It's the last day of the month and here's Teaser #7 for Paradox Development Studio's soon-to-be-revealed Project Augustus. We're told this is "a project we've always dreamt about doing," and not just for the internal devs. Some have noted that Paradox has expressed a desire to boldly go to man's final frontier before, i.e. space. Could this be a grand strategy set among the stars? If so, what shape would it take? Real-time or turn-based?
It's Monday and that means we're one step closer to Gamescom in August and the unveiling of Paradox Development Studio's secret-but-not-too-secret Project Augustus. Today also means it's time for Teaser #3. The last tease told us that "Seven and Three are important numbers," but now we learn "there will be no stabbing of pigs." It seems porcine sacrifices are out of the question.
The brand new IP that Paradox Development Studio is working on will be announced in full at Gamescom next month, but until then we'll be subjected to small teasers "every weekday" until they finally unveil the truth. This will be the internal studio's "first new major IP" since Crusader Kings debuted over a decade ago. Teaser #2 tells us Seven and Three "are important numbers." We're then told to enjoy our weekend.
Paradox Interactive and Obsidian Entertainment today announced the first expansion for Pillars of Eternity – The White March: Part 1. The expansion will offer higher level caps, new multi-class abilities, new companions including the rogue and monk, a new party based AI system, and much more.
The second instalment of 'irresponsible misanthrope' wizards adventuring together has arrived with Magicka 2 out today. The robed spell-flingers return in both single-player and co-op beam-crossing action. All game modes in Magicka 2 support up to 4-player co-op with friendly fire always on for "hilarious disasters". The new artifacts system will change-up the game rules every time.
If you ask whether Paradox Interactive would have liked to have published MMO World of Tanks and surprise hit The Banner Saga, then surely they'd jump at the chance? Not so, reveals VP of acquisition, Shams Jorjani. Paradox actually had the opportunity to sign them but didn't "due to them not matching our pillars," they explained. CEO Fred Wester adds they "weren't sure about the business model" for World of Tanks.
Former Paradox Interactive designer Chris King and programmer Pontus Åberg now reside at the newly founded Crispon Games, an indie based in Stockholm. They've partnered up with Argonauts Interactive. Their first title is Galactic Inheritors, which is a space 4X that's due to invade Steam Early Access next week. It's a "hard-core 4X science fiction" strategy, paying homage to Master of Orion.
A real-time strategy game in space is now available as Paradox Interactive and developer Creative Forge unleashed Ancient Space upon our keyboards and mice. It's a story-driven RTS with "deep strategic gameplay" and some notable sci-fi actors from film and TV, like him from Star Trek and her also from Star Trek. Mac release is coming soon.
Paradox Interactive is having a Steam sale this weekend, with a different game from the studio on offer every day from now until Sunday October 5, and several compilation packs on offer from strategy to sci-fi and horror. The first title on offer is the excellent Crusader Kings 2, which is on sale at 70% off along with its 43 (!) different content packs. If for some mad reason you need convincing to pick up CK2, you can play it for free this weekend.
Paradox Interactive announced today that a new expansion for Europa Universalis III in in development. EU III - In Nomine (requires Napoleon's Ambition) is scheduled for a release before summer.
Pseudo Interactive, the developers for the car combat series Full Auto, published by Sega and released on the Xbox 360 and PS3, have been shut down. Pseudo were working on an unannounced project for Sci and Eidos, but both companies decided to scrap the project that Pseudo was working on. This eventually lead to its downfall, but it did try to continue by making several staff members redundant, but it didn't set a new deal with another publisher in time to survive.
Paradox Interactive today announced the development of Dark Horizon, a stark and atmospheric space combat Simulation game that aims to hurl its audience through an action-packed adventure, piloting your own ship through the perils that only space could have to offer.
Paradox Interactive has given Strategy Informer its E3 2008 assets, which contains screenshots, trailers and other art for several of its upcoming games. Dark Horizon E3 2008 Screenshots Majesty 2 - The Fantasy Kingdom Sim E3 2008 Screenshots Majesty 2 - The Fantasy Kingdom Sim E3 2008 Trailer
Paradox Interactive today announced a new release for early next year. The Fantasy Strategy game Elven Legacy is being developed by 1C company, and is scheduled to be released in Q1 2009. Elven Legacy delivers a world filled with magic, and a thrilling nonlinear storyline, gauged to provide many hours of gameplay for strategy enthusiasts. Through an epic quest to restore the former glory of the Elven race, this fantasy strategy game offers both depth and scope, all in colorful and inspirational settings.
Paradox Interactive today revealed the true identity of "Project Mayhem" at the Games Convention in Leipzig. The next Grand Strategy title to be released from the Paradox Interactive development team is the third instalment in the critically acclaimed Hearts of Iron series. The Hearts of Iron series has become renowned for beingthe biggest, most detailed and complete strategic game series on World War 2 ever made. Hearts of Iron 3 will follow that tradition closely while focusing on satisfying veteran players through a multitude of brand new features and systems, including a huge map with more than 10,000 provinces.
In a recent interview with Strategy Informer, to be published later today, Tom Soderlund, producer at Paradox Interactive, said that the company is considering porting the exclusive PC Turn-based strategy, Elven Legacy, to consoles via the Xbox Live Arcade or PlayStation Network. "We are considering it. The console audience is becoming more and more important, but we feel that the target group for Elven Legacy are still predominantly PC users." said Tom Soderlund.
Paradox Interactive today announced the creation of a new label under the Paradox Interactive company umbrella, Mezmer Games. The new franchise is focused on helping indie developers reach a large audience through digital distribution and alternative channels. The titles will range from action to strategy to adventure games and cost between $9.99 - $19.99. "There are so many high-quality titles out there that show a great deal of potential but never reach the gamers," says Fredrik Wester, Executive Vice President at Paradox Interactive. "Our intention is to be a platform for great games that traditional publishers do not want to invest their time and money. By exclusively releasing the products digitally, we'll be to deliver many niche and developing titles to an audience that would otherwise be unable to purchase the products."
In an interview to be published soon on Strategy Informer, Johan Andersson, lead programmer on the Hearts of Iron and Europa Universalis series, said that PC games are still selling by an insane amount, making it difficult for the company to consider developing console based games.
Paradox Interactive confirmed today that it has signed a brand new, and exciting strategy game to add to their line-up of games for 2009, which will receive its public unveiling at GDC in San Francisco with the development team on hand to talk about the game in more depth. "A groundbreaking title that already has a groundswell of public anticipation behind it, the identity of this game will be revealed very shortly." said a Paradox Interactive spokesperson.
Paradox Interactive today announced that it has acquired the worldwide publishing rights to the naval war strategy game, East India Company. The game developed by Finland based Nitro Games is based on the historical East India Companies of the 18th century. Players will enjoy building the world's largest trading empire and engaging in fierce battles in spectacular naval battle mode. "East India Company is an excellent addition to the Paradox portfolio of quality games. With a combination of challenging gameplay and outstanding production value, East India Company is sure to impress the most demanding gamers", Says Fredrik Wester, Executive VP of Paradox Interactive.