![]() ![]() On the surface, this isn't special stuff for modern video games. In response, last week, its makers announced patches and fixes that will be downloadable in the near future. In-game attempts at diplomacy, a series cornerstone, tend to end with caveman-like rebuttals. Computer armies make stupidly mad dashes to their bitter end. But fans balked, as did renowned game critic Tom Chick, over the game's obvious bugs and not-so-obvious "intelligence" issues. Last month, world-domination sim Civilization V launched on PCs with a similar wave of hype, targeting the series' loyal, nerdy following. Yesterday, its makers announced "patches/updates" to fix the glitches that will be downloadable "as quickly as possible." A popular fan video shows a head-spinning bug in the opening scene, prompting a user to call it "Fear and Loathing in New Vegas." ![]() The reviews are in, and most agree that the game is loaded with glitches and crashes. Trouble is, New Vegas is a bit off in the head. ![]() MORE ON VIDEO GAMES: Sam Machkovech: Why Is Nintendo Ignoring Its Own 25th Birthday? Alexis Madrigal & Nick Jackson: 11 Really Weird Nintendo Games Marc Ambinder: The Story Behind 'Medal of Honor' ![]()
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