The Paradox Interactive News Overflow Thread

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The official unofficial home for news overflow and info on games from Paradox Interactive (http://www.paradoxplaza.com/).

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I refuse to even look at it until my Hearts of Iron 3 Semper Fi works as advertised. The most buggy game I have ever purchased and still not fixed properly!

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Arsenal of Democracy: A Hearts of Iron Game Update Released (http://store.steampowered.com/news/4522/)

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Paradox Interactive Signs Extensive Publishing Deal with NeocoreGames

Publisher's Largest Deal to Date Extends Relationship with Hungarian Developer of King Arthur and Lionheart - Kings’ Crusade

STOCKHOLM - October 21, 2010 - Paradox Interactive announced today the signing of a significant publishing deal with Hungarian developer Neocore. The deal includes previously released titles as well as several unannounced future projects. Paradox Interactive and Neocore first joined forces on the recently released tactical wargame Lionheart - Kings’ Crusade. This new deal accomplishes the objective of extending this fruitful relationship for many years to come

“As a developer, Neocore embodies all of the qualities and attitude we have built our company upon," said Fredrik Wester, CEO Paradox Interactive. "With a fraction of the budget and manpower of most AAA titles, they have managed to fuse their passion, dedication and skill into something gamers and critics alike hail as truly fantastic. We are proud and excited about this deal and all the opportunities that lie ahead," he continued.

"Throughout my career I've worked with many publishers, but Paradox's support as a publisher is second-to-none," noted Tamás Farkas, CEO of Neocore. "They truly understand the dynamics of the games industry and have the patience and knowledge to bring deep, engaging games to market."

The next Paradox/ Neocore title scheduled for release is King Arthur - The Druids. This expansion is the twin of King Arthur - The Saxons, offering a wide array of new content (i.e. beasts and other monsters) as well as a brand new campaign. Play the ”other side” and assume the role of King Ryons the Arch Druids of Wales and conquer Britannia for the Old Faith.

In addition to Lionheart – Kings' Crusade http://www.lionheartthegame.com, the following previously released titles are now under the Paradox publishing wing:

- King Arthur – The Role-playing Wargame http://www.kingarthurthewargame.com/main.html
- King Arthur: Legendary Artifacts (DLC)
- King Arthur: Knights and Vassals (DLC)
- King Arthur - The Saxons (Expansion)
- Crusaders: Thy Kingdom Come

To check out the latest news and information from Paradox Interactive, please go to www.paradoxplaza.com, follow us at www.twitter.com/pdxinteractive or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ParadoxInteractive.

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Stop Press!! Mage-werewolf in top hat exposed in Majesty 2: Battles of Ardania

Check brand new trailer for further details!

NEW YORK – 5th November 2010 – Welcome back to the land of Ardania my liege, you have been missed! In celebration of your return, the enchanted pixies of Paradox Interactive have put together a lovely little trailer for Majesty 2: Battles of Ardania, the quite frankly awesome expansion for Majesty 2: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim releasing on 9th November via digital download for a suggested retail price of $14.99, €14.99 and £9.99.

Developed by Ino-co, Majesty 2: Battles of Ardania introduces a brand new single-player campaign “Heirs of the Night” where players must protect their borders from a mysterious mage-werewolf (in a top hat no less!!) and his creatures of the night across eight missions. The expansion also introduces several new monsters, four new multiplayer maps (including two co-operative missions) and new weapon sets.

To view the brand new trailer, which gives a dragons eye view of the land of Ardania and its heroes and creatures in action, please visit:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zbksc54s0WU

For more information, please visit
Web page: http://www.majesty2.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Majestygame
Twitter: http://twitter.com/majestygame

The Majesty 2 expansion Battles of Ardania is a digital download only release and will be available on all leading digital distribution platforms.

About Majesty 2
In the world of Majesty 2, you are the ruler of the kingdom of Ardania. At your service are your loyal and somewhat obnoxious subordinates who have their own minds about how things should be done. Majesty 2 is a unique real-time strategy game with indirect control where your heroes decide on their own what should be done and when, leaving you to try to control them through monetary incentives.

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Woody Two-Legs: Attack of the Zombie Pirates Demo & Trailer released!

Ahoy, me Hearties! The undead has awaken.

NEW YORK – November 1st, 2010 - Ahoy, me Hearties! The undead has awaken in the arcade shooter game,Woody Two-Legs: Attack of the Zombie Pirates. And now you can feast your eyes on a new trailer or show the world that you are a true Salty dog by playing the demo.
The least famous pirate of the Seven Seas has had more than a bit of bad luck until he scored himself the booty of a lifetime or even an eternity. Just as Woody Two-legs is about to bury his treasure, the owner of the pillaged loot, Mr. Jones, and his unruly entourage of undead pirates catch up with him. Small though he might be, Woody Two-Legs will not give up without a fight.

Watch the trailer here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPPFpxWJHfo

Get the demo here or walk the plank!
http://www.woodytwolegs.com/?page=demo

Join Woody Two-Legs in his battle against zombies, skeletons and grim bosses. Chase high scores on the online scoreboard, check in on a regular basis to ensure no bilge-sucking thieves have dethroned your score and unlock various difficulty levels ultimately ending up in the extreme Nightmare-mode in a battle with Mr. Jones. Who will walk the plank: Woody Two-Legs or Mr. Jones?

Woody Two-Legs is now available at all digital distribution sites for merely 4.99 doubloons, so get the game and show people that you ain´t no landlubber!

About Woody Two-Legs
Are you an Old Seadog? Good, then prove it in Woody Two-Legs, a casual score chasing arcade shooter. The game offers players various degrees of un-lockable difficulties, building gradually on intensity with wave after wave of attack by the retinue of undead pirates and their unholy allies. Part of the addiction lies in the fact that these enemies become increasingly nasty as the player unlocks the various difficulty modes, ultimately facing up against the man himself in the ultimate boss fight in Nightmare Mode. And remember, dead men don't bite. Or do they?

Yo Ho Ho, read more here:
Webpage: http://www.woodytwolegs.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/woodytwolegs

Nitro Game
Nitro Games Ltd. is a Finnish game developer that produces high quality video games for worldwide distribution. Since its founding in 2007, the company has grown rapidly and become one of the largest game development studios in Finland producing games for both PC and Next-Gen console platforms. The company focuses on creating interesting titles with strong intellectual property values. Company offices are located in Kotka and Helsinki, both in southern Finland. The development team is comprised of skilled professionals who know what it takes to make a game that is fun to play and easy to sell. None of the developers are zombies. Read more: www.nitrogames.com

Paradox Interactive
Since 1999, Paradox Interactive has been a leading global developer and publisher of PC-based strategy games. World-renowned for its strategy catalog, the company holds a particularly strong presence in the United States and Europe. Its steadily-growing portfolio includes originally developed titles such as the critically acclaimed Europa Universalis and the Hearts of Iron franchises, as well as publishing titles such as the Elven Legacy series, Mount&Blade and Majesty 2. Paradox made an explosive entry onto consoles during 2010 with the release of Lead and Gold: Gangs of the Wild West. For more information, please visit www.paradoxplaza.com and follow @pdxinteractive on twitter.

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Lionheart: Kings’ Crusade Releases Demo

Change history before it changes you


NEW YORK – October 18, 2010 – Neocore Games and Paradox Interactive today announced the arrival of the demo for the recently released real time strategy game Lionheart: Kings’ Crusade. Gain insight of the Crusader Campaign as you dive into the first and and part of the second mission.

The demo offers a taste of the complete Lionheart experience. Demo players can test the management phase and mission briefings. Forge into the first mission's battle and prepare for the battle of the second mission. View the tutorial battle on Cyprus and create a profile so that the saves you created during the demo will be available after puchase of the full game.

Change history before it changes you. Download the Lionheart: Kings’ Crusade demo on Fileplanet: http://www.fileplanet.com/216865/210000/fileinfo/Lionheart:-King%27s-Crusade-Demo

About Lionheart: Kings’ Crusade

From the development team that created King Arthur and Crusaders: Thy Kingdom Come, this real-time strategy game places you in the era of the Third Crusade, spanning the years 1189-1192.

Choose your historically accurate heroes and units or choose to add mythical characters and units to enhance and diversify your Lionheart Kings´ Crusade gameplay experience.

Lionheart: Kings’ Crusade is published worldwide by Paradox Interactive and available in retail as well as for digital download on all leading digital distribution platforms.

