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Paradox's Afterworld ditches history for Fallout-style fantasy, and that's its biggest strength
Paradox's new grand strategy game, Afterworld, moves away from historical settings to embrace a Fallout-inspired fantasy post-apocalyptic world. The game aims for a more approachable and narrative-driven experience compared to Paradox's previous titles, with Game Director Dan Lind highlighting a faster pace and user-friendly interface.
Discord is not my friend
Lincoln, a writer with 12 years of experience, has joined PC Gamer as a full-time News Writer in 2024. His background includes writing for Waypoint, Polygon, and Fanbyte, with expertise in games like Dwarf Fortress, World of Warcraft, Caves of Qud, Crusader Kings, and Monster Hunter.
Join me in meditating on clubbing a WoW scorpion
Lincoln, a writer for PC Gamer, brings over 12 years of experience in games journalism, with a background in titles like World of Warcraft, Dwarf Fortress, and Monster Hunter. His expertise spans various genres and includes a focus on procedural storytelling and game design.
Every game is about Goku eventually
This article humorously argues that all games eventually become about Goku, citing a Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered mod as an example. It also touches on the author's background in games journalism and experience with various titles.
We're thinking about X-Men videogames wrong
This article argues that the current approach to X-Men video games is misguided, suggesting a need for a fresh perspective on how to adapt the franchise. It touches upon the author's extensive experience writing about games and their expertise in various titles.
Paradox's new apocalypse strategy game Afterworld aims to please players who "bounced off" the likes of Hearts of Iron 4
Paradox Interactive's new grand strategy game, Afterworld, aims for a post-apocalyptic setting with familiar survival and expansion mechanics. Game Director Dan Lind discusses the team's goal to create a game that appeals to players who found titles like Hearts of Iron 4 too difficult to get into, while still offering the depth expected from the genre. The game is being developed with a focus on player freedom and a smoother entry point.
Afterworld will be strategy royalty Paradox's "most approachable" game, and after raising cannibal fish-mutants to conquer America I'm hooked
Paradox Interactive's upcoming grand strategy game, Afterworld, is designed to be their most approachable title yet, featuring a post-nuclear apocalypse setting in America. Players guide their tribe through survival challenges, making impactful choices that shape their society and lead to unique outcomes, such as the emergence of cannibal fish-mutants. The game aims to blend accessible mechanics with deep simulation, drawing inspiration from post-apocalyptic literature and offering dynamic, replayable experiences.
Paradox's Afterworld feels like the first grand strategy game I can properly wrap my head around
Paradox Interactive's upcoming grand strategy game, Afterworld, aims to be more approachable than previous titles by integrating survival and settlement-building mechanics into a post-apocalyptic setting. The game features a unique 'Ideas' system that dripfeeds mechanics as players explore, preventing information overload. Early impressions suggest it successfully balances depth with manageability, offering a refreshing departure for the studio.
Paradox's next grand strategy game is taking cues from Fallout and Mad Max
Paradox Development Studio has officially revealed Afterworld, a new grand strategy game set in post-apocalyptic North America. Drawing inspiration from Fallout and Mad Max, the game features immortal leaders, tribal survival mechanics, and an exploration-driven tech tree. Dan Lind, formerly of Hearts of Iron 4, is leading development on this new non-historical setting.
Fallout meets Crusader Kings as Paradox accidentally leaks its next grand strategy game ahead of Gamescom reveal
Paradox Interactive's next grand strategy game, Afterworld, a post-apocalyptic title described as Fallout meets Crusader Kings, was accidentally leaked ahead of its planned reveal at Gamescom Opening Night Live. The game's official Discord server described it as a survival grand strategy game where players lead survivors, manage settlements, and wage wars. The leak occurred through forum filters and a now-removed Discord server, with Paradox's official website featuring a teaser countdown for the reveal.
"If anyone encounters the same error, don't panic like I did" - Steam Machine suffering "red line of death" comes back to life
A 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 year
Paradox 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 | Opinion
Despite 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 3
Urban 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 Stellaris
Paradox 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 spelundret
This 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 predicts
Market 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 & NPCs
A 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 ROBLOX
Paradox 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.