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Europa Universalis V - AI disposition & Achievements
Europa Universalis V's latest dev update shines some light on small but meaningful changes that are to arrive with next week's patch 1.3.6.

Space Scum - to become available via Early Access
The developers of sci-fi turn-based RPG where you lead a band of mercenaries, Space Scum, have now announced that instead of a full release it has been decided the game shall first become available via Steam Early Access so as to further enrich and improve it with the insights gained in that process, though a launch date has yet to be specified. Meanwhile, a demo is available to try out.
Source: store.steampowered.com

Cities: Skylines II dev update - Summer Solstice patch changes
Cities: Skylines II's latest dev update goes through the upcoming changes that will arrive with the Summer Solstice patch, including improvements to citizen pathfinding and terrain texturing.
Source: store.steampowered.com

Europa Universalis V - 1.3 Open Beta information
Paradox discusses the 1.3 open beta for Europa Universalis V in this episode of Tinto Talks.

ICBM: Escalation updated to v1.1.3
RTS game of global warfare and nuclear mass destruction ICBM: Escalation's 1.1.3 update is now out. Furthermore, beta sign-ups to test never-before-seen content are being encouraged, as plans are made for additional features and improvements, as announced here.
Source: store.steampowered.com
Hearts of Iron IV dev diary: X Anniversary update
Hearts of Iron IV's 10th anniversary is yet another milestone for the game, which has now been graced with the War Effort patch, that leans heavily into naval AI, brings a wealth of late game performance improvements and more, as noted in the dev diary.

Galactic Civilizations IV: Supernova: Flight of the Phalenoids Challenge
Stardock Games runs through the Flight of the Phalenoids community challenge in Galactic Civilizations IV: Supernova.

Xenonauts 2: Distinctive Scientist Character
Rock Paper Shotgun's Katharine Castle highlights a Xenonauts 2 scientist with a distinctive personality.

Xenonauts 2 on Polygon
Polygon's Charlie Theel covers Xenonauts 2.

Gary Grigsby's War in the East 2: Steel Inferno AAR Part 2
The second part of the AAR from the new Gary Grigsby's War in the East 2: Steel Inferno scenario pack is now online.

Hearthstone: PC Gamer Article
Imogen Mellor covers Hearthstone for PC Gamer.

Hearthstone: State of the Game
Eurogamer's Edward Hawkes examines the current state of Hearthstone.

XCOM 2's Jake Solomon Gets Frustrated With Missed Shots Too
Rock Paper Shotgun's Katharine Castle reports that even Firaxis' Jake Solomon gets frustrated when he misses a shot in XCOM 2.

Blood Bowl 3: More Bloody Fun
Rock Paper Shotgun's Jeremy Peel writes about Blood Bowl 3.

Europa Universalis IV: Prussian Power (Episode 14)
Paradox Grand Strategy covers Episode 14 of Prussian Power, a competitive Europa Universalis IV let's play from the Grandest Virtual Party event.

Europa Universalis IV: Spaghetti Western Let's Play
Paradox Grand Strategy launches the Spaghetti Western series, following an improbable attempt to expand the tiny OPM Bologna to the New World and form Texas in Europa Universalis IV.

Hearthstone: United in Stormwind Expansion
PC Gamer's Ben Goodman writes about Hearthstone's United in Stormwind expansion.

XCOM 2: Forum Discussion
Forum discussion regarding XCOM 2.

Total War: Rome Remastered: Rock Paper Shotgun
Nate Crowley at Rock Paper Shotgun covers Total War: Rome Remastered.

XCOM 2 Class Guide
PCGamesN's Marcello Perricone has put together a class guide for XCOM 2.

War in The East 2 AAR
A War in The East 2 AAR showcases what you can expect from the upcoming game.

Hearts of Iron IV: Putting The Band Back Together Finale
Paradox Grand Strategy concludes their Hearts of Iron IV multiplayer let's play, with the team racing against time to defeat the Soviet Union.

Hearts of Iron IV: Putting The Band Back Together #6
Paradox Grand Strategy's Hearts of Iron IV multiplayer Let's Play continues in episode 6, with the Central Powers facing a new wartime stalemate.

Hearts of Iron IV: Putting the Band Back Together
Paradox Grand Strategy debuts 'Putting the Band Back Together,' a new Hearts of Iron IV let's play series exploring a Central Powers reunion.

Hearthstone: A Look at Battlegrounds
RPS' Nate Crowley writes about Hearthstone's Battlegrounds mode.

Field of Glory Empires: Persia Let's Play
Slitherine runs through the Persia expansion in a let's play of Field of Glory Empires.

XCOM: Chimera Squad: Tips Before You Start
PC Gamer's Tom Senior lists tips you need to know before starting your XCOM: Chimera Squad campaign.

Hearts of Iron IV: 'If Napoleon Won' Let's Play
Paradox Grand Strategy runs through Hearts of Iron IV in the 'If Napoleon Won' alternate history scenario.

Panzer Corps 2: Let's Play
Slitherine Games walks through a let's play of Panzer Corps 2.

Command: Modern Operations: Let's Play
MatrixGames takes on Command: Modern Operations in this let's play.





























