World War I-set mobile strategy game for iOS launching May 9 as free download. Full Story

Speculation around delayed first-person shooter suggests a rebranding by publisher 2K. Full Story

Civilization studio shows teaser trailer for "big" project that won't be discussed for "a while." Full Story

Second expansion for Civilization V expands on culture and diplomacy, adding World Congress and international trade routes. Full Story

Steam Apps Database listing points to possible expansion for Firaxis' PC strategy game titled "One World"; no other details given. Full Story

New online-only game being developed "from the ground up" at XLGames with assistance from Firaxis; no word on Western release. Full Story

Do you wish to slip through shadows in Dishonored, combat aliens in XCOM: Enemy Unknown, or try to catch them all in the newest Pokemon game? Full Story

Euro fever helps FIFA 12 reclaim the top spot for a ninth time this year, overhauling Ghost Recon. Full Story

Expansion pack for turn-based strategy title to feature return of religion and espionage. Full Story

Game Informer cover story reveals return to turn-based tactics for sci-fi series with Civilization developer Firaxis at the helm. Full Story

2K Games packing six of seven add-on nations, two map packs, digital soundtrack into $50 PC package this month. Full Story

Sid Meier tells CNN that Civilization World's debut is just weeks away, offers details about gameplay mechanics, design. Full Story

American composer Christopher Tin takes home Grammy Award for Civilization IV opening song Baba Yetu; marks the first time a video game composition has won in the awards' history. Full Story

Western game hits new sales milestone as publisher names Undead Nightmare expansion a major hit; NBA 2K11, Civilization V also solid holiday players; next GTA missing from release calendar. Full Story

Principal programmer, designer Jon Shafer parts ways with Take-Two subsidiary after Mac edition hits store shelves. Full Story

Ben Feder exits for extended family vacation; Strauss Zelnick stepping in, Karl Slatoff named COO. Full Story

Wedbush's Michael Pachter projects $665 million in sales, boost from Bungie shooter tempered by $100 million slide in rhythm genre. Full Story

Sid Meier proves the PC has still got game with the latest iteration in his famous strategy series. Full Story

Take-Two confirms layoffs at Sid Meier-led Firaxis studio but says upcoming strategy game, Civilization Network, not impacted. Full Story

Publishers flood pre-E3 week with torrent of game announcements and release dates, while offering looks at the likes of Rock Band 3, DJ Hero 2, Enslaved, and Homefront. Full Story

Take-Two confirms 2K Marin FPS reboot of classic turn-based strategy franchise will arrive for PC, 360 next year; Spec Ops, Civ V also on expo docket. Full Story

2K Games partners with Valve to offer community tools, achievements, more to Firaxis' latest strategy title; special-edition orders include Babylon society. Full Story

Apple's online storefront opens up a new section for latest hardware, launch lineup also includes Sam & Max: The Penal Zone, Zen Bound 2, numerous updated iPhone titles. Full Story

GDC 2010: The creator of Civilization, Colonization, and Alpha Centauri talks about his three decades in game development in the presentation "The Psychology of Game Design (Everything You Know Is Wrong)." Full Story

Latest installment in Firaxis Games' PC strategy series will sport new engine, hexagonal tiles, in-game community hub when it launches this fall. Full Story

Sid Meier announces that his time-consuming strategy sim will soon conquer the time-consuming social network with a new multiplayer app. Full Story

Full coverage of gaming on iPhone/iPod Touch, BlackBerry, Palm Pre, Google Android, and Windows Mobile devices begins today. Full Story

Prototype tops NPD's monthly non-PC top 20 with nearly 600,000 units, while Ghostbusters just misses the top 10; Sims 3 new PC king, Spore Galactic Adventures opens strong. Full Story

Eidos' WWII naval-war sim and CDV's RPG join Pirates vs. Ninjas Dodgeball, Civilization IV: The Complete Edition, and Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner 2: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. King Abaddon on the week's docket. Full Story

NPD reports World of Warcraft expansion's reign at retail has extended for another moon; Sims 2 Double Deluxe takes silver, Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II bangs out bronze. Full Story

Relive history's largest airborne assault thanks to Ubisoft. Full Story

Blockbuster helps Take-Two rake in $51.8 million in net income on $433.8 million in quarterly revenue; no 360 GTA DLC before November. Full Story

Sid Meier's strategy series returns to consoles as Epic's shooter storms another platform; Beijing 2008, Devil May Cry 4 PC, and Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo's Dungeon also arrive. Full Story

Two big console exclusives released on the same day. Full Story

Record book honors legendary game designer for being honored; Civilization Revolution for PS3, 360, and DS now due July 8. Full Story

Affable industry legend speaks about his beginnings, casual games, Civilization, collaboration, and the current state of independent development. Full Story

2K Games confirms that Sid Meier's debut on Nintendo's console is "on hold" as Firaxis focuses on DS, 360, and PS3 editions. Full Story

