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
Riot Games has had a challenging couple of weeks, although many would attribute it to its own actions. The developer doubled down on removing Hextech chests, and it’s also figuring out how to balance its newest League of Legends champion, Mel. In Patch 15.S1.4, League’s new release is receiving even more nerfs as Riot looks to tackle the excessive ban rate in solo ******. At the time of writing, Mel has a ban rate of 73.2 percent in Platinum and above, according to LeagueOfGraphs. Riot Phroxzon released their latest patch preview onto X (formerly Twitter) last night, highlighting Mel as one of the champions hitting the nerf bench. View the full article
Is Civilization 7 Steam Deck compatible? This latest 4X game from the iconic Sid Meier series follows its predecessor in being a fantastic game to play on the Steam Deck, but goes one step further in gaining official verification. However, once you're deep into a save and chasing world domination, the turns can get elongated as the dated hardware struggles with the demands. The Civilization 7 system requirements always gave the impression that the game wouldn't struggle to run on the best handheld gaming PC, but compatibility isn't always about graphics. Luckily Civilization 7, like its predecessor, has controller support and adjustable text sizing, meaning it ports over well to the Steam Deck. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: New Civilization 7 leaders and a huge fourth Age may be hidden in Firaxis' code Civilization 7 mods explained Civilization 7 cheats and how to enable the debug console View the full article
Good news has arrived for Battlefield fans eagerly awaiting the release of Battlefield 6, as the game will feature the best elements from across the entire series. Known for its large-scale battles and strategic gameplay, the popular first-person shooter franchise has been a staple of the Electronic Arts catalog since its debut in 2002. Over the years, it has built a dedicated fanbase, and as the launch of Battlefield 6 approaches, excitement continues to grow among its legions of fans. View the full article
That Star Wars movie all about Rey is making slow progress, but lead actor Daisy Ridley does at least seem to be "very involved" in the project. Read more View the full article
Like most multiplayer games, Marvel Rivals features a competitive mode with ranks that reset every few months. Marvel Rivals season one kicked off in January, and we’re only halfway through the season. The initial rank reset from season zero to one impacted everyone, forcing players to climb the ranks again. On Feb. 10, NetEase announced some changes to ranked. Here’s everything you need to know about the rank reset. View the full article
It is I, the guy who has only played Mechabellum playing his second autobattler, and getting strong Mechabellum vibes from it. Except, actually no, not at all. He Is Coming, from Chronocle and noted good game recognisers Hooded Horse, is actually a kinda sorta classic roguelike RPG. You'll be shuffling over a Commodore 64-tified overworld map, grabbing treasure, bumping foes that move when you do, and turn-based autobattling them. Got wounded? Maybe have a nice rest at that campfire. Not too long, you slovenly wastrel! You're actually on the clock: the 'he' of the title refers to the menagerie of boss creatures that turn up after a set time. The idea is to use your time wisely to prepare for the big fight, getting stronger without getting whittled down too much. Read more View the full article
Marvel Rivals has totally flipped its initial plans to reset ranks at the mid-season point, following community uproar. Now, ranks will persist right up until the end of the season, a change that those with a taste for climbing the ladder are very pleased with. Read more View the full article
The creative director of Assassin’s Creed Shadows says he doesn’t think players are “missing out” if they favour one of the game’s two protagonists. Shadows allows players to control either the ninja Yaoe or the samurai Yasuke, with the former offering stealth and speed, and the latter being focused more on brute strength attacks. While players can switch between Yaoe and Yasuke throughout the course of the game, creative director Jonathan Dumont says they shouldn’t have to worry on missing large swathes of content if they’d rather play mainly as a single character. Read More... View the full article
Updated: Feb. 11, 2025: Added a new code! The night is falling, and all sorts of dangers are going to descend upon your home. Set up proper defenses, track what’s going outside using CCTV, and dig for resources Minecraft-style to earn more money. If the mobs are tearing your base apart, Build Defense codes can help you survive. View the full article
I don't play many visual novels, but I've played enough to know that Of The ****** is hot. Hot like the sizzle of rain through a neon signboard as a dull-eyed redhead walks into a cyberpunk police station at 3am and starts throwing around Chandlerisms like she's boiling an egg - and you're the egg. "Information's like cash in my line of work," says the dame, who is a freelance lawyer called Morgan. "You've got to spend it to make it." She sizes up the holographic front desk, with its sprinkling of things to OBSERVE. "Let's see if I can't poke around and shake some change loose." Read more View the full article
Civilization 7 introduces a new mechanic called Ages, splitting each game into several playable chapters that encapsulate different periods of human advancement. There are three Ages in total — Antiquity, Exploration, and Modern — but fans have a fun idea for a fourth. View the full article
Do you long to take your Baldur's Gate 3 gang somewhere a bit more cultured than the Lower City Sewers? Well, a new custom campaign mod looks like it'll let you do just that, as well as offering a chance to delve into a musical mystery woven by the Red Wizards of Thay. Read more View the full article
If there's one thing that Daredevil: Born Again showrunner Dario Scardapane really wants you to know, it's that his take on the character will be super violent. Read more View the full article
Sid Meier's Civilization 7 is now available to play, having arrived alongside a big update that addresses some early access player complaints. Many more Civilization 7 patches are expected to materialize in the coming weeks and months. View the full article
The studio behind Stellar Blade says it expects the game’s upcoming PC version to sell more than it did on PS5. During a Q&A following its earnings report for its fiscal year 2024, developer Shift Up was asked what its expected results were for the PC version of Stellar Blade. The company replied that given the popularity of the genre in Asia and the larger number of PC players, it hoped to see the PC version outselling the PS5 one. Read More... View the full article
