NEW YORK— February 5, 2013— Paradox Interactive, a publisher of games and an advocate of robe-wearing, today announced the forthcoming release of Magicka: Wizards of the Square Tablet for iPad and Android tablets. The new title brings the franchise’s innovative and ridiculous gameplay to tablet devices in an all-new adventure, featuring everything that made Magicka a smash hit on the PC, including the unique element-combining spellcasting system, the twisted humor, and the robes of every imaginable hue. Magicka: Wizards of the Square Tablet will allow for four-player co-op gameplay across platforms, allowing players to discover which ignites faster– an iPad or an Android tablet.

Developed by Ludosity, Magicka: Wizards of the Square Tablet continues the rich Paradox tradition of publishing games with“Magicka” in the title. Check out the newly released website for more information: http://magickagame.com/squaretablet

The title features:

Spellbinding Spellcasting: Combine elements to create thousands of spell combinations

Original Story: All-new campaign for single or multiplayer

Sizzling Tablet-on-Tablet Action: Cross-platform co-op between iOS and Android

A Good Excuse to Trim your Friends List: 4-player mayhem with many“accidental” team-kills

Fat Loot on Thin Screens: New items and powers unique to both iOS and Android.

Semi-appropriate Humor: Spend hours touching a representation of yourself

A brand-new announcement trailer shows off the iconic gameplay and cruelty of the Magicka: Wizards of the Square Tablet universe, available here:

View the video at www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_CMv77gc34&hd=1