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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.
Steam may be celebrating the railway experience with its Train Fest, but let's remember how rubbish the typical…
This article discusses the experience of playing train simulators, specifically Train Sim World, as a way to replicate the often mundane and frustrating reality of UK rail travel. While acknowledging the accuracy of the simulations in recreating stations and train interiors, the author notes the lack of grime and chaos that defines the real-life experience. The piece contrasts the escapism of most video games with the desire to simulate a less-than-ideal real-world activity.
Weekend PC Download Deals for July 24: Steam Train Fest
This weekend's PC gaming deals include the Steam Train Fest featuring train-themed games, alongside significant discounts on titles like Resident Evil Requiem, Hades 2, and Red Dead Redemption 2 across various digital storefronts. Several games are also available for free weekends or trials, including Killing Floor 3 and Metal Gear Solid.
Best Steam Train Fest 2026 Deals & Games
The Steam Train Fest 2026 sale is live, featuring significant discounts on various train-themed simulation games. Notable deals include up to 80% off titles like Train Sim World 6 and Transport Fever 2. The sale concludes on July 27 at 10am PT.
2026's best RPG might look like Disco Elysium, but it was heavily inspired by Deus Ex, and its creator wants 'to do a first-person game at some point'
Developer Christoffer Bodegård discusses his journey into PC gaming, highlighting influential titles like Dragon Age: Origins and Deus Ex. His recently released CRPG, Esoteric Ebb, was inspired by tabletop RPGs and aims to replicate their unpredictability. Bodegård is exploring ideas for his next project, potentially a first-person game, and shares his current gaming habits, including extensive play of Paradox Interactive's grand strategy titles like Victoria 3 and Europa Universalis IV.
Victoria 3: The Great Wave Released
The Great Wave, a new naval-focused expansion for Paradox Game Studios' grand strategy title Victoria 3, is now available on Steam. The DLC adds new content for Windows, macOS, and Linux players and is also included in the game's season pass.
Build a Navy Grand Enough for Your Ambitions
Paradox Interactive has released The Great Wave expansion for its grand strategy game Victoria 3. The expansion introduces a ship designer for creating custom fleets, new diplomatic options including ship purchase treaties and gunboat diplomacy, and new historical narrative content focused on Japan's social and political reforms during the late Edo period. The Great Wave is available as a standalone purchase or as part of the Victoria 3 Volume 3 expansion pass.
Victoria 3: Volume 3 Released
Victoria 3: Volume 3 has been released on Steam as the latest expansion for Paradox Interactive's historical strategy game. This DLC continues the game's post-launch support with new content for players.
VOLUME 3 FOR VICTORIA 3 ADDS 3 SIGNIFICANT PACKS
Paradox Interactive has announced Volume 3 for Victoria 3, an expansion pass that includes major system upgrades and new content packs. The pass features "The Great Wave," a naval expansion with ship design and diplomatic options, and two immersion packs: "State and Revolution" for Russia and "Century of Strife" for Qing China. A cosmetic "Warships Bonus Pack" is also included.