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Civilization 7 Helldivers 2 Live Service Model
Why Civilization 7 Should 'Steal' Helldivers 2's Live-Service Model

The live-service model continues to be controversial, but Helldivers 2 proves that it can work, and Civilization 7 might want to take notes.

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Civilization 6 Art Style Change
Civilization 7: The Case for an Art Style Change

The Civilization franchise has switched art styles a few times over the last few decades, and it might be time for another change in Civilization 7.

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Sid Meier Games
Every Sid Meier Game That Is Not Civilization Explained

Civilization is one of the most recognizable strategy franchises in gaming history, but it's far from the only series that bears Sid Meier's name.

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Marvel Rivals Magik
Marvel Rivals' Magik Probably Wouldn't Exist Without Midnight Suns

Marvel's Midnight Suns may not have been the most successful Marvel game, but without it, Marvel Rivals probably wouldn't be using Magik.

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Civilization 6's best wonder to build
Civilization 6 Reached Its Peak With One Unique Construction

Civilization 6's various wonders offer interesting ways to get a leg up on other leaders, but one stands out in terms of design and function.

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Civilization 6 Eleanor of Acquitaine
Civ 6's Eleanor of Aquitaine Explained

Civilization 6 is home to a number of incredibly unique world leaders, but few are quite as intriguing as Gathering Storm's Eleanor of Aquitaine.

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LIghting The Fire Civ 6
Why Civilization 7 Needs a Reveal Sooner Rather Than Later

The 2024 schedule is aligned perfectly for a surprise unveiling of Firaxis Game's highly anticipated Civilization 7, but the clock is ticking.

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Civilization 6 Leaders Characterization
How Civilization 7 Can Take Leader Characterization to New Heights

One of the most integral features of every entry in franchise history, Civilization 7's leaders deserve a bit more of a makeover this time around.

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Civilization 6 art of the Thinker surrounded by the icons for Science, Culture, and Domination victories.
Enemy AI Could Make or Break Civilization 7's Gameplay

Civilization 7's gameplay will have a lot of moving parts, but AI could be the ultimate deciding factor for experienced players.

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Civilization 7 Needs to Make Accessibility Its Bread and Butter

Although the release window for Civilization 7 is a mystery, the next game in the franchise should focus on being beginner friendly.

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Civ 6 catapult
How Civilization 7 Government Types Could Redefine the Gameplay Loop

While Sid Meier's Civilization 6 may have dabbled with different governments, Civilization 7 needs to take the concept to whole new heights.

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Civilization 6 leaders over Elder Scrolls 6 reveal traileer
Civilization 7 Can't Go The Way of Elder Scrolls 6

With fans having already waited nearly a decade for its debut, Civilization 7's reveal should be accompanied by a release date that isn't years away.

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Civilization 7 Could Easily Be More Than a Grand Strategy Game

While the focus of Sid Meier's Civilization 7 should be on delivering a fantastic turn-based experience, Firaxis could take it to new heights.

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Cover art for Civilization 6 Anthology
The Case for Civilization 7 to Have an Early Access Period

Civilization 7 is still in development, and the developers should consider establishing an early access period ahead of its release.

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Civilization 6 Millennia Fans
Civilization 7 Fans Should Keep an Eye on Millennia

It's probably going to be a while until fans hear anything more from Civilization 7, and in the meantime, they might want to check out Millennia.

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A large coastal city in the tundra in Civilization 6
One Change to Civilization 7's Maps Would Be Massive for Replayability

Civilization 7 can try a new approach with its maps that could provide players with an incredible amount of extra replay value.

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Civilization 4 Beyond the Sword
Why Civilization 7 Might Be Better Off Returning to Tradition Than Reinventing Itself

While there's a big case to be made for Civilization 7 to really innovate, it might be better if it stuck to its more traditional strategy roots.

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Civ 6 leaders
Civilization 7 Should Break One Leader Tradition For Variety's Sake

Firaxis has the chance to make one of the biggest strategy games around with Sid Meier's Civilization 7, so long as it breaks away from one tradition.

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Civilization 5 Military Victory
How Civ 7 Can Introduce the Dirty Side of War with Its Military Victory

Civilization's Military Victory can be one of its most satisfying, but it could be made even better with the introduction of some new dirty tactics.

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Civilization 6 Science Victory
It's The Perfect Time for Civilization 7 to Introduce a Clear-Cut New Science Victory Condition

The Science Victory is one of Civilization's most rewarding endgame conditions, but it's time for a major shift in direction for Civilization 7.

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