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The Ascendancy of Grand Strategy Games: Examining Paradox's Market Dominance
In the landscape of strategy games, the Civilization franchise stands out as a unique phenomenon—each installment achieving tremendous commercial success and critical acclaim. However, the dynamics of PC strategy gaming have undergone significant transformation over the past three decades. As titles like Hearts of Iron IV and Crusader Kings rise in popularity, real-time strategy games have seen a notable downturn. Within this fluctuating environment, Paradox's Grand Strategy games have carved a prominent niche. This article delineates five key aspects that elucidate why Paradox games have thrived and effectively taken over a substantial market segment in strategy gaming.