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Grand Strategy EU5 1.4 Río Salado: Ambitions Delayed to 2027, but Catholicism and Crusades Land This Fall
Tinto Talks #117 outlines the 1.4 Río Salado schedule: Ambitions pushed to late 2027, Catholicism and Crusades reworked, first Chronicle Pack to follow.
Grand Strategy Stellaris Cygnus Update 4 Fixes Precursors, Commercial Pacts, and Starbases
Cygnus beta Update 4 (e6fd) fixes missing Precursor sites, unstable Federation trade value, and starbase queues locked after wars.
Grand Strategy CK3 By God Alone Dev Diary 4: The Christian Church Situation Explained
CK3 By God Alone turns the Church into a shared political struggle. Here is what its Chapters and Catalysts could change across a campaign.
Grand Strategy Stellaris 4.5 Cygnus Beta Breaks Saves — Willpower Reveals Why (Q4 2026)
Stellaris 4.5 Cygnus open beta (July 9) rewrites pop group mechanics, breaking saves. Willpower (Q4 2026) explains the gamble: new Ideologies and Force of Will cultural victory.
Grand Strategy EU5 Patch 1.3 Pavia: Italy Expands to 200+ Nations and Central Banks Enter the Game
EU5 patch 1.3 Pavia overhauls Italy with 200+ playable nations, central banks, and a creditworthiness system. Here's what actually changes in the mid-game economy.
Grand Strategy Victoria 3 Patch 1.14 'The AI Update': Paradox Is Finally Fixing the AI
Victoria 3 patch 1.14 (The AI Update) is a free update targeting pathfinding rewrite, war logic, and regional stances. Release window: late August 2026.
Grand Strategy CK3: By God Alone Release Date Confirmed — September 30, 2026
CK3 By God Alone is officially dated September 30, 2026. Playable Pope, College of Cardinals, Rites and Spiritual Fulfillment system confirmed — everything we know.
4X Age of Wonders 4: Secrets of the Archmages — Guide to All Six Tomes and the Owlkin Form
All six forbidden tomes, the Owlkin form and three story realms of Secrets of the Archmages explained. AoW4's new Story Pack launches June 16, 2026.
Grand Strategy HOI4 Thunder at Our Gates & War Effort Patch: Everything Coming June 11, 2026
On June 11, HOI4 gets Thunder at Our Gates DLC (Australia, Siam, Dutch East Indies) and the free War Effort patch: naval rework, Indonesia overhaul, QoL.
4X Age of Wonders 4: Secrets of the Archmages — Owlkin Form, Forbidden Magic & 3 Story Realms June 16
Triumph Studios reveals Secrets of the Archmages for AoW4: new Owlkin form, 6 forbidden magic tomes, 3 narrative story realms, and free Sprite Update. Launches June 16, 2026.
Grand Strategy Starting Crusader Kings III in 2026: survive your first dynasty
A beginner-friendly Crusader Kings III guide for 2026: first start, succession, marriages, vassals, useful DLCs and a calmer way to learn CK3.
Grand Strategy Victoria 3 Beginner Guide 2026: Version 1.15 and First Steps
Victoria 3 beginner guide for 2026: current version 1.15, what changed for new players, DLC you do not need, best first countries and the first decisions in order.
Grand Strategy EU5 Fate of the Phoenix: will Paradox finally give Byzantium the treatment it deserves?
Full preview of EU5's upcoming Fate of the Phoenix immersion pack, centered on the Byzantine Empire. What we know, what we hope for, and what's changing vs EU4.
Grand Strategy Europa Universalis V Console Commands: Test a Campaign Without Breaking It
Europa Universalis V console commands guide: enable debug mode, open the console, test money, nations, events and AI on a separate save, then return to your real campaign.
Grand Strategy Hearts of Iron IV turns 10: a retrospective on the decade that redefined grand strategy
On June 6, 2026, HOI4 turns 10. We look back at a decade of DLCs, legendary mods (Kaiserreich, TNO), and the game's current place in Paradox's ecosystem.
Grand Strategy Crusader Kings 3 — By God Alone: Play as the Pope and Reshape Religion in 2026
Everything we know about By God Alone, the next CK3 expansion: playable Popes, College of Cardinals, Rites, and the Spiritual Fulfillment system.
4X Stellaris vs Endless Space 2: which space 4X to pick in 2026?
Full comparison between Stellaris (Paradox, 2016) and Endless Space 2 (Amplitude, 2017). Gameplay, content, DLCs, replay value: we break down both 4X space references to help you choose.
Grand Strategy EU4 vs EU5: should you really drop the old one for the new in 2026?
Full comparison between Europa Universalis IV (13 years of DLCs) and Europa Universalis V (6 months post-launch). Which to pick in 2026? We break down each game's strengths and weaknesses.
Grand Strategy EU5, 6 months later: what Paradox has fixed, what still needs work
Six months after Europa Universalis V's release, full review: patch timeline, features added, bugs that remain, 2026 roadmap. Everything to know before buying or coming back.
Grand Strategy Victoria 3 The Great Wave review: 5 days in — the expansion that revives Vic3?
In-depth review of Victoria 3 The Great Wave after 5 days of play: Ship Designer, naval missions, Edo Japan focus. We assess the strategies that emerge.