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While all players begin on the Antiquity Age (by default), you'll come across the Exploration Age, followed by the Modern Age. Just like in the Antiquity Age, there are different civilizations available in the two latter ages. But to play them, you'll first have to fulfill certain unlock requirements. How to unlock all Exploration Age civilizations in Civilization 7 The Exploration Age is the first after Antiquity, and you'll be able to choose how you want to proceed with your save. Your selection will depend on your actions during the first age, and you can only choose civilizations that you've unlocked. Here's how to unlock the Exploration Age civilizations. CivilizationHow to unlockAbbasidPlay as Ibn Battuta Play as Persia Play as Egypt Upgrade three CamelsCholaPlay as either version of Ashoka Play as Maurya India Play as Khmer Have three Settlements with coastal regions and cities near themHawaiianPlay as José Rizal Play as Maya Play as Mississippian Have two settlements on at least one island IncanPlay as Pachacuti Play as Maya Play as Mississippian Have at least three Settlements with at least three mountain tiles eachMajaphitPlay as Trung Trac Play as Mauryan Play as Khmer Have three Naval Trade RoutesMingPlay as Confucius Play as Han Upgrade three Silk Have at least eight resources slotted in one settlementMongolianPlay as Persia Play as Han Upgrade three Horses Have three Siege unitsNormanPlay as Charlemagne Play as Greece Play as Rome Upgrade three Iron Build five WallsShawneePlay as Tecumseh Play as Mississippian Improve three Hides Be Suzerain of two City-StatesSonghaiPlay as Amina Play as Persia Play as Egypt Have three Settlements with three Navigable River tiles in each of them. SpanishPlay as Isabella Play as Greece Play as Rome Recover a settlement you previously lost. How to unlock all Modern Age civilizations in Civilization 7 The Modern Age is the final act and plays an important role in deciding if you end up being the victor. In Civilization 7, there are different ways to win, and your decision-making in the Modern Age will be vital. CivilizationHow to unlockAmericanPlay as Benjamin Franklin Play as Harriet Tubman Play as Tecumseh Play as Rome Play as the Shawnee Play as the Normans Establish three Distant Land Settlements in Grasslands or Plains. BugandanPlay as Amina Play as the Abbasids Play as Songhai Establish two settlements with a City Center near a lake French ImperialPlay as Lafayette Play as either version of Napoleon Play as Rome Play as the Normans Upgrade three WineMeiji JapanesePlay as either version of Himiko Play as Hawai’i Play as Majapahit Upgrade three Tea resources********Play as Isabella Play as Tecumseh Play as Maya Play as the Shawnee Play as the Inca Play as Spain Have three Distant Land Settlements in Desert or TropicalMughalPlay as Persia Play as Chola India Play as the Abbasids Upgrade three Salt Establish four Trade Routes with unique civilizationsPrussianPlay as either version of Friedrich Play as Rome Upgrade three Niter Have three Army CommandersQingPlay as Han China Play as Ming China Play as Mongolia Upgrade three *****RussianPlay as Catherine Play as Greece Play as Mongolia Have three Tundra settlementsSiamesePlay as Khmer Play as Chola India Upgrade three Ivory Have four Temples Ultimately, your choice of civilization will help determine which type of victory might be the best option for you. If you're playing with others using multiplayer, you'll have to put more effort into selecting your civilizations. The post How to unlock all civilizations in Civilization 7 appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

The highly anticipated ****** Hawk Down PvE campaign, initially planned to launch with Delta Force season two, now has an official release date—and it’s coming sooner than you think. Delta Force confirmed on Feb. 10 that the paid ****** Hawk Down co-op campaign will launch in the game on Feb. 21 at 2am UTC, less than two weeks away. More details about the campaign will be revealed in the upcoming days. View the full article

Classic MMORPG Tibia has announced the addition of a new class, The Monk, after nearly 30 years in the industry. CipSoft dropped a short video teasing Tibia’s new vocation, followed by a statement from the product manager providing insight into this unexpected addition to the classic MMORPG. View the full article

Masters of the Universe seems to be progressing along well enough, and now a couple of new cast members have been added to the fold. Read more View the full article

The board wipe card Kozilek's Return is the latest Magic: The Gathering price spike on our radar. This neat little Instant has gone up in price by 200% over just a couple of weeks. Priced at only $2.50 on January 26, the cheapest copies of this useful spell are now selling for $7.70, and it certainly seems like that price is only rising. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Best card games 2025 All MTG sets in order, as of February 2025 MTG card that can obliterate top Modern deck spikes 460% View the full article

