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2K and Firaxis reveal Sid Meier's Civilization VII VR, a VR/mixed reality version of the turn-based strategy series coming to Meta this spring. A new video offers a look at how this will work. More:

A "First Look" playable demo is now available for PGA TOUR 2K25 on Windows and consoles in advance of this month's launch of the golf sim. This includes the back-nine of TPC Scottsdale and progress that will carry over if you buy the full game. More:

Following a couple of delays, Sports Interactive apologetically announces Football Manager 25 is cancelled. Its ambitions could not be realized, so preorders are being refunded as the company focuses on the upcoming Football Manager 26. More:

A free multiplayer weekend is underway on for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, the military shooter sequel. This includes the chance to check out some Season 02 content as well as the latest zombie gameplay. More:

HUMANKIND and Beyond Blue are this week's giveaways on the Epic Games Store. Snag them by next Thursday and they're for keeps. After that the store will give away free copies of F1 Manager 2024 and an Apex Legends unlock. More:

Warhorse Studios announces that the launch of Kingdom Come: Deliverance II sold over one million copies in one day, thanking players for making the action/RPG sequel an instant success. More:

Electronic Arts Reports its Q3 FY25 Results and announces a stock buyback program. In a post earnings conference call it announced the next Battlefield game will arrive in its fiscal 2026, which runs from April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026. More:

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is now available for Windows, GeForce NOW, and Xbox Series X|S. The PC edition of the action/RPG sequel from Deep Silver and Warhorse will also come to this spring. More:

Part of today's announcement Battlefield Labs is a video discussing this new testing program. The clip also includes glimpses of "pre-alpha" gameplay from the next Battlefield shooter, showing chaotic urban combat in a contemporary setting. More:

The Sims and The Sims 2 Legacy Collections are now available, celebrating the 25th anniversary of the lifestyle series. Also available as a bundle, the new versions are updated to run on Windows 10/11 systems. More:

WB Games announces that live service features of MultiVersus will end after Season 5 concludes on May 30th. The free-to-play fighting game will be playable offline after that, but only for those who already have a copy. More:

A free weekend is underway in EXFIL, giving the chance to try this Windows tactical first-person shooter for free for three days. It's on sale if you decide to pick up a copy after that. More:

The Windows edition of Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is now available on Steam and the Epic Games Store. A PSN account is not necessary for the PC port of the PS5 action/adventure, as Sony has dropped this requirement. More:

"Groundbreaking" changes are planned for Overwatch 2, the multiplayer FPS sequel. A showcase is planned for next month to show off what to expect, and Blizzard says it will be "unlike anything you’ve seen before." More:

Early Access is underway for Space Engineers 2, Keen Software House's space sandbox sequel. The first-game's Early Access was a five-year mission, and today's launch is called the "first vertical slice" of the alpha version. More:

KOEI TECMO and Team NINJA announce Rise of the Ronin will come to PC on March 10th. This version of the PS5 action/RPG will include enhancements like 120 fps 8K graphics and widescreen support. More:

A free weekend for Diablo IV is underway, and you can play the Windows edition of the action/RPG for the next couple of days for free. It's also for sale if you want to keep at it after that. More:

Necesse is free to play on Steam this weekend, offering a sample of this Early Access colony simulation for Windows, macOS, and Linux. It's also on sale, and if you buy it you'll retain your progress from the weekend. More:

Ubisoft shares details on the Animus Hub, an online accompaniment for Assassin's Creed games that will launch in March alongside Assassin's Creed Shadows. This will support some older AC games with more to come, but is not a standalone launcher. More:

DOOM: The Dark Ages now has a May 15th release date. New details are offered about the FPS sequel, including how it will be less movement focused than DOOM Eternal. More: