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The industry makes great games, but nobody can find them
Industry professionals at the Madeira Games Summit identified discoverability as a critical issue, stating that current algorithms favor volume and short-term engagement over quality, burying unique games. The problem is exacerbated by a lack of financial motivation to fix the system, leading to a focus on optimizing for metrics rather than creating compelling experiences. Solutions proposed include platforms offering better analytics and curation, publishers focusing on niche identities, and developers prioritizing community building and creative risks.
Google Earth let me turn my hometown into a warzone with AI prompts, and the misinformation possibilities are disturbing
Google Earth's new AI image generation feature, Nano Banana 2, allows users to create realistic-looking satellite and aerial images from text prompts, raising significant concerns about the potential for misinformation and propaganda. Despite Google's claims of watermarking and content restrictions, the tool can easily generate harmful content, and detection methods are not foolproof, potentially leading to widespread deception.
Dragon Age: Thedas at War is a BioWare RPG-inspired Crusader Kings 3 total conversion mod that's here to keep the series alive while it sits in EA limbo
A total conversion mod for Crusader Kings 3, titled Dragon Age: Thedas at War, has been released by BioWare fans. This mod allows players to experience the Dragon Age universe by managing kingdoms, waging wars, and engaging in politics within Thedas. It features Dragon Age-specific cultures, religions, and the ability to play as a mage, with ongoing plans for further content additions.
Here's your next batch of Xbox Game Pass games for July
Xbox has announced new games coming to its Game Pass subscription service throughout July and into early August. Headlining the additions are Halo: Campaign Evolved and Hell Is Us, with other titles like The Planet Crafter and Beast of Reincarnation also joining the lineup. Several games will also be leaving the service on July 31st.
Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Halo: Campaign Evolved, Beast of Reincarnation, and More
Xbox Game Pass is adding several new titles throughout July and early August, including day-one releases like Halo: Campaign Evolved, Beast of Reincarnation, and Shift at Midnight. The service will also see the addition of The Planet Crafter, Hell is Us, Mistfall Hunter, Corsair Cove, Heretic + Hexen, and Zenless Zone Zero. Several games are also scheduled to leave the Game Pass library on July 31.
Xbox Game Pass Is Removing A Lot More Games Very Soon
Microsoft is removing eight more games from Xbox Game Pass on July 31, including titles like Celeste, Crusader Kings 3, and Sniper Elite: Resistance. This follows the removal of 11 games on July 15, making it a significant month for content departures from the subscription service. Subscribers can purchase these games at a 20% discount before they are delisted.
PC Game Pass takes a fresh blow with eight big losses, including Crusader Kings 3
Eight games are leaving PC Game Pass on July 31, including popular titles like Crusader Kings 3, Mount and Blade 2: Bannerlord, Celeste, and Rain World. Microsoft and Paradox Interactive are offering discounts on Crusader Kings 3 for players who wish to purchase it before it departs. New titles such as The Planet Crafter and Halo: Campaign Evolved will be added to the service in the coming weeks.
Weekend PC Download Deals for July 3: Steam Summer Sale continues
The Steam Summer Sale and other PC gaming storefronts are offering numerous deals on a wide variety of titles. This includes discounts on major releases, indie games, and bundles across platforms like Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, and Humble Bundle. Several retailers are participating, with prices and availability varying.
The next Crusader Kings 3 expansion is finally giving religion a complete makeover
Paradox announced the upcoming Crusader Kings 3 DLC, By God Alone, which will overhaul the game's religion and faith systems. The expansion, set to release on September 30, 2026, will allow players to influence the Papacy, manage the Great Schism, and customize religious tenets. It is part of the Chapter Five DLC rollout alongside Silk and Silver.
Crusader Kings III: By God Alone in September
Paradox Interactive announced that the expansion 'By God Alone' for Crusader Kings III will be released on September 30th. This expansion adds new content to the historical grand strategy game.
Keep the Faith in Upcoming Crusader Kings III Expansion
Paradox Interactive announced that the Crusader Kings III expansion, By God Alone, will be released on September 30, 2026. This expansion focuses on the medieval church, introducing playable theocratic rulers, new faith-based activities, and mechanics for managing religious power and heresies.
Crusader Kings 3 devs Paradox will make the roaming mercenary lifestyle of playing as a landless adventurer free for everyone later this year
Paradox Interactive announced that the landless adventurer lifestyle feature from Crusader Kings 3's Roads to Power expansion will become free for all players later this year. Game director Alexander Oltner stated that the playstyle's popularity exceeded expectations, leading to the decision to integrate it into the base game. While some specialized features may remain with the paid expansion, the core experience will be accessible to everyone.
Crusader Kings 3's new republics get to the heart of its politics at a more manageable size
The upcoming Crusader Kings 3 expansion, Silk and Silver, will introduce a rework of the game's economy, including merchant governments and republics inspired by historical city-states like Venice. These new republics will focus on internal politics, trade, and managing a smaller realm. The expansion, set to launch in Q4 2026, also includes changes to mercenary caps and will be part of the Chapter 5 bundle.
Morning Consolidation
A release trailer has been published for Crusader Kings III: Roads to Power, showcasing its upcoming console debut. The trailer highlights the new content and features for players on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X.
Travel The Medieval World In Crusader Kings III’s New Console Expansions
Paradox Interactive has released two new expansions for Crusader Kings III on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5: Roads to Power and Wandering Nobles. Roads to Power introduces a new Byzantine Administrative Government system and allows players to become landless adventurers, while Wandering Nobles adds new travel-focused lifestyles and activities. These expansions significantly broaden the gameplay options for console players.
Crusader Kings III on Console Gets Major Expansion and Event Pack
Paradox Interactive and Room 8 Group have released two new content packs for Crusader Kings III on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5: the major expansion Roads to Power and the event pack Wandering Nobles. Roads to Power introduces new government types inspired by the Byzantine Empire and allows players to start as landless adventurers, while Wandering Nobles adds new travel-themed events and lifestyles.
"Your infidelity will no longer be broadcasted to everyone as it happens" declares Crusader Kings 3's latest patch, unless you made a baby at a certain time
Paradox Interactive has released a new patch for Crusader Kings 3 that addresses an issue where infidelity could be publicly broadcasted within the game. The update, targeting problems from version 1.19, also fixes an exploit for unlimited renown in the Iberian Dominance ending and allows characters at their concubine limit to offer them to others.
Games Leaving PS Plus in June 2026 May Include Hit Action Game
Sony is expected to announce the list of games departing PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium in June 2026. Predictions suggest titles added around May and June 2025, such as Another Crab's Treasure and Skull & Bones, may be removed, following a pattern of games leaving after 12 or 24 months.
"The best game ever": Old World designer dreams of making a sequel to Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri that "renews the mechanics"
Daniels Umanovskis, a designer on Mohawk Games' Old World, expressed a strong desire to create a sequel to Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri, calling it "the best game ever." He believes a modern take on the game could renew its mechanics while maintaining its high-quality narrative and atmosphere. Soren Johnson, another designer at Mohawk, also commented on the challenges of designing modern 4X games without a clear 'empty map' starting point, often leading to sci-fi settings.
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.
