Declaring war is rarely as simple as pressing a big red button. You’ll want your citizens on your side, ideally, though of course propagating a few choice lies can build and exploit prejudice. Space 4X strategy Galactic Inheritors [official site] makes the media an important part of warfare. It’s made by Crispon Games, a studio founded by Chris King, a designer on games including Crusader Kings II and Hearts of Iron III, and fellow former Paradox chap Pontus berg. While the only 4X I’ve spent real time with is Castlemaine, I like the sound of some of its ideas.

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