Strategy and Wargaming

Evil Twin Artworks is excited to announce the latest update for Victory At Sea Atlantic, bringing strategic land targets into the conflict alongside enhanced visuals for a more cinematic experience. This major addition allows players to strike key locations from both sea and air, while the visual improvements ensure battles look more dramatic than ever.

New Features in This Update:

This update reinforces Victory At Sea Atlantic’s commitment to delivering a dynamic, historically inspired naval warfare experience. Players now have even more options to shape the tide of war, while the cinematic enhancements make every battle feel more intense and immersive.

Victory At Sea Atlantic is available now on Steam, with the update rolling out today. Join the battle, command your fleet, and rewrite history!

The battle in Headquarters: World War II rages on, as Slitherine and developer Starni Games are proud to announce the release of the Ardennes DLC, bringing players to the snow-covered battlefields of one of the most pivotal engagements of World War II. This new expansion follows the success of the Market Garden DLC and introduces a wealth of new content, tactical challenges, and historical depth.

The Ardennes DLC plunges players into the brutal winter of 1944, where the German army launched a desperate counteroffensive in the hopes of turning the tide of war. At the heart of this battle was the siege of Bastogne, where American forces, surrounded and outnumbered, famously responded to a German surrender demand with a single word: “NUTS!”

Watch the Headquarters: World War II – Ardennes Gameplay trailer HERE.

The Ardennes DLC is a must-have for both veterans and newcomers to Headquarters: World War II, offering fresh strategic challenges and an immersive look at one of the war’s most dramatic battles.

Headquarters: World War II – Ardennes DLC is available now on Steam with a launch discount of 10%. Players must prepare to hold the line and defy the odds. The battle for the Ardennes begins today!

Slitherine Software has released brand new update for ICBM: Escalation. This latest patch introduces Steam Achievements, full Russian localization and a few bug fixes.

Jump in, put your strategies to the test, and let us know what you think. Your feedback is invaluable in shaping the future of ICBM: Escalation.

EDIT: We’ve just released a hotfix to address a few last-minute bugs reported after the latest update.

View the changelog HERE.

ICBM: Escalation is a grand RTS game that plunges players into the high-stakes world of global warfare, where every decision could tip the balance between survival and annihilation. Command vast armies, develop cutting-edge technology, and wield the most devastating weapons ever created to ensure your faction’s supremacy. Whether by conventional forces or through nuclear firepower, you’ll need to conquer or obliterate your enemies to secure dominance in a volatile global arena.

To find out more about ICBM: Escalation, and to purchase, visit the games official webpage or via Steam.

Matrix Games has announced that the Steam version of Armored Brigade II will be out April 8th, 2025.

Today’s update brings you many new unit models – especially for the Finnish army. You can admire them in all their unique glory.

You can download update v1.583 HERE.

You can view the changelog HERE.

Matrix Games has announced Fail Safe, the next DLC for Command: Modern Operations.

Fail Safe is set in 1965 – during one of the most fraught and perilous periods of the Cold War. A Yak-27 has just crashed on the Svalbard Islands after a daring reconnaissance mission over Greenland. As Soviet and NATO forces race to the downed aircraft, a tense standoff is about to escalate into an all out shooting war.

Fail Safe will see you command both old and new platforms. F-86 Sabers and F-104 Starfighters will take on Mig-15′s and 21′s. Old ships like the HMS Victorious, a carrier veteran of World War II, will take on the newest ships of the 1960′s like the Soviet November-class submarines and Sverdlov-class cruisers.

Old naval guns serve next to the newest anti air and anti ship missiles – every ship and air-frame in service will be needed.

The 12 mission campaign will see World War 3 fought out from the Arctic circle and the Atlantic to the Aleutians and the Pacific. Nowhere is safe from the Atom Bomb.

Fail Safe will be out on the Matrix Store and Steam February 25th.

Graveyard of Empires Opens Host of New Alternate Histories

Imperial ambitions collide in the challenging lands of Central and South Asia. The British Empire is secure in the Raj and Iraq, but has long held designs on influencing oil rich Iran and unconquerable Afghanistan – also targets of an aggressive Soviet foreign policy from the north. Rewrite the history of a region caught between bowing to a larger alliance and homegrown dreams of national strength. Can you defy the odds and possibly resurrect the glories of a far distant past?

Choose the fate of a nation seeking a new destiny or ancient prestige in Graveyard of Empires, a new country pack for Hearts of Iron IV. Follow the historical path of Afghanistan, India, Iran or Iraq or explore dramatic alternate histories with the rebirth of old empires.

