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10 Best Tactical RPGs to play in 2026
This article ranks the 10 best tactical RPGs available, focusing on games with deep strategic combat and engaging narratives. The list includes titles like Divinity: Original Sin 2, Unicorn Overlord, and Marvel's Midnight Suns, highlighting their unique mechanics and story-driven experiences.
Bloodlines 2's first DLC arrives next week, and it'll let you wield guns and melee weapons properly, unlike…
The first DLC for Vampire: The Masquerade—Bloodlines 2, titled Loose Cannon, will be released tomorrow and features a new protagonist named Benny who utilizes guns and melee weapons. This DLC addresses criticisms of the base game's combat mechanics, which were perceived as lacking. Despite the original game's sales not meeting expectations, Paradox Interactive is continuing to support it with expansions.
The 10 best short RPGs you can finish in a weekend
This guide highlights the best short RPGs that can be completed in under 20 hours, ideal for playing over a weekend. The list includes titles like Costume Quest 2, Atelier Marie Remake, West of Loathing, Arco, Shadowrun Returns, Super Mario RPG, Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector, Yakuza Kiwami, Fable 2, and Undertale, with descriptions of their gameplay and vibes.
Bloodlines 2 Dev Will at Least Try and Make the Vampire RPG Worth Playing
The Chinese Room is working to improve Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2, with its first DLC, Loose Cannon, releasing on April 27, 2026. This expansion will feature a new protagonist, Benny Muldoon, and introduce first-person gunplay alongside melee combat. Base game owners will receive an update on the same day with improvements to save features and melee combat, with a summer patch planned to add Photo Mode and enhance ranged combat.
Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2's gun toting, bird flipping, violent sheriff featuring DLC gets a release date
The first DLC for Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2, titled 'Loose Cannon', will be released on April 27th. This DLC features Benny Muldoon and focuses on gunplay with his custom 9mm pistol, alongside melee combat and new movement abilities. A free update on the same day will add an updated save feature and melee combat improvements, with a summer update planned for photo mode and other features.
Vampire The Masquerade Bloodlines 2's first DLC drops in just a few days
Paradox Interactive has announced that the first DLC for Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2, titled 'The Loose Cannon', will be released on April 27th. This DLC focuses on the character Benny Muldoon and adds new questlines and abilities. The Chinese Room is also continuing to update the base game.
Europa Universalis 5 is getting its first big DLC in May, a race to save the crumbling Byzantine Empire
Paradox Interactive announced that the first major DLC for Europa Universalis 5, titled Fate of the Phoenix, will be released on May 6th. This expansion focuses on the Byzantine Empire, introducing new mechanics for Orthodoxy and bureaucracy, and offering players the chance to restore the empire or embrace Hellenism. The article also touches on Paradox's ongoing DLC strategy for its grand strategy titles.
REBUILD AND RESTORE BYZANTINE MIGHT IN NEW EUROPA UNIVERSALIS V ADD-ON
Paradox Interactive announced that the Europa Universalis V: Fate of the Phoenix immersion pack will be released on May 6, 2026, for PC. This add-on focuses on the Byzantine Empire, introducing new historical content, mechanics like Byzantine Bureaucracies, and unique events to restore its former glory.
REBUILD AND RESTORE BYZANTINE MIGHT IN NEW EUROPA UNIVERSALIS V ADD-ON
Paradox Interactive announced that the Europa Universalis V: Fate of the Phoenix immersion pack will be released on May 6, 2026, for PC. This add-on focuses on the Byzantine Empire, introducing new content, mechanics, and historical events for players to restore its former glory. The pack will be available for $9.99.
Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2’s Loose Cannon DLC is Coming Out on April 27th
The Chinese Room and Paradox Interactive announced that the Loose Cannon DLC for Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 will release on April 27th. This DLC introduces Benny Muldoon as a playable character with new abilities and quests, and will be followed by another DLC, The Flower and the Flame, in Q2 2026. Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 is available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
With Windrose making waves and the Black Flag remake on the horizon, methinks it's a fine time for a pirate quiz,…
This article presents a quiz focused on pirate-themed video games, highlighting titles like Windrose and the upcoming Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag remake. It questions players on their knowledge of various pirate games, including The Secret of Monkey Island, Sid Meier's Pirates!, and Sea of Thieves, while also touching upon the genre's current popularity.
