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Today's Gaming News #17

24 August 2026

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Star Wars Zero Company Turns the Clone Wars Into an XCOM-Style Squad Game

Star Wars Zero Company launches August 27 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S, with preload and exact launch times detailed August 21. Developer Bit Reactor built it as a turn-based tactics game in the style of XCOM, set during the Clone Wars. You play Hawks, a former Republic officer, and command a customizable squad of Jedi and scoundrels through cover-based fights, base management, and mission planning. The standard edition is $49.99 on PC and $59.99 on console.

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Discussion Topics

  1. XCOM plus Star Wars: an obvious win, or a niche within a niche?
  2. Would you pay $60 day one, or wait for the reviews?
  3. Are turn-based tactics the right fit for the Clone Wars?
  4. Which Star Wars era deserves a strategy game next?