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Europa Universalis V differs significantly from its previous version by starting in 1337, over a century earlier than 1444. This places players right in the middle of the late Middle Ages, just before two huge historical events: the Hundred Years’ War between France and England, and the Black Death. The Black Death begins in 1346 and devastates populations across Europe, Africa, and Asia, wiping out between a third and half of the world’s people. These events have a major impact on the game, presenting difficult early challenges that are well-integrated. The Black Death, in particular, is incredibly harsh, potentially undoing any economic progress you’ve made and forcing you to completely rebuild your economy from a state of chaos.

At the end of September, Electronic Arts (EA) announced it would become a privately held company in a deal worth $55 million – the biggest leveraged buyout ever. If regulators approve the purchase, EA will be owned by a group including two American private equity firms and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund. While this represents a major shift in ownership for the currently public company, EA’s management team assures everyone that it won’t significantly alter the company’s operations or how it treats its employees.

Pokémon has gained a huge following over the years, attracting everyone from dedicated collectors to casual fans. The franchise, which includes trading cards, animated shows, and numerous video games, has become incredibly popular. Recently, the Pokémon Trading Card Game community has been heavily affected by scalpers – people buying large quantities of cards to resell at a higher price. A TikTok video showing a group of scalpers emptying store shelves seems to have been the final trigger for Walmart, who are now implementing purchase limits to combat this practice.

Lots of great anime have come out recently, but the biggest discussions have centered around Solo Leveling and Demon Slayer. The main character from Solo Leveling, Sung Jinwoo, has quickly become a fan favorite thanks to his incredible strength and growth. Many people think he’s the best anime protagonist of the year, and that’s understandable. However, while Jinwoo is impressive, he doesn’t quite have the same depth and completeness as Tanjiro from Demon Slayer, and that makes a real difference.

In 2025, it’s tough to simply believe what you see, especially online, with so much content now created by AI. While games like Battlefield 6 can be incredibly immersive – easy to get lost in, like Eminem said about music – it’s really important to remember to enjoy the real world, spend time outdoors, and take care of yourself!

Okay, so I was trying to get a Pangoro in Pokemon Legends: Z-A, and honestly, figuring out how to evolve Pancham was a bit tricky. It’s not a standard evolution! This guide breaks down exactly where to find Pancham in the game, how to actually catch it, and most importantly, what you need to do to get it to evolve into Pangoro. It’s all here, so you don’t have to waste time trying to figure it out yourself!

The remake of the original Halo: Combat Evolved, now called Halo: Campaign Evolved, is officially here. Reactions are split – many appreciate the updated graphics and gameplay thanks to Unreal Engine 5, while others are wary given the developer’s, formerly known as 343 Industries, past struggles with recent Halo games like Halo 4, Halo 5: … Read more

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate now costs $29.99 a month, a significant increase from the previous price of $19.99. This price hike has upset many subscribers, but Microsoft is responding by promising to add more games to the service. They plan to release more games on Game Pass the day they launch in 2026 compared to 2025, and have recently added a number of games from Ubisoft.

Looking for some hidden gems in the world of historical strategy games? This article highlights fantastic titles you might have missed or forgotten. We’re digging up these incredible games that truly bring history to life, offering engaging gameplay from ancient battles between phalanxes and legions, through medieval warfare, the age of muskets, and all the way to modern conflicts.