Stellaris

[Huw the Poo]

100% agreed, Sandman.  My anticipation for Stellaris is at fever pitch, and it's a massive strain not to read the developer diaries.  I can't remember the last time I was this excited about a game.  And while some are understandably skeptical, I stand by my guess that Stellaris will be out Q2 2016.

[OJsDad]

Really liked what I saw in today's Administrative Sectors dev diary.

The Vassals, Colonial colonies concept obviously isn't new for paradox but its the first time I can remember seeing it done in a space 4x. I love how races and like minded pops will migrate to specific regions.

In a future DLC I think I'd like to see them expand the system out to where if you had a large empire with high corruption, then your sector governors could potentially start trying to set themselves up as their own empire.

MOO3 was supposed to have Imperial Points (or a similar name) that kept a player from doing everything on their own and relying on the AI to help manage an empire.  They couldn't get it to work.  I suspect Paradox will be a lot more successful. 

[Martok]

My anticipation for Stellaris is at fever pitch, and it's a massive strain not to read the developer diaries. 

I haven't even tried to hold back.  I eagerly read each dev diary as soon as I find out a new one is up.  It's a form of self-torture, as it merely whets my appetite all the more, but I can't help myself! 

Really liked what I saw in today's Administrative Sectors dev diary.

The Vassals, Colonial colonies concept obviously isn't new for paradox but its the first time I can remember seeing it done in a space 4x. I love how races and like minded pops will migrate to specific regions.

In a future DLC I think I'd like to see them expand the system out to where if you had a large empire with high corruption, then your sector governors could potentially start trying to set themselves up as their own empire.

MOO3 was supposed to have Imperial Points (or a similar name) that kept a player from doing everything on their own and relying on the AI to help manage an empire.  They couldn't get it to work.  I suspect Paradox will be a lot more successful. 

Agreed.  Of course we won't really know til the game is released, but I have a feeling Paradox has a decent handle on it. 

[Millipede]

According to this article, http://wargamer.com/news/new-screenshots-of-upcoming-4x-game-polaris-sector-emerge/ it's release date is 3/22/16.

[Anguille]

According to this article, http://wargamer.com/news/new-screenshots-of-upcoming-4x-game-polaris-sector-emerge/ it's release date is 3/22/16.

It is going to be  a busy spring

[Huw the Poo]

According to this article, http://wargamer.com/news/new-screenshots-of-upcoming-4x-game-polaris-sector-emerge/ it's release date is 3/22/16.

Wrong thread!

[Millipede]

Well aren't I stupid! Wishful thinking I suppose...  :-[

[undercovergeek]

boooooooooooooooooooooo

[OJsDad]

[Huw the Poo]

Paradox just did some event where they showed the game off, I think it was the same event PCGamer were going on about a month ago.  Anyway, during that event they said they wouldn't announce a release date just yet but that Stellaris is now in beta. :)

[undercovergeek]

good news  :D

[Huw the Poo]

Paradox are having a press conference on Tuesday and Fred Wester says to expect something "Stellar".

Also, the Stellaris twitter just said "rumour has it several amazing things will happen next week."

All aboard the hype train!  Choo chooo!

[sandman2575]

Paradox are having a press conference on Tuesday and Fred Wester says to expect something "Stellar".

So they're finally going to announce the release date for Hearts of Iron IV?

O0

[Kushan]

Paradox are having a press conference on Tuesday and Fred Wester says to expect something "Stellar".

So they're finally going to announce the release date for Hearts of Iron IV?

O0

You're an evil and sadistic person ;)

Given that their last two dev diaries where about AI and MP and all the other major areas already have one, I can see them announcing a release date soon.

[Pete Dero]

Maybe news about this :

http://www.pcgamesn.com/stellaris/paradox-could-become-a-publicly-traded-company-this-year