GameSpy writes: "When all you have is a hammer, then every problem looks like a nail. I thought about that a lot while playing with an unfinished version of Majesty 2, the sequel to a fun little medieval kingdom simulator that came out in 2002. Rather than follow the more complicated SimCity take on a city management game with its multiple sliders and intricate knot of municipal policy making, Majesty 2 boils all government functions down to the simple decision of where to spend in order to solve a medieval kingdom's most pressing problems. Call it the Tolkienesque-equivalent of an economic stimulus plan. Majesty 2 boils the function of government down to throwing gold coins from a big canvas bag and hoping for the best".
Twitch Prime members can claim May's Free Games with Prime lineup and add even more games to their collection.
Starting May 1st, members will be able to claim:
Whispering Willows
Stealth Bastard Deluxe
The Little Acre
Majesty 1
Majesty 2
Members also still have until April 30 to claim April’s Free Games With Prime, including Her Story, InnerSpace, Joggernauts, and Keep in Mind.
The Strategy Gamer looks at how several games break the God-game mold that seems to plague the genre.
"March, my people, into battle. Even though you are 500 miles away, and radios have not yet been invented, instantly obey my commands. It’s good to be the king.
Strategy games often put the player in the stated position of king or emperor, allowing them to guide a nation in totalitarian fashion. It is an odd paradox that while so many games put you in a position of supreme leader, so few model it with any degree of authenticity."
"GamersGate are currently holding offers of 40% off on Mass Effect 2"
"Last but definitely not least is the ‘Nordic week’ sale that’s currently on at GamersGate. Various games from the Nordic Games catalogue are up for sale including games such as Painkiller and even the Gothic franchise"
