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Final Prison Architect Update Sunsets The Game With New QOL Features

Paradox and Double Eleven have released the final Prison Architect update. Following this patch, the game will be sunsetted, although Paradox says that "while we're closing this chapter, the book is…

May 16, 2023 | 09:43 EDT

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The Sims-like Game Life by You Shows Powerful Building Tools in New Trailer

Today Paradox Interactive and Tectonic Studio shared another gameplay trailer of their upcoming simulation game Life by You. This time around, we take a look at the rather impressive building tools…

May 13, 2023 | 12:09 EDT

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Cities: Skylines Update Will Bring New Vehicles And More Later This Month

We're nearing the release of Cities: Skylines' final official expansion, and Colossal Order and Paradox have revealed details of a free update that's coming alongside the DLC. You won't need Hotels…

May 12, 2023 | 10:26 EDT

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The Sims-like Game Life by You Shows How You can Eject, Add, & Customize Humans in New Gameplay Video

Today Paradox Interactive and Tectonic Studio shared another gameplay video of their upcoming simulation game Life by You. This time around we see how we can track our humans across tons with a…

May 10, 2023 | 09:37 EDT

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Age Of Wonders 4 Sales Hit 250k In Just Four Days

Age of Wonders 4 sales managed to reach 250,000 in just four days, according to new data revealed by publisher Paradox Interactive. This figure makes the fourth major installment in the Age of…

May 9, 2023 | 09:30 EDT

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Crusader Kings III Video Shows Free Update Coming With Tours & Tournaments DLC

Paradox Interactive released another new video about the free update coming with the Tours and Tournaments DLC for Crusader Kings III. Every major DLC released for the game is usually accompanied by…

May 7, 2023 | 03:28 EDT

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New Crusader Kings III Video Is All About Knight Accolades

Paradox Interactive released another new video about the upcoming Tours and Tournaments DLC for Crusader Kings III. This time around, we get to witness a deep dive into a new way to customize the…

May 5, 2023 | 08:39 EDT

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Crusader Kings III Gets New Video Breaking Down the Tours & Turnaments DLC's Rich Features

Paradox Interactive released another new video about the upcoming Tours and Tournaments DLC for Crusader Kings III. This time around we get a rather sizable explanation from Game Director Alexander…

May 4, 2023 | 09:45 EDT

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Crusader Kings III Tours & Tournaments DLC Gets New Video Explaining Grand Tours

Paradox Interactive released a new video about the upcoming Tours and Tournaments DLC for Crusader Kings III. This time around we see another of the titular features of the DLC, Grand Tours.…

May 4, 2023 | 12:20 EDT

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Crusader Kings III Tours & Tournaments DLC Shows Grand Weddings & Murder Feasts in New Video

While the new DLC coming to Crusader Kings III is called "Tours & Tournaments," there is more on the menu, and today Paradox released a new video on the topic. The video showcases two more…

May 1, 2023 | 11:42 EDT

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Crusader Kings III Tours & Tournaments DLC Shows its Tournaments & Falconry Hunts in New Video

Paradox Interactive released a new video focused on the upcoming Crusader Kings III DLC Tours and Tournaments.  The video focuses on two of the main features included in the DLC, Grand Tournaments,…

April 29, 2023 | 01:43 EDT

A castle-like hotel in the new Cities: Skylines Hotels & Retreats mini-expansion
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Cities: Skylines Hotels & Retreats Mini-Expansion Announced For Next Month

Colossal Order and Paradox have unveiled a new Cities: Skylines mini-expansion for late May. Hotels & Retreats will, as the name indicates, allow you to build your own luxury resorts and…

April 27, 2023 | 08:20 EDT

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Age of Wonders 4 Review

Nine years have passed since the release of Age of Wonders III, and in the meanwhile, a lot has happened. Developer Triumph Studios has been acquired by the strategy giants at Paradox Interactive and…

April 27, 2023 | 09:45 EDT

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The Sims-like Game Life by You Shows Direct Control & Driving Your Car in New Gameplay

Today Paradox Interactive and Tectonic Studio shared a new gameplay video of their upcoming simulation game Life by You. The video, presented by the studio's general manager Rod Humble (whom you may…

April 21, 2023 | 02:31 EDT

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Victoria 3 Getting Immersion Pack "Voice of the People" Next Month

Today Paradox Interactive announced a new DLC coming for its grand strategy game Victoria 3.  The DLC releases on May 22 for PC and it's titled Voice of the People. It'll be priced at $14.99/£12.99…

April 20, 2023 | 10:02 EDT

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Crusader Kings III Tours & Tournaments DLC Gets Release Date

