Strategy and Wargaming News – 18 January 2026 – Dawn of War 4, Masters of Albion, Strategos and Much More

I just watched a really cool interview IGN did with the Creative Director of Dawn of War 4, Jan Theysen. He explained how the game – which is already super popular on Steam with tons of wishlists – came together. It was fascinating to hear how their past work on games like Iron Harvest, and the previous Dawn of War titles, shaped the design choices they made this time around.

Overhated Video Games That Didn’t Deserve the Criticism

It’s not always true that even bad games have something going for them, but it’s frustrating how often games with decent scores – around a 7 out of 10 – are called unplayable. A 7/10 is actually a pretty good rating, and plenty of games that were once praised would probably fail today. Take Stray, for example – it was well-received, but might not be as popular now.

Boruto: 7 Characters Who Could Lead Their Own Series

While Boruto Uzumaki is a popular character, the series features other individuals who are just as captivating and could easily lead their own stories. These characters have interesting abilities, personal challenges, and histories that are strong enough to support a separate manga or anime series.

Nioh 3 is already locked in as my favorite Soulslike of 2026, feeling like Team Ninja’s response to Elden Ring with its open exploration and intense yokai clashes

Team Ninja calls this style of gameplay “masocore.” It’s a departure from the fast-paced, over-the-top action of Ninja Gaiden 4, favoring a slightly more deliberate and strategic approach—though it’s still incredibly fast-paced. Nioh 3, in particular, features incredibly refined combat. You can seamlessly switch weapons during combos and instantly change between playing as a samurai or a ninja. Battles are intense, quick trades of attacks and blocks, ultimately reducing demonic enemies to dust.

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Easy Voidheart Location Farming in Hytale

Voidhearts are dropped by creatures called Void beasts, which only appear at night. You’ll need to hunt and battle these creatures to obtain them, so make sure you have your sword and potions ready! This guide will show you how to easily farm Voidhearts in Hytale, even if you’re just starting out.

The Residence Flotsam Locations In Little Nightmares (I’m Losing You Achievement)

In Little Nightmares, players can now find the final five flotsams during the Residence chapter, completing the total of 15 across all three DLC chapters (five per chapter). While there isn’t an achievement for collecting them all, you’ll earn three separate achievements by finding all five flotsams in each DLC. Specifically, finding and opening all the flotsams in the Residence chapter unlocks the I’m Losing You Trophy.

Where to Find Wonga Pigeon in Heartopia

Birdwatching is a wonderfully relaxing hobby. It gets you to slow down, connect with nature, and discover the diverse birdlife around you. A common and charming bird many players encounter early on is the Wonga Pigeon.

Every Dragon Ball Super Main Character & Their Strongest Form, Ranked

Following his brief but impactful appearance at the end of the Granolah Saga, Black Frieza remains a major threat. When Dragon Ball Super returns, the story will likely focus on Goku and Vegeta finally confronting and defeating the universe’s strongest villain in a new arc. With each character now possessing incredible new transformations and power-ups, they’ll need to utilize everything they’ve learned to overcome Black Frieza for good.

GameStop Sparks Backlash for Tomb Raider Criticism

After a challenging two-year development process, Amazon officially announced its live-action Tomb Raider TV series in September 2025, starring Sophie Turner, known for her role in Game of Thrones. In January 2026, Amazon MGM Studios released the first images of Turner as Lara Croft, showing the 29-year-old actress wearing the character’s famous teal top.