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Paradox Interactive has launched free DLC for the epic strategy game Lionheart: Kings? Crusade.

The New Allies DLC is free for those who bought Lionheart Kings' Crusade during the first week and ongoing until the 17th of October.

You'll find further details of the content on the official site.

The Crusades used to be an overlooked period in history for gaming, but recently it has become quite the popular setting. The Total War series has holidayed there twice and first instalment of Assassin’s Creed was also based there. Now Paradox is getting in on the action and they too have now based an entire game around the period.

I must admit that I do find this period fascinating. Also, the cult status of the Knights Templar and Knights Hospitaller coupled with the fanaticism of ensuring Jerusalem was in the right hands certainly lays the foundation for conflict and it’s this conflict that fuels most games based around this period.