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Turn-based strategy games don’t normally factor in luck when it comes to determining a win or a loss, but in a standard game of Civilization 6, luck comes into play right from the start. Every game is randomly mapped and created, and therefore the player’s starting point is also random (unless they created a game for themselves with a predetermined starting point). The starting point in Civilization 6 can make or break an entire game as different tiles come with different advantages and disadvantages....

Vietnam is the latest Civilization to join the ever-growing roster in Civilization 6. Being added alongside Kublai Khan of China and Mongolia, as well as a new Monopolies and Corporations Game Mode, Vietnam is led by Ba Trieu and has a slew of abilities that make them one of the most defensive Civilizations to date. However, despite being incredible at defending their own territory, Vietnam can also use their abilities to push the offensive in other territories or sit back and let Vietnam’s rich culture drive them toward a Culture Victory....

The Formula One racing season is on indefinite hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but fans still have something to look forward to. The F1 2020 video game has been announced and is nearing the end of its development. Codemasters revealed Wednesday morning that F1 2020 will be available starting July 10. F1 2020 will be adding a huge new mode for players to try out named My Team, which allows players to establish their own unique F1 team that can then be played against all of F1 2020’s licensed teams....

CR4ZY has decided to release all of its esports rosters due to COVID-19-related issues, the Croatian esports organization revealed yesterday. Antonio Meić, the organization’s CEO, announced this decision in a post on CR4ZY’s website. CR4ZY fielded professional teams in CS:GO, Dota 2, and League of Legends. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected many aspects of esports, keeping players at home while all live events have been postponed. “Due to the ongoing situation in the world, and esports, caused by the COVID-19 pandemic,” Meić writes, “CR4ZY has decided to split with our esports teams in order to prepare for the upcoming year....

Creative Assembly has announced the opening of a third UK based studio in West Sussex. This news comes after the historic Total War series sold over 36 million standalone games, along with A Total War Saga: Troy, being claimed 7.5 million times via the Epic Games Store in one day. With this latest studio, Creative Assembly now boasts over 100,000 square feet of “development space”. Besides the three UK studios, this space also includes a state of the art motion capture facility, and an Eastern European base with CA Sofia in Bulgaria....

This article contains Crisis on Infinite Earths spoilers, in this or any universe. Looking for our guide to Crisis on Infinite Earths Part 3 Easter Eggs? Click here! Well, the second chapter of Crisis on Infinite Earths actually managed to put the first chapter to shame in the fan service department. While this was technically an episode of Batwoman (and there’s PLENTY of Bat-related drama to be had throughout), we also get multiple Supermen, a return to Smallville, music from both John Williams AND Danny Elfman, the always welcome return of John Constantine, and even a Green Lantern tease....

The Corpo lifepath in Cyberpunk 2077 might sound like the worst way to play the game, but the developers managed to create a solid spot for it with a variety of dialogue options and its unique undertone. There’s many moments where Corpo V, despite having been fired from Arasaka, will have a chance to use their knowledge and skills to their advantage when navigating the ruthless structure of Night City....

CyberPunk 2077 is a game that is set in a dystopian future and is being developed by CD Projekt Red, who is responsible for one of the most acclaimed games of a generation, The Witcher 3. As a result of its premise and development team, CyberPunk 2077 is one of the most anticipated games of 2020. The game has faced delays much like other titles from CD Projekt Red but players will be able to get more insight into the features of the game very soon....

As fans of CD Projekt Red’s newest release will no doubt be counting down to, Cyberpunk 2077 is on its way very soon, with the expansive sci-fi RPG dropping in September of this year. The game has remained one of the most exciting upcoming titles of recent years, with the incredible trailers and gameplay reveals showing off a vibrant world full of quests to carry out, vibrant landmarks to visit, and mature sci-fi locals to explore....

After David Bowie’s tragic passing, Square Enix offers Bowie’s lone video game appearance, Omikron: The Nomad Soul, for free for fans looking to remember the fallen rocker. When David Bowie passed away suddenly due to complications with cancer on January 10th, he left behind a wealth of creative endeavors: Iconic songs, an imitable fashion style, a well regarded filmography, and, unknown to many fans, a single appearance in an obscure Dreamcast game....

Asymmetrical multiplayer horror game Dead by Daylight has serious staying power. Despite launching all the way back in 2016, it remains a popular game, in large part thanks to Behaviour Interactive’s frequent updates that add new killers, maps, and more. Now Behaviour Interactive has confirmed that Dead by Daylight support will be continuing for the foreseeable future, as it is bringing the game to next-generation consoles later this year. As announced by Behaviour Interactive, Dead by Daylight will launch this holiday season for next-generation consoles, and while specific platforms weren’t mentioned, it can be assumed that the studio is referencing the PS5 and Xbox Series X....

