Intel’s latest Game On Graphics Driver brings significant performance improvements for Yakuza: Like a Dragon and Metro: Last Light Complete Edition, along with support for the upcoming RTS game Stormgate. The driver also addresses various issues for games like Dirt Rally and Sid Meier’s Civilization V.
In a world of complex and time-consuming strategy games, Uncapped Games’ Battle Aces stands out as a refreshing and accessible RTS. With quick 10-minute matches, a deckbuilding element, and intuitive controls, Battle Aces boils down the genre to its basics without sacrificing depth. Players can jump into the action quickly thanks to the pre-built Unit Decks, which determine the units available in battle. The game focuses on aggressive play and base destruction, creating a fast-paced and exciting experience. While Battle Aces may not have the star power of Pokémon Unite or the visual appeal of Stormgate, its approachability and free-to-play nature make it a promising title for both casual and hardcore RTS fans.
Stormgate, a new RTS game from Frost Giant Studios, is aiming to revive the genre and fill the void left by StarCraft. With its accessible design and innovative factions, Stormgate is poised to become a hit among both RTS veterans and newcomers. The game features a traditional RTS core loop, with players gathering resources, building units, and battling opponents. However, it also introduces unique factions, such as the Celestials, who can move their buildings like units, and a BuddyBot system that assists players with base-building and resource management. Stormgate’s developers have emphasized making the game approachable for new players while still appealing to hardcore RTS fans, and its recent playtest has received positive feedback from professional RTS players.
Homeworld 3, the latest installment in the beloved sci-fi real-time strategy franchise, offers stunning visuals, exciting space combat, and a seamless interface. However, its poorly paced campaign, buggy behavior, and uninspired multiplayer modes hinder the overall experience, leaving fans disappointed after a long wait.
The highly anticipated sci-fi real-time strategy series, Homeworld, is making a triumphant return with Homeworld 3. This groundbreaking RTS puts you in command of entire fleets of ships in breathtaking 3D space battles. While the story’s conclusion remains a mystery, the game offers immersive co-op and PvP modes for endless gameplay. Get ready to refuel your ships and prepare for takeoff when Homeworld 3 releases on May 10th for Fleet Command and Collector’s Edition owners, or May 13th for the global release.
After decades of challenges, the world has reached a pivotal moment in the fight against malaria with the approval of two highly effective vaccines: RTS,S and R21/Matrix-M. These vaccines offer a ray of hope in tackling a disease that claims countless lives, predominantly among vulnerable populations. However, scaling up production, ensuring equitable distribution, and addressing logistical barriers remain formidable challenges. By working together, governments, NGOs, and the private sector can overcome these hurdles and pave the way for a malaria-free future. Yet, it is crucial to remember that vaccines are just one piece of the puzzle – sustained efforts in vector control, insecticide-treated bed nets, and surveillance are equally essential in the battle against this deadly disease.
Blackbird Interactive, the developer of the upcoming strategy game Homeworld 3, has released updated system requirements revealing modest specs for 1080p gameplay and demanding hardware for 4K with maximum graphics. The recommended specs include a Core i5 9600K or Ryzen 5 3600X CPU and an Arc A580, GeForce GTX 1080 Ti, or Radeon RX 5700 graphics card for 1080p resolution with medium quality settings. For 4K gaming at the Epic preset, a Core i7 12700K or Ryzen 7 7700X CPU and an RTX 3080 or RX 6900 XT graphics card are recommended. Ray tracing support is available, but it requires a Core i9 14900K or Ryzen 9 7950X3D CPU and an RTX 4080 or RX 7900 XTX GPU at 4K resolution with Ultra RT settings. AMD’s FSR 2 and Nvidia’s DLSS 3 upscaling technologies are also supported, but there is no explicit mention of frame generation in the system requirements.
Manor Lords, the upcoming hybrid RTS city-builder, has reached an impressive milestone of over three million wishlists on Steam. Developed by a single developer, Slavic Magic, the game has garnered significant attention ahead of its Early Access release this Friday. Publisher Hooded Horse celebrated the achievement, acknowledging the developer’s exceptional work and their support in bringing Manor Lords to life. With its unique blend of city-building and Total War-inspired combat, Manor Lords offers a captivating medieval experience that sets it apart from other RTS and city-builder games.
