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Stellaris Development Will Slowdown as Paradox Considers What Future of 4X Space Strategy Should Look Like

Jacob Blazewicz, 08 November 2024, 05:52

Stellaris developers have listened to players annoyed by too frequent updates. The developers are also asking fans which features of the game are „sacred” and which need changes.

Civilization 7 Devs Ensure „Authentic and Sincere” Representation of the Shawnee. Tribe Leader's Passion for Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri Also Helped

Martin Bukowski, 09 October 2024, 05:07

In Civilization VII, one of the available leaders will be Tecumseh, the leader of the Shawnee. Firaxis studio ensured their „authentic and sincere” representation in the game.

Civilization 7 Promises to Make Every Decision Interesting. New Age System Was „Scariest Change” for Series' Devs

Jacob Blazewicz, 17 September 2024, 05:35

Changing the age system in Sid Meier's Civilization 7 slightly frightened the developers, but Firaxis studio believes it made the right decision.

Detailed Look at Antiquity in Civilization 7. Firaxis Unveils Potential Paths and Major Changes

Maciej Gaffke, 13 September 2024, 02:59

Sid Meier's Civilization 7 developers showcased the age of antiquity during a more than 2-hour stream. We learned more about the so-called „Potential Paths”.

Stellaris Received Cosmic Storms DLC, but Main Attraction Divides Players

Jacob Blazewicz, 11 September 2024, 07:15

The Stellaris: Cosmic Storms DLC and the free 3.13 „Vela” update are now available for Paradox's space strategy.

Civilization 7 on Steam Will Use Denuvo. Gamers Are Mad, Declare Preorder Returns and No Purchase

Martin Bukowski, 02 September 2024, 03:40

Denuvo protection will be implemented in Sid Meier's Civilization 7. Players are strongly unhappy about this.

Civilization 7 Drops Feature That Frustrated Civ 6 Players

Kamil Kleszyk, 16 August 2024, 06:06

Firaxis Games studio announced that Civilization 7 won't use the 2K launcher. Interestingly, the disliked and troublesome program has also been removed from the sixth installment of the series available on Steam.

Civilization 7 Is Set to Be „Revolutionary New Chapter in the Franchise.” Over 20 Minutes of Presentation Await Us

Jacob Blazewicz, 02 August 2024, 04:40

Sid Meier's Civilization 7 is expected to be a revolution for the series, as the developers will try to convince us during gamescom 2024 and the first gameplay showcase.

Total War: Pharaoh Dynasties - Lethality Explained and Can You Disable It

Aleksander Kartasinski, 26 July 2024, 03:17

If you would like to know more about lethality system in Total War: Pharaoh Dynasties, you've come to the right place. Here you will learn all you need to know.

Civilization 7 on 2K Games' Website. Big Surprise Ahead of Summer Game Fest

Martin Bukowski, 07 June 2024, 13:47

A Civilization VII banner appeared on the official website of publisher 2K Games. The game will most likely be presented during Summer Game Fest.

Songs of Silence Releases Today; Beautiful Blend of 4X Strategy and RTS With RPG Elements Hits Early Access

Adrian Werner, 04 June 2024, 02:41

Today the beautiful strategy game Songs of Silence will be released in early access. The title will combine turn-based 4X gameplay with battles in the style of auto-battler games.

'Ethical Use of AI Technology Is Very Important to Us.' Director of Highly Acclaimed Space Strategy Defends Use of AI in Games, Maintaining Rigor With Stellaris

Martin Bukowski, 13 May 2024, 03:12

The director of Stellaris: The Machine Age responded to players' concerns about the use of artificial intelligence. He pointed out that no AI-generated graphics or texts made it into the game, but it will include the voices of actors who gave their consent.

Great Space Strategy Already Lets „Cyberpunk Fantasies” Come True. Stellaris: The Machine Age Release Day

Maciej Gaffke, 08 May 2024, 02:33

Today is the release of The Machine Age DLC for the space strategy game Stellaris. To mark the occasion, Paradox released a new trailer for the ninth expansion.

Great Space Strategy Allows You to Become Callously Indifferent and Discover Secrets of Fallen Empires. Cosmogenesis in New Season of Stellaris Looks Promising

Kamil Kleszyk, 22 April 2024, 02:28

Paradox Interactive shared details of the 8th season of the space strategy game Stellaris. Several new features await players, including the Cosmogenesis path, which will include maintaining callous indifference and discovering the secrets of fallen empires.

Millennia Received Update 'Zero.' Devs of Civ 6-Like Strategy Address Concerns About DLC

Jacob Blazewicz, 04 April 2024, 05:54

Millennia has received a post-release „zero” update. Studio C Prompt Games also revealed what it is preparing for players, and confirmed one thing about the DLC.

