Civilization 7
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Civilization 7's huge 'Test of Time' update arrives this month, and it's full of deep changes to the divisive 4X game
Civilization 7 is receiving a major 'Test of Time' update on May 19th, which aims to address community feedback and refine the game's divisive design decisions. The update introduces new mechanics like Syncretism for civ upgrades, overhauls victory conditions, and replaces Legacy Paths with Triumphs. It also includes additional free content such as a new map, narrative events, and a leader.
BioShock 4 is not cancelled as Take-Two boss owns up to Civilization 7 failings
Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick confirmed that BioShock 4 is not cancelled and is currently in a good development state, though he acknowledged past wasted resources. He also took responsibility for Civilization 7's perceived shortcomings and explained that the delay of the Borderlands 4 Nintendo Switch port is to prioritize fixing the PC version.
Civilization 7 devs Firaxis finally slap a release date on the Test of Time update, acting on "over a year's worth of listening" to moans about the Age system
Firaxis Games announced that the free 'Test of Time' update for Civilization 7 will be released on May 19th. This significant update overhauls the game's Age system, introducing new mechanics like Syncretism and Affirmation, a new victory system, and Legacy Paths replaced by a Triumphs system. The update also includes a new leader and a Fractal Continent map.
Civilization 7 has been profitable despite design missteps
Despite controversial design changes in Civilization 7's "Ages" system, which have led to lower player counts compared to previous installments on Steam, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick confirmed the game is a profitable enterprise. The article also touches on player sentiment regarding the game's design and potential future updates.
New XCOM game announced for dev’s 30th anniversary but there's a major catch
Firaxis Games is celebrating its 30th anniversary with the announcement of XCOM: The Miniatures Game, a tabletop adaptation developed in partnership with Modiphius. While a new video game installment in the XCOM series was not revealed, Firaxis also announced a sale on its back catalog on Steam and provided an update on Civilization 7.
Civilization 7 Delivers Second Patch 1.3.2 with Teen Account Support
Firaxis Games has released a second patch for Civilization 7 Update 1.3.2, focusing on stability improvements and introducing Teen Account support. This update reflects a broader industry trend towards making strategy games more accessible to younger audiences through features like parental controls and communication safeguards.
Firaxis reveal Civilization 7's not good enough at building attack maths, tanking its late-game performance - a patch/tutor is here
Firaxis Games has released Update 1.3.2 for Civilization 7, addressing late-game performance issues caused by inefficient calculations in game logic. The patch also introduces 2K's teen accounts, allowing parents to restrict online play, chat, and microtransaction access for players under 18. The developer also confirmed work continues on the 'Test of Time' update.
Slay the Spire 2 fan drew badly every day until its release, now they've created an art book to celebrate
A Slay the Spire fan, known as PixelPenguin, has created a three-volume art book documenting their daily drawings made until the release of Slay the Spire 2. The book, which features a foreword by artist Ursa Ryan, is available for purchase on Amazon. Slay the Spire 2 has achieved over half a million players during its launch weekend.
Civilization 7 – Nintendo Switch 2 (Mouse Gameplay)
Civilization 7 runs smoothly on the Nintendo Switch 2 in docked mode, featuring surprisingly effective full mouse controls. The game demonstrates the new hardware's capabilities, with the entire experience playable using just one Joy-Con.