For more information:
Web page: www.lionheartthegame.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/LionheartGame
Twitter: http://twitter.com/Lionheartgame

About Neocore Games
Founded in 2008, Neocore Games aims to develop high quality products. Developers of Crusaders: Thy Kingdom Come and King Arthur: The Role-PlayingWargame, Neocore Games utilizes its Coretech 3D engine to offer stable and strong technology to deliver the best in-game graphics of the industry. For more on Neocore Games, visit www.neocoregames.com

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I refuse to even look at it until my Hearts of Iron 3 Semper Fi works as advertised. The most buggy game I have ever purchased and still not fixed properly!

Did you purchase Fallout 3: New Vegas?

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Did you purchase Fallout 3: New Vegas?

Nope, I hear what your saying though. It's just that with Fallout Vegas you can reload and continue, with Hearts of Iron 3 you have to start again.

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Nope, I hear what your saying though. It's just that with Fallout Vegas you can reload and continue, with Hearts of Iron 3 you have to start again.

Ah ok that's cool. Bloodbowl is a pain in the ass like that too, but it's set up that way where you can only save before kickoffs to stem the desire to play "perfect" games.

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Reconquer the Holy Land!

New gameplay trailer for Lionheart: Kings’ Crusade Released

NEW YORK – November 11th, 2010 - Steel in hand, the beating sun on your back, faith in your heart. Take your battle-hardened warriors into one of the most vicious wars in history. The time has come to reconquer the Holy Land. Neocore Games and Paradox Interactive today released a new gameplay trailer for Lionheart: Kings’ Crusade. Featuring some of the tactical highlights of the game, this latest trailer will leave you yearning to go back in time. It’s your history, are you prepared to change it?

Download the Lionheart: Kings’ Crusade demo here:
http://www.lionheartthegame.com/demo

About Lionheart Kings' Crusade
From the acclaimed development team of King Arthur: The Role-Playing Game and Crusaders: Thy Kingdom Come, Lionheart: Kings’ Crusade is a real-time strategy game transporting players back in time between the years 1189 and 1192 during the Third Crusade. Play as either Richard the Lionheart, the great English king and legendary warrior, set to invade and take back the treasured Holy Land once and for all, or as the first Sultan of Egypt and Syria, the chivalrous Saladin who defends Jerusalem, patiently waiting and preparing his people for the oncoming invasion.

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Majesty 2 Monster Kingdom Announced

This monstrous expansion for the monsterly awesome Majesty2 set to release on December 7th

NEW YORK – 16th November, 2010 – Monsters! We love them here at Paradox Interactive. Any word deriving from the word ‘monster’ we love too. So you can imagine our squeals of delight that we now get to tell the world that the final expansion Majesty 2: Monster Kingdom will release on 7th December via digital download for a suggested retail price of $14.99, €14.99 and £9.99. That’s some serious monstrousness right there! (Ok, we’re starting to run out of monster words)

In this final expansion, players continue the story from the land of Ardania. Only now the king has been overthrown and has fled the safety of his palace. With only his trusted advisor and his bedclothes to spare his blushes, the unseated king must turn to former enemies in order to reacquire the throne. Gather the gaggle of creatures, train them, equip them and send them forth. Order them to attack your betrayers and retake what is yours. Monster Kingdom contains a new eight mission campaign called “Exiles of Fate”. With a host of new buildings, heroes, abilities and guild powers to discover.

About Majesty 2
In the world of Majesty 2, you are the ruler of the kingdom of Ardania. At your service are your loyal and somewhat obnoxious subordinates who have their own minds about how things should be done. Majesty 2 is a unique real-time strategy game with indirect control where your heroes decide on their own what should be done and when, leaving you to try to control them through monetary incentives.

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New King Arthur Expansion, The Druids, Announced!

First King Arthur Release Under New Publishing Deal Between Neocore Games and Paradox Interactive

NEW YORK – November 17, 2010 – In Wales, the beautiful and fiercely independent realm of tribal lords, wizards and dragons, lies its new leader, King Ryons. Once known as the most dangerous warlord of the land, King Ryons wants to restore the power of the Old Faith in Britannia and he expects you to lead his valiant effort.

Paradox Interactive and Neocore Games today announced the latest expansion of the King Arthur series, King Arthur: The Druids. Set during the events of its predecessor King Arthur: The Role-playing Wargame, this latest expansion features a stand-alone story with a vastly different ruler.

Featuring a new campaign with over thirty hours of gameplay, this expansion requires you to challenge and discover your might. With new customizable features, set your own goals and determine the importance of magic in the world. King Arthur: The Druids features a complete, new gaming experience with a free sandbox mode where objectives are merely strategic goals, not compulsory elements of the game. With this new found freedom, can you ensure a victory for King Ryon and restore the reign of the Old Faith?

“This is our first King Arthur release in our partnership with Paradox Interactive,” said Tamás Farkas, CEO of Neocore. “After our recent work together with Lionheart: Kings’ Crusade, we are confident King Arthur – Druids will exceed our community’s expectations.”

Scheduled for releases in Q4, 2010, the expansion King Arthur: The Druids is a digital download only release and will be available on all leading digital distribution platforms.
The expansion King Arthur: The Druids will require the base game King Arthur – The Role-playing Wargame for play.

Read more:

Product page: http://www.paradoxplaza.com/games/king-arthur-the-druids
Web page: http://www.kingarthurthewargame.com/main.html
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ParadoxInteractive
Twitter: http://twitter.com/PdxInteractive

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Magicka Teaser Trailer

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Cities in Motion Developer Diary launched!

Transport the Masses

NEW YORK – November 22nd, 2010 – Paradox Interactive and Colossal Order Ltd are happy to announce the launch of the first developer diary for Cities in Motion, the ultimate mass transportation simulator set across four European cities and with over 30 vehicles due for release on PC in early 2011. To celebrate the occation, 8 new screens has been released!

”We at Colossal Order want to offer you a challenge to build and manage your transportation system over the course of 100 years in cities that are constantly growing and which have fluctuating economies. Can you design and run public transport systems that are better than their real world counterparts?” commented Karoliina Korppoo, Lead Designer on Cities in Motion.

To read the complete developer diary, please visit:
http://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/showthread.php?508092-Cities-in-Moti...

We at Colossal Order are excited to offer you a sneak peek to how Cities in Motion has come into existence! Developer Diary will feature articles by our team members on various subjects. Although our team is small, we have great, skilled people that are passionate about games and we want to let you in on our way of making games.
Cities in Motion, our first project together, is a public transport simulation focusing on large European cities. The player will build and manage a public transport system catering to the demanding needs of different social groups living in the cities. There are five different types of transport to help create the perfect network. New vehicles come available over time and cities grow and change, making the world alive and keeping the player on his toes.
The game features an in-depth campaign mode made up of 12 scenarios along with an open ended sandbox mode, an advanced map editor that allows players to create their own cities, plus much more!

Main Features:
- Realistic 3D graphics with over 100 unique buildings
- Advanced economy simulation including banking and fluctuating economic trends
- Play through 100 years of transportation history across four eras between 1920 and 2020
- Choose between over 30 different vehicles based on real-life models including buses, trams, water buses, helicopters and a subway system with underground view
- Real-time city and traffic simulation as people commute between their homes, workplace and social lives.

Check out the latest Cities in Motion developments:
Facebook – www.facebook.com/citiesinmotion
Twitter - www.twitter.com/citiesinmotion
Product page: http://www.paradoxplaza.com/games/cities-in-motion

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New Allies DLC & Trailer Released for Lionheart: Kings’ Crusade

To Celebrate, Paradox Lowers Price to $29.99/€29.99

NEW YORK – November 23, 2010 – Just in time for the holidays, Paradox Interactive and Neocore Games today announced the release of the New Allies DLC for Lionheart: Kings’ Crusade. In addition to a new set of characters, the price of this beloved real-time strategy thriller features a new, permanent lower price tag of $29.99/€29.99.
Add an unexpected hero to your stable of noble men with the worthy additions of Lancelot, Joan d’ Arc or Arthur of Brittany. Explore their special strengths and skills to defeat your arch nemesis. Utilize the Ayyubid Bowmen for their infamous speed or the Gascon Knights for the might of their swords. Whether playing as Saracen or Lionheart, you will discover the right combination of allies to find victory in your battle.

Read the full description of the New Allies DLC here:
http://www.lionheartthegame.com/Game%20Info/DLC

From the development team that created King Arthur and Crusaders: Thy Kingdom Come, this real-time strategy game places you in the era of the Third Crusade, spanning the years 1189-1192. Choose your historically accurate heroes and units or choose to add mythical characters and units to enhance and diversify your Lionheart Kings´ Crusade gameplay experience. Lionheart: Kings’ Crusade is published worldwide by Paradox Interactive. The PC title is available for digital download on all leading digital distribution platforms and in retail stores.

