I'm going to treat the recent ten-year anniversary of Stellaris as a celebration of its longevity rather than musing on my own creeping mortality. For all its ups and downs over the years, the interstellar strategy game has continued to thrive because developer Paradox does things in a way few others have even attempted. There's a beautiful scale and depth at play here, most recently overhauled via the Stellaris 4.4 'Pegasus update' and its new expansion, Nomads. It's the ideal time to check in, especially as a free weekend has just begun, with a deep discount on offer if you enjoy yourself.