The tech tree is getting an upgrade for Sid Meier’s Civilization series. That’s because the contentious 2K launcher won’t be needed for Civilization VII when it launches in 2025. Additionally, the launcher was removed from Civilization VI on Steam this week.The announcement was made on the Steam page for Civilization VI, with no further explanation provided. However, the 2K launcher had been “causing technical issues” for Civilization VI over the past couple of months on Steam, requiring hotfixes in June and July.
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Update: The new season is now live. You can see everything new in Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 4, the new weapons, map changes, and the new battle pass. The original story follows.We were promised some major Fortnite reveals at Disney’s D23 event on Saturday–what else would warrant a livestream inside the game itself?–and major reveals is exactly what we got. The biggest was that Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 4, which begins August 16, will be a new Marvel-focused season, dubbed Absolute Doom–with a battle pass filled with Marvel skins, such as a new Peely called Peelverine. What we have here in this trailer is the full battle pass reveal, plus looks at some of the new gameplay goodies we’re going to get to play with. The battle pass lineup will consist of Gw…
Read moreI was blown away when I first played Shadows of Doubt last year. The detective sim realizes a city of characters, each with their own routines, jobs, and lives to live, and you’re dropped into the middle of the locale to solve crimes while you chase down a serial killer. As far as the genre of immersive sims goes, this one seemed to have a lot going for it even while it was in Steam Early Access, and now it’s finally coming to consoles alongside its 1.0 update.ColePowered Games’ indie will arrive on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on September 26 as a digital release, though a physical version will soon follow. Detective games are timeless in their appeal, but I’ve actually never played one that goes to the lengths seen in Shadows of Doubt.
Though wireless game controllers have been the norm for many years now, some specialty controllers like racing wheels haven’t cut the cord. But there’s at least one upcoming racing wheel that is giving wireless connectivity a try. Hori is releasing a new wireless edition of its Apex Racing Wheel, which initially released as a wired wheel in 2022 for $120. The wireless Hori Apex is officially licensed by Sony and is compatible with PS5, PS4, and PC. Amazon is taking preorders for the $170 Hori Wireless Apex Racing Wheel ahead of its October 24 release.We dug around and couldn’t find any other wireless racing wheels for modern platforms from major brands, so while the Hori Apex may not be the first of this generation, it is the first officially licensed wireless wheel for PlayStation 5. …
Read moreAs part of Disney’s latest earnings briefing, the company discussed some of its plans for gaming. The company’s executive summary touches on Disney’s deal with Epic Games to create content for Fortnite, with Disney saying the company hopes to deliver “transformational” new games.”We are reaching consumers in innovative new ways–such as working with Epic Games to bring together Disney’s beloved brands and franchises with the hugely popular Fortnite in a transformational new games and entertainment universe,” the company said.Disney went on to claim that its business for licensed video games is the “largest in the world.” Its deal with Epic Games is another example of this, it said. As for why Disney is investing so much into video games, the company said it’s trying to capitalize on a “t…
Read morePlayers will soon be able to serve the Emperor of Mankind and slay heretics on his behalf when Saber Interactive’s Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 releases next week. Some can start playing a little earlier–right now, in fact–if they purchase the game’s premium versions. Here’s everything you need to know about Space Marine 2 early access, when it starts, and when you’ll be able to start pre-loading the game.Table of Contents [hide]
- Pre-loading availability
- Early access for PC
- Early access for console
- Standard release for console and PC
Pre-loading availability
Those playing on the Xbox Series X|S can start pre-loading Space Marine 2 now…
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