Millennia - Multiplayer and Coop Explained

Aleksander Kartasinski, 19 March 2024, 03:19

If you would like to lead a civilisation to a bright future, you would need some help. Let's see what's Millennia's take on multiplayer and coop.

Stellaris New Expansion Lets Turn Society Into a Cyborg Cult. In This Space Strategy, Age of Machines Is About to Begin

Kamil Kleszyk, 18 March 2024, 00:36

The Machine Age is the next expansion coming to the popular 4X strategy game Stellaris. According to information provided by Paradox Interactive studio, the DLC is expected to be released in the second quarter of this year.

HoI4 and Dune: Spice Wars Will Get Major Expansions Today

Adrian Werner, 07 March 2024, 04:59

In a few hours, DLC for the games Dune: Spice Wars and Hearts of Iron IV will be released on Steam.

Millennia, Rival of Civilization with Release Date

Adrian Werner, 23 February 2024, 03:45

We know the release date of Millennia, a rival to the Civilization series from Paradox Interactive.

New 4X Strategy From Civilization Co-creators Has a Release Date. Ara: History Untold Will Focus on Uniqueness

Maciej Gaffke, 18 January 2024, 13:12

Oxide Interactive studio has revealed the highly anticipated trailer for Ara: History Untold. At the Xbox Developer_Direct, we also learned the release date for this 4X strategy.

Stellaris: Astral Planes DLC Release Date

Marcin Przala, 09 November 2023, 02:32

Thanks to a short trailer, we learned the release date of the Astral Planes expansion for the space strategy game Stellaris. The expansion will debut in just a few days.

Star Trek: Infinite has Potential; For Now, it Disappoints

Kamil Kleszyk, 13 October 2023, 07:03

The gaming community has given its initial verdict on Star Trek: Infinite, the latest strategy game set in the iconic science fiction universe.

Star Trek: Infinite From Paradox Launches Today [Update]

Adrian Werner, 12 October 2023, 07:45

Star Trek: Infinite, the highly anticipated space strategy game powered by Stellaris' engine, will debut on Steam today.

Warmly Received SpellForce: Conquest of Eo is Heading to Consoles

Christian Pieniazek, 15 September 2023, 11:44

SpellForce: Conquest of Eo, a 4X turn-based strategy set in the SpellForce universe, is heading to consoles. The item in question will hit new platforms later this year.

Dune: Spice Wars Leaves Early Access - Game's Current Condition

Michal Ciezadlik, 14 September 2023, 16:39

After more than a year, the strategy game Dune: Spice Wars is leaving Early Access and will debut in full version today. What does Shiro Games' version 1.0 of the game look like?

Pre-purchase of Paradox' Star Trek: Infinite Launches

Adrian Werner, 08 September 2023, 16:02

Pre-orders for the strategy game Star Trek: Infinite can now be placed. The price is not exorbitant, and first impressions from the game are promising.

Dune: Spice Wars Version 1.0 Release Date [Update]

Jan Kopacz, 06 September 2023, 15:01

Shiro Games has revealed when the popular strategy game Dune: Spice Wars will receive version 1.0 and thus leave early access.

First Gameplay From Ara: History Untold; Competitor to Civilization

Christian Pieniazek, 22 August 2023, 22:05

Ara: History Untold, the debut work of Oxide Interactive, which will compete with the Civilization series and items like Humankind, has lived to see its first gameplay.

Civilization's Rival From Microsoft Delayed

Hubert Sledziewski, 31 July 2023, 13:49

Historical 4X strategy game Ara: History Untold, hailed as a rival to Civilization 6, has suffered a delay.

Dune: Spice Wars Has Received Conquest Mode

Adrian Werner, 25 June 2023, 23:59

Strategy Dune: Spice Wars has finally received the highly anticipated Conquest mode, as well as gaining a series of useful tutorials.

Paradox Showed Gameplay Trailer for Star Trek 4X Strategy; Release Date Revealed

Hubert Sledziewski, 18 June 2023, 10:22

Paradox has released a gameplay trailer for Star Trek: Infinite - a 4X strategy set in the eponymous sci-fi universe. We also learned the game's release date and a handful of details.

Interesting Mix of City Builder and Civilization - Myriads: Renaissance Launches

Adrian Werner, 01 June 2023, 13:45

Myriads: Renaissance, a promising strategy game that combines elements of the 4X and city builder genres, will be released on Steam later today.

City Ruins in Age of Wonders 4 - How to Get Rid of Them and More

Agnes Adamus, 08 May 2023, 15:18

If you have a problem with ruins in Age of Wonders 4 then in this guide you will find out what can be done with them. This is because we provide information about whether they can be destroyed.

