Crusader Kings
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"If anyone encounters the same error, don't panic like I did" - Steam Machine suffering "red line of death" comes back to lifeA user's Steam Machine, which experienced a "red line of death" error after a system update, has been revived. The issue, initially feared to be a graphics card failure similar to the Xbox 360's Red Ring of Death, was resolved by unplugging the machine overnight and performing BIOS resets. The user shared their experience on Reddit, advising others not to panic and to try similar troubleshooting steps.
Remember your Paradox account? No? Well you might want to look into that because it could be deleted next yearParadox Interactive announced that inactive Paradox accounts will be deleted in March of next year. An account is considered inactive if it has not logged in since September 2025. This cleanup aims to improve system performance and reduce clutter. Local save files and owned games will remain unaffected, and users have eight months to log in once to keep their accounts active.
The future of European publishing is diversity, not concentration | OpinionDespite financial struggles at major European publishers like Ubisoft and Embracer, the continent's game publishing sector is thriving with smaller, focused companies. These firms prioritize creative niches, sensible scale, and long-term stability over rapid growth, producing successful titles across various genres and demonstrating a diverse and healthy industry landscape.- Urban Games partners with Paradox Interactive to publish Transport Fever 3Urban Games has partnered with Paradox Interactive, the company behind titles like Cities: Skylines, Stellaris, and Crusader Kings, to handle publishing duties for its upcoming simulation game, Transport Fever 3.
- Season 10 Expansion Pass Available Today for StellarisParadox Interactive has released the Season 10 Expansion Pass for Stellaris, featuring new stories and gameplay experiences. The pass includes four upcoming content packs and the Vipra the Vapor Species Portrait Pack, with the first major expansion, Nomads, arriving in Q2 2026. A free 4.3.5 patch with bug fixes also launched today, alongside anniversary celebrations planned for May.
- Historien om det svenska spelundretThis article traces the history of the Swedish video game industry, highlighting its rise from humble beginnings to a global powerhouse. It details key companies like DICE, Starbreeze Studios, Paradox Interactive, and Mojang Studios, alongside influential games such as Minecraft, Battlefield, and Crusader Kings. The piece also touches upon the impact of the demoscene, home computer adoption, and the growth of indie development in fostering Sweden's success.
PC games revenue will outgrow consoles by 2028, analyst predictsMarket research firm Newzoo predicts that PC games revenue will surpass console software sales by 2028. The firm forecasts a 6.6% annual growth rate for PC revenue from 2025 to 2028, compared to 4.4% for consoles, driven partly by a growing player base in China. This trend is expected to reshape the gaming industry landscape.
Crusader Kings will jump into the world of Roblox — MP3s & NPCsA new Crusader Kings experience is in development for Roblox by Magic Spark, published by Paradox Arc. The game aims to capture the spirit of medieval intrigue and personal scheming in a social environment, rather than replicating the full Crusader Kings III PC experience. It is set to launch in early access this spring.- PARADOX ARC ANNOUNCES CRUSADER KINGS PROJECT FOR ROBLOXParadox Arc is collaborating with Magic Spark to develop a new Crusader Kings-inspired game for Roblox. The title will focus on medieval intrigue, roleplaying, and strategy in a social environment, aiming for an early access release this spring. This project is Magic Spark's first major collaboration with a strategy game studio.