Developed by the creators of the groundbreaking Police Simulator: Patrol Officers, Ambulance Life: A Paramedic Simulator is the first simulation game in which you experience every aspect of a paramedic's life. Your objective? Quickly reach the accident site at the wheel of your ambulance. Your mission? Take care of the injured and apply first aid. Each accident is different. It's up to you to adapt and make the right choices while being fast and efficient.

With the launch of Destiny 2's newest episode, Heresy, comes a brand-new way to earn loot. This time, players will be headed back to the Dreadnaught orbiting Saturn to hunt for secrets and special rewards in the Nether. Here's how it works and how players can earn rewards, including secret loot stashes.

Limited revives, ammo and health regen

Nether delves are different from other activities in that player groups will have limited revives and health regeneration is disabled, meaning that players do not have passive healing after being out of combat for several seconds. Instead, enemies will drop white orbs that give back health, and all other healing effects, such as Support Frame auto rifles, Warlock Healing Rifts, and the Void Devour buff can still take effect. Special and Heavy ammo drops are also significantly reduced in this activity and can only be affected by weapon perks, armor mods, and shooting destructible pots to find more ammo.

How to complete objectives in the NetherA Tormentor boss in Destiny 2 channels some unknown power.

When players first spawn into the Nether activity, they will notice objectives like "Destroy Weapon Systems" on the HUD. It's not immediately obvious what these are, but upon pulling out the Ghost, the HUD will show a diamond on-screen where the next objective is. Usually, these objectives will be guarded by a yellow-bar enemy with a name and a quick objective to complete around it.

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Over time in Civilization VII, you'll start to accumulate more and more settlements. You can get more settlements by using your own units, negotiating with other leaders, or taking settlements by force. However, the more settlements you acquire, the more at risk you are for exceeding your settlement limit.

At the top of your screen, you'll see a building icon next to the happiness icon. The building icon has a fraction next to it, and this tells you what your current settlement limit is (the right number) and how many settlements you currently own (the left number). While it's possible to go over your settlement limit, this has fairly substantial consequences. So, to avoid that, you can simply increase your overall settlement limit in Civilization 7.

How to increase settlement limit in Civilization 7The settlement limit warning

At the start of a playthrough in Civ 7, you'll have a settlement limit of four. This is more than enough to get you through the first third of the Antiquity Age, as you'll have your capital and at least a couple of additional settlements you founded through Settlers, Suzerainship, or war with other leaders.

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Saber Interactive founder Matthew Karch has shared some pointed words about the state of the AAA video game market. Speaking to reporter Stephen Totilo aboard a private jet that he paid $23 million for, Karch said incredibly expensive AAA games may become a thing of the past and are contributing to the string of job losses in the market today.

"I think that the age of the $200 million, $300 million, $400 million AAA game is on its way out. I don't think it's necessary. I don't think it's appropriate," Karch said.

The executive went on to say he believes the costs associated with making such big-budget games may help explain why the video game industry is seeing so many layoffs today.

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If you've got a VR headset, there's a good chance that you'd like to take it with you to events. Naturally, a solid carrying case is a must-have for protecting your headset, and the official carrying case for the Quest 3 and Quest 3S is on sale for just $52.44 (was $70) at Amazon.

Meta Quest Carrying Case $52.44 (was $70)

This reliable case features a sturdy, lightweight design with room to house your Meta Quest 3 or 3S headset, Elite Strap, and controllers. There are also inner pockets to keep all your cables organized.

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Several third-party cases are also on sale if you're shopping around for alternative options. For example, the Kiwi P4 case is discounted to $20 (was $40) and features a thick, durable build with soft flannel outer fabric, while the Apexinno bag is just $28 (was $48) and features a robust outer shell with plenty of interior storage compartments for cables. Both cases support the Quest 3 and 3S.

More Meta Quest 3 and 3S carrying case deals

• Kiwi P4 carrying case -- $20 with coupon ($40)
• Apexinno carrying case -- $28 ($48)

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World of Warcraft will look to reward players for positive social behavior in the future, according to Blizzard. It's just one of several new community-focused features the team is looking at implementing as part of a new initiative within the WoW development team.

In a blog post reflecting on WoW's last year and the year ahead, executive producer Holly Longdale revealed the team is "doubling down" on the social elements of the longrunning MMORPG by forming a new Social initiative that will work on new social features or come up with solutions to community-related problems.