What would do, oh what would you do? Yes, what would you do, with an infinite shoe? Would you melt it to make yourself infinite glue? Or to infinite dogs 'pon which to infinitely chew? Would you keep ajar infinite doors…alright enough of that. I'm very sorry. I had too much cheap energy drink for breakfast and it appears to have given me rhyming *******. Also, the urge to browse the Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 mods, to see what players of the RPG were downloading most at the moment. I find there's usually a sweet spot before anything too substantial hits a game's Nexus Mods page where you can use the most popular mods as an interesting barometer to what sort of game people actually want to be playing. The theme here? Players seem to love the idea of a gritty realistic medieval game in theory, but actually secretly enjoy having the inconvenient edges sanded off. Read more View the full article

The clerks who work on the side of Mount Zugspitze enjoy free dental care. But it's less a perk and more an apology, for what the job will do to your teeth... Read more.View the full article

Howells sued the city of Newport, Wales, in October 2024 for the right to search the landfill or pay him £495 million ($607 million) in compensation. He claimed in court that he has a "finely tuned plan" to recover the component, and that its position has been narrowed down to a small area. Read Entire Article View the full article

The DnD Assassin subclass is a master of swift and decisive attacks, able to coat their weapons with poison so lethal it can ignore the poison resistance of their targets. That sounds equally edgy and awesome, until you realise that in the new Monster Manual, just six out of more than 500 monsters have poison resistance - and two of them are badgers. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Best DnD games on PC in 2025 DnD sizes explained DnD's new Monster Manual features one truly awful piece of advice View the full article

Baldur's Gate 3 custom campaigns are an absolute game-changer. With Larian's official support tools, dedicated players are already making and releasing a multitude of creations that act like mini-DLC for us to play. Original locales, quests, items, storylines, and more come together to completely revamp the BG3 experience, and today's mod is no different. If you love the life of glitz and glamor and want to take to the stage in the world of Dungeons and Dragons, this latest project is one you need to try for yourself. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: New Baldur's Gate 3 mod turns WoW's best starting zone into a custom campaign Baldur's Gate 3 Patch 8 accidentally rolls out, but not for everyone The 32 best Baldur's Gate 3 mods View the full article

It's nothing to do with the crafting mechanics, the big map, or the extent to which it lets you free roam. What Project Zomboid has over The Long Dark, Sons of the Forest, DayZ, and all its competitors, is style and setting. Inspired by the original Sims, its simplistic, isometric design is consistently gorgeous. And instead of the wilderness or a long-derelict ex-city, in Zomboid, you're fighting for life in places that look familiar from reality - if you've ever gazed out the window during a boring workday and started to fantasize about what you'd do if the zombie apocalypse started right now, then Project Zomboid is your game. And now it's on *****. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Amazing new Project Zomboid mod makes the survival game feel way more realistic Surprise new Project Zomboid update makes guns and combat way better in build 42 Project Zomboid maps have been revolutionized by an amazing new build 42 feature View the full article

If you've just splashed $2,000+ of cash on the fastest GPU on the planet, which includes one of the most impressive coolers we've ever seen on a graphics card, clearly the first thing you're going to want to do is disassemble it all and water-cool it, right? Ok, so this mod might not be for everyone, but if you do want to water-cool your Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition, you can rest assured that the results are worth it. With our Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 review proving that Nvidia's latest flagship is indeed the best graphics card you can buy, many might think there's little need to try to squeeze more performance out of the card, especially as its default cooler runs relatively cool and quiet. However, that hasn't stopped one company from seeing just what can be achieved by water-cooling Nvidia's own RTX 5090 Founders Edition. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Where to buy 5070 - retailers to check for stock first Where to buy 5070 Ti - retailers to check for stock first Where to buy 5080 - Nvidia RTX 5080 stock for February 11 View the full article

Tyler1 is notoriously known as a streamer with no hair on his tongue. After the recent Molten Core raid wipe during his World of Warcraft Classic journey, he had a few things to say about his ex-guild members—and boy did he go “Hardcore” mode on them. After the recent WoW Classic Hardcore Molten Core raid wipe, Tyler1 posted a video on his YouTube channel, flaming his ex-guild members. He explained that the issue wasn’t just the raid wipe and losing a character. Big miscommunication, constant arguing, not following orders from the raid leader, and continuous drama-baiting all played a huge part in their downfall. View the full article

You know how how Helldivers 2's Meridia ****** hole has been doing a thing recently? Well, it's looking like it's close to running into the first planet that's standing in the way of its dark energy-powered path towards Super Earth. Read more View the full article

