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Age of Empires 4 Playable Civilizations: Full List at Launch

Top GamesWe've compiled a full list and brief explanations into each of the eight civilizations that will be available in Age of Empires 4 when it launches. / Relic EntertainmentWe've compiled a full list and brief explanations into each of the eight civilizations that will be available in Age of Empires 4 when it launches.Age of Empires is one of the oldest civilization warfare franchises on the market. The franchise has been on a bit of a re-release kick recently with its most recent launches reimagining its classic titles Age

CLG Hires Jonathan McDaniel as New LCS General Manager

League of LegendsJonathan McDaniel has been hired as the new LCS general manager for CLG League of Legends. / Photo courtesy of CLGCounter Logic Gaming has named Jonathan McDaniel as the new general manager of their LCS League of Legends team, the North American esports organization announced Tuesday.The news was made official nearly four days after CLG announced they had relieved Daniel "Tafo" Lee of his GM duties on Oct. 22.Commitment. Development. Experience. ?We are thrilled to announce @kamikazplatypus as CLG's new #LCS General Manager.Read more: https://t.co/gD1k95xy3R pic.twitter.com/qFSUuBA4eq— CLG (@clgaming)

Is Forza Horizon 5 on Xbox Game Pass?

Top GamesIs Forza Horizon 5 on Xbox Game Pass? / Photo courtesy of Playground Games/Xbox Game StudiosIs Forza Horizon 5 on Xbox Game Pass? The racing simulator is one of Xbox's premier franchises, and one of the standouts in its genre, so many Xbox Series X|S owners are anxious to sit down behind the wheel of their virtual car of choice and get to racing. Here's what you need to know about if and when Forza Horizon 5 is coming to Xbox Game Pass.?Coming November 9th??The largest, most diverse map

FIFA Game Could be Renamed EA Sports FC, According to Documents

FIFAImage courtesy of EA SportsEA have been exploring the possibility of renaming FIFA, with filed applications leaning towards "EA Sports FC."Recently, EA Sports revealed that they could be choosing to rename the FIFA franchise at some point in the future. With the publisher in the process of renewing their naming rights agreement with FIFA, it has since emerged that the company has begun filing trademark applications for a new name. The applications have been filed with the UK’s Intellectual Property Office and the European Union Intellectual Property Office on Oct.

San Francisco Shock drops seven players before 2022 season

The Overwatch League offseason can apparently still be a bloodbath even if you’re one of the most successful franchises to ever play the game. Today, the San Francisco Shock announced it would be parting ways with seven of its players. This includes DPS players Sean “ta1yo” Henderson, Charlie “nero” Zwarg, Lim “Glister” Gil-seong, and Lee “ANS” Seon-chang, flex support Lee “Twilight” Ju-seok, main tank Yoo “smurf” Myeonghwan, and main support Brice “FDGoD” Monscavoir.  Today we are saying goodbye to Smurf, Ans, Twilight, Ta1yo, Nero, Glister, and FDGod.They may be leaving

What platforms is Back 4 Blood on?

Back 4 Blood is both a new game and part of an existing zombie legacy. It features an entirely new story and universe amid the running and gunning, but it was created by the makers of Left 4 Dead, one of gaming’s most legendary zombie franchises. L4D and zombie fans alike should definitely check out this co-op FPS slugfest. The nature of co-op means that you’ll want to know whether your friends have the right consoles and systems to play on so you can team up to slay the hordes.

Toshihiro Nagoshi confirms he is leaving Sega, Yakuza series producer Daisuke Sato also exits the company

After initial rumors surfaced in August, Toshihiro Nagoshi, the creator of popular franchises such as Yakuza and Monkey Ball, is officially leaving Sega after more than 30 years with the company, along with long-time Yakuza series producer Daisuke Sato. In a post to the Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio official website, both developers confirmed that they would be departing, while the studio itself announced it would be transitioning to a new structure, with writer and designer Masayoshi Yokoyama taking over for Daisuke Sato as the studio’s head director.  Yokoyama notes that

Best gaming Halloween costumes | Among Us, Fortnite, and more

As Halloween approaches, it’s time to start scouring the internet to find the most creative and fun costumes to wear during this fashion-fun holiday. And what better way to show your love of video games than by dressing up as your favorite gaming character, game, or peripheral? It’s Halloween, so be the gaming character you love instead of controlling it! It’s not every day that we receive compliments for walking around dressed as a Mortal Kombat ninja, a Final Fantasy boss, or a fan-favorite controller. Whether you’re looking to embody

Randy Pitchford Steps Down as President of Gearbox Software, Steve Jones to Replace

Top GamesImage courtesy of Gearbox EntertainmentPitchford will continue to serve continue to serve as President of the newly-formed Gearbox Studios.Yesterday, Gearbox announced that President and CEO, Randy Pitchford, would be stepping down from his role at Gearbox Software in order to focus on the company's entertainment division. His replacement will be long-time Gearbox veteran, Steve Jones, who previously served as the company's Chief Technology Officer. Jones, who has worked for Gearbox for 22 years, served as the technical director for both Borderlands and Borderlands 2 and was appointed Chief Technology