If, like me, you love playing the best 4X games but have no free time, Stellaris Nexus is here for you. Stellaris developer Paradox has brought in the team at Whatboy Games under its Paradox Arc publishing label to create a “4X game that respects your time,” condensing all the strategy and nuance of the genre into hour-long matches. Stellaris Nexus is the answer to my prayers; a way to dive into multiplayer showdowns with my pals in the time-starved world of adult life.

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