NewApp Digest
search bot

city-states

Creative Assembly wants to know which factions you wish to play as in Total War: Medieval 3, but whatever you do, don't ask to play as the Pope
AppWizard
June 28, 2026

Creative Assembly wants to know which factions you wish to play as in Total War: Medieval 3, but whatever you do, don’t ask to play as the Pope

Creative Assembly is developing Medieval 3, a new installment in the Total War series, which is currently in its early stages. The studio is engaging with fans through preproduction livestreams and a survey to gather input on which factions to include in the game. Key factors for faction inclusion are recognition, uniqueness of starting situation, and potential for distinctive gameplay mechanics. Certain factions, including England, France, the Holy Roman Empire, the Byzantine Empire, the Kingdom of Jerusalem, and the Sultanate of Rum, are confirmed, while feedback is sought for smaller factions like the Italian city-states, Scandinavian kingdoms, and notable Muslim nations. Factions that will not be included are the Russian Principalities, the Mongol Empire, and the Papal States, the latter being considered too unique in playstyle.
silver Android smartphone
AppWizard
October 4, 2025

Civilization 7’s latest update brings improved map generation, a better UI, and a ‘full rework of Napoleon’, but it hasn’t moved the needle on its divided Steam rating

Firaxis released update 1.2.5 for Civilization 7, introducing enhancements to gameplay based on player feedback. Key changes include a complete overhaul of the map generation system with two new map types: "Continents and Islands" and "Pangaea and Islands." The update also adds two new city-state types: Diplomatic and Expansionist, and implements a strategic balance pass that replaces percentage stacking bonuses with numerical bonuses. Napoleon Bonaparte's character has been upgraded, providing additional rewards for provoking conflicts and advantages for imposing sanctions. Despite these updates, the game's reception is lukewarm, with a Steam rating of 43%, attributed to dissatisfaction with the Age Transition concept. Take Two CEO Strauss Zelnick remains optimistic about the game's performance, noting that it aligns with expectations despite recent layoffs at Firaxis.
Search