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick recently discussed GTA 6 and seemingly teased that a GTA 6 PC port is in the cards. The video game landscape has changed significantly in the years since GTA 5 released. Even back then, people were already riled up that the game didn't launch on PC alongside PS3 and Xbox 360 — yes, those were the consoles GTA 5 was made for. In an interview with IGN, Take-Two's big boss talked about the big elephant in the room, Rockstar's plans to make GTA 6 for PC a reality. Zelnick has mentioned how Rockstar has never gone for simultaneous releases. "Historically, Rockstar has started with some platforms and then historically moved to other platforms.” And PC was never included in the initial release. Still, Aside from Rockstar Games Presents Table Tennis, every other big Rockstar title eventually made it into the PC — yes, even the original Red Dead Redemption — 14 long years later. On top of coming to the PC, Zelnick mentioned how GTA 6 will likely also release on the upcoming console generation. "We have seen PC become a much more and more important part of what used to be a console business, and I wouldn’t be surprised to see that trend continue," he said. "Of course, there will be a new console generation". GTA 6 is expected to make over $3 billion in its first year of *****, which is even higher than GTA 5's already spectacular numbers. At this point, it's less of a matter of "if", and more a matter of "when", since there's no way Take-Two would miss out on the huge and still booming PC Gaming market. Until then, we'll check out GTA 6 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S when it releases sometime during Fall of 2025. The post Take-Two’s boss talks GTA 6 for PC appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
PowerWash Simulator simply too strenuous? House Flipper 2 furrowing your brow? They can't hurt you anymore, friend. It is simply you and the hole now. The days may come, and the world may spin, but you? You need only dig. A Game About Digging A Hole is a game about digging a hole. "Hey Steam community," goes the delightfully unadorned Steam page introduction to this simulation game. "I'm Ben, and I created this game in my spare time!". I love you, Ben. Not a "play your way" in sight. Nary a "the only limit is your imagination". Absent a venomous and detestable "easy to learn, hard to master". Just a bloke named Ben, and a hole named hole. Read more View the full article
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 features several action sequences over the course of its playtime. Many of these battles are inevitable, and Henry can take quite a beating as he powers through them. Once you survive, you will want to find a place to rest and heal up, preferably for free because permanent beds are expensive. Table of contentsHow to get a free bed in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2Other free beds in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2TachovLower SemineHow to buy your own beds in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 How to get a free bed in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 There are multiple ways to get free beds in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2. Right off the bat, once you complete the tutorial and end up wounded, you will find your way to Herbwoman Bozhena’s hut. When you reach here, you have to bandage yourself and treat Hans Capon’s wounds while completing a few minor tasks at the hut. View the full article
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 will have Henry fight through several challenging encounters throughout his time in 15th-century Bohemia. Many of these fights will leave Henry battered, injured, and dirty, and you will have to resolve these issues before engaging in conversation. This is when you must find a bathhouse to clean yourself and appear presentable again. Table of contentsHow to find a bathhouse in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2How to bathe in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 How to find a bathhouse in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 The first and easiest bathhouse to access. Screenshot by Dot Esports Bathhouses in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 aren’t as widespread as in the first game. When you first start in the Trosky region, you will find the only bathhouse in Zhelejov. When you first reach Zhelejov, make your way to the Zhelejov Wagoner’s Inn and talk to Bathhouse Owner Dorothy, an NPC who runs the facility. Talking to her will give you access to a range of services. View the full article
In a recent announcement, Marvel Rivals declared that it no longer plans to reset the ranks of its players during the upcoming mid-season update. Marvel Rivals' Season 1: Eternal Night Falls is almost halfway over, which means fans can expect to see a large patch on February 21. NetEase Games has announced that significant content is on the way, such as a new map and the remainder of The Fantastic Four. View the full article
After the prologue of Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, you start with practically nothing and get stripped of all your armor and gear. You won’t be able to progress much in the game without armor, as it’s a vital piece of your defense. So, here’s a list of all the best armor sets and how to find them. Table of contentsBest early game armor in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2Legendary Brunswick ArmorAssorted Bandit ArmorGuard ArmorEarly Stealth armorTemplar ArmorBest late game armor in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2Best endgame armorBest endgame stealth armor Best early game armor in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Here are five of the very best early-game armor sets in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 that you absolutely don’t want to miss. View the full article
The edge of the observable universe is about 45.7 billion light years away in all directions, which is just a really big number to brains designed more for counting bananas than the number of galaxies that volume could hold. Galaxies contain billions of stars, and at this point we're fairly confident planets are incredibly common around them. The number of galaxies, stars, and planets becomes another of those really big numbers that sounds impressive but is too big to have much meaning, but in all of that there's only one Earth. People evolved to live specifically within its environments rather than the endless expanse of the universe, so when a few spots open up for industrious space-laborers to move planetside they dig in and start producing, working to earn their way to a home they've only dreamed about. View the full article
As you make the first transition between Ages in a campaign of Sid Meier's Civilization 7, the Exploration Age presents a whole new set of Legacy Paths. Three of the four Legacy Paths are primarily focused on venturing across Deep Ocean terrain to discover new continents, convert Settlements to your religion, and establish Treasure Fleets on valuable Resources. The Four Legacy Paths in Exploration are Toshakhana (Culture), Enlightenment (Science), Non Sufficit Orbis (Military), and Treasure Fleets (Economic). View the full article
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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