Hearts of Iron IV: Graveyard of Empires includes new content for:

Hearts of Iron IV: Graveyard of Empires also includes new art, with more leader portraits, infantry models and unit models.

Hearts of Iron IV: Graveyard of Empires will be available on March 04, 2025 for the suggested retail price of $14.99/ £12.79/ €14.99 and is also available as a part of the Hearts of Iron IV Expansion Pass.

Watch the Hearts of Iron IV: Graveyard of Empires Story Trailer HERE.

For more game information please visit the official Hearts of Iron IV website, or via the games Steam page.

Matrix Games has released a new update for its RTS game Gary Grigsby’s War in the East 2. The version 01.04.05 update brings several fixes to the table, along with some minor feature revisions.

You can download the update HERE.

The main highlights for this update come down to the following major areas:

Bug fixes. Some highlight bug fixes are…

More updates include the following:

You can read the full changelog HERE.

To find out more about Gary Grigsby’s War in the East 2 and to purchase the game, visit the games official webpage.

An announcement post on Steam reveals the soon to be released DLC Fire & Steel, for Company of Heroes 3, the World War II action/strategy sequel from Relic Entertainment. Click here to visit the Fire & Steel Steam page to add to your wishlist.

Company of Heroes 3: Fire & Steel is a Battlegroup DLC pack consisting of four Battlegroups for Multiplayer and Co-Op/Skirmish vs AI. That means each faction in the game will receive a new Battlegroup! These supplemental forces consist of powerful units and abilities to enhance your forces and employ new tactics and strategy.

These Battlegroups may well be our most exciting post-launch content to date. Firstly, each battlegroup contains one super-heavy tank, each of which are franchise classics, and have been highly requested by the CoH3 community. The M26 Pershing, Churchill Crocodile, King Tiger, and Elefant Tank Destroyer are all making their return.

The Fire & Steel DLC pack will release in late February 2025 and will be priced at US $24.99.

Watch the Company of Heroes 3: Fire & Steel Trailer HERE.

For more information about Company of Heroes 3, head to www.companyofheroes.com.

Slitherine Software today announced that Headquarters: World War II – Ardennes will release on February 18th. If you’re eager for a sneak peek of the DLC, you can sign up to the closed beta here.

Headquarters: World War II – Ardennes is the second DLC for Headquarters: World War II, a fast-paced turn-based strategy game where your battlefield tactics are as important as your army management skills.

EXPERIENCE TWO BRAND-NEW CAMPAIGNS

Engage in the clash of titans in two gripping campaigns—one for Germany and one for the US. Battle through 16 challenging encounters set against a stunning winter backdrop.

PLAY AS BOTH SIDES

Command both German and US troops in a thrilling narrative that shifts perspectives. First, lead the German offensive through the rugged Ardennes, then switch gears to orchestrate the Allied counterattack. Relive the key moments of history from both sides.

COMMAND NEW UNITS AND STRATEGIES

Unlock 12 additional unit models, including advanced US and UK tanks capable of facing off against the finest German armour. Use these new assets to craft your winning strategy in both campaign and skirmish/multiplayer modes.

UNFOLD THE NEXT CHAPTER

After covering the Normandy landings in the main game and the battles of Operation Market Garden in the first DLC, you can now dive into the events of December 1944. As the Allies fight to push back a desperate German offensive, you’ll advance closer to Berlin while facing fierce challenges along the way.

Slitherine Software has released a brand-new “What If” scenario video for ICBM: Escalation. This time, tensions rise between India and China, as a buildup of Chinese forces and nuclear missiles near the Tibetan plateau threatens regional stability. Players will experience the consequences of two critical decisions: a surprise airstrike to neutralize the threat or a pre-emptive nuclear strike that spirals into catastrophic global conflict.

The latest video dives deep into the high-stakes strategy and decision-making that defines ICBM: Escalation. Each choice brings unpredictable outcomes, challenging players to consider not just military objectives, but the far-reaching consequences of their actions.

Watch the full scenario video and see the devastating possibilities unfold. What would you do?

ICBM: Escalation is a grand RTS game that plunges players into the high-stakes world of global warfare, where every decision could tip the balance between survival and annihilation. Command vast armies, develop cutting-edge technology, and wield the most devastating weapons ever created to ensure your faction’s supremacy. Whether by conventional forces or through nuclear firepower, you’ll need to conquer or obliterate your enemies to secure dominance in a volatile global arena.