Buy the game and the DLC here:
http://www.lionheartthegame.com/buy

Download the demo here:
http://www.lionheartthegame.com/demo

For more information:
Web page: http://www.lionheartthegame.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/LionheartGame
Twitter: http://twitter.com/Lionheartgame

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NEW YORK – 24th November, 2010 – Cower in fear mortals as Paradox Interactive’s resident Mad Scientist (or Executive Producer as he prefers to be known) Mattias Lilja pulls back the covers to reveal the secrets behind Majesty 2: Monster Kingdom in a revealing video interview.

Gasp in awe and shriek in fear as the scary Mad Scien…., sorry Mattias, very nice Executive Producer behind Majesty 2: Monster Kingdom discusses the brand new expansion pack which includes a fresh single-player campaign “Exiles of Fate” comprising of ten missions, a new monster race available in multiplayer mode, along with a ‘monster kingdom’ with a full set of new buildings, heroes, abilities and guild powers to discover.

In this final expansion, players continue the story from the land of Ardania. Only now the king has been overthrown and has fled the safety of his palace. With only his trusted advisor and his bedclothes to spare his blushes, the unseated king must turn to former enemies in order to reacquire the throne. Gather the gaggle of creatures, train them, equip them and send them forth. Order them to attack your betrayers and retake what is yours.
The final expansion Majesty 2: Monster Kingdom will release in December via digital download for a suggested retail price of $14.99, €14.99 and £9.99.

About Majesty 2
In the world of Majesty 2, you are the ruler of the kingdom of Ardania. At your service are your loyal and somewhat obnoxious subordinates who have their own minds about how things should be done. Majesty 2 is a unique real-time strategy game with indirect control where your heroes decide on their own what should be done and when, leaving you to try to control them through monetary incentives.

For more information, please visit:
Web page: http://www.majesty2.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Majestygame
Twitter: http://twitter.com/majestygame

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Patch for Europa Universalis III: Heir to the Throne released

Brand new patch brings significant improvements to the Europa Universalis III expansion

NEW YORK – 25th November 2010 – Paradox Interactive have today released a brand new patch for Europa Universalis III: Heir To The Throne, the third expansion to the pre-eminent historical strategy game Europa Universalis III, which bring multiple improvements to significantly enhance the overall gameplay experience.

Major features of patch v4.1b include:
- Dynamic names of countries will now be seen on the map when zoomed out, adapting to borders as they change.
- Large overhaul of the Holy Roman Empire, with benefits to those that stay members and penalties for those attempting to destroy it.
- Dozens of major gameplay enhancements including reinforcing mercenaries, possibility for local naval supremacy, and the ability to annex countries with more than one province.
- Lots of improvements to the AI providing a more challenging experience for veteran users.
- Several Interface improvements, including more detailed information for military units and details on Imperial elections.

Download the patch and get the full patch note here:
http://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/content.php?331-Heir-to-the-Throne-4

The patch is now available for all Europa Universalis III: Heir to the Throne owners though the game launcher and on all leading digital distribution platforms. To avoid compatability issues, please download the patch from the same digital retailer where you purchased the expansion.
Patch your game and prepare for the coming for Europa Universalis III Divine Wind!

About Europa Universalis III
Europa Universalis III, which delves deeply into the areas of exploration, trade, warfare and diplomacy, is an epic strategy game where players take control of a nation and guide it through the ages to become a great global empire. Unparalleled in its depth and historical accuracy, Europa Universalis III gives players freedom to rule their nation from an impressive choice of over 250 historically accurate countries. Heir to the Throne is the third expansion to Europa Universalis III.

For more information, please visit:
Web page: http://www.europauniversalis3.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/EuropaUniversalis
Twitter: http://twitter.com/E_Universalis

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Europa Universalis III <--------Now thats a Paradox game.

Love putting on LastFM early music tag and playing the hell out of this one!

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The expansion for the grand strategy game to release on the 14th of December

“Use attack as the tactic of defense” - ancient Chinese proverb

NEW YORK – 29th November 2010 – Paradox Interactive have today announced that the grand strategy expansion Europa Universalis III: Divine Wind will release on the 14th of December with a recommended retail price of $19.99/€19.99/£14.99.
To celebrate the occation, a new trailer for the sweeping new expansion for Europa Universalis III set in the ancient Far East has been released.

The fourth expansion to this classic historical strategy epic, the trailer for Europa Universalis III Divine Wind illustrates the brand new options for players to look forward to including defeating rival Daimyos in the quest to become Shogun in feudal Japan, playing off the factions at the Imperial Chinese court, as well as new and improved in-game graphics.

With a focus on the Far East, Divine Wind enhances every aspect of the original game to create an even deeper and more rewarding experience. Requiring Europa Universalis III Complete as well as the Heir to the Throne expansion to play, Divine Wind introduces a new graphical look, a more detailed map, and a wealth of new oriental provinces to control.

Features:

■Play as one of four major daimyo’s in Japan vying for influence over the Emperor and control over the Shogunate
■Enhanced diplomacy with more options for alliances and peace negotiations
■Dozens of new building types allowing greater control over the development of provinces
■More realistic development of trade
■Manage the internal factions within China to keep the Mandate of Heaven
■Over 50 Achievements for players to unlock
■Multiplayer for up to 32 players

For more information:
Web page: http://www.europauniversalis3.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/EuropaUniversalis
Twitter: http://twitter.com/E_Universalis
Forum: http://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?323-Europa-Universa

About Europa Universalis III
Europa Universalis III, which delves deeply into the areas of exploration, trade, warfare and diplomacy, is an epic strategy game where players take control of a nation and guide it through the ages to become a great global empire. Unparalleled in its depth and historical accuracy, Europa Universalis III gives players freedom to rule their nation from an impressive choice of over 250 historically accurate countries.

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I purchased EUIII Complete and the Heir to the Throne expansion from Impulse on sale. Got them for a hair under fifteen bucks!

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I purchased EUIII Complete and the Heir to the Throne expansion from Impulse on sale. Got them for a hair under fifteen bucks!

We won't see you for a bit then. :D

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Europa Universalis 3 Divine Wind First Game to Utilize Paradox Connect Achievements

Players Get More Reasons to Play Paradox Interactive Games in 2011

STOCKHOLM – November 30, 2010 – Paradox Interactive today confirmed the first game that will feature Paradox Connect achievements, with Europa Universalis 3 Divine Wind. Europa Universalis is a core strategy game franchise that has a huge following of players that spend hundreds and thousands of hours conquering the world. With Paradox Connect achievements, Europa Universalis III Divine Wind will give players even more opportunities to show their skills and focus on their strategic approach to beating missions and campaigns.

“I am extremely excited about this new functionality, which will truly enrich the gaming experience for our fans.”, said Johan Andersson, Executive VP of Development. “It will strengthen the community at our forums, giving them more things to talk about.”

Most future Paradox titles will have achievements, which will give the community additional replayability and a way to show off their skills. Collective achievement points over time will highlight the top players of every game and give the elite bragging rights for their efforts.

With Europa Universalis III Divine Wind, there will be dozens of achievements to get players rolling on Paradox Connect, including:
- 'Napoleon was not this good!' - Disband HRE as France within 3 years (1792)
- 'All belongs to Mother Russia' - (1399 Russian culture, from Russia )
- 'Basileus' - Restore the Byzantine Empire to historical border (1399)
- 'For Liberty' - 1773 as USA, be at peace, and own all 13 colonies.

All of the achievements are optional and don’t affect the gameplay for other players, other than the intimidation factor when opponents see loads of badges and ribbons before multiplayer matches.
For more information about Paradox Connect:
http://www.paradoxplaza.com/connect

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“Tens of thousands of bones will become ashes when one general achieves his fame” - ancient Chinese proverb

NEW YORK – 14th December 2010 – Paradox Interactive have today released Europa Universalis III Divine Wind, the fourth expansion for the award winning historical Grand Strategy game Europa Universalis III set in the ancient Far East. To celebrate the occation, a release trailer for the sweeping new expansion Divine Wind has been released!

Enhancing every aspect of the original game to create an even deeper and more rewarding experience, you play as one of four major daimyo’s in Japan vying for influence over the Emperor and control over the Shogunate. Other additions include improved diplomacy, more realistic development of trade, multiplayer for up to 32 players and over 50 unlockable Achievements.

Divine Wind is now exclusively available via digital download on all leading digital distribution platforms with a recommended retail price of $19.99/€19.99/£14.99. Please note that the Divine Wind expansion requires Europa Universalis III Complete as well as the Heir to the Throne expansion to play.

