Tactics games became popular on computers in the 1980s, building on the gameplay of role-playing and strategy games. These games added elements like managing resources, carefully positioning units, and using the environment to your advantage. Because they often require a lot of strategic thinking and planning, the genre quickly became known for being challenging and complex.
On December 1st, Marvel Cosmic Invasion joined the Xbox Game Pass library. Developed by Tribute Games, this retro-style beat ‘em up lets players take on the role of Marvel superheroes fighting to stop Annihilus’s cosmic invasion. Players have given it an average rating of 4 stars based on over 300 reviews, and critics on OpenCritic currently give it a score of 81. This is just one of several games launching on Xbox Game Pass this December.
There are many ways to create a Hive Scum character in Darktide, but if you want a build that performs well both while leveling up and in challenging missions, this Chem Toxin build is a great option.
Earlier this year, we learned several things about Amazon’s upcoming Tomb Raider series, most notably that Sophie Turner will play Lara Croft. We also found out filming is scheduled to start in January 2026. Now, new information has come to light about how Amazon is approaching the show.
PIONER is a new action game developed by GFA Games, a studio based in Serbia. It’s set in a Soviet-era world facing destruction and draws inspiration from popular titles like STALKER and Fallout, promising a thrilling and immersive experience.
Kriegsfront Tactics is a turn-based strategy game in development by Toge Productions. You control a team of customizable mechs battling through the jungles, villages, temples, and mountains of a fictional 1970s Southeast Asia. If you’re familiar with games like XCOM or Jagged Alliance 3, you’ll quickly understand the gameplay. What really stands out is the game’s unique visual style – it intentionally looks like a classic PlayStation 1 game, and it’s done incredibly well, especially for those who appreciate that retro aesthetic.
It’s surprising that we haven’t seen a new Banjo-Kazooie game in almost 20 years. The last one, Nuts & Bolts, came out in 2008, but a skilled developer may be working on a new release that fans will love.
The game is being developed for both PlayStation 5 and PC. We don’t have many details yet, but more information will be coming soon.
With Metroid Prime 4: Beyond now released, players are eager to discover how to unlock and ride the motorcycle. It’s not immediately clear how to get on and off the Vi-O-La, especially for those who skipped the tutorials, so many are looking for guidance.
Fans were excited to see the next installment of Squanch Games unveiled at the Summer Game Fest’s Xbox Showcase. The game is scheduled to launch in February 2026 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. You can watch some early gameplay footage of the campaign below.