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February 7, 2025

Civilization VII is discounted for Steam when you pre-order today, here’s how to secure the deal

Civilization VII is set to launch on February 11. The standard edition is available for pre-order at Fanatical for £52.79, a 12% discount from £59.99. The Deluxe Edition is priced at £79.19, also a 12% discount from £89.99, and includes early access starting February 6, the Tecumseh and Shawnee Pack, and the Crossroads of the World Collection. The Founders Edition is available for £105.59, down from £119.99, and includes everything in the Deluxe Edition plus the "Right to Rule Collection" and the Founders Content Pack. The Founders Edition will only be available until February 28, 2025.

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December 6, 2024

The 25 Most Wanted PC Games Of 2025–And Beyond–Revealed

The PC Gaming Show revealed the Most Wanted PC games for 2025 and beyond, determined by over 80 industry experts. Grand Theft Auto VI ranked fifth, below the top three spots. The list includes 25 titles, with varying release dates, including eight marked as “TBD” and seven promising a release in “2025.” The Thing: Remastered was already released prior to the event. Notable titles and their details include: - 25) Judas - TBD, narrative-driven first-person shooter. - 24) Killing Floor 3 - Early 2025, co-op horde shooter. - 23) Control 2 - TBD, sequel to the original Control. - 22) Crescent County - TBD, life simulation game. - 21) Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector - January 2025, narrative-driven sci-fi adventure. - 20) Perfect Dark - TBD, reimagining of the classic game. - 19) Menace - 2025, tactical sci-fi gameplay. - 18) Mafia: The Old Country - 2025, prequel to the Mafia series. - 17) Dune: Awakening - Early 2025, open-world survival MMO. - 16) Witchbrook - TBD, 2D pixel art game. - 15) Skate. - 2025, free-to-play skating game. - 14) Project 007 - TBD, James Bond game. - 13) Atomfall - March 27, 2025, alternate timeline exploration game. - 12) Light No Fire - TBD, survival game. - 11) Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater - TBD, remake of Snake Eater. - 10) The Thing: Remastered - Out now, revitalized horror game. - 9) Wanderstop - March 2025, indie game with complex narrative. - 8) Avowed - February 18, 2025, first-person fantasy RPG. - 7) Kingdom Come: Deliverance II - February 4, 2025, sequel to medieval RPG. - 6) Death Stranding 2: On the Beach - 2025, sequel to Death Stranding. - 5) Grand Theft Auto VI - 2025, anticipated next installment in the series. - 4) Slay the Spire 2 - 2025, sequel to the deck-building roguelike. - 3) Monster Hunter Wilds - February 28, 2025, new entry in the monster-slaying genre. - 2) DOOM: The Dark Ages - 2025, prequel exploring the origins of the Doom Slayer. - 1) Sid Meier’s Civilization VII - February 11, 2025, return of the 4X strategy game.

AppWizard

November 27, 2024

These AI Minecraft characters did weirdly human stuff all on their own

A multitude of AI characters, numbering up to 1,000, have adapted and flourished in the Minecraft universe, engaging in various activities such as establishing professions, sharing memes, and voting on tax reforms. This project, led by AI startup Altera, aims to model human group dynamics and create large-scale AI civilizations. Altera secured over a million in funding and demonstrated an AI-controlled character in Minecraft. Their initiative, Project Sid, involves simulated AI agents with complex "brains" that exhibit distinct personalities and specialize in roles like builders and traders. The agents demonstrated emergent behaviors, such as creating cultural memes and propagating a parody religion, Pastafarianism. While the agents mimic human behaviors learned from training data, they are not considered "alive." Altera plans to expand its efforts into platforms like Roblox and aims to create digital humans capable of genuine care and collaboration. However, experts remain skeptical about the potential for machines to replicate genuine emotions.

BetaBeacon

October 9, 2024

Indus Battle Royale game to be available for Android, iPhone users from October 16: Here’s everything you need to know

- Indus is a battle royale game set on the island of Virlok on a futuristic planet, inspired by ancient civilizations. - Players can embody characters known as Mythwalkers and collect a rare resource called "Cosmium" while engaging in combat. - The game features Indian avatars, various weapons like Vantage and SFR-4, and a "Grudge System" to track and confront opponents. - In addition to battle royale mode, Indus offers a 4v4 deathmatch mode and a narrative revolving around the potent resource "Cosmium." - SuperGaming aims to monetize the game through in-app purchases and has received over 12.5 million pre-registrations on Android.