Harmonix's rhythm game named best E3 game by game-journalist jury; Mass Effect, LittleBigPlanet also honored. Full Story

Sid Meier's latest gets updated along with its expansions, Colin McRae racer gets a tune-up, MGS4 receives two wallpaper packs. Full Story

It's a football free-for-all as Visual Concepts returns to the gridiron alongside EA's collegiate huddle, Paper Mario, Bomberman, and more. Full Story

Microsoft's Bringing It Home campaign concludes on day three of trade show; GHII tracks, game demos highlight week's offerings. Full Story

BioShock, All-Pro Football 2K8 also headline trade-show offerings from 2K Games and 2K Sports. Full Story

[UPDATE] The latest chapter in Sid Meier's Civilization series will arrive on handhelds and next-gen systems next spring. Full Story

New Civilization III mod gives the opportunity to relive or rewrite the past of The Great White North. Full Story

King of Fighters gets the big-screen treatment, Turbo Squid's new user-made-content site launches, American McGee's Grimm gets GameTapped, and Peter Jackson might still produce the Halo movie. Full Story

Electronic Arts confirms Soren Johnson has left his 2K Games gig and joined the dev team of Will Wright's forthcoming evolutionary simulation game. Full Story

To the surprise of no one, Take-Two reveals that a new entry in Firaxis' legendary strategy series is planned. Full Story

Firaxis cofounder and legendary game designer reminisces about the evolution of the storied PC series--and whether it will come to portables and next-gen consoles. Full Story

Sid Meier's latest simulator offers taste of the life of a railroad baron; 272MB demo now available for download. Full Story

A crowded week sees Family Guy, Flight Simulator X, Justice League Heroes, Sims 2: Pets, and Railroads! get on the retail train; Zoo Tycoon 2 and Age of Empires III expansions also on board. Full Story

Zuma, Worms, Airport Tycoon among the PC games now being offered online by North America's top game retailers. Full Story

Top three spots remain unchanged from last week; remainder of list sees big turnover as older games return to chart. Full Story

Madden sacks WOW for the top spot on NPD's weekly best-seller list; Railroad Tycoon, Warcraft III, and Elder Scrolls IV reenter top 10. Full Story

Cars spins out, leaves an opening at the top for World of Warcraft; Half-Life 2: Episode One rejoins the PC charts. Full Story

Big-time PSP fighter leads small-time lineup of games this week; arcade classic Galaga marks third Xbox Live Wednesdays download. Full Story

World of Warcraft ends the Sims' monthlong lock on the top slot as RPGs and RTS games continue to represent on NPD's weekly best-seller chart. Full Story

Oblivion gets bumped out of the top slot by the latest Sims 2 add-on, while Battlefield 2 and The Godfather get whacked. Full Story

2K's civilization builder updated to version 1.61; software development kit allows for user mods, tweaks. Full Story

[UPDATE] Revered developers, titillating game characters, and enduring games join second class of inductees into industry-honoring attraction. Full Story

New city-building strategy game for PCs lets players control rise and/or fall of imperial seat of power. Full Story

Slow holiday sales, acquisitions bite into the Grand Theft Auto publisher's bottom line; sales slightly better than expected. Full Story

Some North American copies ship with French-language tech tree; 2K Games posts PDF English tree, will send replacements. Full Story

Yesterday's two-year low sets stock up for buying frenzy today, with its share price climbing $1.30. Full Story

The sequel to Sid Meier's history-strategy series will arrive early, and with bonus materials for those who prepay. Full Story

Sid Meier games from Firaxis rereleased for $29.99; Civvies build empires, pirates swashbuckle the high seas. Full Story

2K Games and Firaxis reveal details on the new religion-based gameplay in the highly anticipated strategy sequel. Full Story

Take-Two subbrand pillages publishing rights to Firaxis' swashbuckling adventure, back catalog of Civilization titles; game hits stores this summer. Full Story

Last year's mystery buyer of the popular strategy sim series is revealed as the publisher announces "a long-term, multi-title publishing agreement" with Firaxis Games. Full Story

Eagerly awaited PC buccaneer adventure is arrrrrready on its way to landlubbers' treasure chests. Full Story

Also this week: The new PS2 has USB 2.0, Civilization IV for consoles, and Half-Life 2's mandatory Internet connection. Full Story

Console gamers will be given no quarter by Atari and Firaxis' sprawling buccaneer adventure. Full Story

Atari uses the first preview of its upcoming buccaneer sim to officially open the game's Web site. Full Story

Atari on Demand will let broadband-equipped gamers download a limited catalog of games for $14.95 a month. Full Story

Firaxis attributes devoted fans and sales of Civ III: Conquests as tipping points. Full Story

Expansion pack offers new civilizations, historical scenarios, improved AI. Full Story

Sid Meier's Civilization III: Gold Edition will bundle Civ III and the Play the World multiplayer expansion next month. Full Story

Firaxis Games is looking for several hundred players to beta-test its upcoming Civilization III expansion pack. Full Story