"You are what brings Azeroth to life, and you make our game truly unique," Longdale said. "To properly commit to this fundamental aspect of World of Warcraft, we now have a dedicated Social initiative within our development team."

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Civilization 7 Physical Edition

$60-$70

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Civilization 7 Deluxe Edition

$90-$100 for consoles | $88 (was $100) for PC

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Civilization 7 Founders Edition

$114.39 (was $130) for PC and Mac

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If you haven't preordered a copy of Sid Meier's Civilization 7, there's still time to take advantage of preorder offers ahead of the game's official launch date of February 11. You can also start playing the new 4X strategy game as early as tomorrow, February 6, by purchasing the Deluxe or Founders Edition. For the first time in series history, Civilization 7 is launching simultaneously on PC, Mac, Xbox, PS5, and Nintendo Switch. On console, there are three physical editions to choose from: standard, Deluxe, and a Collector's Edition.

Civilization, and 4X strategy games in general, feel most at home on PC. If you're planning to play on PC or Mac, make sure to check out the Steam key deals at Fanatical (a GameSpot sister site). Civilization 7's standard edition is available to preorder for $61.59 at Fanatical. If you want to play five days early on February 6, you can grab the Deluxe or Founders Edition for a nice discount, too:

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Iron Galaxy Studios, the developer behind shuttered battle royale Rumbleverse and support studio on many other projects, has announced it is laying off 66 developers as part of an effort to save the company. This was confirmed in a post on the company's website, where the studio called the layoffs "a means of last resort" for the studio's survival.

"For several years now, we have watched our industry undergo significant change. So many of our friends and colleagues who work in game development have suffered a series of painful adjustments...All the while at Iron Galaxy, we’ve been making sacrifices to keep our teams intact," the post explains. "It has been our hope that we could emerge from this long winter alongside all the teammates who have come to work with us over the years. Today, we’re making the unfortunate announcement that we have run out of room to maneuver amidst this slow recovery."

Iron Galaxy Studios was founded in 2008 and has studios in Chicago, Orlando, Nashville, and Austin. According to LinkedIn, the company had over 200 employees at the time of layoffs. Iron Galaxy has long been a co-developer and support studio on projects like Killer Instinct, Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection, and Fallout 76. The studio is best known for its original projects, which included the beloved-yet-shuttered battle royale game Rumbleverse and games like Divekick and Extinction.

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2K Games has revealed a major change at Project Ethos developer 31st Union, confirming that studio head Michael Condrey--known best for the Dead Space and Call of Duty franchises--is transitioning to an advisory role before an expected exit. Sources told Kotaku that Condrey was fired, though 2K Games didn't use that terminology and maintains it is "very committed" to the game and the studio.

A 2K spokesperson told Kotaku that it is "grateful to Michael Condrey for the dedication, passion, and work ethic it took to build an incredible team and shape the vision of 31st Union." The statement went on to say that Condrey will be "transitioning his role in the short term" to become an advisor on Project Ethos.

"We remain very committed to the forward path for Project Ethos and the people and culture of the 31st Union studio," 2K said.

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Between the giant creatures, multiple on-screen characters, and a large map to explore, there's no question that Capcom's Monster Hunter Wilds is going to demand a lot of power from PCs. Now, less than a month away from the game's release, Capcom has shared a PC benchmark tool to show players how their computer measures up to the system specs.

The Monster Hunter Wilds benchmark is on Steam's site, and it requires players to have Steam installed and room to download the benchmark itself. The benchmark can rate the performance of your machine and give it a score up to 20,000. Any computer that hits 10,250 and up on the benchmark will be able to play the game. Everything that comes in underneath may take some changes in order to properly enjoy the experience.

The game's minimum system requirements have also been released and can be seen below:

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Sims franchise just celebrated its 25th anniversary, and the festivities included legacy editions of The Sims and The Sims 2, along with the announcement of several new DLCs for The Sims 4. Acknowledging the series' past while looking toward its future certainly sounds like the right way to honor a franchise that has been around for a quarter of a century, but EA has hit a few snags along the way. The Sims 1 and 2 re-releases launched with some pretty serious bugs, and with over 70 expansions, not everyone agrees that more DLC is what The Sims 4 really needs.