For more information:
Web page: http://www.europauniversalis3.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/EuropaUniversalis
Twitter: http://twitter.com/E_Universalis
Forum: http://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?323-Europa-Universa...

About Europa Universalis III
Europa Universalis III, which delves deeply into the areas of exploration, trade, warfare and diplomacy, is an epic strategy game where players take control of a nation and guide it through the ages to become a great global empire. Unparalleled in its depth and historical accuracy, Europa Universalis III gives players freedom to rule their nation from an impressive choice of over 250 historically accurate countries.

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To read the Sword of the Stars II: Lords of Winter developer diary click here (http://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/showthread.php?512001-Sword-of-the-Stars-II-Developer-Diary-1-Re-Inventing-the-Future).

Sword of the Stars II Developer Diary Blasts Off!

Paradox Interactive and Kerberos Productions today announced the successful launch of the first developer diary for Sword of the Stars II: Lords of Winter, the follow-up to the hit 4X strategy game, Sword of the Stars. The first in a series of articles recounting the grueling missions undertaken by the game’s daring developers, this diary outlines core differences between the original and the ambitious sequel.

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NEW YORK - 4th January 2011 - Paradox Interactive today confirmed the line-up for the Paradox Interactive Convention 2011, set to take place this month in New York City.

Commenting on the upcoming convention, Susana Meza-Graham, Executive Vice President Publishing said, “The Paradox family has grown immensely over the last year to the point that we’ll have over 16 development teams present at this year’s annual convention. We'd like to think of ourselves as the games industry equivalent of Brad and Angelina, our development teams are our adopted ‘children’ and we love them all! We are looking forward to sharing our passion and their talent with our closest partners and selected media in what will be the biggest and greatest Paradox Convention to date. Therefore, we knew there was only one place that could accommodate the event this time round – ‘The Big Apple’!”

The announced titles in the line-up include:


Magicka

Cities in Motion

Pride of Nations

Magna Mundi

Sword of the Stars II

Supreme Ruler: Cold War

Crusader Kings II

Dreamlords: Resurrection

In addition, Paradox plans to announce a strong selection of upcoming games at the event like Project “Spring Break,” Project “Ice Man,” Project “Orange,” Project “Penny,” Project “Tatanka,” Project “Mayflower” and Project “Doom”. The convention will gather developers like Taleworlds Studios, Neocore Games and Nitro Games who have already worked with Paradox Interactive as well as new teams like TurboTape Games, Seatribe, Radioactive Software and Colossal Order.

Paradox will also be sending one lucky fan to New York to attend the convention and meet the entire Paradox team. For details on how to enter the contest, please go to http://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/showthread.php?514025-Join-us-in-New...!

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The artist formerly known as Richard The Lionheart changes name for 2011. “Just call me King!”

NEW YORK – 7th January 2011 – A new year has arrived and with it comes a New Year resolution as Richard The Lionheart, the leading historical figure in last year’s immersive real-time strategy game Lionheart: Kings’ Crusade, has undergone a name change. Explaining his decision, the legendary warrior said, “I just felt ‘Richard The Lionheart’ was a bit of a mouthful. I felt I wanted something a little snappier when the little people were addressing me. Therefore, from now on I shall be addressed simply as ‘King’. It’s short, easy to remember, and sums me up perfectly!”

Consequently, publisher Paradox Interactive has now changed the name of the game from Lionheart: Kings’ Crusade to The Kings’ Crusade by royal decree!

In addition to a brand new name, two forthcoming expansions are set to release in early 2011.
The first, Arabian Nights, will arrive on February 8th and will focus on the Saracen forces.
The second expansion, Teutonic Knights, is a Crusaders add-on with a to-be-confirmed release date.

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Cannot wait for this to be avail on steam. I am close to finishing King Arthur and starting on the Saxons dlc. I really am enjoying this game, sleeper of 2010 for sure.

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Magicka is so much fun, and so frustratingly hard at the same time. We played through four levels of co-op last night, had a blast. Combining spells on the go to account for the shields monsters start coming out with is pretty dang difficult.

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Paradox Outlines Initial Line-up of 2011 Free-to-Play Online Games

Three New Paradox Connect Titles Announced at Paradox Convention 2011

NEW YORK – January 26, 2011 – Paradox Interactive today announced three new free-to-play online games that will launch on the Paradox Connect platform in 2011. The titles, Salem , Gettysburg: Armored Warfare, and Hearts of Iron: The Card Game were revealed late last week in New York City at the annual Paradox Convention. The three new games complement the previously announced Paradox Connect title in development: Dreamlords: Resurrection.

"The reaction of the media to the Paradox Connect line-up has confirmed that we’re on track with our strategy of creating and publishing games that appeal to the core gaming audience,” said Tom Söderlund, Project Lead for Paradox Connect. “By embracing games that take risks like permadeath in Salem and free collectibles in our online trading card games, we’re sure that Paradox is bringing something exciting and new to online gaming in 2011 and beyond.“

The announced 2011 Paradox Connect line-up includes:


Salem – A free-to-play crafting MMORPG title set in a mythical version of New England.
Gettysburg: Armored Warfare – A free-to-play FPS/ RTS hybrid. The game is set during an alternate version of the Civil War and includes tanks, zeppelins, a wide variety of firearms and much more.
Hearts of Iron: The Card Game – A browser-based, free-to-play digital collectable card game based on the Hearts of Iron franchise.
Dreamlords: Resurrection – A free-to-play Massively Multiplayer Online Real-Time Strategy (MMORTS) game. Players can get into the beta now by following Dreamlords online at: http://www.facebook.com/Dreamlordsgame

The Paradox Convention is held annually in January and offers press and partners the opportunity to preview the publisher’s upcoming projects. The next major event on Paradox’s agenda is GDC 2011 in San Francisco.

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Gettysburg: Armored Warfare sounds very interesting, lets hope more interesting than Turning Point Fall of Liberty. And a Hearts of Iron 3 card game sounds a bit weird but would love to check out more details.

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Magicka Continues to Smash Bugs

Wizard Survival Kit DLC Free until January 31st; New Late-night Infomercial Spoof Released

NEW YORK—January 27, 2011—As Arrowhead Studios continues to work around the clock to provide updates to Magicka, Paradox Interactive has premiered the “if Magicka was sold via infomercial – this is what it would look like” trailer. But with this one, nobody will have to stay up late watching public access television to catch it, it can be viewevd online right here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnqMnuO2crg

No development team members were involved in the making of this video as they’re stuck in their cave working on patches to fix the current online issues, adding content and implementing player requests like keyboard mapping and more. For those having trouble with the online co-op, the multi-player is running smoothly over LAN and local co-op.

Magicka is available for $9.99 on all major digital distribution portals. Those who have purchased before January 31st will also receive the Wizard Survival Kit as a bonus.

For more on the latest developments, join the Magicka community on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/MagickaGame or follow the game on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/magickagame.

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Hearts of Iron III: For the Motherland Announced

New Video Interview Video Discussing Next Expansion Now Available

NEW YORK—January 31, 2011—Paradox Interactive announced that Hearts of Iron III will be receiving a brand new expansion, entitled Hearts of Iron III: For the Motherland during the Paradox Interactive Convention 2011. This latest expansion for the popular World War II grand strategy title is the second expansion in the series and will be available in Q2 2011. To celebrate the announcement of the newest addition to Hearts of Iron III, Paradox Interactive has released a new video interview from the development team, highlighting some of the new content to come and insights on the development itself.

Hearts of Iron III takes players on an epic journey through the torn earth of World War II. Occupy any of 15,000 provinces, wage war, and guide one of 100 nations to glory. With a realistic military command AI and a colorful cast of historically accurate military commanders and politicians, Hearts of Iron III is the most detailed depiction of World War II ever created.

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Open Beta begins for Cities in Motion– sign up today!

Become part of the greatest urban public transportation system in the world

NEW YORK – 1st February 2011 – Paradox Interactive and Colossal Order Ltd have today announced the start of the Open Beta for Cities in Motion, a mass transportation simulator set across four European cities and due for release on PC in Q1 2011. Developed by Colossal Order Ltd, Cities in Motion sees players develop and operate their own public transport company building a travel network across Vienna, Berlin, Helsinki and Amsterdam using more than 30 different modes of transport including buses, trams, subway trains and water buses. As each city develops and grows the player must continue to meet the ever changing transport needs of its commuters, while at the same time ensuring it remains as profitable as possible.

