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Two major updates to Civilization 7 this year have fundamentally transformed the 4X experience, largely for the better, and have reignited my optimism for the title’s trajectory. Firaxis kicked things off in late May with the substantial “Test of Time” update, which introduced significant mechanical overhauls. This was followed in late June by a leaner...

You’ve devoured the epic poem and secured your IMAX seats for the cinematic event of the summer. Now, you can extend the journey: The Odyssey: Defy the Gods is officially live on Roblox. Serving as the interactive companion piece to Christopher Nolan’s latest film, this immersive experience feels like a digital homage worthy of Homer...

Image: Shueisha/Betten Court A major shift is hitting the comic industry: Shueisha and Walt Disney Japan have officially ended their partnership, effectively halting the publication of Marvel-themed manga. The agreement is set to expire on September 30, with Shueisha planning a phased withdrawal of these titles from both physical and digital markets starting September 28....

In a candid discussion with Game Developer, three UK-based Rockstar Games staff members—all affiliated with the recently established Rockstar Games Workers Union—have offered a sobering assessment of the company’s internal climate. Their testimony suggests that the optimistic narrative of a reformed, healthy workplace, which management championed just a few years ago, is increasingly disconnected from...

British Columbia is defined by its dramatic vistas, vibrant towns, and a robust industrial landscape that drives the province forward. Today, we are thrilled to offer a glimpse into several locations coming to the upcoming British Columbia DLC for American Truck Simulator. Grand Forks Tucked away in the scenic Boundary Country, Grand Forks sits at...

Mario Kart World is receiving a fresh update today, injecting new content into its high-stakes Knockout Tour mode and enhancing the creative potential of its Photo Mode. Expanding the Knockout Tour Players can now tackle two demanding new routes within the Knockout Tour elimination mode: Drill Rally and Boomerang Rally. The former creates an intense...

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Beyond its recent announcement to cease the production of physical discs for new first-party PlayStation titles starting in January 2028, Sony has confirmed plans to sunset its legacy digital storefronts. The PlayStation Store for both the PlayStation 3 and the PlayStation Vita will be shuttered in specific regions later this year, with a global rollout...

Beyond the recent announcement that Sony will cease the manufacturing of physical discs for its first-party titles starting in January 2028, the company is also set to retire two of its classic digital storefronts. Access to the PlayStation Store for both the PlayStation 3 and the PlayStation Vita will be decommissioned across select regions in...

Sony has officially confirmed that it will phase out the production of physical game discs starting in January 2028. Moving forward from this date, all new PlayStation titles will be exclusively available through the PlayStation Store and authorized digital retailers. In an official announcement, Sony attributed this strategic shift to rapidly evolving consumer habits, noting...