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A failed experiment is laid to rest.

2K has officially removed their 2K Launcher from all titles on Steam and the Epic Games Store. This includes the removal of the "2K Launcher Beta" that was used for Sid Meier's Civilization V.

The removal of the launcher was announced via 2K's support site back on October 28, 2024. The removal process began on November 18 when the 2K launcher was "removed from every game that used it on Epic and Steam." The final...

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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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,...

Over ten games were added to the xCloud beta today.

Google is probably giving Microsoft some severe side-eyes today after the latest xCloud update. Today's update for beta users see the addition of over ten titles. These include Destiny 2 and Halo: The Master Chief Collection. The addition of Destiny 2 now provides a great chance for comparisons between Stadia and xCloud.

Some other titles added today include Sid Meier's Civilization VI, The Surge, and SUPERHOT. The full...

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...

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.
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Because playing an addicting game on your desktop just isn't enough. No, you will now vow to take just one more turn wherever you go with today's release of Civilization VI for iOS devices. The game is currently going for just $29.99 (USD) for a limited time with the first 60 turns being totally free to play. Civilization VI typically goes for $59.99 but will be kept at this 50% off price until January 4, 2018 at 11:59PM (PT).
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Because playing an addicting game on your desktop just isn't enough. No, you will now vow to take just one more turn wherever you go with today's...

Genghis Khan was, as some would say, a wee bit power hungry. It seems fitting that he and the Mongolian empire would be represented in the upcoming Civilization VI: Rise and Fall expansion. Will you be able to replicate the size and scope of his empire? Maybe, that's kind of on you and your own abilities. If you do, you'll have some of the following to help you along your potential rise to glory.
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Genghis Khan was, as some would say, a wee bit power hungry. It seems fitting that he and the Mongolian empire would be represented in the upcoming...

February 8, 2018 is the date where you again say "just one more turn." On that date Civilization VI: Rise and Fall expansion will be released adding new leaders, new civilizations, new units, new wonders, and new systems to the game.
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February 8, 2018 is the date where you again say "just one more turn." On that date Civilization VI: Rise and Fall expansion will be...

The Fall 2017 update for Civilization VI arrived today for those on Windows. The update is "coming soon" for those on Mac and Linux. The big change in this update is an overhaul to how religion works. The update is also out alongside the Khmer and Indonesia Civilization and Scenario Pack. This content is available for $8.99 (USD).

The full list of changes in today's update can be found below....

The Fall 2017 update for Civilization VI arrived today for those on Windows. The update is "coming soon" for those on Mac and Linux....

Amanitore, whom is a Nubian Kandake (queen) will lead Nubia in Sid Meier's Civilization VI. This new leader and civilization will be added to those that own Civilization VI Digital Deluxe at no extra charge when it's released.
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