AppWizard

October 8, 2024

One of the best retro PC games of all time is now available at huge discount

Age of Empires 2 Definitive Edition is available on Steam for £9.99, down from its usual price of £14.99. It can be purchased through CD Keys, where players receive a code to redeem on Steam. The game features multiple campaigns, the Last Khans expansion, co-op gameplay, a Battle Royale mode, a Scenario Editor, 4K HDR visuals, and an enhanced soundtrack. It offers over 200 hours of gameplay and includes 35 different Civilisations for online battles. The Lords of the West DLC adds new civilizations and campaigns. Steam is also offering discounts on other titles, including the Dark Souls franchise, with prices ranging from £14.99 to £29.99 for various editions.

AppWizard

October 5, 2024

Every Civilization 7 leader we know about so far

Civilization 7 allows players to select leaders independently from the civilizations they represent, enabling unprecedented combinations. The choice of leader influences gameplay across three acts, with each leader characterized by specific attributes such as Cultural, Diplomatic, Economic, Expansionist, Militaristic, and Scientific. These attributes unlock unique perk trees that players can develop. It is unclear if leaders will earn perk points exclusively in their designated attributes or at an accelerated rate, but all leaders will have access to Wildcard points for investing in any perk tree.

AppWizard

September 29, 2024

Best strategy games on PC Game Pass

The Xbox Game Pass offers a variety of new releases and classic games, particularly appealing to strategy game enthusiasts. Notable titles include: - Ara: History Untold: A turn-based 4X strategy game developed by Oxide Games and Microsoft, combining elements from Civilization and Anno-like production chains. - Manor Lords: A medieval city-builder that sold over 2.5 million units since its April 2024 launch, available on Game Pass from day one. - Against the Storm: A city-builder with roguelike gameplay, recognized as the best city-builder of 2023. - Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition: A revitalized classic with modern enhancements and new content. - Age of Empires 4: A significantly evolved installment with polished visuals and extensive content. - Age of Mythology: Retold: Features quality-of-life upgrades and balanced content, with upcoming DLCs. - Frostpunk 2: Continues the thematic depth of its predecessor with a new gameplay loop focused on survival in a frozen apocalypse. - Wartales: A tactical RPG offering a detailed mercenary simulation. - The Lamplighters League: A tactical turn-based game set in a post-WWI world with supernatural elements. - Jurassic World Evolution 2: A park management game featuring dinosaurs and genetic experimentation. - Dune Spice Wars: A blend of RTS and 4X gameplay set on the desert planet of Arrakis. - Crusader Kings 3: A game focused on medieval politics, warfare, and diplomacy. - Stellaris: A complex sci-fi strategy game allowing players to shape species across a galaxy. - Rise of Nations: Extended Edition: Combines turn-based strategy with real-time gameplay. - Command & Conquer: Remastered Collection: Revitalizes iconic RTS titles for modern audiences. - StarCraft: Remastered & StarCraft 2: Joining the service on November 5, 2024, offering revitalized classic gameplay and mission variety. The PC Game Pass features nearly twenty exceptional strategy titles, enhancing its reputation as a premier destination for strategy game fans.

AppWizard

September 26, 2024

Time-travel turn-based RPG Threads of Time announced for consoles, PC

Publisher Humble Games and developer Riyo Games are collaborating on a turn-based RPG titled Threads of Time. The game features 2.5D pixel art created with Unreal Engine 5 and allows players to explore various time periods, including the age of dinosaurs and a futuristic world. It includes a strategic turn-based combat system that enables powerful team combos and time manipulation. Players will assemble a diverse party of characters from different eras to combat a plot threatening the timeline. The game will be available on consoles, including Xbox Series, and on PC via Steam, but a specific release date has not been provided. An announcement trailer and screenshots are available.

AppWizard

September 25, 2024

Towers of Aghasba launches in Early Access in November

Dreamlit Games has announced that Towers of Aghasba will launch in Early Access this November for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam. The game features three ecosystems, three towns, over 40 creatures, more than 120 plants, and over 150 decoration recipes. Players can explore vast landscapes, discover ancient ruins, and engage in activities like fishing. The game is aimed at players aged 12 and above, targeting fans of Stardew Valley and Animal Crossing, while incorporating action and adventure elements. It offers a relaxed gaming experience with no fail state and emphasizes maintaining a thriving ecosystem. A new trailer has been released to showcase the game.

AppWizard

September 23, 2024

Ara: History Untold review

Ara: History Untold is a grand strategy game developed by Oxide Games and published by Xbox Game Studios, set to launch on September 24, 2024, priced at £50 and available through Game Pass. The game features a visually detailed world where players can build cities and expand empires through strategic placement of buildings. Gameplay is structured across three acts and four eras, with a Prestige system that tracks achievements in military, scientific, and cultural domains. Players face elimination based on Prestige rankings, adding urgency to the game. Combat emphasizes numerical superiority, and a crafting system allows for item creation to enhance city attributes. The game aims to be more accessible for newcomers to the 4X genre, with potential for future expansions to improve gameplay and narrative depth.