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  • Ride Into the Dark — Hard West 2 Rides onto PS5 & Xbox Series X|S Today!

    Ride Into the Dark — Hard West 2 Rides onto PS5 & Xbox Series X|S Today!

    The Sun Has Set on the Wild West… and Something Darker Awaits

    Saddle up, gunslingers. After wowing PC players and earning “Very Positive” acclaim on Steam, the occult tactical masterpiece Hard West 2 is officially galloping onto PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S — available right now from developer Ice Code Games and publishers Good Shepherd Entertainment & Klabater.

    Grab your revolver. Check your silver. And ride toward the sun that long ago set over a Wild West where bullets aren’t the only thing that goes bump in the night.


    What Is Hard West 2?

    It’s a tactical turn-based strategy game set in a twisted vision of the American frontier — a Weird West where dusty trails meet dark magic, and outlaws trade lead with things that should not exist. You step into the boots of Gin Carter, a legendary outlaw with one last score: rob the mysterious, unstoppable Ghost Train. But this heist doesn’t go as planned — and before long, you’re in a race to reclaim what was stolen from you: your very soul.

    “Revolver bullets collide with dark magic drawn straight from forgotten tales.” — Klabater, Publisher

    Core Gameplay

    • Deep tactical combat — every shot counts, every position matters. No hit point bars: you track body parts and aim for limbs, heads, or cover
    • Mysterious card system — collect and combine cards to unlock unique abilities, turning your crew into something more than human
    • Dynamic shootouts — combat unfolds across moving trains, burning homesteads, and haunted gulches
    • Relationship mechanics — your choices shape how your ragtag gang trusts you; loyalty can mean the difference between life and death
    • A story of cursed gold and bargains with hell itself — every heist uncovers more of the darkness creeping across the frontier

    From PC Acclaim to Consoles — Available Now

    Originally released for PC in August 2022, Hard West 2 quickly became a cult hit, boasting over 2,700 overwhelmingly positive reviews on Steam and a Metacritic score of 77. Today, November 10, 2026, it makes the leap to current-gen consoles — optimised and ready for controller players to experience the full campaign on their sofa.

    DetailInfo
    Release DateNovember 10, 2026
    PlatformsPlayStation 5, Xbox Series X
    DeveloperIce Code Games
    PublishersGood Shepherd Entertainment, Klabater
    GenreTactical Turn-Based Strategy / Weird West
    Price$29.99 / £24.99 (PC); console pricing varies by region
    Steam RatingVery Positive (2,700+ reviews)

    Why You Should Pull On Your Cowboy Boots

    Most strategy games put you in command of armies or empires. Hard West 2 gives you a handful of desperate outlaws, a few bullets, and a whole lot of trouble. It’s tight, tense tactical combat where positioning and smart card combos beat raw numbers — and where every character feels like someone you’d actually want to ride (or die) with.

    It’s also one of the most striking settings in gaming: a frontier where saloon doors swing open to reveal shadowy pacts, where curses cling to gold, and where the law isn’t the scariest thing riding the trail after dark.


    All Aboard the Ghost Train

    The frontier is waiting. The Ghost Train is rolling. And your soul is the fare. Whether you’re returning for another run or saddling up for the very first time — the dark Wild West is calling your name.

    Pick up Hard West 2 today on PlayStation Store or Xbox Store — the invasion of the Weird West has begun.

    Find out more here: Hard West 2 on PlayStation or Xbox


    #HardWest2 #IceCodeGames #Klabater #Biznooz #GoodShepherdEntertainment #TurnBasedStrategy #WeirdWest #TacticalRPG #PS5Games #XboxSeriesXS #WildWestGaming

  • MECHS, MINES & MARAUDING SWARMS — STEEL CORE WALKTHROUGH DROPS AHEAD OF CLOSED PLAYTEST

    MECHS, MINES & MARAUDING SWARMS — STEEL CORE WALKTHROUGH DROPS AHEAD OF CLOSED PLAYTEST

    Starni Games and publisher Palaye have unveiled a detailed developer walkthrough for STEEL CORE — their upcoming turn-based mech strategy — giving players the clearest look yet at build phases, tactical combat, and roguelite progression ahead of the game’s first closed playtest.

    The 12-minute commentary video is live now on YouTube, and the Steam store page is open for wishlisting and playtest registration.


    What Is STEEL CORE? — Three Acts of War

    You’re a contractor for Galactic Mining Industries, dispatched to lawless worlds to defend Xenoridium mining operations. Every contract follows the same relentless rhythm:

    • Build by Day — Assemble and customise your mech squad, reinforce walls, activate turrets, research upgrades, and keep the drills running. Every resource is scarce — every choice matters
    • Deploy at Dusk — Position your mechs, place your defences, and plan your formation based on incoming intelligence
    • Fight Through the Night — Turn-based tactical grid combat against overwhelming alien swarms. Hold the line until dawn or lose the contract — and the payday

    The enemy? A relentless, evolving xenofauna that outnumbers you at every turn. The reward? Survival, payment, and deadlier tech for the next planet.


