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Ogre Kingdoms.

The best strategy games in 2023

By Fraser Brown published 10 November 23

Updated! From real-time classics to modern turn-based favorites, these are the best strategy games on PC.

A knight falls from his horse in a jousting tournament in art for Crusader Kings 3.

Crusader Kings 3 celebrates 3 years with stats showing we're 45% more likely to do a murder than fall in love

By Joshua Wolens published 1 September 23

News Go off, kings.

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Nurture tiny sociopaths in Crusader Kings 3's next event pack this August

By Fraser Brown published 15 June 23

News Grow your heir.

Tours & Tournaments art with a knight bowing

Crusader Kings 3's Tours & Tournaments DLC looks like a minor expansion but is actually one of the series' best, and close to essential

By Fraser Brown published 17 May 23

Lords on tour New adventures await.

Persona 5 characters

9 very long games that are actually worth it

By Tyler Colp published 15 April 23

⌛ Make the time, you won't regret it.

A collection of characters from the Robert's Rebellion era of Game of Thrones, rendered as CK3 models.

Beloved Game of Thrones mod for Crusader Kings 3 releases tomorrow, so you can finally give the series a decent ending

By Joshua Wolens published 13 April 23

News Glumly restarting my game after I once again forget about the Iron Fleet.

A knight prepares for a joust in CK3: Tours and Tournaments.

Crusader Kings 3's second expansion promises enough pomp and circumstance to distract everyone while you 'murder a quarrelsome rival'

By Joshua Wolens published 4 April 23

News Tours and Tournaments finally has a release date.

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Crusader Kings 3: Tours and Tournaments is coming this spring

By Andy Chalk published 6 March 23

news Take your show on the road.

This image is a collage of various new tenet illustrations, all of them have clearly been lovingly and expertly crafted to maximize both readability and beauty. There are a total of ten illustrations in this image. An idol of an ancestor, standing between ritualistic candles. An axe hitting a shield. A mouth, opening in a threatening manner while blood and saliva drip from its fangs. Hands holding prayer beads decorated with an islamic symbol. A robed skeleton carrying a child within. A lotus flower in a pond, sheltered by lush leaves. A mother cradling a young child. A pagan-style statue hidden inside a christian-styled one (in the fashion of a Matryoshka doll). A lone, robed individual walking across a sun-lit arched hall. And a stone shelter built on a mound at the foot of the mountains. These illustrations are highly interpretative and may hold greater meaning and detail than can be described by the likes of the writer of this post. Description by Hugo Cortell for Paradox Interactive.

Crusader Kings 3 makes it easier to abandon your unwanted bastard children

By Jonathan Bolding published 3 December 22

News I love writing headlines for this videogame.

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Massive mod brings the world of Elder Scrolls to Crusader Kings 3

By Jonathan Bolding published 13 November 22

News Elder Kings 2 is out now—and it's one of the most impressive mods you've ever seen.

A ball of fire hurtling towards the ground

Crusader Kings 3's greatest event is one you can't play

By Fraser Brown published 8 September 22

Horsing around Unless a hero recreates it in a mod.

A king on a crusade holds his sword aloft.

Paradox is changing how it releases Crusader Kings 3 DLC, and the monarchs have some concerns

By Joshua Wolens published 31 August 22

News The DLC will add an array of new events to CK3, but fans are worried about the price, and what this means for the future.

The royal court is in session.

Crusader Kings 3 update looks to tone-down the 'border gore' of endless conquest

By Ruth Cassidy published 24 August 22

News AI can have a little tyranny, as a treat.

Screenshots and art from grand strategy game Crusader Kings III.

Watch out: Crusader Kings 3 flavour packs are about to double in price

By Joshua Wolens published 16 August 22

News Paradox has incurred a significant popular opinion malus after announcing a price hike for this September.

Screenshots and art from grand strategy game Crusader Kings III.

Were the Middle Ages really as sick and incestuous as Crusader Kings says? We asked a historian

By Luke Winkie published 2 August 22

CONSANGUINITY Dr. Eleanor Janega is a Crusader Kings fan, and has plenty to say about its accuracy.

A king on a crusade holds his sword aloft.

Great moments in PC gaming: Stabbing my cousin in the face in Crusader Kings 3

By Lauren Aitken published 3 July 22

Face/Off Scots, booze, and family feuds.

Iberian characters wearing new clothing options

Crusader Kings 3's next DLC will spice up Spain

By Fraser Brown published 19 April 22

News Decide the Fate of Iberia next month.

The royal court is in session.

How to build a hybrid culture in Crusader Kings 3: Royal Court

By Lauren Aitken published 14 February 22

Culture club What's the most influential culture in the world? Agriculture.

A crusading king off to do some crusading.

The people are revolting over Crusader Kings' most expensive expansion yet

By Robert Zak published 11 February 22

news The new DLC will grant you an audience, but demands a tithe.

An emperor sitting on his throne

Crusader Kings 3: Royal Court makes a great RPG even better

By Fraser Brown published 9 February 22

Knight Court Become an interior designer, craft magical weapons, or just sit on your comfy throne and listen to people moan.

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