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What are we all playing this weekend?
Several individuals shared their weekend gaming plans, including Mark who will play NBA 2K27 and Crusader Kings 3, Ollie who is dealing with new cats, and Jeremy who is progressing in The Blood of Dawnwalker. James mentioned playing Wardogs and Vholume, a brutalist freerunner game.
Paradox Interactive's Afterworld wants to entice new players to grand strategy with tasty RPG hooks
Paradox Interactive's upcoming grand strategy game, Afterworld, aims to attract new players by incorporating strong role-playing game elements into its post-apocalyptic setting. Game director Dan Lind explained that the focus on discovery and cultural development, alongside RPG-like tribe origins, is intended to make the genre more accessible. The game builds upon Paradox's legacy of complex strategy titles like Crusader Kings III and Stellaris, but with a fresh approach to player onboarding.
When Crusader Kings 3: By God Alone comes out, I'm going to turn the Roman Catholic Church into a polyamorous love nest
The upcoming Crusader Kings 3 expansion, By God Alone, will allow players to take control of the Catholic Church and customize its doctrines, including the acceptance of polyamory. This feature enables players to manage religious tenets, deal with diverging archdioceses, and influence papal succession to create a personalized religious experience within the grand strategy game.
Paradox's latest grand strategy Afterworld wants you to survive the post-apocalypse
Paradox Interactive has announced Afterworld, a new grand strategy game set in a post-apocalyptic North America. Players will guide a small group of survivors to build a continent-spanning empire by scavenging, rediscovering technology, and engaging in diplomacy or warfare. The game will feature procedurally generated landscapes, story-rich origins, and support for co-op and competitive multiplayer on PC.
Crusader Kings devs Paradox officially reveal Afterworld, a Fallout-flavoured grand strategy game in which you can overrun America with a cannibal cult
Paradox Interactive has officially announced Afterworld, a new post-apocalyptic grand strategy game set in a procedurally generated North America. Developed by the creators of Crusader Kings 3 and Hearts of Iron IV, the game features wasteland tribes, cannibal cults, and a focus on rebuilding society after a cataclysm. Game director Dan Lind described it as Paradox's first non-historical setting in a decade, with gameplay elements drawing comparisons to Frostpunk and Mad Max.
The studio behind Crusader Kings and Hearts of Iron just revealed its first non-historical title in a decade — Afterworld is a new strategy game set in an original post-apocalyptic America
Paradox Development Studio has revealed Afterworld, a new grand strategy game set in an original post-apocalyptic America. Created by the developers behind Crusader Kings 3 and Hearts of Iron 4, Afterworld aims to be their most approachable title yet, focusing on rebuilding civilization and navigating tribal laws before expanding to continental-scale conflict. The game is available to wishlist on Steam, though a release date has not yet been announced.
Paradox's next grand strategy game is a post-apocalyptic wasteland tribe-battler called Afterworld, according to leaks ahead of Gamescom
A new grand strategy game from Paradox Interactive, reportedly titled Afterworld, has been leaked ahead of its official reveal at Gamescom on August 25th. The game is described as a post-apocalyptic survival strategy title where players lead a tribe, manage settlements, and engage in warfare. This leak follows a teaser on Paradox's website and mentions of the game appearing in forum filters.
Hold the throne, NBA 2K27's new MyNBA Legacy mode sounds a lot like basketball Crusader Kings 3
NBA 2K27 is introducing a new mode called MyNBA Legacy, which allows players to control their on-court career and front office over a 100-year dynasty. This player-locked RPG mode draws inspiration from Crusader Kings 3's dynasty-building mechanics, enabling players to manage their player's career, build a multi-generational legacy through descendants inheriting traits, and reshape basketball history. The game is set to release on September 3rd.
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.
