Conquer the galaxy with us live in Stellaris

By Will Fulton Published May 12, 2016

Stellaris, which just launched this week, is Paradox Interactive’s grand strategy take on space opera. It’s an epic 4X game that takes your species from first leaving its home world to spreading across the galaxy. Paradox has earned a devoted following for its elaborate historical simulations, but this is the studio’s first foray into science fiction. The game has received a largely glowing critical reception and is the studio’s fastest-selling game to date.

Join Digital Trends’ Will Fulton on Twitch at 1 p.m. EST in taking the tentative first steps toward galactic conquest. You can watch below or directly on DT’s Twitch channel, where you can join the chat to help or harangue Will.

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Will Fulton

Former Staff Writer, Gaming

Will Fulton is a New York-based writer and theater-maker. In 2011 he co-founded mythic theater company AntiMatter Collective…

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