Today Paradox Interactive revealed the release date of the upcoming DLC for its popular grand strategy game Crusader Kings III. While I call it a grand strategy game, Crusader Kings III is almost…

April 4, 2023 | 11:40 EDT

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Europa Universalis IV Domination Expansion Release Date Locked In For April

The latest Europa Universalis IV expansion, Domination, has a release date. It's coming on April 18th and will add new mission trees for disparate empires like the Ottomans, the Chinese, and the…

March 28, 2023 | 08:26 EDT

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The Sims-Like Game Life by You Fully Revealed by Paradox

Today Paradox Interactive fully revealed Life by You, a new simulation game that was teased a few weeks ago.  If you spot similarities with The Sims, that's certainly not just you, and it shouldn't…

March 20, 2023 | 01:13 EDT

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Cities: Skylines Hubs & Transport Update Detailed In New Dev Diary

Colossal Order has released a new dev diary detailing what you can expect from the upcoming Cities: Skylines Hubs & Transport update. As you might imagine, the update is mostly focused on…

March 20, 2023 | 11:51 EDT

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Cities: Skylines World Tour Part 2 Marks The Beginning Of The End For City-Builder

Paradox has revealed the final content packs making their way to Cities: Skylines. The last stops on the Cities: Skylines World Tour will take you to the African continent, expand your sporting…

March 15, 2023 | 10:54 EDT

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Victoria 3 Update 1.2 Has Some Pretty Funny Bug Fixes

Victoria 3 update 1.2 has finally been released, and although there's nothing earth-shattering in this update, it does contain a heck of a lot of bug fixes. Paradox's grand strategy games are…

March 13, 2023 | 10:23 EDT

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Paradox Teases New The Sims-Like Game; Announces DLC for Crusader Kings 3, Europa Universalis IV, & More

Today, during the Paradox Announcement Show, the publisher had several news to share about its games and their expansions.  On top of Cities: Skylines II by Colossal Order and The Lamplighters…

March 6, 2023 | 12:40 EST

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The Lamplighters League Announced for PC and Xbox by BattleTech Developer & Paradox

Today, during the Paradox Announcement Show, Harebrained Schemes announced its brand new game The Lamplighters League and the Tower at the End of the World. The game is a stylish pulp tactical turn-…

March 6, 2023 | 12:10 EST

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Cities: Skylines II Announced for PC, Xbox Series X|S, PS5, & Game Pass

Today, during the Paradox Announcement Show, the publisher and developer Colossal Order finally announced Cities: Skylines II.  The game is the sequel of the super-popular city-building game and it…

March 6, 2023 | 12:36 EST

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Age of Wonders 4 Premium Content and Expansion Pass Revealed

The developers at Triumph Studios have announced that Age of Wonders 4 premium content and an expansion pass are coming, even though the game is still two months from release.  Though the game is…

March 2, 2023 | 02:21 EST

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Age of Wonders 4 Preview - One More Turn (Fantasy Style)

Just a few weeks ago, Paradox Interactive and Triumph Studios announced Age of Wonders 4, the next chapter of the veteran fantasy take on the Civilization formula, and I've been spending quite a lot…

March 2, 2023 | 02:00 EST

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Paradox Will Host Announcement Show "Presented by Xbox" Next Week

Today Paradox Interactive revealed that it'll host a game announcement next week, and there seem to be a lot of interesting goodies on the menu.  The show will air on March 6, 2023, at 6:00 pm CET,…

February 27, 2023 | 01:26 EST

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New Prison Architect DLC Turns Your Prison Into A Literal Jungle

A new Prison Architect DLC pack has been announced, bringing a rather exotic new location in which you can construct your facility. The self-explanatory Jungle Pack sets your prison in a woozy jungle…

January 30, 2023 | 10:07 EST

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Age of Wonders 4

Explore the newest magical realm to enter Age of Wonders 4, and build the empire of your wildest dreams.  Powerful wizards have made their way into our realm to regain control over the human race…

January 19, 2023 | 06:23 EST

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Age of Wonders 4 Announced for PC, PS5, & Xbox With Release Date, Details, & Gameplay

Today Paradox Interactive announced a game that will likely please fans of the turn-based strategy and empire-building genres, Age of Wonders 4.  Of course, the game is developed by the series'…

January 19, 2023 | 01:08 EST

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Stellaris: First Contact Story Pack Is Coming Soon

The First Contact DLC is heading to Stellaris, where we finally make contact with life that lives among the stars. Alongside the DLC comes a free update for players to enjoy.  The upcoming DLC…

January 17, 2023 | 06:44 EST

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Victoria 3 Sales Cross 500k Despite Mixed Fan Reaction

Paradox has announced that Victoria 3 sales have crossed the 500,000 mark in just over a month. This makes it one of the most successful Paradox launches of all time, despite the fact that the game…