    Mech Construction — Build It Your Way

    No two mechs need fight alike. Every unit is assembled piece by piece:

    • Chassis, arms, legs, shoulder mounts — each with distinct stats and roles
    • Up to 4 weapons per mech — Gauss cannons, sniper rifles, flamethrowers, rocket launchers, and more
    • Jetpacks, shields, micro-modules — tailor loadouts for flanking, defence, or raw destruction
    • Visually unique — the parts you equip are exactly what appears on the battlefield

    Campaign — An Escalating Galactic Tour

    The roguelite campaign moves across distinct biomes — jungles, ice basins, lava lakes, acid pools — each introducing new threats, environmental hazards, and apex predators. Research progress carries forward, but every fresh contract gets harder, deadlier, and more unpredictable.

    • Fibonite harvested from defeated foes powers permanent upgrades
    • Resources are tight — fund another turret or upgrade your best mech?
    • Lose your base and the contract fails — permadeath stakes apply to every run

    Watch & Join — Playtest Registration Open Now

    DetailInfo
    Developer WalkthroughLive now → youtube.com/watch?v=I_8dAFz-wkk
    Steam Page[store.steampowered.com/app/4749570](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4749570/Steel_Core/)
    PlaytestRequest access via Steam — selected applicants notified first
    Planned ReleaseQ1 2027 — PC via Steam
    LanguagesEnglish, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Ukrainian
    RequiresWindows 10+, 16 GB RAM, RTX 2060 minimum

    Ready to Enlist?

    Watch the walkthrough to see the day–dusk–night cycle in action, wishlist to stay updated, and hit “Request Access” on Steam to be among the first pilots deployed when the servers go live. The swarm is coming — will you answer the call?

    Find out more here: Steel Core


    #SteelCore #StarniGames #Palaye #TurnBasedStrategy #Mechs #Roguelite #BaseDefense #TacticalCombat #PCGaming #Playtest #BizNooz

  • The Legend Reborn: LINE Games Announces Global Launch of ‘Genesis War’

    The Legend Reborn: LINE Games Announces Global Launch of ‘Genesis War’

    The wait is nearly over for strategy enthusiasts and fans of classic RPGs. LINE Games has officially announced that Genesis War, the highly anticipated character-collection RPG developed by Meerkat Games, is set for its grand global launch on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.

    Following a successful soft launch in Canada, Australia, and Indonesia earlier this month, the title is now ready to take its modernised tactical combat to a worldwide audience on Android, iOS, and PC.


    A Modern Spin on a South Korean Legend

    For those unfamiliar, Genesis War is built upon the foundation of The War of Genesis, a legendary South Korean IP that defined the SRPG genre in the 90s. This new mobile and PC iteration isn’t just a simple port; it’s a reimagining that blends nostalgia with high-fidelity 3D graphics and trend-driven gameplay.

    Players will return to the continent of Antaria, following the fated destinies of iconic characters like Princess Iyolin and Karls. The game launches with a massive roster of 69 unique characters, each featuring distinct roles, elemental attributes, and strategic depth.

    Key Gameplay Features

    • Tactical Turn-Based Combat: Engage in deep, grid-based battles where positioning and elemental advantages are the difference between victory and defeat.
    • Immersive Storytelling: Experience a narrative-rich campaign spanning over 300 stages, complete with full voice acting and “Inner World” side stories that explore character backstories.
    • Cross-Platform Play: Seamlessly switch between mobile and PC (via Google Play Games) to keep your progress going anywhere.
    • Massive Scale: At launch, the story covers the events of The War of Genesis 2, pitting the Pandragon Kingdom against the Geysir Empire.

    Pre-Registration Hits 500K Milestone

    The global community has already shown massive interest, with LINE Games confirming that the title has surpassed 500,000 pre-registrations.

    To celebrate hitting this final milestone, all players who sign up before the April 28 launch will receive a hefty “growth package” to jumpstart their journey. The rewards include:

    • Legendary Character Selection Ticket (Choose between fan-favourites Crow or Karls)
    • Legendary Weapon and Armour Chests
    • Character Summon Tickets
    • In-game currency (Eld and Bits)

    “We are incredibly grateful for the enthusiastic support from our global players,” said a representative from LINE Games. “Our focus now is on ensuring a stable service and a steady stream of content updates following the official launch.”


    How to Prepare

    Genesis War will support multiple languages, including English, French, German, Thai, and Chinese. If you haven’t yet, you can still pre-register on the Google Play Store or Apple App Store to secure your legendary rewards before the doors to Antaria open next week.

    Are you ready to reclaim the Hall of Glory? Stay tuned to BizNooz for more updates and a full review following the global rollout.

    Find out more here – https://gm.floor.line.games/us/main

    #MeerkatGames #LINEGames #GenesisWar #TacticalRPG #TurnBasedStrategy #SRPG #AnimeRPG #MobileGaming #Gacha #TheBlackPrince #Iyolin