Age of Wonders 4 Story Realms Explained; How To Explore Lore

Aleksander Kartasinski, 05 May 2023, 11:32

Age of Wonders 4 turns away from classical way of narration. In this article you will learn how to explore the story in the fourth game taking place in the land of Evermore.

Age of Wonders 4 Goes Big on Steam; Gamers Dig This 4X Strategy

Adrian Werner, 03 May 2023, 22:17

The debut of Age of Wonders 4 has been a success. The game is selling like hot cakes and collecting mostly good reviews.

Age of Wonders 4 Launches; Paradise for 4X Strategy Fans

Jakub Tarchala, 02 May 2023, 13:40

After almost 9 years since the release of the excellent third installment, the time has come for a worthy continuation of the strategy game series Age of Wonders. The title is praised in reviews.

Only One Paradox Game Resists Player Loss

Jacob Blazewicz, 11 April 2023, 14:34

Paradox Development has a habit of releasing lots of DLCs for its games. Perhaps the developers are considering the popularity of their titles, which drops hard after release.

Top 4X Strategy Games on PC. 12 Games for Fans of Hard-core Strategy!

Hubert Sledziewski, 23 March 2023, 16:20

4X strategy games are quite popular nowadays. Some offer historical settings, others draw from fantasy or SF. Some are easily accessible, while others are immensly complex. Here are 12 4X games that seem especially worthy of being recommended.

Civilization 7 Already in the Pipeline; Firaxis Head Leaves Studio

Jacob Blazewicz, 17 February 2023, 17:15

Firaxis Games has confirmed that work is underway on the next game in the Sid Meier's Civilization series. At the same time, it was announced that Steve Martin and Jake Solomon had left the company.

Civilization 6 Will Soon Host Rulers of the Sahara, Including Ramses the Great

Michal Ciezadlik, 13 February 2023, 13:29

New great leaders will soon appear on the pages of history written by Civilization 6 players. Among the available rulers we will see, among others, Ramses II.

Dune: Spice Wars is Growing; Update Adds and Improves Key Features

Kamil Kleszyk, 25 January 2023, 16:25

Shiro Games, listening to player requests, has released another major update for Dune: Spice Wars. Among the improvements and new features introduced are a stats board, improved balance and new locations.

Stellaris: First Contact Announced; New Options for 'Stone Age' Nations

Zuzanna Domeradzka, 18 January 2023, 11:22

The First Contact expansion is coming to Stellaris. In addition to introducing additional interaction opportunities involving underdeveloped civilizations, it may turn the game into a... stealth title.

Witcher Map Headed to Civilization 6

Jacob Blazewicz, 30 December 2022, 15:15

The creator of The World of Witcher project is testing a map that will enable you to play as the Witcher nations on the Continent known from CD Projekt Red's games and Andrzej Sapkowski's books.

Free Alternative to Civilization 5 Coming Soon to Steam

Hubert Sledziewski, 13 December 2022, 13:11

The free-to-play game Unciv will soon debut on Steam, offering mechanics from Civilization 5 and simple audiovisuals. The game can run even 'on a potato.'.

Free Julius Caesar Coming to Civilization 6; Here's How to Unlock Him

Kamil Kleszyk, 20 November 2022, 12:47

On the occasion of the introduction of the Leader Pass to Civilization VI, Firaxis Games will also give players a free leader - Julius Caesar.

Dune Spice Wars Now in PC Game Pass; Flying Units Added

Adrian Werner, 18 November 2022, 14:00

Strategy game Dune: Spice Wars debuted in Game Pass and received a major update, bringing a number of interesting changes.

New Content for Civilization 6 Officially Announced

Zuzanna Domeradzka, 16 November 2022, 14:01

The Leader Pass for Civilization VI has just been announced. New legendary leaders in DLC form are coming.

Dune Strategy Game Coming Soon to PC Game Pass

Kamil Kleszyk, 02 November 2022, 13:00

We have good news for PC Game Pass subscribers. The strategy game Dune: Spice Wars is coming „soon” to Microsoft's offering.

Sins of Solar Empire 2 Looks Promising But Not Everyone Will be Happy

Adrian Werner, 16 September 2022, 12:46

The space strategy game, popular years ago, is back. Sins of a Solar Empire 2 is expected to be a bigger, more elaborate and prettier game than the first part. For some players, however, the lack of a Steam version may be a problem.

Humankind's First Major Expansion Announced

Jacob Blazewicz, 08 September 2022, 13:03

Humankind: Together We Rule is the first major expansion for Civilization's rival. It will focus on diplomacy, introducing, among other things, the Congress of Humankind and agents into the game.