I love Paradox Interactive. Partly because they’re a cool indie PC publisher that is responsible for some great titles like Magicka, and partly because they are Swedish and their press releases are awesome.

Read this with an imagined Swedish accent:

“It’s one thing to completely annihilate your friends in glorious magical combat, whether on accident or on purpose, and another thing to completely annihilate your friends in glorioius magical combat FOR FREE.”

“No, wait a moment, on second thought it’s actually the same thrilling annihilation…but at least it’s cheaper!”

Bless!

Magicka The Stars are Left screenshot

“Paradox Interactive announced that starting today, the untainted masses who have yet to experience death-by-typo in Magicka can try the award-wanting game for free this weekend on Steam.”

Coinciding with the free weekend on Steam, Paradox has also announced that Magicka will be on discounted sale throughout the weekend.

“Mages new to the club can pick up the indie hit and DLC at discounts up to 75% off, leaving you plenty of leftover moolah to buy that Wizards for Dummies book you always wanted.”

Check out our Magicka review for more info on the game.