The Sims 4 has been around for nearly half the franchise's lifetime, celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2024. But as EA continues to provide glimpses of what the future holds for The Sims 4 and the franchise overall--including the mysterious, still-in-development Project Rene--long-time Sims fans are beginning to feel a hint of deja vu. For those who witnessed The Sims 4's extremely rocky launch, Project Rene feels like Groundhog Day.

The Sims 4 wasn't quite dead on arrival, but its launch was definitely a rocky one.

When The Sims 4 launched in September 2014, it was in pretty rough condition. GameSpot gave it a middling 6/10, noting the game's lack of depth and, perhaps most glaringly, its lack of features. Sims themselves arguably looked better than ever, but some players were surprised that EA had taken the art style in a more cartoonish direction than previous iterations of the game. But what really had long-time Simmers simmering with anger was the fact that gameplay itself had seemingly been gutted. Prior to The Sims 4, each iteration of the game had included whatever new features were introduced in the last game. Removing a feature--especially one as popular as the ability to choose custom colors and textures--was unheard of.

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Capcom has revealed that its second open beta test for Monster Hunter Wilds will feature its flagship monster, the Arkveld.

The second open beta test will be split into two sessions. The first one will run from February 6 at 7 PM PT / 10 PM ET to February 9 at 6:59 PM PT / 9:59 PM ET. The second will be from February 13 at 7 PM PT / 10 PM ET to February 16 at 6:59PM PT / 9:59 PM ET. Players can start preloading for the second open beta test starting today, February 5, at 7PM PT.

Both sessions will have identical content, including the character creation, story trial, and Doshagma hunt from the first open beta test back in November. There are a few new features in this upcoming open beta test, though.

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Best VR headset

Meta Quest 3

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Best high-end PC VR headset

Valve Index

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Best standalone high-end VR headset

Meta Quest Pro

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Best display

HTC Vive Pro 2

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Best VR headset for PS5

PSVR 2

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Best VR headset for PS4

PlayStation VR

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Best affordable headset

Meta Quest 3S

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Best XR Device

Viture Pro XR Glasses

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Despite still occupying a niche corner of the gaming market, VR tech continues to develop, bringing with it new headsets that are more powerful, more comfortable, and--more importantly--more affordable. While our overall favorite VR headset in 2025 remains the Meta Quest 3, there's now a healthy range of VR headsets to pick from that may fit your preferences better. Some headsets harness the power of gaming PCs or consoles for enhanced performance and visual quality, while others are more affordable standalone devices. No matter what your preferences are, there's a VR headset that suits your needs. To assist you in finding the perfect match, we've compiled a list of the best VR headsets available in 2025.

Finding the best VR headset for you

The first thing that's important to know before buying a VR headset is that some VR games are exclusive to specific headsets. Meta and both PlayStation headsets have their own storefronts that offer unique games unavailable to HTC, Valve, and other companies' headsets. Of course, you can still get an impressive experience with the Valve Index or HTC Vive line of headsets, especially considering the great library of VR games on Steam. Each VR headset has its advantages and unique qualities, such as high resolutions, AMOLED displays, and built-in speakers.

The Meta Quest 3 is a powerful mobile VR headset that gives you great experiences without connecting to a PC--no sensors required (though you can, if you so choose), while its younger sibling, the Meta Quest 3S, offers similar functionality in a more affordable package. The Valve Index requires you to connect to a PC and use sensors, but it also provides the most high-end VR experience available today. And, of course, there's the PSVR 2, which has the benefit of being compatible with Sony's first-party lineup of VR games. Keep in mind the original PSVR has its own library of games separate from the PSVR 2. You cannot play original PSVR games on PSVR 2 unless the developer releases an upgraded version.

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Rooster Teeth, the online media brand famous for shows like Red vs. Blue, RWBY, and various podcasts, is back--with original co-founder Burnie Burns at the helm.

In a press release, Burns announced his independent production company Box Canyon Productions has acquired the Rooster Teeth brand and "much of its remaining assets." Burns left Rooster Teeth in 2020 and moved to Scotland with his family, but founded Box Canyon in 2023. The company is most well-known for its "Morning Somewhere" podcast. Burns directed those interested in learning more about Rooster Teeth's revival to check out the February 5 episode of the "Morning Somewhere" podcast.

"I am excited at the challenge of bringing Rooster Teeth back to its roots," Burns said in a press release. "The heart of this brand has always been its fans, and I look forward to writing a new chapter together."

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