I have a vivid memory of watching my dad play Civilization 2 on the PlayStation as a kid. It looked impenetrable from the outside with a sea of menus, tiny units, and decisions I couldn't begin to parse, but it has never billed itself as a spectator sport. My own entry came years later when Civilization 5 dropped to a fiver in a sale, cheap enough to rope a few friends in. It clicked immediately, being more forgiving than real-time strategy games with no rush strategies, no unit spam, and simultaneous turns that respected everyone's time. Perhaps Civilization 7 could be your entry point, with a 40% discount at Fanatical right now, bringing the price down to $41.99 / £35.99.

Read the full story on PCGamesN: Civilization 7's biggest free update is almost here and, with a 40% discount, now is the ideal time to buy

The Humble Bundle Black Friday sale has rolled into town once again, bringing with it a stellar selection of PC game deals. This isn't just a bunch of titles from ten years ago on sale either (like you see a lot in sales events), but recent hits like Oblivion Remastered and Civilization 7. It's a good opportunity to fill some gaps in your Steam library.

Read the full story on PCGamesN: From Oblivion Remastered to Civ 7, here are the best deals in the Humble Bundle Black Friday sale