Civilization 7has made some surprisingly big changes to the franchise’s formula.Civ 7’s new three-Age system revolutionizes the series' core gameplay loop, as does the sequel’s separation of leaders and Civs. A wealth of smaller tweaks have also been made to accompany these groundbreaking additions and changes, andCivilization 7’s victory types are the perfect example. Though all four ofCivilization 7’s victory typesfollow the same general archetype of their past iterations, each features some key differences due to the new Legacy Path objective system....

Kibutsuji Muzanembodies cowardicethrough his manipulation of others for personal gain. He goes to great lengths to achieve his goals, frequently sacrificing the lives of those around him. His difficult childhood experiences have heightened his survival instincts and his yearning for immortality. Although Tamayo has successfully created a cure for demonization, Muzan had never been interested in humanity, rather choosing to achieve godhood and become the perfect being. However, there is more to Muzan’s refusal to become human inDemon Slayer....

Summary Discordis rolling out a new update that’s adding a new Ignore feature that may be what some users have been looking for. The new feature will help Discord users to limit what they see from others without fully blocking them. Discord has come a long way since its origin, but it still has room for improvement. Unfortunately, any social platform is bound to have bad actors who want to stir up trouble or create drama....

Summary Doctor Whois one of the most iconic television shows of all time, but just because it has a legion of fans and Disney’s current financial backing does not mean its future is safe. The second season of Ncuti Gatwa’s run inDoctor Whois set to be released later this year, taking audiences on a journey into the Tardis once again. However, new reports have hinted that it could be the last timeDoctor Whohits television screens for a while amid significant problems....

After more than a decade of inactivity, theDragon Ball: Budokai Tenkaichiseries finally returned in 2024 with the release ofDragon Ball: Sparking Zero. This 3D fighting game, which was developed by Spike Chunsoft and published by Bandai Namco, is one of the most ambitious installments in the franchise yet. It has a total of 182 playable characters, which is more than double the amount that the firstDragon Ball: Budokai Tenkaichigame on the PS2 had....

Summary EA Vancouver confirms a brand-new update for its popular mixed martial arts fighting game,EA Sports UFC 5, will be released for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S on February 27. The latest update forEA Sports UFC 5will bring the game to version 1.20 and will add a brand-new fighter to the game’s ever-expanding roster, while also making some important gameplay improvements and fixes. Recent rumors suggest EA Vancouver is now hard at work on anew entry in theUFCseries, with a potential 2025 release being targeted by the studio....

Quick Links The fourth and final stage ofWorld of Warcraft: Cataclysm Classichas launched, and players are ready to destroy Deathwing before moving on to the next expansion. Most of the focus is on the hype and excitement surrounding the new content, but the folks at Blizzard have also made several quality-of-life changes to the game. This is the last patchCataclysm Classicwill get, and the next major change in the long-termClassic WoWscheduleisMists of Pandaria, which was originally released in 2012....

Summary While Playground Games' upcomingFablereboot may be attempting to reinvent the franchise for the modern era, it will have a high standard to topple withFable 2, which is widely considered to be the best entry in the series for many reasons.Fable 2was praised for its perfect balance of freedom, charm, and meaningful player choice, building upon the foundations of its predecessor while refining its mechanics and storytelling in ways that allowed it to leave an even longer-lasting mark than the firstFablewas aiming for....

Summary TheAvatar: The Last Airbenderfranchise has made itself a household name and a shining beacon of the animation industry through two different iterations, and now the franchise is taking a step further with a brand new lead for a third series. Avatar: The Last Airbenderwas an instant classic from the moment it premiered in 2005, with the Nickelodeon show going above and beyond its professed audience and drawing in viewers of all ages....

Summary Epic Games took to social media to giveFortniteplayers a good look at all seven of the upcoming skins in the battle pass for Chapter 6 Season 2 of the popular battle royale. Chapter 6 Season 1 ofFortnitewas popular with many fans, as it brought in a whole new map alongside a revamped movement system and collaborations with Godzilla andBig Hero 6. Fortnite’s Chapter 6 Season 2is scheduled to make its debut on February 21, which will likely come with many changes to both the game’s map and loot pool....

Summary Dragon Ballis a series that has become popular for a whole host of reasons. From the incredible battles to the memorable characters that fans can’t get enough of, it’s easy to see why this series is beloved by many. Theantagonists ofDragon Ballplay a huge role in cementing its iconic nature, with characters like Frieza establishing their dominance and wowing the masses time and time again. This tyrant whips out numerous transformations that wow fans and make it clear why this antagonist deserved to be brought back inDragon Ball Super....

Summary MoreWickedcharacters are now available inFunko Fusionas part of its Wicked Pack 3, with Winkie Prince Fiyero making his debut in the game alongside new versions of frenemies Elphaba and Glinda. While previously released versions of Elphaba and Glinda are already available inFunko Fusion, this new pack features them in their school attire, reflecting life at Shiz University. Universal’sWickedmovie’s popularityhas been a shot in the arm for movie musicals. An adaptation of the first act of the 2003 Broadway musical of the same name, the movie premiered in theaters last November and has grossed close to $730 million worldwide since then....

Summary Role-playing gameshave always been about staking a claim in the world with a unique character. Sometimes these characters are faced withdifficult moral decisions, or tasked with defeating huge threats to the world. Other times, it’s enough to have them simply exist in idle harmony with the surrounding land. While in other genres the player character is little more than a vessel, an empty space for the screen to hold that lets the player shoot or drive through glittery set pieces....