At Gamescom in Cologne, Germany, last month, I sat down in one of a dozen chairs arranged like a makeshift theater to watch Ed Beach -- lead designer of the upcoming Sid Meier's Civilization 7 and ...

In a groundbreaking discovery, archaeologists in Southeast Asia have unearthed ancient boats and tools that challenge the established timeline of human civilization. These artifacts, dating back tens ...

The more streamlined approach to conquering world history may not appeal to veteran fans of the Civ series, but it does make the game more accessible and approachable for newcomers and casual players.