken Arrow]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Strategy and Wargaming]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[A new update for the main version of Broken Arrow has arrived. Observer Mode, updated maps, improved performance and connection stability, a wide range of changes from the PTE branch, and, of course, many more QoL features and bug fixes. Broken Arrow Observer Mode Trailer You can check out the patch notes and purchase Broken [&#8230;]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.combatsim.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/broken-arrow.jpg" alt="broken-arrow" width="200" height="93" class="alignright size-full wp-image-9919" />A new update for the main version of <em>Broken Arrow</em> has arrived. Observer Mode, updated maps, improved performance and connection stability, a wide range of changes from the PTE branch, and, of course, many more QoL features and bug fixes.</p>
<p><a href="https://youtu.be/sb3g0O4opJI?si=hus2TReN1J3LXFWJ">Broken Arrow Observer Mode Trailer</a></p>
<p>You can check out the patch notes and purchase Broken Arrow today on <a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1604270/Broken_Arrow/">Steam</a>.</p>
<p><strong>About Broken Arrow</strong></p>
<p><em>In Broken Arrow, victory isn’t about mindless mass production. It’s about strategy, timing, and precision. Players must read the battlefield, identify the best routes to outflank enemy positions, probe for weaknesses, and craft a winning plan tailored to the moment.</p>
<p>Every unit plays its part. Every move echoes with intent. Only those who can command the tempo of real-time warfare will lead their forces to victory.</p>
<p>Like maestros guiding a grand orchestra, players must harmonize the battlefield’s many voices: the thundering artillery as pounding percussion, armored divisions roaring like trumpets and horns, elite scouts moving as silently as flutes.</p>
<p>With 10 distinct military specializations and over 300 units to choose from, each battle becomes a performance: from the 19-mission single-player campaign to the competitive, high-stakes 5v5 online clashes.</p>
<p>In Broken Arrow, you’re not just leading units en masse in real time — you’re directing a symphony of sharp tactics and precision strategy.</em></p>
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		<title>Veterans: Napoleonic Wars &#8211; Egyptian Campaign Official Trailer</title>
		<link>https://www.combatsim.com/2026/07/veterans-napoleonic-wars-egyptian-campaign-official-trailer.htm/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:13:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Donster]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tactical Boar today released the Egyptian Campaign Trailer for its upcoming real-time tactics and strategy game Veterans: Napoleonic Wars, coming soon to Steam. The march continues &#8211; now beneath the desert sun. Meet the brand-new Egyptian Campaign trailer for Veterans: Napoleonic Wars. Veterans: Napoleonic Wars — Egyptian Campaign Trailer About Veterans: Napoleonic Wars Experience the [&#8230;]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.combatsim.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/veterans-napoleonic-wars.jpg" alt="veterans-napoleonic-wars" width="200" height="93" class="alignright size-full wp-image-11812" />Tactical Boar today released the Egyptian Campaign Trailer for its upcoming real-time tactics and strategy game <em>Veterans: Napoleonic Wars</em>, coming soon to <a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/4202430/Veterans_Napoleonic_Wars/">Steam</a>.</p>
<p>The march continues &#8211; now beneath the desert sun.</p>
<p>Meet the brand-new Egyptian Campaign trailer for Veterans: Napoleonic Wars.</p>
<p><a href="https://youtu.be/0d8afjKlNlE?si=ALnmGEzqxTmizs-6">Veterans: Napoleonic Wars — Egyptian Campaign Trailer</a></p>
<p><strong>About Veterans: Napoleonic Wars</strong><br />
<em>Experience the ultimate Napoleonic Wars Wargame where every volley matters. Command history and turn the tides of war in this immersive Real-Time Strategy experience. Quick decisions and keen tactical formations are the only things that stand between your troops and victory.</em></p>
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		<title>Sudden Strike 5 &#8211; France: Road to Liberation Released</title>