Hearts of Iron IV DLC Lets You Rewrite Czechoslovakia’s WWII Fate
Paradox Interactive has released the Hearts of Iron IV: Peace for Our Time DLC, allowing players to rewrite Czechoslovakia's World War II fate with four distinct historical paths. The DLC introduces new mechanics like Army Industry Management and Army Readiness Balance of Power, offering players the chance to explore alternate histories for the nation.
A new Hearts of Iron 4 DLC just gave a pivotal WW2 nation the chance to change history
The latest Hearts of Iron 4 DLC, Peace For Our Time, allows players to alter the course of history for Czechoslovakia in the lead-up to World War II. The expansion introduces new focus trees and branching paths for the nation, offering alternative scenarios beyond historical events. The DLC is available now for $5.99 and is also part of HoI 4 Expansion Pack 2.
Adding naval warfare in time for Crusader Kings 3's Silk and Silver expansion would have blown Paradox's "schedule out of [the] water"
Paradox Interactive has confirmed that naval warfare will not be included in the upcoming Crusader Kings 3 'Silk and Silver' expansion, citing schedule constraints and the desire to do the feature justice. While trading across water will be present, actual naval battles are postponed to a future update. The developers stated that implementing even a minimal version of naval combat would have significantly impacted their development timeline for the expansion, which already includes substantial rebalancing and new systems.
Peace For Our Time Soundtrack Hits Spotify as Paradox Plans Live Concert
Paradox Interactive has announced that the official soundtrack for their strategy game Peace For Our Time is now available on Spotify and Apple Music. Additionally, the company is planning a live concert featuring the game's music in Stockholm, Sweden. This move highlights the growing appreciation for game music and Paradox's commitment to community building around their titles.
Crusader Kings 3's latest batch of major expansions invite you to choose between God and gold, with playable popes and money-grabbing republican merchants
Paradox Interactive has announced two major DLCs for Crusader Kings 3 as part of its fifth chapter: 'By God Alone' and 'Silk & Silver'. 'By God Alone' overhauls religion mechanics, introducing playable theocracies and a spiritual fulfillment system. 'Silk & Silver' adds merchant republics, focusing on trade and economic competition. Both are scheduled for release in the latter half of 2024, with smaller cosmetic DLCs also available now.
Hearts of Iron IV’s Peace for Our Time DLC Is Lowkey Giving Major Czech Resistance Vibes
Paradox Interactive has detailed the upcoming Peace for Our Time DLC for Hearts of Iron IV, focusing on Czechoslovakia with new mechanics like Army Readiness Balance of Power and an adaptive weapons sales system. The DLC also includes content for Germany and integrates with existing DLCs like Arms Against Tyranny, offering a modular approach to content delivery. A specific release date is not yet set but is expected within weeks.
Holy Moly, Crusader Kings 3 Will Let You Play as a Pope
Paradox Interactive announced that Crusader Kings 3 will receive a new core expansion titled By God Alone. This expansion will introduce playable popes to the grand strategy game, allowing players to take on the role of the Pope.
Is Fortnite Toxic? An Honest Answer Backed by Data (2026) | TAG
Data suggests Fortnite's reputation for toxicity is more nuanced than commonly perceived, with lower rates of identity-based harassment compared to other competitive shooters. While age-driven trash talk and skill-gap frustration are prevalent, especially in modes like Ranked, Epic Games has implemented moderation tools and default communication settings to mitigate harm, particularly for younger players.
Crusader Kings 3's next major expansions will bring playable Popes and merchant republics
Paradox Interactive has announced two major paid DLC expansions for Crusader Kings 3, focusing on religion and merchant republics. The first, 'By God Alone,' arriving in Q3 2026, overhauls the game's religion systems, allowing players to become playable Popes and introducing new mechanics for faith divergence. The second, 'Silk & Silver,' launching in Q4 2026, introduces a merchant playstyle with trade routes, monopolies, and a new Republic government type. A free update also adds a modular Stories system and age-related ailments.