The Open Beta version of Cities in Motion includes the city of Vienna in sandbox mode along with one scenario – ‘Part with Petrol’. The Beta will run until 20th February 2011.
Sign up at http://www.fileplanet.com/218504/210000/fileinfo/Cities-in-Motion-Open-Beta-Client

Featuring an in-depth campaign mode made up of 12 scenarios along with an open ended sandbox mode, an advanced map editor that allows players to create their own cities, plus much more, Cities in Motion will challenge players to create the perfect public transport system that has no cancellations, no delays and where the passengers are always happy!

Features:

Explore four different cities: Vienna, Helsinki, Berlin and Amsterdam
Engage in a campaign spread across 12 scenarios, as well as a sandbox mode where all campaign cities are playable
Realistic 3D graphics with over 100 unique buildings
Advanced economy simulation including contractor deals, banking, insurance and fluctuating economic trends
Play through 100 years of transportation history across four eras between 1920 and 2020
Use the advanced map editor to create your own cities
Choose between over 30 different vehicles based on real-life models including buses, trams, water buses, helicopters and a subway system with underground view
Real-time city and traffic simulation as people commute between their homes, workplace and social lives.
Meet residents’ travel needs as seven different social groups exhibit different passenger behaviours
Three difficulty levels – easy, medium and hard
Check out the latest Cities in Motion developments:
Product page: www.citiesinmotion.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/citiesinmotion
Twitter: www.twitter.com/citiesinmotion
Forum: http://forum.paradoxplaza.com

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NEW YORK – February 4th, 2011 - Paradox Interactive and developer AGEOD/Paradox France today released a trailer for the historical strategy game Pride of Nations set in the colonial era of the 19th century.

Players take control of a country and guide it through industrialization, military conquest, and colonization. Eight nations are playable in single-player and multiplayer – USA, Great Britain, Germany, France, Japan, Russia, Austria-Hungary and Italy.

This upcoming release from AGEOD / Paradox France follows such successful historical strategy games as Birth of America, American Civil War, Napoleon's Campaigns, and Wars in America. Pride of Nations is set to release in Q2, 2011.

Main Features:

Immerse yourself in realistic historical gameplay set on a global map
Play as the world’s Great Powers between 1850 and 1920
Lead one of eight different countries, each with their own personality and agenda: USA, Great Britain, Germany, France, Japan, Russia, Austria-Hungary, and Italy
Experience the most original diplomacy model ever created for a grand strategy game
Explore a revolutionary system for building armies and fleets
Fight against a strong AI through a number of new game mechanisms
Battle it out with others in multiplayer with anew simultaneous turn-based engine
Engage in a detailed world economy with realistic components

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Brand new Cities in Motion website takes off!

Keep up to date with all the news and information for the ultimate public transport simulator

NEW YORK – 8th of February 2011 – Paradox Interactive have today given the ‘all cleared for take-off’ signal for the official Cities in Motion website, the forthcoming mass transportation simulator developed by Colossal Order Ltd and releasing on PC on February 22nd.

The website can be found at: www.citiesinmotion.com

Developed by Colossal Order Ltd, Cities in Motion sees players develop and operate their own public transport company building a travel network across Vienna, Berlin, Helsinki and Amsterdam using more than 30 different modes of transport including buses, trams, subway trains and water buses. As each city develops and grows the player must continue to meet the ever changing transport needs of its commuters, while at the same time ensuring it remains as profitable as possible.

Featuring an in-depth campaign mode made up of 12 scenarios along with an open ended sandbox mode, an advanced map editor that allows players to create their own cities, plus much more, Cities in Motion will challenge players to create the perfect public transport system that has no cancellations, no delays and where the passengers are always happy!

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NEW YORK – February 10, 2011 – Paradox Interactive today officially announced Salem, a free-to-play Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO) game based in the harsh world of colonial Salem. The game focuses on crafting and player colonies as players discover the new world in a sandbox like environment. The game is being developed by the team at Seatribe and is scheduled to go live in 2011 on the Paradox Connect platform.

Salem has already garnered a lot of interest from the gaming community since it was previewed behind closed doors to members of the media in late January. Known for its controversial permanent death feature, an essential game mechanic that introduces risk as players progress in the new world, Salem is a fresh twist on the MMO genre giving players control of their towns in the game and introducing frontier justice in the open Player-versus-Player (PvP) environment.

"Salem is a free-to-play MMO game that is going to add something new to the genre with the concept of generations rather than just a single character through the game,” said Tom Söderlund, Project Lead for Paradox Connect. “If your character is killed in the game, and believe me it can be dangerous in Salem, their descendent has the ability to pick up where your character left off. The concept of revenge and towns policing themselves and even sanctioning hits on griefers is going to be a really compelling aspect. We know we’ll see some interesting things when the community finally has a chance to play Salem later this year.”

About Salem
Set in a fantastical New England, Salem offers free form Massively Multiplayer gameplay in a persistent, ever-changing, online world. Players take the roles of intrepid colonists from the Old World seeking to make lives for themselves in the New. The colonists are able to use a unique crafting, farming and building system inspired by 17th century alchemy.

Although Salem takes place in a light-hearted gothic setting with a charming and cute art-style, there is also open Player-versus-Player combat and permanent death. Players will also experience creatures based off actual colonist folklore like Squonks, Hidebehinds and of course witches in an open sand box world.

Features:

Massive Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game
Persistent and mutable world
Crafting, farming and building
Open PvP combat with permanent death
Free-to-play

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Five exclusive vehicles available as a pre-order bonus beginning today!

NEW YORK – 9th February 2011 – Paradox Interactive and Colossal Order have today announced that Cities in Motion, their eagerly anticipated PC mass transportation simulator, has gone Gold ahead of its release on February 22nd. In addition, anyone who pre-orders the game from today will receive five exclusive bonus vehicles.

The five bonus vehicles will expand the player’s transit capabilities in their cities while providing their citizens with new and exciting commuting options. They include the Jubilee Blim bus, one of the iconic minibuses of the early 1960’s, the Skylark III helicopter, a civilian version of the French military model, and the Arnauld Porte metro train which first entered service in London in 1915.

Developed by Colossal Order Ltd, Cities in Motion sees players develop and operate their own public transport company building a travel network across Vienna, Berlin, Helsinki and Amsterdam using more than 30 different modes of transport including buses, trams, subway trains and water buses. As each city develops and grows the player must continue to meet the ever changing transport needs of its commuters, while at the same time ensuring it remains as profitable as possible.

Featuring an in-depth campaign mode made up of 12 scenarios along with an open ended sandbox mode, an advanced map editor that allows players to create their own cities, plus much more, Cities in Motion will challenge players to create the perfect public transport system that has no cancellations, no delays and where the passengers are always happy!

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Magicka Hits Retail Shelves and Releases Soundtrack

26 tracks for more “Magick” in your life

NEW YORK - February 18th, 2010 – Have you run out of music to prance to on your iWand? Need something uplifting to help motivate you to crawl out of bed and into your robes? In time for the retail release of Magicka, the mages of Arrowhead Studios want to give all Magicka fans something a little extra! The official Magicka soundtrack has been released, and is available for immediate download at http://www.magickagame.com/media/music. Featuring 26 tracks, you can now experience more Magick in every part of your life.

Developed by Arrowhead studios, Magicka throws players into a realm filled with hordes of ogres, goblins, and other monsters you've seen countless times in games and movies throughout the last 50 years. Explore the land alone or cooperatively as you and your "friends" battle through the masses to save the world and be mocked incessantly by the entire population when you perish trying to do so. Put your robe on and get ready to do lots of prancing around in the forest!

Magicka is now available in UK and French retail stores, with additional countries to follow over the coming weeks. The game is also available for download through all major digital download partners.

Accidentally blow yourself to bits by playing the demo on Steam: http://store.steampowered.com/app/42910/

For more information about Johan Lindgren, the composer of the Magicka soundtrack, please visit: http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=966074

For the latest news on Magicka, please visit http://www.magickagame.com, join the community on http://www.facebook.com/MagickaGame or follow the game on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/magickagame

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Sword of the Stars II: Lords of Winter (http://www.paradoxplaza.com/games/sword-of-the-stars-2)

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"Europa Universalis III: Chronicles includes Europa Universalis III and the expansions Napoleons Ambition, In Nomine, Heir to the Throne and Divine Wind. We really want gamers to have the choice to get the game and the expansions in a retail box, since two expansions only have been available digitally. We are not planning any further expansions or collections for EU3, but we won´t rule it out – since it depends on what all our gamers wants and requests!"

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Free-to-play at: http://www.dreamlords.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Dreamlordsgame Twitter: http://twitter.com/Dreamlords
Forum: http://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?568-Dreamlords

Free-to-Play Massively Multiplayer Real-Time Strategy Game Begins New Era and Gives Players a Starter Pack to Begin Conquering the Lands!


