Out of Eight writes: "Classic real time strategy games aren't exactly realistic. I mean, would the battlefield commander have intricate control over every single unit under his command? Of course not, which is part of the reason a lot of contemporary RTS titles put units into squads where you give general directives to a subordinate officer. Taking the formula a step further was the classic title Majesty, which actually gave you no direct control over units, instead allowing you to bribe them into completing missions. Real world economics at work! Well, the series is back under the tutelage of another developer, 1C:Ino-Co (responsible for Elven Legacy), and hopes to recapture that unique energy and update it for the masses."
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"
