Firaxis, the development studio behind the Civilization games, has been hit with an undisclosed number of layoffs today. This comes almost exactly a month after Strauss Zelnick, CEO of 2K parent company Take-Two, said that sales of the recently released Civilization 7 started off slow but are now "very consistent with our initial expectations for the title."...
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in NewsCivilization Developer Firaxis Hit with Layoffs
Layoffs arrive despite Take-Two claiming sales of Civilization 7 are "consistent with expectations."
Firaxis, the development studio behind the Civilization games, has been hit with an undisclosed number of layoffs today. This comes almost exactly a month after Strauss Zelnick, CEO of 2K parent company Take-Two, said that sales of the recently released Civilization 7 started off slow but are now "very consistent with our initial expectations for the title."... -
Civilization 7 Full Opening Cinematic
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in NewsCivilization 7 Full Opening Cinematic
A journey through the ages.
At The Game Awards 2024, the opening cinematic for Sid Meier's Civilization 7 was shown off for the first time. The opening cinematic wasn't the only new reveal of the night as the main them for Civilization 7 was also announced. That theme is called Live Gloriously and was composed by Grammy award winning composer Christopher Tin.
The opening cinematic video features voice-over work by Civilization 7 narrator Gwendoline Christie. You may... -
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in NewsMarvel's Midnight Suns Delayed to Late 2022
Game development is hard and complex.
Take-Two Interactive announced today that the upcoming Marvel strategy game from Firaxis, Marvel's Midnight Suns, has been delayed. The game has been pushed to a release window in the second half of 2022.
This delay isn't a huge one as the game was originally slated to be released in March 2022, but it is is a delay nonetheless. The new date pushes the release anywhere from July 2022 to the end of the year 2022. A press release suggests... -
Get Civilization VI for Free from the Epic Games Store
This week's free game from the EGS.
Last week, the Epic Games Store gave away Grand Theft Auto V: Premium Edition (affiliate link), which is now just $14.99 (USD) during the Epic Mega Sale. This actually translates to $4.99 after the added $10 off coupon that Epic gives you for the sale duration. This week, another high-profile title is available for free. That title is a favorite among strategy fans and is none other than Civilization VI.
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Bi-Monthly New Content Drops Planned for Civilization VI
A DLC pass is coming to Civ VI.
Civilization VI is about ready to venture into an all-new Frontier. 2K has just announced the New Frontier Pass for Sid Meier's Civilization VI. As you may have already figured out by the use of the word "pass" and the fact that the title specifies "bi-monthly content drops," this is indeed an announcement of a Season Pass for the game.
The New Frontier Pass promises to deliver eight new civilizations, nine new leaders,... -
Newly Announced XCOM: Chimera Squad Set to Release on April 24
It's more than XCOM 2 but not quite XCOM 3.
Talk about a surprise announcement! 2K and Firaxis announced an entirely new, standalone XCOM game today. It's called XCOM: Chimera Squad and it is set five years after the events of XCOM 2. Perhaps the best and most surprising part about today's announcement is the fact that XCOM: Chimera Squad is slated to be released on April 24, 2020 with a limited-time introductory price of just $9.99 (USD).
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in NewsCivilization VI: Gathering Storm Now Available
Civilization VI, of the Sid Meier variety, has a new expansion out today. It's called Gathering Storm, which is a good thing because this expansion is mostly about a very active planet with many environmental challenges.
This expansion includes new Environmental Effects (they capitalized it this way), new Engineering Projects, and Consumable Resources for players to wrap their strategic minds around. This is being called the "largest ever" expansion released in the... -
in NewsCivilization VI: Gathering Storm Expansion Announced
The second expansion for Civilization VI was officially announced today after about a day of teasing from 2K and Firaxis Games. Civilization VI: Gathering Storm will be released on February 14, 2019 but what exactly does this new expansion add?
Well, for one thing it adds in an "active planet" where the environment may prove to be a bigger foe than any other civilization out there.
Civilization VI: Gathering Storm will introduce an active planet where geology and climatology... -
Tamar to Lead Georgia in Civilization VI: Rise and Fall
Tamar was revealed as the leader of Georgia today for the upcoming Rise and Fall expansion for Sid Meier's Civilization VI. The official Civilization blog has some of the major details on Tamar's life along with some insight on her unique content.
Born around 1160 (dates of her birth vary) to King George III and Queen Burdukhan, Tamar would be in for an early fight to keep her crown. The nobles of the court preferred her cousin, Prince Demna, to be next in line of succession and by... -
Tamar to Lead Georgia in Civilization VI: Rise and Fall
Tamar was revealed as the leader of Georgia today for the upcoming Rise and Fall expansion for Sid Meier's Civilization VI. The official Civilization... -
XCOM 2: War of the Chosen Out Now on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One
Get ready to blast some bad alien dudes on the PS4 and XB1 today with the release of XCOM 2: War of the Chosen. This is the expansion to the 2016 release of XCOM 2 and has been receiving some pretty damn good reviews so far.
Key features for XCOM 2: War of the Chosen include: • New Factions & Hero Classes: Three additional factions represent pockets of resistance to ADVENT – the Reapers, Skirmishers and Templars – each with its own Hero class can be recruited to stand with... -
XCOM 2: War of the Chosen Out Now on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One
Get ready to blast some bad alien dudes on the PS4 and XB1 today with the release of XCOM 2: War of the Chosen. This is the expansion to the 2016... -
in NewsThe Polish and Vikings Invade Civilization VI Today
The Poland Civilization and the Vikings Scenario pack is available now for Civilization VI.
Jadwiga was the first female monarch of the Kingdom of Poland in the late fourteenth century and youngest daughter to Louis the Great. Her reign began in 1384, with her early years being categorized by earning the respect and loyalty of Polish nobility, ruling side-by-side with Lithuanian king Wladyslaw II Jagiello. Jadwiga was an expert mediator, protected the poor, and was a devout Ch... -
The Polish and Vikings Invade Civilization VI Today
The Poland Civilization and the Vikings Scenario pack is available now for Civilization VI.
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in NewsXCOM 2 Now Features Controller Support on PC
For those XCOM 2 fans who don't have a Steam Controller but wanted to play the game with a controller, your prayers have been answered. 2K and Firaxis have released controller support for the PC version of the game.
Fans have been requesting controller support and we’re glad to deliver. With the new controller support PC players can also utilize full camera control to experience the world of XCOM 2 from a new perspective.You can read more about this addition and some other impro...