Fast paced RTS action
Long term character progression and specialization
Advanced Empire management
Achievements and rewards
Clan based co-operation (Convergence)
Intense Player vs Player combat
Research new troops and technology
Pay Tribute to the gods in order to receive blessings and gifts from them

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Naval War: Arctic Circle – Developer Diary #1 (http://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/showthread.php?523254-Naval-War-Arctic-Circle-–-Developer-Diary-1)

We are currently doing a complete redesign of our first user interface. We know that the main map is going to be the default play interface no matter what, given the nature of the game, so we are concentrating on making it beautiful, practical, and informative, though not necessarily in that order. “But,” I hear you say, “we want to watch things being blown up!” No worries. Things will be blown up in spectacular, colourful 3D. You (and we!) just have to wait and see.

Second, there is realism. A major draw of Naval War is the fact that you will play with real ships, submarines, and aircraft. Naturally, this means we have to research and implement the cruise speed of the yet-unfinished F-35 fighter, the number of CIWS Gatling guns on a Kirov class battlecruiser (lots!), the range of the Raduga KH-22M 'AS-4 Kitchen' missile, and the detection ranges of the MGK-540 Flank Array Sonar (we can only guess).More here (http://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/showthread.php?523254-Naval-War-Arctic-Circle-–-Developer-Diary-1).

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NEW YORK—April 7th, 2011 - Paradox Interactive today released the first trailer of Supreme Ruler: Cold War. Developed by BattleGoat Studios, which also created the successful Supreme Ruler 2010 and 2020, their most recent title invites you to relive the tension and uncertainty of the Cold War.

As the 1950’s approach, the Korean War looms, the Arms Race intensifies, and the world anticipates a new World War. As leader of the United States or the Soviet Union, you must make the correct Economic, Diplomatic, Domestic and Military decisions to successfully navigate your country through this dangerous historical era and increase your nation’s Sphere of Influence on the world stage. The trailer demonstrates Supreme Rules Cold War’s game-play, strategic complexity and depth, while also highlighting the tension during the cold war.
At this tumultuous time in history, the world craves a leader—will you be it?

Features:
- Play as the United States or Soviet Union in Campaign Mode
- Control any Nation in Post-World War II Era in Sandbox Mode
- Use Diplomacy, Trade and Espionage to influence the policies of other nations
- Research new Technologies to give your nation an edge
- Grow and Modernize your Economy
- Control Military production and deployment, or let your Ministers take care of the details
- And when Diplomacy Fails… Sophisticated Real-Time Strategic and Tactical Control of your Military Forces!
- Up to 16 players in Multiplayer over local network or Internet

Supreme Ruler: Cold War is the next installment in the Supreme Ruler series and gives players control over a 1950’s United States or Soviet Union as they try to lead their country to glory. Players make economic, diplomatic, domestic, and military decisions to grow and modernize their nation to ensure its place atop the rest of the world.

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NEW YORK – April, 15th 2011 – Paradox Interactive today announced the release of a new patch for Victoria II that brings numerous improvements to the acclaimed grand strategy game.

Major features of patch 1.3 include:
- Improved AI for economy and military matters
- Economy system rebalanced, with support for proper free-market adaption
- New system for how gun boat diplomacy and bankruptcies work
- Socialists can now back political reforms and Liberals can do social reforms (though each less than the other)
- Pop promotion and assimilation have received a major overhaul
- Artillery is now a more useful unit, and mobilization does not punish sparsely populated countries as much
- Many bug fixes, game balance tweaks and interface improvements

The patch is now available for all Victoria II owners though the game launcher and on all leading digital distribution platforms.

The patch is also downloadable here:
http://www.victoria2.com/media/patches

For a complete patch note, please visit:
http://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/showthread.php?531877-Victoria-2-1.3-Released

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NEW YORK –April 19th, 2011 – Paradox Interactive and Most Wanted Entertainment are happy to announce the launch of the first developer diary for Defenders of Ardania, the upcoming next-generation tower defense game set in the rich fantasy world of Majesty. To celebrate, 14 new screens have been released!

The game is currently in development for four different platforms - PC, iPad, PSN and XBLA and scheduled for release in Q3 2011. The developer diaries will be released on a bi-weekly basis.

From the first developer diary by Andras Klujber, lead designer:
” Yes! Yes! Yes! It’s so evident! What else could be more enjoyable than crushing evil AI monsters and burning their castle to the ground if not doing the same to our best friends? I sit back a bit, imagine the faces of my friends, as we smash each other in Defenders of Ardania at the weekend LAN parties or over the internet from our homes.”

To read the complete developer diary, please visit:
http://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/showthread.php?532638-Defenders-of-Ardania-Developer-Diary-1-Introduction

Features:

An intriguing new take on the massively popular tower defense genre: players lead both offensive and defensive operations
Ardania: the world of Majesty with three playable races and their unique environments
Defense: 24 different upgradeable towers to erect against the invading enemy
Attack: 24 varied units with diverse attributes to assemble into an offensive force
Strong multiplayer component with a variety of game modes for up to four players
Interactive environment that affects gameplay
A wide range of offensive and defensive spells

Check out the latest Defenders of Ardania developments:
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/DefendersofArdania
Web page: http://www.defendersofardania.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/defendardania
Forum: http://forum.paradoxplaza.com

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Paradox Interactive invites gamers to dust off their armor one more time and prepare for the ultimate King Arthur experience with the newly announced King Arthur Collection, available in late May 2011.

This brand new product will include the original King Arthur game, as well as both The Saxons and The Druids expansions, in one magnificent package that would even make the Lady of the Lake think twice about trading Excalibur for it. From building up armies to slaying mystical beasts, this collection will transport players back to the time of Merlin and Sir Lancelot as they battle their way through an engaging campaign mode that challenges them to prove that Arthur is the Once and Future King of prophecies.

The King Arthur Collection includes:

King Arthur: The Role-playing Game
King Arthur: The Saxons expansion
King Arthur: The Druids expansion
King Arthur: Knights and Vassals DLC
King Arthur: Legendary Artifacts DLC

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NEW YORK, 26th April 2011 - Paradox Interactive and Battlegoat Studios have announced a two-pronged attack strategy for all fans of the Supreme Ruler strategy series with a huge in-game update and permanent price markdown across all digital download portals for Supreme Ruler 2020 Gold to just $9.99.

“Update 8” for Supreme Ruler 2020 Gold features a variety of improvements, enhancements and new additions including ones suggested by the active Supreme Ruler player communities. The update includes:

20 new MOD scenarios
New units and technologies
Dozens of new AI additions and improvements
New unit commands
Game performance improvements including reduced memory usage and smaller save game files

Not only will “Update 8” be provided free-of-charge to all existing Supreme Ruler 2020 and Supreme Ruler 2020 Gold owners, but all owners of Supreme Ruler 2020 will receive a full update to bring them up to date with the latest Supreme Ruler 2020 Gold edition which includes all content released since the game launched.

About Supreme Ruler 2020 Gold
Developed by BattleGoat Studios, in Supreme Ruler 2020 Gold players must grab control of a nation on the brink of total anarchy. In Global Crisis, you face an even more devastating and realistic experience through a sandbox-style campaign that incorporates real-world headlines and political strategies with thrilling gameplay.

For more information about Supreme Ruler 2020 Gold please visit:

Web page: http://www.paradoxplaza.com/sr2020
Twitter: http://twitter.com/srcoldwar
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/supremeruler
Forum: http://forum.paradoxplaza.com

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Hearts of Iron 3 DLC 'Dies Irae: Götterdämmerung' Developer Diary #4 (http://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/showthread.php?535318-Hearts-of-Iron-3-DLC-Dies-Irae-G%C3%B6tterd%C3%A4mmerung-Developer-Diary-4&)

As an example of the War of the Atlantic events, when war against England begins, you are informed about the advantage of sending u-boats to the Western Approaches near England, where most convoys historically, and in game, hit a bottleneck. When you conquer the French Atlantic coast harbours, you get an event proposing you to build U-Boats pens in several ports in order to protect your submarines against Allies raids. This will to a larger extent immerse the gamer in the choices faced by Germany in WW2, and make the Atlantic interesting. Also, the whole u-boat development programme will historically follow this development (like the schnorkel design being discovered in Holland after it is conquered).
Read on (http://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/showthread.php?535318-Hearts-of-Iron-3-DLC-Dies-Irae-G%C3%B6tterd%C3%A4mmerung-Developer-Diary-4&).

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Paradox Interactive Announces E3 Lineup!