Riot Games has already shared the first details about the League of Legends Patch, 24.S1.4. Like the last patch, it’s a big one that aims to tune down tanks, their items, and Mel. Matt “Phroxzon” Leung-Harrison keeps a watch over League fans and has once again launched an early preview for the patch notes via his X (formerly Twitter) account. So let’s take a look at all the changes ahead of the official release. View the full article

If you're seeking a big, powerful gaming laptop at a bargain price, look no further than the huge saving on this massive Alienware gaming laptop. With $500 knocked off its price, this 18-inch machine is packed with top-tier hardware that will ensure this notebook can tackle anything you throw at it, whether for gaming or work. With this Alienware laptop's smaller sibling - the M16 R2 - currently being our top pick for the best gaming laptop you can buy right now, this M18 R2 model is just as desirable but even *******. And when it comes to gaming laptop features, ******* is better. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Save $250 on this incredible 34-inch Alienware curved gaming monitor right now Alienware debuts stunning new 27-inch, QD-OLED, 4K gaming monitor Alienware AW2725QF review: 360Hz and 4K in one sub-$500 27-inch gaming monitor View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man actor Colman Domingo did apparently talk to Marvel about those Kang recasting rumours, though he just wasn't all that interested. Read more View the full article

Climbing the ranks in any competitive game is supposed to feel like an achievement, but it’s raising some eyebrows in Marvel Rivals. Some players are questioning whether the ranked system is a little too generous—allowing people to move up even when they aren’t winning consistently. A recent discussion on the Marvel Rivals subreddit kicked off with one player calling the system “the most forgiving ranked system ever made in a competitive game.” According to them, the game naturally pushes players up the ladder as long as they keep playing, even if they aren’t winning much. Their claim? A 44 percent win rate is enough to keep climbing. View the full article

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare players are hosting a special "revival week" for the 2019 reboot in an attempt to temporarily boost the game's player count and fill multiplayer lobbies. While the original Modern Warfareseries spanned between 2007 and 2011, Infinity Ward shocked fans in 2019 when it revealed a fresh take on the Call of Duty subseries by rebooting the iconic title. With the shooter approaching its sixth anniversary later this year, fans are now attempting to bring some life back to the critically acclaimed Call of Dutygame. View the full article

Cat Quest 3 has shipped a new major update that adds Mew Game mode, a unique and refreshing way to play for those who have completed the game. This brand-new mode in Cat Quest 3 arrives roughly six months after its August 2024 launch. View the full article