		<link>https://www.combatsim.com/2026/07/sudden-strike-5-france-road-to-liberation-released.htm/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:41:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Donster]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Publisher Kalypso Media and developer Kite Games today launch Sudden Strike 5 – France: Road to Liberation, taking players through a six-mission campaign as Allied forces fight to liberate Southern France and the German army attempts to maintain their grip on the territory. The DLC is available now on PC, Xbox on PC, Xbox Series [&#8230;]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.combatsim.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/sudden-strike-5.jpg" alt="sudden-strike-5" width="200" height="93" class="alignright size-full wp-image-11858" />Publisher Kalypso Media and developer Kite Games today launch <em>Sudden Strike 5 – France: Road to Liberation</em>, taking players through a six-mission campaign as Allied forces fight to liberate Southern France and the German army attempts to maintain their grip on the territory. </p>
<p>The DLC is available now on PC, Xbox on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation®5, with a 10% launch discount on <a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/4519150/Sudden_Strike_5__France_Road_to_Liberation/">Steam</a> and the <a href="https://store.epicgames.com/p/sudden-strike-5-sudden-strike-5-operation-dragoon-ff3af1">Epic Games Store</a> through August 6, 2026, with a special 20% discount on the <a href="https://www.kalypsomedia.com/product-page/sudden-strike-5?currency=USD">Kalypso Store</a> from July 30 until September 1 in celebration of Kalypso Media’s 20th anniversary.</p>
<p><a href="https://youtu.be/OzHdNAvBprk?si=FrpGPhFaSB3KAlLR">Sudden Strike 5 &#8211; France: Road to Liberation DLC Release Trailer</a></p>
<p><em>Across six new historically inspired missions, Sudden Strike 5 – France: Road to Liberation revisits the events of Operation Dragoon in August 1944, placing generals on both sides of the battle. Take command of the liberation in three missions as Allied forces fight inland from Camel Beach toward the liberation of Toulon before seizing Hill 300 to sever Germany&#8217;s escape route. Flip the script in the next three missions to the other side of the front, Axis commanders must hold collapsing defensive lines long enough to cover a desperate withdrawal under mounting Allied pressure.</em></p>
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		<title>Company of Heroes 3: Final Stand Out Now</title>
		<link>https://www.combatsim.com/2026/07/company-of-heroes-3-final-stand-out-now.htm/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:31:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Donster]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Company of Heroes 3: Final Stand]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Strategy and Wargaming]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Relic Entertainment has announced that Company of Heroes 3: Final Stand has been released on Steam for $29.99 USD / £23.99 GBP / €28.99 EUR with a 10% introductory discount for two weeks, alongside an additional 20% bundle discount for existing Company of Heroes 3 owners. Company of Heroes 3: Final Stand Launch Trailer Built [&#8230;]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.combatsim.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/company-of-heroes-3-final-stand.jpg" alt="company-of-heroes-3-final-stand" width="200" height="93" class="alignright size-full wp-image-12239" />Relic Entertainment has announced that <em>Company of Heroes 3: Final Stand</em> has been released on <a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/4836540/Company_of_Heroes_3_Final_Stand/">Steam</a> for $29.99 USD / £23.99 GBP / €28.99 EUR with a 10% introductory discount for two weeks, alongside an additional 20% bundle discount for existing Company of Heroes 3 owners.</p>
<p><a href="https://youtu.be/UMB1ozu4Hvo?si=Zw20OwbKezytssyX">Company of Heroes 3: Final Stand Launch Trailer</a></p>
<p>Built on the beloved tactical foundation of Company of Heroes, Final Stand expands the series’ signature combat with roguelite systems that encourage experimentation, adaptation, and replayability. You will need to dig in, build layered defenses, and survive against escalating waves of enemy forces across 12 increasingly challenging rounds, featuring intimidating bosses and dynamic battlefield events unique to Final Stand.</p>
<p>Featuring a roguelite progression system, you will construct a custom battlegroup from the ground up suited to your style of play. After each wave, choose between randomized units or abilities for your run, ensuring that no two playthroughs feel the same.</p>
