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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.
Steam Database Unannounced Games Leaked - All Info
A significant leak from Steam's database has exposed information on dozens of unannounced and upcoming games, including details about projects related to Avengers, Dune, Warhammer, and Twin Peaks. Achievement lists for already announced titles like Kingdom Hearts IV and Gears of War: E-Day were also revealed, with some descriptions containing story and gameplay details. The vulnerability has since been patched, but the leaked data is circulating online.
Steam Leak: Every Game Impacted (Unreleased & Unannounced)
A Steam error has inadvertently revealed achievement details for numerous unreleased and unannounced games, including Persona 6, Kingdom Hearts 4, and a remaster of Shrek 2. This leak has caused chaos for developers by exposing potential story spoilers and revealing titles that were not yet public.
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.
Afterworld, Paradox's post-apocalyptic grand strategy game, let me conquer Florida with a band of alcoholic mutant…
Paradox Development Studio's upcoming grand strategy game, Afterworld, offers a post-apocalyptic sandbox where players can lead various survivor factions. The preview highlights the game's deep systems for managing settlements, laws, and belief systems, drawing comparisons to Stellaris and Hearts of Iron 4. While ambitious and featuring unique mechanics like granular population management and an exploration-driven tech tree, the alpha build still requires significant polish and onboarding improvements.
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.
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.
Paradox has been cooking up some Stellaris "summer experiments," from megastructure upgrades to a full espionage rework
Paradox Interactive is experimenting with several new features for its space strategy game Stellaris, including potential reworks for espionage, megastructure upgrades, and trade deals. These 'summer experiments' are currently in beta testing for the 4.5 'Cygnus' update and are not guaranteed to be included in the final release. The developer is also exploring improvements to fleet design, empire creation menus, and flag customization.
Let's play a quick round of 'Which game has more DLC?' to test your knowledge of videogame add-ons
This article presents a quiz designed to test players' knowledge of which video games have the most downloadable content (DLC). It features a 'Higher or Lower' format, comparing the number of DLC packs for various titles such as Train Simulator Classic, Cities: Skylines, and Stellaris. The quiz aims to engage readers by challenging their understanding of games with extensive add-on content.
Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+ 2, The Planet Crafter, Palworld 1.0, and More
Xbox Game Pass is adding several new titles throughout July, including the full release of Palworld 1.0, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2, and Gears of War: Reloaded. The service will also feature updates for games like Wuthering Waves and League of Legends, while several titles are scheduled to leave the library on July 15.
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2, The Planet Crafter, and More Coming to Game Pass in July
Microsoft has announced the first wave of games coming to Game Pass in July, including Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 and The Planet Crafter. The service will also see additions like Winds of Arcana: Ruination, Gears of War: Reloaded, and PBA Pro Bowling 2026. Several titles, including EA Sports FC 24 and PowerWash Simulator, will be leaving the service on July 15th.
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.
Xbox Game Pass Is Removing A Lot Of Games Very Soon
Microsoft is removing 11 titles from Xbox Game Pass on July 15, including EA Sports FC 24, Stellaris, and Shadow of the Tomb Raider. Subscribers can purchase these games at a 20% discount before they are removed. This is expected to be the first of two sets of removals for July, with Halo: Campaign Evolved being a notable addition later in the month.
Weekend PC Download Deals for June 26: Steam Summer Sale and friends
Multiple PC gaming storefronts, including Steam, GOG.com, and Epic Games Store, are hosting major summer sales with thousands of deals. Notable discounts are available on titles like Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, DOOM: The Dark Ages, and Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition. Some platforms also offer free titles or additional discounts for subscribers.
Stellaris celebrates 10 years (and a new DLC) with a free weekend and a 70% discount
Stellaris is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a free-to-play weekend on Steam until June 22 and a 70% discount on the base game until June 25. The sale also includes various DLCs, with a subscription option available for access to all content. The article touches on the game's evolution since its 2016 launch and mentions the new 'Nomads' expansion, which received mixed impressions.
A decade old and still soaring, 4X space strategy game Stellaris is now free for the weekend and cheap to keep
The 4X space strategy game Stellaris is celebrating its ten-year anniversary with a free-to-play weekend and a 70% discount on the base game. Developer Paradox has continuously updated the game, most recently with the 4.4 'Pegasus update' and the 'Nomads' expansion, making it an ideal time for new and returning players to jump in. The free weekend runs until Monday, June 22, with the discount available until Thursday, June 25.
Stellaris Free Weekend
Steam is currently offering a free weekend for the grand strategy game Stellaris, allowing players to sample the full game. This is one of five such opportunities available for players to try out full titles over the weekend.
Evening Patches
Several games have received new patches and updates. Gothic 1 Remake's Patch 1.0.2 is now live, Stellaris has released the 4.4.4 "Pegasus" Open Beta, and Two Point Campus has received an update that includes content from Dave the Diver.
Weekend PC Download Deals for June 19: GOG.com Summer Sale
This weekend's PC gaming deals include GOG.com's Summer Sale featuring discounts on titles like Hollow Knight Silksong and Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition. Steam and Epic Games Store also have various sales, with free games available on Epic Games Store and Amazon Luna. Humble Bundle offers several game bundles for different price tiers.
