Civilization 7 is a game that I have not played since the Winter, and I am not interested in playing it until the game removes civ switching. While it is unlikely the developers will attempt this, I think that this is one of biggest issues with Civilization VII. The game is divided up into three different game modes which correspond to three different eras. Instead of being holistic, the game essentially resets and takes away units and cities. While you do not start at step 1 like in 4000 BCE, it is jarring and is not helping with the flow of the game.
This is why Civilization VII has been struggling to get players. While it may have a core fanbase who seeks to support the game, it is not much bigger than that here. Civilization VII is appealing too much to people who haven’t played the civilization games. At this point, they have enough data to understand that people do not want to be playing three different games which basically splits up the gameplay flow. Such features should have been their own separate game mode.
Until Civilization VII separates these game modes, the game will continue to have issues with convincing more skeptical fans to buy it and maintain the community around the game.
AR (Augmented Reality) can provide the diffusion of computing power that this age really needs. Instead of staring at TV screens, smartphones or computers. Right now, the only company really paying attention to this is Mark Zuckerberg’s company, Meta. The company that began as Facebook is only just pouring money into hardware as well as AI. While many people are criticizing him, Meta is one of the few companies capable of being able to compete with China in these areas. Many Americans still think of China in the 1970s which it isn’t anymore. Even under Mao, they managed to launch satellites into space and build their own spaceport. America needs companies competitive in many high-tech areas and Meta can be one of those companies which help our nation here.
The Meta Glasses are in continuity with another one of Zuckerberg’s projects, the Occulus Rift, a VR headset which has sold hundreds of thousands across the globe. However, the device is still niche in spite of its success. The main issue is one of style and how it can integrate with people and how they already interact with computers. The issue is to make it fashionable more than just another black slab on the table but something that can wear as jewelry amongst their colleagues.
The secret that we need here is to have technology return to the zeitgeist of the Y2K.
That is an era of style and beauty here.
While some may see it as tacky, Y2K had something unique which our current age is missing, a holistic integration of form and function. In our age now, form has become less important, and it is function which is often more important here.
What we need is style in tech again. Ray-Ban, a popular glasses brand has teamed up with Meta to make a new kind of glasses. These Ray-Ban Meta Glasses are a sign that computing is becoming more than just about keyboards and mice. Mark Zuckerberg has already stated that the glasses have sold some 2 million and this is very impressive for a new device here. Even Amazon is going to be introducing smart glasses for its drivers on the roads. Such devices are going to be integrated into everyday life which is important for the sales to increase. Consumers have to see that this product is practicable not just a hobbyist tool or a niche corporate tool which only affects small sections of an industry.
AI glasses can make the digital age spring out of the screen and onto the streets. That is the great promise of this technology. No longer will we be looking at blue light alone. It will integrate with meat space and revolutionize our lives and state.
In the Battlefield franchise, the maps are the main content of the game. Within these maps, there are several game modes and some of the best FPS gameplay has ensued on the servers here.
The screenshot you see above is that of Mirak Valley and the map is truly unique. The map has this swampy and greenish tint to its sky. However, it is truly a beautiful map to play on here.
What makes Battlefield 6’s maps have such weight is that the gameplay loop is so compelling and has variety. You are not just running and attacking other players; there is a variety of roles for every sort of players.
The maps enscapulate this in a way that allows every class to shine.
In the early days of Battlefield, the classes were simple and the main aspect of the game was more on the usage of vehicles with infantry being secondary. Beginning with Battlefield 2, infantry classes became more distinct and unlocks began to be used to allow players to distinguish their classes and play styles. Battlefield 2142 would greatly increase the unlocks here.
Battlefield 3 to about Battlefield 2042 was an era less about the player and more about the spectacle. 2042 attempted to recapture the uniqueness of every soldier with skins and an emphasis on mercenaries as seen in the operators.
Battlefield 6 is essentially a modern version of Battlefield 2. The maps work in the modern version because the classes synergize correctly with each other. There is a sense of strategic depth and excitement to had in this game.
It is no wonder that people want to use Battlefield Portal to create new maps. Such strong lineup of maps is one of the reasons for Battlefield 6’s success.
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