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Star Trek Online Preview
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Beam yourself over to our preview for the upcoming Star Trek Online MMO from Cryptic, which will give you taster of what you can expect from the game, released tomorrow in the USA and online.

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...with each story-based mission you get more of an insight into why the Klingons are so on edge and the lengths they’ll go to to get what they want. Think major Star Trek plot devices here – time travel being one of them.

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Posted 1st February 2010 by Pete
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X-COM Complete Pack for 2€ on Steam This Weekend
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Yes, you read that right - the X-COM Complete Pack is available for only 2€ on Steam. If you never played any or just some of these games, now is your chance.

Here's what the official Steam news post said:

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This weekend we aren't featuring one, not two, but THREE deals!

The Freedom Force Pack and X-COM Complete Pack from 2K Games are available for $2/€2/£2 until Monday!

Tropico 3 from Kalypso Media Digital is available for 66% off until Monday!

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Posted 29th January 2010 by Gimli
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Sword of the Stars 2
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While we continue to play SotS, Kerberos Productions stunned the space strategy world with news on SotS2!



The picture is not really 5+ megapixels, but it tells just as much! Expect the game in 2011.
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Posted 22nd January 2010 by Space Voyager
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Hannibal: RACITSPC
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Hannibal: Rome and Carthage in the Second Punic War, an independent turn-based strategy game from Forced March games.



A demo is available, and release is expected in the first quarter of 2010.
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Posted 12th January 2010 by FullAuto
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Gratuitous Space Battles Reviewed
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In case you're wondering whether to purchase GSB, our review may help.

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...longevity is provided by downloading deployments created by other players, and fighting against them. These challenges can be uploaded for a particular player, or for the whole community, allowing for some interesting contests. When it comes to uber fleet versus uber fleet, there can be only one.

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It's also worth noting that GamersGate are now offering Gratuitous Space Battles and the Tribe expansion available both separately and as a "Complete" bundle.
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Posted 26th December 2009 by FullAuto
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Gratuitous Space Battles: Tribe
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Gratuitous Space Battles, from Positech Games AKA Cliff Harris, has got an expansion, called Tribe:

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The Tribe are the latest race to enter the fray in Gratuitous Space Battles. Known for their patronizing attitude and their use of kinetic weapons, plus their cunning ability to somehow squeeze auto-repair systems into frigates, the tribe are here to sort out the warring factions and bring peace in our time.

The Tribe is an expansion pack for Gratuitous Space Battles. It's for people who have played the original game enough that they crave new ship designs and scenarios, and want more variety in the game.


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11 New ships. 4 Cruisers 3 Frigates and 4 fighters, all in a new graphical style by the same artist who did the original GSB artwork.

1 New weapon type: The kinetic weapon. Basically autocannons, howitzers etc. These fire rapid-fire bursts which are good at short range, not so good at long range

Enhanced repair modules. The tribe are great at repair, and their repair modules are race-specific and out-perform everyone else's.

New ship bonuses. The tribe ships have only half the shield and armor strength of everyone else, but they have twice as strong hulls as their opponents. This means Tribe ships seem to be on-fire and falling apart for half the battle. It also means you need to re-think your tactics.

2 New Scenarios. Two maps for you to fight against the tribe, or for you to use in uploaded challenges with whichever fleet you like.


It does not contain:

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Completely new gameplay modes, and major features that change how the game plays, any new AI orders... basically anything that is not listed in the list above. This is basically a data-pack with new ships, not a sequel or gameplay re-write.

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Posted 13th December 2009 by FullAuto
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Solium Infernum released.
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Cryptic Comet, creator of Armageddon Empires, released its second game today: Solium Infernum.

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The Prince of Darkness has vanished and the Infernal Throne sits empty. A conclave of the Powers and Potentates of Hell will be summoned to Pandemonium to select the next ruler of The Infernal Pit. Do you have what it takes to claim the throne and rule Hell?

Solium Infernum is a turn based strategy game set in the profoundest depths of Hell.


You can download the demo at a svelte 92MB, or buy the game for US$29.99.
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Posted 26th November 2009 by FullAuto
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Sword of the Stars AMoC & ANY Review
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Our Sword of the Stars: A Murder of Crows & Argos Naval Yard review has now landed!

Space Voyager has played long and hard to bring us an in-depth look at both expansions and what they bring to the already-brimming table of the Sword of the Stars universe.

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Kerberos' forums are a testament to people playing it and loving it.

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You can also join in the wider Sword of the Stars discussion in the dedicated Sword of the Stars forum here at StrategyCore.

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Posted 10th November 2009 by Pete
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Glory, Glory, Europa Universalis (Engine)!
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For The Glory is a new game using the Europa Universalis engine:

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Developed by Crystal Empire Games, a team formed within Paradox’s Europa Universalis fan community, For the Glory is built upon the Europa Engine as the developers’ vision of the ultimate historical strategy game. Players take the reins of a country, guide domestic and foreign policy, navigate thousands of historical events, engage in various struggles and lead their country to prosperity – all in the name of glory!


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Choose from more than 180 countries
Select from a wide range historical scenarios in the era spanning 1399 to 1819
Dictate domestic policies – will you be loved or hated by your people?
Strike fear or exercise compassion in diplomatic relations
Explore uncharted territory and colonize the new world you uncover
Gain wealth and prepare for times of religious strife
Battle your enemies on land and sea using classic weaponry and forces
Experience over 10,000 historical events as they happen
Craft your own campaigns with unparalleled mod capabilities
Take on your friends and foes with multiplayer for up to 32 players


Available on GamersGate now.
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Posted 10th November 2009 by FullAuto
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UFO2Extraterrestrials: Shadows over Earth announced!
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Chaos Concept are busy working on the sequel to UFO: Extraterrestrials called UFO2Extraterrestrials: Shadows over Earth. They list the following features:

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  • A fully 3D game combining real-time global strategy & air combat with turn-based tactical missions
  • A turn-based “I-Go-You-Go“ tactical squad-based game system
  • Interactive environments with destructible terrain.
  • A large number of technologies, weapons, and combat units to develop
  • A large number of aliens to interrogate
  • Strong RPG elements where soldiers’ stats improve with experience
  • Dynamic lighting for intense fire-fights
  • Final Gameplay design and balance tweaks by the author of the popular original UFO:ET Bman Ease of Use Mod.


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You can read a FAQ, see more artworks and post in the forums over at UFO2Extraterrestrials.com

Thanks to friede of Taktikzone and Mr Mus for the heads up!
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Posted 3rd November 2009 by Slaughter
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