Strategy games—of all persuasions, I’m not just talking about armies on a map—aren’t usually the stars of big gaming shows, because they tend to be more sedate affairs, not well-suited to blockbuster trailers and breathless announcements. Over the last week, however, I have seen a lot of very promising ones announced (or shown in more detail), and I figured it was worth rounding them up in case many/all of them have slipped past you between all the Starfield and Star Wars news.
Some Very Cool Strategy Games Have Been Shown Off This Week
A selection of some of the quieter, more thoughtful games that have been shown alongside the blockbusters
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Luke Plunkett
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