King Arthur II (PC, Role-playing Wargame)
This fantasy/role-playing RTS returns in a sequel long after young Arthur pulled the enchanted sword out of the stone, gathered the Knights of the Round Table and secured peace in Camelot aided with the might of the Holy Grail. Where legends normally end, King Arthur II begins on its own gruesome tale...
King Arthur II is scheduled for released in Q3, 2011
Read more: http://www.paradoxplaza.com/games/king-arthur-ii-the-role-playing-wargame

Sword of the Stars II: Lords of Winter (PC: 4X Strategy)
Sword of the Stars II: Lords of Winter is the next full game in the hit 4X-styled Sword of the Stars franchise. The continuing storyline will reveal dark secrets of the ancient force responsible for tampering with the races in the original Sword of the Stars.
Sword of the Stars II: Lords of Winter is scheduled for released in Q3, 2011
Read more: http://www.paradoxplaza.com/games/sword-of-the-stars-2

Crusader Kings II (PC, Strategy, RPG)
Europe is in turmoil. The lands are fragmented into fiefs, the emperor struggles with the Pope, and the Holy Father declares that all those who go to liberate the Holy Land will be freed of their sins. Now is the time for greatness. Increase your lands and fill your coffers. Appoint vassals, battle traitors and introduce laws while interacting with hundreds of nobles to create the most powerful realm in medieval Europe.
Crusader Kings II will be available Q1, 2012
Read more: http://www.paradoxplaza.com/games/crusader-kings-ii

Defenders of Ardania (PC, console, iPad: Tower defense, Fantasy)
Defenders of Ardania is a next-generation tower defense game with a twist. Besides the addictive core mechanics of placing towers to stop advancing enemy units, Defenders of Ardania also allows players to take on the role of the attackers seeking to conquer the enemy base.
Defenders of Ardania is scheduled for release Q3, 2011
Read more: http://www.paradoxplaza.com/games/defenders-of-ardania

Magicka (PC, Action/Adventure)
Magicka is a satirical action-adventure game set in a rich fantasy world based on Norse mythology. The player assumes the role of a wizard from a sacred order tasked with stopping an evil sorcerer who has thrown the world into turmoil. In Magicka, up to four players take on a grand adventure to save their world from certain doom using a fully dynamic spell system.
Read more: http://www.paradoxplaza.com/games/magicka

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RELEASE SCHEDULE

(Correct as of 12th May 2011)

All titles are PC only unless otherwise stated.

MAY
King Arthur Collection May 24th

JUNE
Pride of Nations June 7th
Hearts of Iron III: For the Motherland (digital download expansion) June 28th

JULY
Supreme Ruler Cold War July 19th
Hearts of Iron The Card Game (online) July - TBC

AUGUST
Pirates of Black Cove August 2nd
Sword of the Stars II: Lords of Winter August 16th

SEPTEMBER
Sengoku September 13th
King Arthur II: The Role-PLaying Wargame September – TBC
Defenders of Ardania (PC, iPad, PS3, Xbox) September - TBC

OCTOBER
Salem (Online) October - TBC

NOVEMBER
Gettysburg: Armored Warfare (online) November – TBC

2012
Crusader Kings II January 2012 – TBC
Naval War: Arctic Circle Q1 2012
Magna Mundi: An EU Game Q1 2012

Read more about Paradox Interactive's games here. (http://tr2.anp.se/track?t=c&mid=1471746&uid=47537159&&&http://www.paradoxplaza.com/games)

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Kaliningrad, Russia, May 13th 2011 – HeroCraft and Paradox Interactive are proud to announce that Majesty: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim for Android Devices has reached the Top 5 Paid Apps worldwide in Google's Android Market and the Top 20 in the Amazon Appstore. In some territories Majesty is the Number 1 most downloaded paid app, proving that real time strategy games can translate to handheld touchscreen devices and there's no better example than our very own Majesty: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim. Download your copy today.

Read more: http://www.herocraft.com/en/games/majesty/

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Closed Beta for Sengoku!

Way of the Warrior

NEW YORK – May 18, 2011 – Paradox Interactive has announced details on how to sign up for the closed beta of their upcoming strategy RPG title Sengoku. The game is created by the Paradox Interactive internal development team that has previously created Hearts of Iron series, the Europa Universalis series and the grand strategy game Victoria II.

In this deep character driven strategy game, you play as the head of an illustrious Samurai family. Civil war has broken out and it is every man for himself in the provinces.

Sengoku is set to release on PC on September 13, 2011.

Sign up for the Sengoku Closed Beta now at:
http://beta.paradoxplaza.com/

Applicants can request beta access until midday May 23th, 2011.

If you are selected for a place in the Closed Beta,
you will receive a confirmation e-mail the 25th of May.

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100 years of transportation history across four of Europe’s great cities and it’s yours to play with!

NEW YORK – 20th May 2011 – Vienna, Helsinki, Berlin, Amsterdam. Four of Europe’s greatest, most cosmopolitan cities and now they are your playthings. Paradox Interactive and Colossal Order Ltd are proud to announce that Cities in Motion, the critically acclaimed mass public transportation simulator, is now available on Mac with a recommended retail price of $19.99/€19.99.

Also released today are two DLC packs, Design Classics and Design Marvels, available for both the PC and Mac versions priced at $4.99/€4.99.

Design Classics adds five brand new vehicles to Cities in Motion expanding the transit capabilities of players’ cities while providing their citizens with new and exciting commuting options. The vehicles included in the pack are the Jubilee Blim bus, the Livingstone Inauguration tram, the Arnauld Porte metro, the Tiergarten ferry and Skylark III helicopter.

The Design Marvels pack adds five new transit options which increase the speed, efficiency and capacity of players’ transportation system. These state-of-the-art vehicles include the Italian Dino Vettore bus, one of the largest buses ever built, the Prospecta Experimental, a cutting edge trams which is also one of the most environmentally friendly, and the Capitol W700 Automatic, an automatic train as well as one of the most energy efficient.

About Cities in Motion
Developed by Colossal Order Ltd, Cities in Motion sees players develop and operate their own public transport company building a travel network across Vienna, Berlin, Helsinki and Amsterdam using more than 30 different modes of transport including buses, trams, subway trains and water buses. As each city develops and grows the player must continue to meet the ever changing transport needs of its commuters, while at the same time ensuring it remains as profitable as possible.

Featuring an in-depth campaign mode made up of 12 scenarios along with an open ended sandbox mode, an advanced map editor that allows players to create their own cities, plus much more, Cities in Motion will challenge players to create the perfect public transport system that has no cancellations, no delays and where the passengers are always happy!

Read more:
Webpage: http://www.citiesinmotion.com
Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/citiesinmotion
Twitter – http://www.twitter.com/citiesinmotion
Forum: http://forum.paradoxplaza.com/

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Paradox Interactive Hires Former Battlefield Producer

Gordon Van Dyke to Lead Development on Paradox’s Online Titles and New IP

Stockholm, June 2nd 2011 – Paradox Interactive announced today that Gordon Van Dyke, former DICE (Digital Illusions Creative Entertainment) Battlefield Franchise Producer, has joined the production team at Paradox Interactive AB as a Senior Producer. Van Dyke will be charged with leading the production of the online titles and developing new IP.

“Gordon brings a great amount of experience from working on the Battlefield series and Visceral. We are thrilled to welcome him to Paradox. Over the past couple of years we have been one of the fastest growing companies in the industry and Gordon will play a key role in our continued growth,” said Fredrik Wester, CEO of Paradox Interactive.

“I’m very excited to join the production team here at Paradox. Some really fortunate events led me to this amazing opportunity to work on projects that really speak to my inner gamer. I know it’s going to be an incredible journey and can’t wait to start right away on inspiring projects like Salem, Gettysburg: Armored Warfare, and Project Postman,” Gordon Van Dyke commented.

Gordon Van Dyke and the rest of Paradox Interactive will be at E3, West Hall booth #4032, to showcase a selection of their upcoming portfolio. Please contact the PR department for a scheduled demo or interview request.

About Paradox Interactive
Since 1999, Paradox Interactive has been a leading global developer and publisher of PC-based strategy games. World-renowned for its strategy catalog, the company holds a particularly strong presence in the United States and Europe. Its steadily-growing portfolio includes firmly established PC franchises such as the critically acclaimed Europa Universalis, Crusader Kings, Victoria and the Hearts of Iron series, as well as now encompassing titles on other platforms such as Lead and Gold: Gangs of the Wild West released in 2010 on PlayStation®Network for the PlayStation®3 and the forthcoming Defenders of Ardania on iPad as well as PC. 2011 will be Paradox Interactive’s most ambitious line-up of titles to date with such anticipated releases as King Arthur II and Sword of the Stars II. It is also expanding its presence in the free-to-play arena through Paradox Connect.

