King Toko Game of the Year 2019 (GOTY) Awards

All the games that survived 2019.

It’s nearly the end of 2019 but before it ends I have once again assembled my Game of the Year list. 2019 wasnt the most memorable year for games, while there was some interesting games like Disco Elysium, Pathologic 2, Resident Evil 2, and Control it still had the usual big budget games that were mostly average. I played a few games this year mostly thanks to Xbox Games Pass, and from returning to old games. Many of the best games I played this year missed the cut off point and will likely feature in my Game of the Year 2020.

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The Best Video Games for 2016 and Other Awards

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The golden face of video games 2016.

It is still quite early in the year but I have finally got around to doing my awards for the best games of 2016. I have put together a list of the best PC, Xbox One, and Android games for 2016. As these are my choices you will likely be surprised by the results.

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Crusader Kings II: Charlemagne DLC, Patch 2.2.0, Three Other DLC, Ebook and New Video is Now Available

Princesses were used like contracts in feudal times.
Princesses were used like contracts in feudal times.

Video game publishers Paradox Interactive and developers Paradox Development Studios have released their latest DLC for Crusader Kings II. The eight major DLC expansion for the game is called Charlemagne and adds 100 years to the start of the game (769 AD) and focuses on the rise of Charlemagne and The Holy Roman Empire. The patch 2.2.0 patch includes many new things such as tribal holdings, a new tutorial, new laws, cultures and religions. There is also three cosmetic DLC and an e-book called The Song of Roland which is a good companion to Charlemagne.

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Crusader Kings II: Rajas of India DLC, Patch 2.1.0, One Other DLC, Sale and New Video is Now Available

War Elephants dung is similar to falling asteroids from space.
War Elephants dung is similar to falling asteroids from space.

Video game publishers Paradox Interactive and developers Paradox Development Studios have released their latest bit of DLC for Crusader Kings II. The seventh major DLC expansion for the game is called Rajas of India and focuses on expanding the game map to include India and its surrounding areas. It also allows players access to three new religions (Buddhist, Jain and Hindu), jungles and everyone’s fickle best friend, War Elephants. There is also patch 2.1.0 patch that includes many new things such as diplomatic range and one other companion DLC that have also been released. Finally there is a launch trailer which shows some of the new features in the Rajas of India DLC. Also part of Steams Midweek Madness Crusader Kings II and a lot of its DLC will be on sale for about 75% off (except recent DLC).

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Crusader Kings II: Sons of Abraham DLC, Patch 2.00 and Three Other DLC’s are Available

The college of old drunks.
The college of old-time drunks.

Video game publishers Paradox Interactive and developers Paradox Development Studios have released their latest bit of DLC for Crusader Kings II. The sixth (not fifth) major DLC expansion for the game is called Sons of Abraham and focuses mostly on updating some old catholics game mechanics such as improved Papal system. It also allows players to play as a Jewish character for the first time and able to recreate the Kingdom of Israel and rebuild the Temple in Jerusalem. There is also the 2.00 patch that includes many things such as achievements and three other companion DLC that have also been released. Finally there is a lauch trailer which shows some of the new features in the Sons of Abraham DLC.

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New Crusader Kings II DLC for the Next Two Years

Soon you too
You got to love the nicknames the various characters have and can get.

Following on from the recent success of the Old Gods DLC, video game publishers Paradox Interactive and developers Paradox Development Studios have mentioned on Monday that Crusader Kings II and its related DLC is doing very well and players should expect official support with DLC and patches to last at least another two years.

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Crusader Kings II: The Old Gods DLC, Patch 1.09 and Three Other DLC’s are Now Available

Where is your precious god now?
Where is your precious god now?

Video game publishers Paradox Interactive and developers Paradox Development Studios have released their latest bit of DLC for Crusader Kings II. The fifth (not fourth) major DLC expansion for the game is called The Old Gods and focuses mostly on the pagans that were previously unplayable. There is also the 1.10 patch and three other companion DLC that have also been released. Finally there is a new and pretty rubbish release trailer for The Old Gods DLC.

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Crusader Kings II: The Old Gods Gameplay Trailer, Developer Diaries and Also Release Date

Many long tales were told of that day.
Many long tales were told of that day.

Paradox Interactive announced at the start of the month that the latest DLC The Old Gods, the fourth expansion for the excellent and fun Crusader Kings II will be released at the end of May.

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Worth Reading: 01st January to 05th May 2013

A week dominated by doing some more posts.
A week dominated by doing some more posts.

This is a weekly post I do where I highlight some of the posts I have done which you might have missed over the last week. This post has been delayed for several months so I am bringing it back with all the posts from the last few months. Its been a week about getting back.

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