Carli Velocci

Gaming Lead, Copy Chief

Carli is the Gaming Editor and Copy Chief across Windows Central, Android Central, and iMore. Her last name also will remind you of a dinosaur. Follow her on Twitter or email her at carli.velocci@futurenet.com.

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Immortality Xbox review: So much more than you can imagine

By Carli Velocci published 30 August 22

Immortality, the latest game from Half Mermaid Productions and Sam Barlow, is about the Hollywood machine, and like fame, the more layers you peel away, the closer to reality you get.

Anu and Stapleface from New Tales from the Borderlands

New Tales from the Borderlands announced at Gamescom, to bring all new characters in October

By Carli Velocci published 23 August 22

New Tales from the Borderlands is a sequel to Tales from the Borderlands that follows three new characters. It's set to be released in October.

Activision Blizzard employees to walk out today to demand end to gender inequity, other issues

By Carli Velocci published 21 July 22

Workers are calling on the company to do more in the wake of Roe v. Wade.

Sonic Frontiers hands-on: It's new, but at what cost?

By Carli Velocci published 13 June 22

Sonic is trapped and there's no escape.

We got our first look at Street Fighter 6's open-world gameplay, new characters coming to Xbox, PC

By Carli Velocci published 2 June 22

Street Fighter 6 was teased earlier this year, but now we get our first look thanks to PlayStation's State of Play presentation on Thursday.

The story behind the Old Gods of Asgard, Remedy Entertainment's favorite band

By Carli Velocci published 31 May 22

VIdeo game music week Remedy Entertainment has produced some excellent soundtracks for titles like Alan Wake and Control, and one band has been at the crux of many of them.

VIdeo game music week

From Halo to Nier: Automata, it's video game music week at Windows Central and iMore!

By Carli Velocci last updated 31 May 22

Video game music week We love video game music here. This week, we're celebrating our favorite soundtracks and tunes and the composers who made them.

Video game music week

Activision Blizzard lawsuit: Timeline, statements, and everything you need to know

By Carli Velocci, Samuel Tolbert published 6 May 22

Get caught up on the latest happenings from the biggest story in the video games industry right now.

Nightdive Studios on what to expect from 'largely complete' System Shock remake

By Carli Velocci published 22 April 22

Nightdive Studios has been working on the System Shock remake since 2016, and according to the studio, it's finally almost complete.

MythForce for PC Early Access hands-on: Masters of the dungeon-crawling universe

By Carli Velocci published 12 April 22

Saturday morning cartoons, coming to Early Access.

Back 4 Blood Tunnels Of Terror Expansion

Back 4 Blood's first expansion, Tunnel of Terror, releasing next week for Xbox, PC, other platforms

By Carli Velocci published 7 April 22

It was previously announced that Back 4 Blood's first expansion was due in 2022, and now it'll be out on April 12.

Superfuse for PC hands-on: Bringing skill trees to the next level

By Carli Velocci published 6 April 22

I heard you liked customization.

Activision Blizzard employees plan new walkout over lifting vaccine mandates [Update]

By Samuel Tolbert, Carli Velocci published 1 April 22

The ABK Workers Alliance has laid out multiple demands in response to the planned removal of a vaccine mandate.

US senators call out lack of accountability for Bobby Kotick in Microsoft deal [Update]

By Carli Velocci published 1 April 22

In a letter to the FTC, four U.S. senators are calling on the committee to acknowledge Activision Blizzard's history in considering the Microsoft acquisition.

GDC 2022 roundup: Unions, NFTs, and VR all in one place

By Carli Velocci published 30 March 22

GDC 2022 wasn't a full return to form, but the first conference in three years still set the tone for what's to come this year for the video game industry,

Overwatch 2 is really happening; PvP beta begins in April

By Carli Velocci published 10 March 22

It's been a long time since we heard an Overwatch 2 update, but Blizzard dropped a big one on Thursday.

Ukrainian video game studios respond to Russian attacks, share how to help

By Carli Velocci, Samuel Tolbert last updated 3 March 22

Ukraine has a huge video game industry, and many spoke out Thursday following Russia advancing into the country.

Activision Blizzard won't recognize Raven Software union, will reorganize QA workers [update]

By Carli Velocci last updated 26 January 22

The deadline to respond to the Game Workers Alliance's unionization request has passed, and now it's onto the next step.

Among Us for Xbox: Release date, Xbox Game Pass, and everything you need to know

By Zachary Boddy, Carli Velocci published 15 December 21

Among Us is now on Xbox consoles, and it's included in Xbox and PC Game Pass. Here's everything you need to know.

11 indie games we're anxious to see in 2022

By Carli Velocci published 11 December 21

We love a good indie release. Check out some of the most anticipated games expected to hit our screens this year.

Elden Ring's new The Game Awards trailer focuses on story

By Carli Velocci published 10 December 21

We got a new Elden Ring trailer at The Game Awards, and it really showed off the gorgeous world and fantastical story.

Remedy finally announces Alan Wake 2 with first look at The Game Awards 2021

By Samuel Tolbert, Carli Velocci published 10 December 21

After 11 years, a sequel to Remedy Entertainment's cult classic horror title is finally happening, as Alan Wake 2 was announced during The Game Awards 2021.

Star Wars: Eclipse, developed by Quantic Dream, announced at The Game Awards 2021

By Carli Velocci published 10 December 21

Quantic Dream, the studio behind Detroit: Become Human, is making a Star Wars game.

Here are all the winners from The Game Awards 2021

By Samuel Tolbert, Carli Velocci last updated 10 December 21

Many big games and standout indie titles have been nominated for The Game Awards 2021, but there can only be one winner for each category. Here's the winners from The Game Awards 2021.

Ubisoft introduces NFTs through Ubisoft Quartz, coming to games like Ghost Recon: Breakpoint

By Samuel Tolbert, Carli Velocci published 7 December 21

Ghost Recon: Breakpoint is the first Ubisoft game to receive these NFTs.

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