For more information, please visit http://www.paradoxplaza.com and follow http://www.facebook.com/ParadoxInteractive and http://www.twitter.com/pdxinteractive

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RELEASE SCHEDULE

(Correct as of June 22nd 2011)
All titles are PC only unless otherwise stated

JUNE
Magicka PVP (free DLC) June 21st
Hearts of Iron III: For the Motherland (digital download expansion) June 28th

JULY
Supreme Ruler Cold War July 19th

AUGUST
King Arthur: Fallen Champions TBC
Pirates of Black Cove August 2nd
Sword of the Stars II: Lords of Winter August 16th

SEPTEMBER
Sengoku September 13th
King Arthur II September 20th
Defenders of Ardania (PC, iPad, PS3, Xbox) September 27th
Hearts of Iron The Card Game (online) September TBC

NOVEMBER
Hearts of Iron III Collection November 15th Q4
Gettysburg: Armored Warfare (online) TBC

2012
Crusader Kings II January 17th
Naval War: Arctic Circle Q1
Magna Mundi: An EU Game Q1
Mount & Blade Collection Q1
Victoria II: A House Divided (digital download expansion) Q1
Salem (online) Q2

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Stockholm – July 21th, 2011 – Paradox Interactive revealed today that former Rock, Paper, Shotgun journalist Quintin Smith has joined the global PC publisher. Quintin will work in the marketing team as the Creative Marketing Commissar, while continuing to pursue his freelance writing career part time.

“We’ve often joked that if Paradox were a media site we’d aspire to be like Rock, Paper, Shotgun as they combine a passion for the PC platform with incredibly intelligent, witty and sometimes scrutinizing articles of the industry," said Susana Meza Graham, EVP of Publishing at Paradox Interactive.
"We’ve been big fans of Quintin’s work for a long time and when he left RPS we immediately made him an offer he couldn’t refuse. It also helped that Quintin appears to think that Stockholm is in California. In any case, he’ll be an amazing addition to what I dare say is one of the strongest publishing teams in the industry today."

Quintin will share his time between London and Stockholm and work on the entire product portfolio. Some of his most appreciated work can be found in this farewell column http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2011/07/04/announcing-quindependence-day/

"I had a tremendous time interacting with Paradox as a journalist, so when they asked if I'd like to start working for them while continuing to work on projects of my own, it was an easy decision. This represents an opportunity for me to work even more closely with people I respect and games that I love. I originally wrote in that last sentence that this represents an opportunity for me to get even more involved with people I respect, but that sounds a bit suggestive. I'm glad I changed it."

"You don't turn down a job in California," Quintin added.

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NEW YORK - October 4, 2011 - Paradox Interactive have today announced the first expansion for their internally developed Grand Strategy title Victoria II focusing on the American Civil War era, Victoria II: A House Divided, set to release in Q1 2012.

From the development team behind Hearts of Iron and Europa Universalis, Victoria II: A House Divided introduces a new starting point in 1861 allowing players to experience the US Civil War from the start, from the era of absolute monarchies, encompassing expansion and colonization, culminating in the emergence of the US as a global superpower at the dawn of the 20th century.

A brand new developer diary uncovers more of the development process of the upcoming expansion and can be found at http://tinyurl.com/5uh2jvv

Victoria II: A House Divided is scheduled for release in Q1 2012 and will be published worldwide by Paradox Interactive with a suggested retail price of $19.99/€19.99/£14.99.

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King Arthur II – Features in Detail - Part 1 (http://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/showthread.php?573710-Part-1-Campaign-Map-amp-Management)

King Arthur II is a Role-playing Wargame, or, in other words, a unique blend of RPGs and strategy games. The gameplay on the Campaign Map is turn-based while the battles are huge real-time assaults, where players issue orders to their units in the heat of the moment.

You’ll see plenty of RPG elements as well, such Quests, also known as Knightly adventures, detailed character development, artifacts, and much more.

King Arthur II is also a fantasy game, with magic playing a crucial part in your adventure. Only through use of both arcane powers and tactical wits will players earn their place on the throne of a huge and mysterious land, ancient Britannia.
Read on. (http://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/showthread.php?573710-Part-1-Campaign-Map-amp-Management)

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King Arthur II – In-depth feature, Part 2 - Your Quests and Objectives (http://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/showthread.php?575302-King-Arthur-II-%96-In-depth-feature-Part-2-Your-Quests-and-Objectives)

In the role of King Arthur, the Once and Future King, you are to determine the fate of Britannia.
In order to expand your authority over the various provinces you'll be ordering your heroes to conquer lands, explore beyond your empire's borders and accomplish Knightly quests.

During your campaign you'll make plenty of important decisions that have a huge impact on the unfolding story of King Arthur II. Not only that, the decisions you make on Knightly quests will affect your Morality and Faith, and even your realm itself. You can be a Righteous and Christian king, but it's also entirely possible to change the whole Arthurian myth by following the Old Ways and worshipping the Ancient Gods, or even by becoming a ruthless monarch. Changes to your Morality and Faith will unlock unique Units and Spells on the Morality Chart as well as changing future decisions you'll have to face later.

The main goal of King Arthur II is to protect your people from various threats from the North, conquer new lands till you gain control over all Britannia, and restore the peace that was lost when King Arthur suffered a magical wound that never heals, the Holy Grail was shattered and the Fomorians invaded your former kingdom. You'll achieve all these goals if you complete the game's Objectives, which together paint a grandiose portrait of an epic struggle.

The most important Objectives involve several steps as you send your knights on various Knightly adventures, or as we call them: Quests. These adventures are the essence of King Arthur’s world, crossroads where the storyline branches and you can make decisions that change Britannia's fate. You might also find the game's most powerful artifacts in these quests.

Quests are written adventures, similar to old Choose your Own Adventure books. In King Arthur II there are three different types of quests: Battle quests, where you fight against an enemy army, Diplomacy quests that outline political situations and see you choosing one of several means of solving a problem, and Adventure quests where you meet new heroes, solve important problems, save damsels, place bets in arena fights and everything in between.

Once again, Britannia needs you. Prepare yourself for its biggest adventure yet!

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The new office.

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I love what Paradox represents, I'm just too much of a snob to appreciate their games.

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RELEASE SCHEDULE
(Correct as of 10th of february, 2012)

All titles are PC only unless otherwise stated

FEBRUARY
Crusader Kings II February 14th

Q1 2012
Gettysburg: Armored Warfare Q1 2012
Mount & Blade Collection Q1 2012
Defenders of Ardania (PC, PSN, XBLA) TBC

Q2 2012
Naval War: Arctic Circle Q2 2012
Warlock: Master of the Arcane Q2 2012
Magna Mundi: A Europa Universalis Game Q2 2012

Q3 2012
War of the Roses Q3 2012
Salem: The Crafting MMO Q3 2012
A Game of Dwarves Q3 2012
Napoleons Campaigns II Q3 2012

To be announced at GDC:
Project “JFK” by Arrowhead Game Studios
Project “Revenge!” by Critical Studio
Project "Silverado" by Zeal Game Studio

Read more about our games here:
http://www.paradoxplaza.com/games

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Paradox Interactive has released (http://www.paradoxplaza.com/press/2012/2/demo-released-for-victoria-ii-a-house-divided) a demo of the Victoria II: A House Divided (http://www.victoria2.com/) expansion. You can download the 300 MB demo from GamersHell (http://www.gamershell.com/news_133554.html), AtomicGamer (http://www.atomicgamer.com/files/95832/victoria-ii-a-house-divided-demo) and GameFront (http://www.gamefront.com/files/21355956/V2IIDemoSetup.exe).

Recently released expansion for Victoria II has just received a demo. The demo for the game that focuses on the American Civil War era allows players to:


Play from 1836 to 1860
Play as Prussia with the chance to form Germany through warfare or diplomacy
Play as Japan to westernize your country while fighting back reactionary forces.
The devs have cooked up something for those already playing the game as well. Join the After Action Report contest on the forums http://bit.ly/yFstfL. Winners stand to pick up a big chunk of the Paradox catalogue.

About Victoria II: A House Divided
From the development team behind Hearts of Iron and Europa Universalis, Victoria II: A House Divided introduces a new starting point in 1861 allowing players to experience the US Civil War from the start, from the era of absolute monarchies, encompassing expansion and colonization, culminating in the emergence of the US as a global superpower at the dawn of the 20th century.

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The developers are now working on creating a mission editor for Naval War: Arctic Circle that will be added for free to the game in May.

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