Homeworld: Shipbreakers is officially no longer going to be free-to-play, as Gearbox Software announces the brand new title in the Homeworld franchise can be a "proper, commerical release" thanks to the studio's investment.
Now that Homeworld 3 has been announced, let's reflect on the game that started it all - Homeworld. What made it such a great experience?
Strategising expressed in real-time, turn-based and the time-bending variants in between has been a cornerstone of gaming since close to its infancy. Here's a selection of the very best examples of strategy games to ever grace the medium.
VGChartz's Taneli Palola: "I recently completed an article series about the history of real-time strategy, and going through so many different games that have shaped the face of the genre over the last 30 years got me thinking. Which real-time strategy titles are the ones that have had the greatest influence on the genre's development throughout its history? What you're reading now is my answer to that particular question."
