Strategy & Wargaming News: Task Force Admiral Launches, Hotseat & Ghost Keeper – Jan 25, 2026

Hey everyone, it’s been a great week for strategy game fans like me! Strategos just dropped, and I’m super excited that Task Force Admiral is officially launching on the 27th. Plus, I have some cool news – I’m going to be participating in Slitherine’s Hot Seat event! I’ll share more details as I have them, but wanted to give you a quick heads-up.

Firaxis To Feature In The Hotseat

This week’s Firaxis News update is a little different – I’m actually in it! I was invited by Slitherine to join ‘The Hot Seat,’ a livestream event happening January 28th. It will feature Ian Fischer, a well-known name from Age of Empires 2, and Patrick Streppel, the Chief Product Officer at Jumpgate AB.

They might be discussing important industry news, but I’ll be on the livestream to share some fun stuff – you’ll have to tune in to find out what it is! Here’s a sneak peek: Slitherine and I are hosting our own Game of the Year Awards, and you get to decide the winners!

The Hot Seat is a monthly show hosted by Marco Minoli, Slitherine’s Marketing Director, where he talks in detail with video game developers and other industry experts. You can catch the next episode on January 28th at 6 pm CET, streaming live on YouTube and Twitch – be sure to tune in!

Turn-Based Strategy Games Market To Reach $15.2 Billion By 2033

It’s clear that strategy games are thriving, despite past predictions to the contrary. A recent report estimates the turn-based strategy game market was worth $6.9 billion in 2024 and could reach $15.2 billion by 2033. This growth is driven by the increasing number of people of all ages who enjoy these types of games. It’s no surprise, then, that my recommendations for the best turn-based strategy games have been so popular – players are eager to find fresh and engaging experiences!

Strategos Brings Ancient Warfare Into 2026

Strategos is a hit! It’s already been included in my list of the 10 best medieval and ancient strategy games, and players on Steam are loving it – the game has a ‘Very Positive’ rating. It’s great to see a unique strategy game find such a dedicated audience.

War In Spain 1936-1939 Out Now

Unless you regularly follow gaming news and strategy, you might have missed the recent release of War in Spain 1936-1939. This game aims to be the most detailed and authentic simulation of a pivotal conflict of the 20th century. I received a review copy from Matrix and Slitherine, but haven’t had a chance to play it yet. I hope to be able to share my thoughts on it soon, around the time this article is published.

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2026-01-25 17:43