November 30, 2022 | 11:03 EST

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The Stellaris 3.6 Patch Notes Are Pretty Funny

A new update has come to Stellaris, and as you'd expect, it's brought some pretty amusing changes along with it. Rifling through the Stellaris 3.6 patch notes, it's possible to spot changes that make…

November 25, 2022 | 09:57 EST

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Surviving The Abyss Brings Base-Building Horror In January

Surviving the Abyss, the latest in the somewhat loosely-defined Surviving series by Paradox, has been revealed. It's a deep-sea base-building game with strong exploration and horror elements, and it'…

November 17, 2022 | 10:29 EST

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Prison Architect Free For Life Update Isn't What It Seems

The latest Prison Architect update, Prison Architect Free for Life, is releasing next week. It also seems to be going out of its way to confuse people. No, it's not going to be released for free, and…

September 9, 2022 | 10:37 EDT

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Latest Crusader Kings 3 Update Adds More Than 100 New Events

The latest Crusader Kings 3 update, Bastion, is arriving today, and Paradox has released a new development diary detailing all the things the update will change. This Crusader Kings 3 update will…

September 8, 2022 | 10:00 EDT

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Victoria 3 Release Date Lets You Transform The 19th Century

The Victoria 3 release date has finally been announced, which means that players will soon to transform the 19th century on October 25th. It'll be available on PC via Steam. If you decide to pre-…

August 30, 2022 | 10:56 EDT

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Crusader Kings 3 DLC Prices Hiked By Paradox

Paradox Interactive has announced that it's hiking the prices of certain pieces of Crusader Kings 3 DLC. Northern Lords and Fate of Iberia will be raised from $6.99 to $12.99, which Paradox says will…

August 16, 2022 | 12:47 EDT

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Bloodlines 2 Won't Be At Paradox Con, Says CEO

Paradox CEO Fredrik Wester has confirmed that Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines 2 will not be at this year's Paradox Con. The event, which is being held in September, will showcase a number of…

July 19, 2022 | 12:21 EDT

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Hearts of Iron IV: By Blood Alone Adds Alternative History Options

Hearts of Iron IV is getting a new expansion in Hearts of Iron IV: By Blood Alone. It will add new paths and potential for conflicts in the all-too-familiar wartime era, and give players a chance to…

June 7, 2022 | 11:46 EDT

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Surviving The Aftermath Expansion New Alliances Has Players Uniting Societies

The first Surviving the Aftermath expansion, New Alliances, will launch on June 16 for PC for 14.99 USD / 11.99 GBP/ 14.99 EUR. In it, players will be able to form a post-apocalyptic federation and…

June 2, 2022 | 12:00 EDT

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New Prison Architect DLC Adds Gang Warfare And More

Paradox and Double Eleven have announced a brand new Prison Architect DLC pack. Gangs will be the seventh major Prison Architect expansion and will add gang warfare, the ability to reform gang…

June 1, 2022 | 11:12 EDT

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The Critical Legacy of Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines

After taking your first steps in Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines, you’ll be struck with an overwhelming sense of millennial angst. It offers up a near-lethal dosage of early 2000s urban gothic…

May 19, 2022 | 12:00 EDT

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Paradox Announces 6 Vampire The Masquerade Games As Part of New Unbound Initative

Paradox Interactive, via its World of Darkness brand, has announced Unbound, an initiative for independent developers to create games set in the Vampire: The Masquerade world. Launching alongside the…

April 21, 2022 | 10:54 EDT

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Crusader Kings Update 1.5.1 Adds New Events

Crusader Kings 3 Update 1.5.1 has arrived, adding several new events and improving royal courts with better lighting and the addition of new models for several artifacts such as the Throne of Solomon…

March 10, 2022 | 03:10 EST

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Stellaris 3.3 Release Date Confirmed For Next Week

Paradox has announced a release date for the upcoming Stellaris 3.3 update. Titled "Libra", the update will bring new content, tweaks to existing stuff, and lots and lots of balance changes, as…

February 17, 2022 | 09:04 EST

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Most Banned Cities: Skylines Mods Did Not Have Malware, Dev Says

Colossal Order has put out a statement addressing a number of recently banned Cities: Skylines mods that were recently removed from the Steam Workshop. Cities: Skylines is one of the better city-…

February 14, 2022 | 03:16 EST

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Cities: Skylines Announces New Vehicle and Map Content Creator Packs

Two new Cities: Skylines Content Creator Packs have been announced: Vehicles of the World (which adds 21 new vehicles) and a Map Pack (which adds 8 new maps). Cities: Skylines has been going strong…

January 10, 2022 | 02:24 EST