Sid Meier’s Civilizationhas included a variety of famous real-life civilizations from different locations and eras, each led by a famous historical figure. The odd mixing and matching of different civilizations and time periods is part of the games' appeal.It can produce weird situationslike America being conquered by the Sumerians in the Middle Ages. It can even lead to crazy situations like having Queen Victoria, Queen Elizabeth I, and Eleanor of Aquitaine simultaneouslyrunning three different Englands....

The opening missions inCyberpunk 2077: Phantom Libertydon’t pull their punches, and players are thrown into high-stress, hostile environments from the jump. The end of the introduction features an intense boss fight with theChimerathat also results in players picking up an optional reward. The Chimera is a giant combat robot with lasers, explosives, and other powerful weapons. After taking it down, players can leave the area immediately orpick up the Chimera Corefirst....

Update: The rumoredSonic Originsupdate is now official. Original story follows. An update forSonic Originscould add even more classic games to the retro collection, as well as let players control the fan-favorite heroine Amy Rose. Last summer, Sega releasedSonic Origins, a remastered compilation of Sonic’s first four side-scrolling adventures with added bonuses like animated cutscenes that connect the games' plots and a host of unlockable extras. However, while some old-schoolSonicfans relished the chance to play through the Blue Blur’s Genesis-era escapades in modern HD resolution,Sonic Originswasn’t without its controversies....

Twitchstreamer xQC quickly denied rumors that he’s dating fellow streamer Adept again. This comes a month after thecouple broke up a second timeand is just one of many Twitch streamer dramas that viewers seem to be invested in. Adept, also known as adeptthebest, and xQc had an on-and-off-again relationship. TheTwitch streamers first broke up in August 2021, which they both announced on their respective Twitter accounts. They eventually got back together in December of that year....

Bungie has confirmed that the latest patch forDestiny 2includes a fix for the damage bug plaguing two unique Exotic Primary weapons in the game.Bugs and glitches are commonplace inDestiny 2and other live-service titles where many moving parts are involved. To Bungie’s credit, the developers are proficient at ironing out the kinks or providing workarounds if a fix isn’t readily available to ensure smooth sailing for players.Part ofDestiny’s identity as a looter-shooter franchise are the unique weapons with distinct functionalities that provide a fresh gameplay experience to be enjoyed over countless hours....

While the gaming community goes through a small drought, longing for announcements from the upcoming biggest AAA of the year or another Nintendo Direct,Wasteland 3surprises everyone as a fantastic summer game to fit the new norm of 2020. Pulling unexpectedly high numbers, it’s a nightmarish version of America that could be frightening enough for some players thatthe developers at inXile Entertainmentdecided to put a warning at the beginning. Meant to improve upon many mechanics of its predecessor,Wasteland 3is an open world, action RPG, and a direct sequel toWasteland 2....

Since it launched in 2017,Xbox Game Passhas only gone from strength to strength. Now, the Microsoft-helmed subscription service is one of the most popular services available for gamers, and has helped Xbox consoles compete with its rival platforms like Playstation. With a mixture of older, potentially overlooked titles and brand-new games,Xbox Game Passhas a strikingly diverse offering that aims to fill every niche and genre imaginable. As the subscription service even includes day-one releases, it’s no wonder that Xbox Game Pass has seen great success....

When it comes to unique controller variations,Xboxhas been offering fans plenty of different options to play with. While there have been a lot of third-party controller options provided by other companies, Microsoft has also released plenty of unique and gimmicky versions of the console controller. This ranges from colorful pride-themed versions to the outrightbizarre furry controllers that are based on Sonic and Knuckles, which garnered surprise from many fans. Another gimmicky controller variation has been revealed, this time as a cross-promotion with the release of a new song known as “Bad Decisions....

WhenWatch Dogs: Legionwas released in October 2020, it was amid a good time for open-world games. The desire for exploration has resulted in many big titles this year likeImmortals Fenyx RisingandCyberpunk 2077. Despite all this open-world hype, it was not a format that was seeing much in the way of reinvention (just worlds made withmoreto do), untilWatch Dogs: Legion, where Ubisoft surprised players with the refreshing concept of an open-world with no single main protagonist....

Like most episodes ofBlack Mirror, “Men Against Fire” explores the difficulties of maintaining humanistic empathy in the face of intrusive modern technology. Directed by Jakob Verbruggen, this is the penultimate episode of the third season, and has often been likened tothe classic anthology series,The Twilight Zone. It delves deep into techno-paranoia, examining how humanity’s worst impulses can be encouraged in the ‘right’ setting. While the Netflix series’earlier episodes like “White Bear”show offenders getting some kind of perverted justice, “Men Against Fire” absolves wrongdoers of any crimes....

Cyberpunk 2077landed earlier this month but not necessarily to the reception everyone expected. WhilePC reviews ofCyberpunk 2077have been just fine, the PS4 and Xbox One versions of the game have been deemed “unplayable,” “broken,” and far worse. This, in turn, resulted in a surprising move on Sony’s behalf: issued refunds and a complete removal of the game from the store. Microsoft would somewhat follow suit, instead opting to display a warning on the game’s store page....

Developed by the now-defunct Maxis and published by Electronic Arts in 2008,Sporewas an ambitious life sim that promised players infinite possibilities as they crafted a custom alien species and cultivated it into a galaxy-spanning civilization. Though it stumbled somewhat in its execution, it maintains a cult fan base nearly fifteen years after release. The creature creation tools remain a major draw, and players have used them toreplicate everything fromMinecraftmobs to Pokemon....

The Fall 2022 anime season has had a lot of heavy hitters, with big names likeBleach,Chainsaw Man, and many more popular shows making forone of the most stacked anime seasonsin quite a while. The hype has not died at as the Fall 2022 season reaches its conclusion. RELATED:Anime Fall 2022 - Complete Guide Despite the high profile of many of the shows airing this season, there are quite a few shows that have flown under the radar despite being just as good as the others....