<p>Between runs, you will unlock persistent upgrades like powerful perks and unique abilities across faction-specific progression trees. These upgrades meaningfully change how each faction plays, encouraging experimentation, long-term mastery, and repeat play at higher difficulty levels. This all combines into an experience that’s easy to jump into, and with meaningful depth.</p>
<p>Command one of four iconic factions &#8211; US Forces, Wehrmacht, British Forces, or Deutsches Afrikakorps &#8211; each offering unique strategies, abilities, and progression paths tailored to different playstyles.</p>
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		<title>Panzer Corps 2: Elite &#8211; All American Released</title>
		<link>https://www.combatsim.com/2026/07/panzer-corps-2-elite-all-american-released.htm/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:30:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Donster]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Panzer Corps 2]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Strategy and Wargaming]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Panzer Corps 2: Elite &#8211; All American DLC is out now for $4.99. Panzer Corps 2: Elite &#8211; All American Gameplay Trailer The All American campaign follows the legendary 82nd Airborne Division throughout World War II. You&#8217;ll command one of America&#8217;s most iconic airborne formations from its first combat operations to the final advance into [&#8230;]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.combatsim.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/panzer-corps-2-elite-all-american.jpg" alt="panzer-corps-2-elite-all-american" width="200" height="93" class="alignright size-full wp-image-12208" /><em>Panzer Corps 2: Elite &#8211; All American DLC</em> is out now for $4.99.</p>
<p><a href="https://youtu.be/jKTGfi3PgRE?si=RMSvrgepwEvykROl">Panzer Corps 2: Elite &#8211; All American Gameplay Trailer</a></p>
<p>The All American campaign follows the legendary 82nd Airborne Division throughout World War II. You&#8217;ll command one of America&#8217;s most iconic airborne formations from its first combat operations to the final advance into Germany. The campaign begins with the invasion of Sicily and continues through Italy, Normandy and the liberation of Europe.</p>
<p>Unlike previous Elite campaigns centered on armored warfare, this campaign shifts the focus to close-quarters infantry combat. Airborne tactics, mobility and elite infantry rather than tanks. The result is a fresh gameplay experience while remaining true to the classic Panzer Corps formula.</p>
<p>Purchase Panzer Corps 2: Elite &#8211; All American DLC on the <a href="https://www6.slitherine.com/game/panzer-corps-2-elite-all-american">Slitherine Store Page</a> or on <a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/4782610/Panzer_Corps_2_Elite__All_American/">Steam</a>.</p>
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		<title>Hell Let Loose: Vietnam, Open Crossplay Playtest This Weekend</title>
		<link>https://www.combatsim.com/2026/07/hell-let-loose-vietnam-open-crossplay-playtest-this-weekend.htm/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:50:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Donster]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[First-Person Shooters]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hell Let Loose: Vietnam]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Today, Team17 and Expression Games are excited to reveal Part 1 of two new developer Q&#038;As in The Command Post, available in vlog and blog format, and announce a brand new crossplay playtest starting Today and running all weekend. Expression lead devs, Paul ‘Rushy’ Rustchynsky &#8211; Game Director, Keiran D&#8217;Archambaud &#8211; Studio Technical Director, Ryan [&#8230;]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.combatsim.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/hell-let-loose-vietnam.jpg" alt="hell-let-loose-vietnam" width="200" height="93" class="alignright size-full wp-image-11784" />Today, Team17 and Expression Games are excited to reveal Part 1 of two new developer Q&#038;As in The Command Post, available in vlog and blog format, and announce a brand new crossplay playtest starting Today and running all weekend.</p>
