Paradox Interactive has released the first in a series of seven live-action trailers for medieval strategy / RPG Crusader Kings II. The video features a ‘unique’ attempt to storm a medieval castle ;)
The game, set between 1066 and the 15th century, allows players to take on the role of a Christian noble and battle against various rivals as they climb their way into power. The game also has battles in the Crusades and against the Mongols. The original Crusader Kings game was released by Paradox in 2004
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“Crusader Kings is my favourite of our grand strategy games,” said Fred Wester, CEO of Paradox. “It takes that addictive core of building something epic, but the building blocks of the world are real people with real lives and real emotions, so your kingdom is always this entertainingly wobbly, teetering construct. There’s not enough teetering in strategy these days. Anyway, that same focus on personalities makes it perfect for a live action trailer.”
“Why did the live-action trailer ever die out, anyway? Actors are classy. Especially British actors. They’re the classiest and snottiest of all. We’re hoping that, through exposure to British actors, our game will absorb some of that snot.” Fredrik Wester continued.
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“It’s a metaphor,” explained Quintin Smith, ex-Rock Paper Shotgun writer and author of the trailers. “In an ironic play on our perceptions, the King is a manifestation of all of us, while his servants represent the ruling elite. That their positions are reversed is a reflection of these modern times. The trailers are actually themed around the seven deadly sins, for reasons too scholarly to go into here, but we start with wroth. That’s the old English word for wrath. That’s the kind of thing we know, here at Paradox. We’re very high-functioning.”
“Also, we’ve got some knob jokes in one of the later ones,” added Quintin.
Crusader Kings II, is slated for a launch on February 7th 2012 for $39.99.
Paradox Interactive has released the first in a series of seven live-action trailers for medieval strategy / RPG Crusader Kings II. The video features a ‘unique’ attempt to storm a medieval castle ;)
The game, set between 1066 and the 15th century, allows players to take on the role of a Christian noble and battle against various rivals as they climb their way into power. The game also has battles in the Crusades and against the Mongols. The original Crusader Kings game was released by Paradox in 2004
“Crusader Kings is my favourite of our grand strategy games,” said Fred Wester, CEO of Paradox. “It takes that addictive core of building something epic, but the building blocks of the world are real people with real lives and real emotions, so your kingdom is always this entertainingly wobbly, teetering construct. There’s not enough teetering in strategy these days. Anyway, that same focus on personalities makes it perfect for a live action trailer.”
“Why did the live-action trailer ever die out, anyway? Actors are classy. Especially British actors. They’re the classiest and snottiest of all. We’re hoping that, through exposure to British actors, our game will absorb some of that snot.” Fredrik Wester continued.
“Also, we’ve got some knob jokes in one of the later ones,” added Quintin.
Crusader Kings II, is slated for a launch on February 7th 2012 for $39.99.
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