Carli Velocci
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.
Latest articles by Carli Velocci
Report: Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick knew of sexual harassment claims
By Samuel Tolbert, Carli Velocci last updated
Claims were allegedly not reported to the company board of directors.
Ubisoft introduces NFTs through Ubisoft Quartz, coming to games like Ghost Recon: Breakpoint
By Samuel Tolbert, Carli Velocci published
Ghost Recon: Breakpoint is the first Ubisoft game to receive these NFTs.
Outriders New Horizon update promises the changes players have been waiting for
By Carli Velocci published
"It's a good moment to start finally working on our game to make it better."
GTA Trilogy Definitive Edition still unavailable to play on PC a day after launch
By Carli Velocci published
While the GTA Trilogy Definitive Edition launched on Nov., 11 across platforms, it's missing from PC. Rockstar Games reported that it's still working on the problem.
Stardew Valley developer announces new game, Haunted Chocolatier, now in development
By Carli Velocci published
ConcernedApe is developing a new game, called Haunted Chocolatier, that features a haunted castle, ghosts, slimes, chocolate making, and more.
Apex Legends Season 11 brings a new Titanfall legend, new map, and more
By Rizwan Anwer, Carli Velocci published
With Apex Legends Season 11, the game is bringing a brand new weapon and legend set to surprise fans who played Titanfall 2.
Among Us sneaking onto Xbox Game Pass in December
By Carli Velocci published
It's been a long time coming, but Among Us is finally hitting Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles through Xbox Game Pass on Dec. 14.
Report: Activision Blizzard fires 20 employees in response to harassment claims
By Carli Velocci published
According to a Financial Times report, Activision Blizzard has fired 20 employees for disciplinary reasons, citing recent harassment claims.
Lost in Random review: It all comes down to a roll of the dice
By Carli Velocci published
Lost in Random, the latest from indie studio Zoink, is a gothic fairy tale that attempts to mesh together the probability in board games with the interactivity of video games, but does it succeed?
The Artful Escape review: Tale of cosmic self actualization
By Carli Velocci last updated
The Artful Escape, the latest from Annapurna Interactive, might seem like a game of galactic proportions, but in reality, it's a grounded tale of finding your voice as an artist.
Lost in Random preview: This creepy fairy tale is not what you expect
By Carli Velocci published
Lost in Random is a gorgeous game about randomness and chance set to come out on Sept. 10. The Windows Central team got a sneak preview, so find out what this creepy fairy tale has in store.
Overwatch is changing McCree's name after namesake fired from Blizzard
By Carli Velocci last updated
The real Jesse McCree is no longer with the company following the aftermath of the Activision Blizzard lawsuit.
Why Saints Row is a reboot: 'Those were games of a time'
By Carli Velocci published
This is the part where you go back to your roots.
Splitgate open beta continues with Season 0, available today on PC
By Carli Velocci published
Splitgate announced Season 0 at Gamescom today, which introduces a Battle Pass, a new map, a new Contamination Mode, and more.
Dialed back Saints Row reboot announced at Gamescom 2021
By Carli Velocci published
The last mainline Saints Row game was in 2013, so it was about time we got a new entry in the franchise. However, this time the team is dialing it back just a bit.
Twelve Minutes review: A game that feels like an eternity
By Carli Velocci published
Twelve Minutes, the latest Annapurna Interactive game, seems like a new classic on paper. However, while it manages to tick all the boxes, there's something missing in the execution.
Diablo 4 director, two others no longer with Activision Blizzard
By Samuel Tolbert, Carli Velocci published
Three senior staff have been reportedly let go, including leads on upcoming titles like Diablo 4.
Activision Blizzard employees say company hasn't met their demands, rejects hiring of law firm
By Carli Velocci published
A week after a walkout, employees at Activision Blizzard say the company "did not meaningfully address" their requests for things like the removal of forced arbitration.
Activision Blizzard employees walk out in protest of leadership's response to lawsuit. But they're hopeful.
By Carli Velocci published
"We are resolute," said one Blizzard employee.
Activision Blizzard execs send two very different emails in response to lawsuit
By Carli Velocci published
After an intense lawsuit filed earlier this week, Activision Blizzard executives responded in internal emails sent out to employees. However, they vary wildly in tone.
Last Stop for PC review: These three stories take some big swings
By Carli Velocci published
Last Stop is the latest game from indie studio Variable State, and it's a huge departure from its previous title, Virginia. It takes some big swings, some not always for the better.
Steam Deck is Valve's first handheld console and it's releasing in December
By Carli Velocci last updated
A website was discovered today that revealed that Valve is launching a handheld console called the Steam Deck, which is set to start shipping this December.
Company of Heroes 3 to hit PC in 2022, but pre-alpha preview is now available
By Carli Velocci published
In a surprise announcement today, Sega and Relic Entertainment announced that the fan-favorite RTS series Company of Heroes is getting a new entry sometime in 2022.
Watch Dogs: Legion – Bloodline review — Ubisoft course-corrects for a middling DLC
By Carli Velocci published
Is the Bloodline DLC worth playing? Well, did you like Ubisoft's big risk with Legion or do you prefer the more streamlined versions of the game in the first two entries? It's all up to you.
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