Your ace reporter kip kipperson here with more news as the event happens live... in other words - i like google.
http://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/sho ... 6-Salem-eh
"The lead designer for it is Brother Bean.
For those of you who loved his writing (dark humour style in the events of V2 & Heir to the Throne)
you would have a great time following this game. "
http://www.pcgamer.com/2011/01/20/parad ... g-it-live/
"9:19 EST: Salem takes place in a "light-hearted gothic setting with a charming and cute art-style."
The colonists use alchemy to aid in crafting, farming and building their settlements. PvP combat plays a big part of the game,
and there’s permanent death. I’ll find out exactly what that means when I see more later today.The creatures in the game are based
on colonist folklore, and includes creates like Squonks, Hidebehinds and witches."
http://www.pcgamer.com/2011/01/20/parad ... b-for-f2p/
"At today’s press conference, Paradox Interactive announced their new free-to-play area: Paradox Connect.
A central hub for all the company’s free-to-play games, it will be the destination of choice for gamers who wish to play any of the free games that Paradox have announced."
http://www.gamedaily.com/games/salem/pc/game-main/list/
"Release Date
November 11, 2011"