Civilization 7 developer Firaxis has released patch 1.0.1 just in time for the strategy game’s full launch following an advanced access ******* that was met with a ‘mixed’ user review rating on Steam. Firaxis is working on addressing various community complaints, most of which revolve around the user interface, a lack of map variety, and a feeling that the game has launched without a number of key features fans have come to expect. In an interview with IGN ahead of the release of its third quarter financial results, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick acknowledged that Civilization 7 had received some negative reviews from press and players, but insisted that the “legacy Civ audience” will come around the more they play, and called Civilization 7’s early performance “very encouraging.” Now Civilization 7 is available to all and not just those willing to pay more for advanced access, Firaxis has released Patch 2, which is only for PC/Mac/Linux/Steam Deck. In a post on Steam, Firaxis said it is “the first in a series of upcoming patches” intended to address feedback from advanced access. The patch notes in full are below. It's worth noting that Firaxis has temporarily disabled crossplay multiplayer "to expedite" updates to the PC version. This means the developer will sometimes deploy patches to PC at a different "cadence" than on consoles, and indeed that includes patch 1.0.1. This will have no impact on console players attempting cross-platform play with other console players, nor on PC-to-PC multiplayer, Firaxis clarified. Looking for tips to help you take over the world? Check out our guide to completing every Civ 7 victory, our run down of the biggest Civ 7 changes for Civ 6 players, and the 14 crucial Civ 7 mistakes to avoid. We’ve also got explanations on all the Civ 7 map types and difficulty settings so you know what you’re getting into. Civilization 7 1.0.1 Patch 2 - February 10, 2025 Gameplay Windows PC/Mac/Linux/Steam DeckFixed an issue causing Ages in Epic and Marathon speed games to be shorter than intended.City States will now turn into Friendly Independent Powers on Age Transition instead of disappearing completely. They will also now start with more units in Exploration and Modern Ages.Fixed inconsistencies with Naval Combat.Naval Units will use the correct Combat Strength values when attacking another Naval Unit in all instances.Naval Units will properly take reciprocal damage after attacking another Naval Unit.Naval Units will more consistently move into the attacked tile after defeating another Naval Unit.Completing the final milestone of a Legacy Path no longer adds Age Progress in the Modern Age to ensure you have more time to complete a Victory.Towns will now switch their focus back to Growing town automatically if they are no longer eligible for their chosen Focus (for example, if their population decreases) until they are eligible again.Future Civic is now repeatable in all Ages. The cost of Future Tech and Future Civic will now increase more when repeated.Fixed an issue after too many bonuses to Growth where Food needed for the next growth event became negative.Improvements to Rail Networks aimed at increasing the reliability of Settlements connecting to the Rail Network over water by building Ports. This should apply as long as the Capital either has a Port or is connected by rail to a settlement with a Port.Made improvements to the Loyalty Crisis in the Antiquity Age, including giving the ability to purchase Villas in towns during this crisis, giving another way to manage the happiness of your settlements.A note about cross-play multiplayer: To expedite updates to the PC experience, we will sometimes deploy patches to PC at a different cadence than we do on consoles - including today's Patch 1.0.1. As a result, cross-play between PC players and console players is temporarily disabled. This will have no impact on console players attempting cross-platform play with other console players, nor on PC-to-PC multiplayer.AI Windows PC/Mac/Linux/Steam DeckAI will now offer high-value Cities less often during Peace Deals.In Modern, AI will now declare war less often at the start of the age.In Modern, AI will now consider Ideology more before Declaring War or offering Peace.Other Leaders now have a decreased desire for war if neither party has an Ideology.Other Leaders now have an increased desire for war with players of Opposing ideologies.Other Leaders now have a decreased desire for Peace with players of opposing Ideologies.Camera Windows PC/Mac/Linux/Steam DeckFixed an issue on native-resolutions where the camera would focus on the lower end of the map when clicking on the minimap.UI Windows PC/Mac/Linux/Steam DeckReplaced the Simplified ******** font with the font used in Civilization VI while we work on additional improvements for future patches.Fixed an issue where the Settlement menu fails to open when clicking on a non-player's Settlement Banner in gameplay.Fixed an issue where yield icons fail to populate on the now available buildings when converting a town to city.Fixed an issue where some text was cut off on the Global Yields Breakdown screen.Added a notification for completed Espionage actions, so that you can more easily check the results of their Espionage actions.City projects no longer appear to be purchasable.Your current religion is now displayed first in the belief picker tabs.Fixed an issue where a District’s health bar would remain on-screen after being fully healed.Fixed an issue where Leaders fail to have a portrait when the relationship has changed during gameplay.Improved the alignment of leader names and portraits on the Age Summary, when viewing the Overview screen of the Victories Rankings.Fixed an issue where the background color remains the default color when the user changes it in the Player Customize tab.Improved the spacing between Civ descriptions, unique units and building icons on loading screen. 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Comicbook mulchfest Marvel Rivals once planned to reset player ranks twice per season, but these recently-hatched plots are no more, for the gamers have descended upon NetEase like rogue Iron Man suits, and the developers have acquiesced to their verbal kicks and punches. Read more View the full article

Following its first big update of the new year dropping last week, Helldivers 2 just got another fresh patch. It's not as big, but it's still definitely worth combing through, as it fixes a couple of "unexpected slip-ups" with weapons from the Servants of Freedom warbond. Read more View the full article

Torch-trembling spook 'em up Phasmophobia is getting a new map some time this year, say developers Kinetic Games. It'll be a small one, about the size of one of the haunted houses that make up the co-op horror's roster of cosier locations. And that decision to build small is going to be the plan from now on. No more big maps like the spectre-stalked high schools or mazey psych wards of the past, the developers have decreed. Read more View the full article

Eventually, Civilization 6 became the biggest and perhaps most-loved 4X game of its era. With its legacy more or less guaranteed now, it's easy to forget that at one time, Civ 6 had some pretty major shortcomings. The AI would constantly start wars and the user interface bombarded you with alerts and pop ups. The point being, over time, Firaxis made Civ 6 much better, and while Civilization 7 might be starting from a weaker launch, there is still every chance that it can become the strategy game that people want. Release day is here and Steam reviews are still down, but the new Civilization 7 patch may mark the beginning of a recovery. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Is Civilization 7 Steam Deck compatible? New Civilization 7 leaders and a huge fourth Age may be hidden in Firaxis' code Civilization 7 mods explained View the full article