So paradox interactive has recently had an event where they announced a metric tone of stuff so...
King Arthur: The Druids expansion is here
Paradox Interactive have released a new expansion pack for King Arthur: The Role Playing Game.
The 30 hour The Druids expansion, which is a digital-distribution exclusive, adds new content in the forms of extended diplomacy play and a sandbox mode. Follow the jump for more details and the trailer.
The new diplomacy features requires players to juggle the requirements of other factions, including warlords, outlaws, religious leaders, noble women and the Sidhe.
http://www.pcgamer.com/2011/01/20/king-arthur-the-druids-expansion-is-here/
Mount and Blade expansion has MUSKETS and STORYLINE
In possibly the most exciting news of the conference so far, Paradox Interactive have announced that their new expansion for Mount and Blade – ‘With Fire and Sword’ – will be set in 1653 and feature muskets, plus an actual storyline to follow in singleplayer.
Click more for extra info and a new trailer.
As a mercenary leader, you’ll either be able to make alliances or go lone-wolf. Enhanced siege mechanics bring a new level of gameplay, with the ability to bribe a guard to open the door, use gunpowder, or even poison the food supply during sieges.
Yay
http://www.pcgamer.com/2011/01/20/mount-and-blade-expansion-has-muskets/
Paradox Interactive to release Pirates of the Black Cove
Paradox have just revealed new RTS, Pirates of the Black Cove, at their press conference.
The game is naturally orientated around all things Pirates, with the player looking to “plunder [their] way across the Caribbean” in search infamous pirates to recruit and settlements to raid, with the ultimate goal of becoming the king of all pirates.
The game is an RTS, but also features some action-RPG elements to spice things up a bit. The game is developed by Nitro Games.
http://www.pcgamer.com/2011/01/20/paradox-interactive-to-release-pirates-of-the-black-cove/
Paradox announce free-to-play MMO Salem. When your character dies he’s gone forever
Salem, a new free-to-play title, has been announced by Paradox Interactive.
The MMORPG is set in a mythical version of New England, and see players stepping off a boat in Boston and then having to fend for themselves in the ‘New World’.
The game puts emphasis on a player-driven world that promotes crafting skills. Even more interesting, when your character dies he’s gone forever, leaving all your creations to be pillaged by other players. Harsh. Video explaining it all after the jump.
Whilst only in the early stages of development, Salem is due for a 2011 release.
Here’s Game Designer/Creative Director Bjorn Johannessen talking more about this exciting MMO. He doesn’t die in the video thankfully. -
http://www.pcgamer.com/2011/01/20/paradox-announce-free-to-play-mmo-salem/
Free-to-play Hearts of Iron card game announced
Paradox Interactive have announced the latest game in the popular Hearts of Iron series; a free-to-play digital card game.
Hearts of Iron: The Card Game will see players take on the role of either and Allied or Axis tank commander and destroy their opponents through the use cards. A trading system will be implemented as well as deck management.
http://www.pcgamer.com/2011/01/20/free-to-play-hearts-of-iron-card-game-announced/
Paradox announce free-to-play Gettysburg: Armoured Warfare
Paradox have announced a third free-to-play game at their press conference today; Gettysburg: Armoured Warfare.
Developed by Radioactive Games, Gettysburg is a RTS/FPS hybrid, the game will be set in an alternative universe and feature persistent armies on a massive scale.
http://www.pcgamer.com/2011/01/20/paradox-announce-armoured-warfare-will-be-free-to-play/
Magna Mundi will have 400 playable countries
It has been revealed that Paradox’s Manga Mundi will have 400 playable countries.
The game presents players with believable historical scenarios, with the goal that the game stays true to what actually happened. It takes the grand strategy route, with players having to “Manage warfare, diplomacy, economy, knowledge, internal affairs, cultural outlook, religious policies, espionage and much more to engrave in gold your country’s name in the Annals of History… or fail in that delicate balance and witness how it will become a faded footnote lost in ages long past.”
http://www.pcgamer.com/2011/01/20/magna-mundi-will-have-400-playable-countries/
Pride of Nations Preview
It’s telling that each of the sessions here at the Paradox Convention is meant to last 30 minutes, but the presentation of Pride of Nations lasts an hour. It’s a staggering game, epic in scale and minute in detail.
PoN is a simultaneous turn-based strategy game originally designed for simulation of conflicts for previous Paradox games like Rise of Prussia. Their ambition with their new game is to move to a much wider simulation. They still have the military aspects, but also economy, diplomacy, social, and more.
The game begins with the player taking control of a major power. In the example game we’re being shown by the game’s producer, Philippe Thibaut, he’s taken control of England. Each campaign runs between 1850 and 1920, with each individual turn covering just two weeks. That makes a full game 1600 turns long, and even the developer admits he’s never finished a game.
At this point in history, Victoria and Albie are the Royals, and Lord John Russell is the Prime Minister. You win the game by gaining a certain number of prestige points, by conquering different regions, building monopolies in trades, and leading your country through dynamic missions the game creates for you. For example, for the next ten years, Britain must be the world’s number one producer of steel.
http://www.pcgamer.com/2011/01/20/pride-of-nations-preview/
Hearts of Iron III to receive new expansion
Hearts of Iron III is to receive a new expansion pack – For The Motherland – Paradox Interactive have announced today. Click more for the details.
The game is to feature a much deeper political system, the ability to stage coups and Allies vs Axis vs Comintern (Communists) combat. Paradox are also hoping to alter the pace of the game somewhat too, in the hope that players will be able to complete a game in a single evening.
There’s currently no concrete release date for For The Motherland, but we’ll let you know as soon as it’s announced.
http://www.pcgamer.com/2011/01/20/hearts-of-iron-iii-to-receive-new-expansion/
Paradox Connect – a central hub for F2P
At today’s press conference, Paradox Interactive announced their new free-to-play area: Paradox Connect.
Read on for the details
A central hub for all the company’s free-to-play games, it will be the destination of choice for gamers who wish to play any of the free games that Paradox have announced.
The first free game available on the system will be Dreamlords Ressurection, and RTS/MMORPG hybrid that will feature PvE, PvP and co-operative game modes. The game is currently in closed beta phase which will be open to the public soon.
http://www.pcgamer.com/2011/01/20/paradox-connect-a-central-hub-for-f2p/
wow that's a lot of stuff lol
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