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Star Wars Zero Company, the XCOM-like tactics game being made by ex-Firaxis devs, will be revealed this weekend

Until then, here's a look at the crew.

Nintendo Told Us To Game On Our Pants. What Does That Even Mean?

Nintendo Told Us To Game On Our Pants. What Does That Even Mean?

One of the more bizarre things to come out of the showcase has been the developers’ emphasis on the most unexpected video game peripheral accessory of all — your pants, or pair of trousers.

34 Years Later, 'Civilization 7's Brilliant Trick Brings A Never-Before-Seen Version Of Napoleon To Life

34 Years Later, 'Civilization 7's Brilliant Trick Brings A Never-Before-Seen Version Of Napoleon To Life

Napoleon is reappearing in Civilization 7 as an ambitious, confident leader who’s ready to make loads of enemies. Inverse dives into how his character was created this time.

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Screenshots have seemingly leaked of the new Star Wars game from a team of former XCOM developers, and surprise: it looks like a Star Wars XCOM game

Featuring Bo Katan and Ahsoka Tano.

As Civilization 7 struggles to keep up with Civ 5 player counts, a new patch is coming tomorrow with still more UI changes and gameplay tweaks

Firaxis is still banging away at it.

Microsoft's Civilization 7 competitor escalates tensions with Firaxis' embattled 4X, announcing that nukes are coming with its impending diplomacy update

Ara: History Untold enters the atomic age.

Firaxis says it's 'entering our Sukritact Age' as it hires popular modder to work on Civilization 7

The community is awfully happy about this one.

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Civilization 7's 'first major update' tweaks balance and fixes some UI issues, but don't expect an overhaul

Civilization 7's 'first major update' tweaks balance and fixes some UI issues, but don't expect an overhaul

Civilization 7's 1.1.0 patch is available now for PC and consoles, and is Firaxis' first big response to player feedback.

Civilization 7 needs some big expansions to feel complete, and I'd start with one that adds the years after 1950

Civilization 7 needs some big expansions to feel complete, and I'd start with one that adds the years after 1950

It's a good foundation, but Firaxis has some building to do if Civ 7 is going to attract more Civ 5 and Civ 6 players.

Civilization 7's first in-game event postponed so Firaxis can 'prioritize quality-of-life improvements'

Civilization 7's first in-game event postponed so Firaxis can 'prioritize quality-of-life improvements'

The next Civ 7 update is scheduled to arrive on March 4.

"Everybody's in competition with Civ": Lead Civilization 5 composer has been in the "volatile" gaming industry for over 20 years and thinks new IP is only getting harder to make

"Everybody's in competition with Civ": Lead Civilization 5 composer has been in the "volatile" gaming industry for over 20 years and thinks new IP is only getting harder to make

Interview | Michael Curran is Civilization's unofficial virtuoso

XCOM's creator wants to know where XCOM 3 is just as badly as you do: 'I'm sure there's an audience for it'

XCOM's creator wants to know where XCOM 3 is just as badly as you do: 'I'm sure there's an audience for it'

You and me both, Julian.

Civilization 6 still has more daily Steam players than Civilization 7

Civilization 6 still has more daily Steam players than Civilization 7

Civ 7's reception is looking a bit subdued for such an anticipated game, but Firaxis says "work is already underway" on big updates.

Civilization 7 patch 1.0.1 addresses 'key areas of player-reported issues' including UI and tooltip improvements

Civilization 7 patch 1.0.1 addresses 'key areas of player-reported issues' including UI and tooltip improvements

A more "major" update focused on "the UI and other critical areas" is also in the works.

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'Civilization VII' Dataminers Tease Firaxis' 'Fourth Age' Expansion, Addition of 'Atomic Age'

Dataminers uncovered hints of an unannounced Atomic Age in "Civilization VII," while Firaxis teases big plans but stays tight-lipped on details.

Civilization 7's new patch temporarily disables crossplay between PC and console so Firaxis can 'expedite updates to the PC'

A new Civilization 7 patch fixes some UI issues, bugs, and AI problems, but crossplay between PC and consoles is off the table for now.

Civilization 7 is coming to VR on Meta Quest 3, in case you'd like a full-size Benjamin Franklin to lecture you about stuff

This old man's a real pain in my Dutch oven.

As mixed Steam reviews pile up, Civilization 7 devs say updates are on the way as they hold themselves "to a high standard and always strive to create the best game possible"

Updates will bring "community-requested features" and more

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Fans Rip 'Civilization VII's UI, Despite New Gameplay Mechanics – Is This the Game We Expected?

Early "Civilization 7" reviews slam its unfinished UI and limited features, despite praise for new gameplay mechanics. The "Mixed" reviews divide the fans.

As Civilization 7 languishes with a 'mixed' rating on Steam, Firaxis says improving the game's wildly unpopular UI is 'our top priority'

Developers "need some time to digest all of your feedback," but say they're "committed to getting this right."

Civilization 7 devs "looking into feedback" as hardcore 4X fans blast the game on Steam, with 44% positive early reviews ripping into bad UI

"We are aware of and looking into feedback on the game's UI"

Civilization 7 is off to a rocky start as it receives 'Mixed' Steam reviews from its premium backers: 'Comparing this unfinished mess to the Civ 6 release is night and day'

Civilization 7 live launch coverage: reviews, tips, and the latest news

Keep tabs on everything Civilization 7 as the first new Firaxis grand strategy game in nearly a decade makes its entrance.

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Civilization VII reviews are live — Let's see what everyone's saying about the next 4X epic

Civilization 7's review embargo has lifted, and the reception has so far been generally positive. Here are some standout reviews to help you make up your mind.

I've played every Civ game since the start — here's my verdict on Civilization VII after 60 hours

Civilization VII represents two steps forward and one step back for the legendary strategy franchise, here's my verdict after 60 hours.

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