Our quick take The alternatives to consider… Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 - 4.5 / 5 Dell XPS 2-in-1 review: Design 360-degree hinge Slim and light at 1.24kg Aluminium and carbon fibre construction Dell XPS 2-in-1 review: Connectivity No full-size USBs; pair of USB-C microSD card slot Fingerprint scanner Dell XPS 2-in-1 review: Keyboard and trackpad High-quality backlit keyboard Textured glass trackpad Dell XPS 2-in-1 review: Display 1080p display, with QHD+ an upgrade option Normal colour saturation rather than ultra-wide gamut Touchscreen with glossy finish Dell XPS 2-in-1 review: Performance Not as powerful as the XPS 13 Still feels fast for day-to-day use Not much good for gaming Dell XPS 2-in-1 review: Battery life and speakers 46Wh battery Around 10 hours of light use To recap Unless every gramme of weight matters and you love the idea of its hybrid style, the 2-in-1 does feel like you’re paying more and getting a little less compared to the normal Dell XPS 13....

Bluepoint Games’ recent Demon’s Souls remake for the PS5 has become one of the biggest sellers on the next-gen console, due more to the legacy of FromSoftware’s Souls series than to anything new coming to it. However, while not every change Bluepoint made to Demon’s Souls has been well received, the new developer certainly went above and beyond in a number of areas when it comes to bringing the classic title to modern gaming....

Last April, something truly remarkable happened in corporate America. One of the most overpaid CEOs in the world took a 50% pay cut. That would be Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick, who has long been criticized as one of the worst examples of executive pay running wild. His new contract slashed his pay from $1.75 million annually to just $875,000, and also removed several awards from his compensation package that would have been worth millions....

King Gothalion, a member of a King’s Fall world first team, goes over some helpful tips and tricks for players jumping into Destiny’s King’s Fall hard mode debuting later this week. Destiny: The Taken King players looking for an edge in the upcoming King’s Fall hard mode have found their first real chance to gain one. King Gothalion’s YouTube video describes a couple things Guardians can do to prepare themselves for an even more angry and difficult Oryx, and while his methods aren’t exactly ground-breaking, they serve as a helpful reminder of some best practice tips that even the world’s best raiders forget at times....

Many secrets can be found in Destiny 2’s various locations. From dead ghost shells to hidden rabbit statues, there are interesting scannable items that reward players for exploring the hidden corners of every zone. The Daito Jade Rabbits, in particular, are one of the most mysterious items in Destiny 2. There is no explanation for their existence or purpose. They are simply scattered around the Moon for players to find. You will need a Small Rice Cake to interact with these rabbits, however....

After more than three years, Bungie’s looter-shooter Destiny 2 is still going strong. The game topped Steam charts with its newest expansion, wowed players with a suspenseful Raid, and rejuvenated an old villain with a tragic new story. This week, players started grinding away the winter holiday event, The Dawning. Its seasonal pursuits ask Guardians to accumulate large amounts of limited time currencies, which include ingredients. However, as suspected, an old trick can still be used to make the most out of the event and generate resources while AFK....

Destiny 2: Beyond Light has been out for over a month, and it has created a buzz around the community. Fans met with some old friends, dove into the fabled Deep Stone Crypt, and learned how to wield the Darkness. Regardless, the winter holidays are fast approaching, and The Dawning has returned to add a bit of lighthearted fun to the game. This year, the event features a new currency, called Dawning Spirit, that helps progress personal and community-wide quests....

While winter remains across the landscape of Destiny 2, its annual holiday event called The Dawning has finally come to an end. With Bungie back at work after a holiday break, the team is preparing to get in touch with the community later this week about the state of the game and where it’s headed in 2018. The game has seen its fair share of controversies since it launched in the Fall of 2017 and the community is eager to hear how Bungie plans to correct and improve the game....

22 years after the original game was released for Nintendo 64, Pokemon Snap is finally getting a sequel, the not-so inventively named New Pokemon Snap. Honestly, I don’t care about the name, I’m just excited to finally have the chance to traverse a new region doing nothing but taking photos of Pokemon in their natural habitat. Nintendo has revealed New Pokemon Snap will take place in the Lental region and feature over 200 Pokemon, so more than three times as many as the original game....