<p>Expression lead devs, Paul ‘Rushy’ Rustchynsky &#8211; Game Director, Keiran D&#8217;Archambaud &#8211; Studio Technical Director, Ryan Howard &#8211; Senior Art Director and Sam Warren &#8211; Development Director lift the hood on the most ambitious Hell Let Loose project to date with a focus on game performance, gameplay, weapon development, roadmap teasers and a closer look at the exciting potential of the Vietnamese maps.</p>
<p>Watch The Command Post Developer Q&#038;A Part 1 <a href="https://youtu.be/I-hkBl_VvCg?si=uO0BYlgWXYuKOHnk">HERE</a>.</p>
<p>Visit the Hell Let Loose website to read the full transcript <a href="https://www.hellletloose.com/blog/dev-qna-1">HERE</a>.</p>
<p>This Weekend, starting Today, Friday July 24, 2PM BST, Team17 and Expression Games are opening the doors to the first crossplay playtest for PC and console players. This playtest will take place on a brand new map, the Đắk Tô Airfield. </p>
<p>November 1967 saw the start of the Battle of Đắk Tô, an attack on a key US airfield base and surrounding hilltop fortifications in the central highlands of South Vietnam. The focal point of the base is its long, stretching airstrip, allowing nearby armor and recon units to take advantage and dominate the area. Impact craters and destroyed vehicles are strewn along the runway, caused by the constant bombardment of artillery strikes.</p>
<p>The operating airfield means the surrounding areas are less dense than the typical jungle, demanding effective teamwork and communication to navigate the open space safely.</p>
<p><strong>Crossplay Playtest Details as follows:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Start Date/Time:</strong> Friday, July 24, 2PM BST / 6AM PDT</li>
<li><strong>End Date/Time:</strong> Monday, July 27, 2PM BST / 6AM PDT</li>
<li><strong>Platforms:</strong> PC (Steam only), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S</li>
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<p>This is an open playtest. See below for platform instructions on how to join:</p>
<p><strong>Steam</strong></p>
<p>On Steam, head to the <a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/3079210/Hell_Let_Loose_Vietnam/">Hell Let Loose: Vietnam store page</a>. Upon the playtest going live, a button will appear which will allow you to &#8216;request access&#8217; to the playtest. Simply select this, download the playtest app, and join the test.</p>
<p><strong>PS5 and XBOX</strong></p>
<p>To take part, simply search for the ‘Hell Let Loose: Vietnam Playtest’ application on either the PlayStation or XBOX store once the playtest goes live, download the app, and jump into the action.</p>
<p>Please note that an active PS+ or Xbox Game Pass Essential subscription is required to join the test.</p>
<p><strong>About Hell Let Loose: Vietnam</strong></p>
<p>Enter the explosive conflict of the Vietnam War and fight your way through some of the fiercest clashes in modern history. Join the battle raging across an extreme landscape of vast mountain gorges and thick jungle, where the North Vietnamese Armies clash with the military strength of the US Armed Forces. Build tunnels, fly helicopters, drive patrol boats, use historically accurate weapons and work with your team to achieve victory.</p>
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		<title>Slitherine Announces Two New Radio Commander Games</title>
		<link>https://www.combatsim.com/2026/07/slitherine-announces-two-new-radio-commander-games.htm/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:07:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Donster]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Radio Commander: Pacific '41]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[During Slitherine Next, the biannual event showcasing all the latest news about the publisher&#8217;s future projects, the future of the series was unveiled. After the first successful title, Radio Commander: Vietnam ‘64, the publisher acquired the franchise in December 2025, diving into the effort to highlight these hidden gems. Prepare your maps, sharpen your instincts, [&#8230;]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.combatsim.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/radio-commander-pacific-41.jpg" alt="radio-commander-pacific-41" width="200" height="93" class="alignright size-full wp-image-12051" />During Slitherine Next, the biannual event showcasing all the latest news about the publisher&#8217;s future projects, the future of the series was unveiled. </p>
<p>After the first successful title, Radio Commander: Vietnam ‘64, the publisher acquired the franchise in December 2025, diving into the effort to highlight these hidden gems.</p>
<p>Prepare your maps, sharpen your instincts, and await further orders. The battlefield is changing, and victory will belong to those who can make cunning decisions with incomplete information. </p>
<p><em><a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1621910/Radio_Commander_Pacific_41/">Radio Commander: Pacific &#8217;41</a></em> is entering the headquarters. The next chapter in the Radio Commander franchise expands the original concept into the vast and unforgiving Pacific War. Here, commanders will not witness the fighting firsthand. There is no direct view of the battlefield, only reports, static-filled transmissions, and the burden of command. </p>
<p>Can you fight a war without ever looking at the field? </p>
<p>Lead operations across the Pacific by interpreting fragmented intelligence, issuing radio commands, coordinating tactical missions, and making decisions entirely from the operations room.</p>
<p><a href="https://youtu.be/Qdos7ZDsfHs?si=Nl4ejqkCYpQ-1A5R">Radio Commander: Pacific &#8217;41 Gameplay Video</a></p>
<p>This time you won’t fly, you’ll command. </p>
<p><a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/3556060/Radio_Commander_Battle_of_Britain_40/"><em>Radio Commander: Battle of Britain &#8217;40</em></a> has been officially announced.</p>
<p>This new chapter transports players into the heart of RAF Fighter Command during one of history&#8217;s most critical air campaigns. From inside the operations room, commanders will direct the defense of Britain through radar contacts, intelligence reports, and delayed communications, never stepping into the cockpit.</p>
<p>This is Radio Commander at its core, but the stakes are higher than ever, managing squadron deployments, fuel reserves, resources management, pilot fatigue, and morale. Featuring a full historical campaign covering the opening German offensive through the Blitz, the game delivers a deeply immersive and historically grounded experience.</p>
<p>All units are advised: wishlists are now open.</p>
<p><a href="https://youtu.be/G07u7-owZOQ?si=tZm7iFc6R9GRmNX1">Radio Commander: Battle of Britain &#8217;40 Gameplay Video</a></p>
<p>While both titles share the Radio Commander series soul, placing players in the role of a commander operating through incomplete information and radio communications, they each explore distinct historical theaters and operational challenges.</p>
<p>Radio Commander: Pacific &#8217;41 transports players to the vast Pacific Theater of World War II, where they must coordinate complex operations across multiple tactical missions. In contrast, Radio Commander: Battle of Britain &#8217;40 focuses on the defense of British skies, placing players in charge of Britain&#8217;s integrated air defense network, adding logistic and management elements. </p>
<p>By adapting the core Radio Commander experience to these very different conflicts, each title delivers a unique command perspective. </p>
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		<title>Drone Sector &#8211; Out Now in Early Access on Steam</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:12:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Donster]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[MicroProse has released Drone Sector to Early Access on Steam, and you can purchase the game for 10% off for the next week. Drone Sector is a futuristic tactical gunship command game that blends the overwhelming firepower of close air support with real-time squad command. Inspired by platforms such as the AC-130 gunship and MQ-9 [&#8230;]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.combatsim.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/drone-sector.jpg" alt="drone-sector" width="200" height="93" class="alignright size-full wp-image-12182" />MicroProse has released <em>Drone Sector</em> to Early Access on <a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/3279440/Drone_Sector/">Steam</a>, and you can purchase the game for 10% off for the next week. Drone Sector is a futuristic tactical gunship command game that blends the overwhelming firepower of close air support with real-time squad command. Inspired by platforms such as the AC-130 gunship and MQ-9 Reaper drone, players provide overwatch from above, guide allied troops through hostile territory, and complete high-risk combat objectives using advanced weaponry and battlefield awareness.</p>
<p>Watch the official Early Access launch trailer <a href="https://youtu.be/htqY72vo1t0?si=iQqMkRqf6k8vzn6m">HERE</a>.</p>
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