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Civilization IV Is The Gift That Keeps On Giving

3:30PM Luke Plunkett | It’s testament to the longevity of Civilization IV that, four years on from release, not only am I still playing it, but that 2K can repackage the game safe in the knowledge it will sell. More »

A Look at the New Civilization Colonization Trailer

3:00AM Adam Barenblat | For years we have kept Kotaku tower a closely guarded secret. However, today we revealed our rendition of it. Wouldn’t it be nice to build a Kotaku colony? We could have little Crecentes and Faheys running around. This of course brings us to this new Sid Meir’s Civilization IV Colonization Trailer. In the video we get a look at the time periods that the new game will focus on. I was too young to appreciate Sid Meier’s Colonization back in ‘94, but this time it seems he’s bringing the concept to a new generation. Expect it in stores later this year. More »
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2K Games Steam Titles To Return To Oz Shortly

1:45PM Logan Booker | The local 2K Games branch has heard back from the mothership about the mysterious disappearance of the publisher’s titles from Valve’s Steam service. Apparently the dropped catalogue is a temporary issue, and users can expect the games to return soon. No exact date or precise explanation, but it’s good to know we won’t be going without. The update was also shared on 2K’s official forums (thanks Glen). It should be noted that the publisher has yet to provide a reason for the Civilization IV price hike. I’m hoping the increase doesn’t magically appear on 2K’s other offerings when they return. Fingers crossed. Update: 2K Games officially has no comment on the price rise… which can be roughly translated as “Suck it, Australia”. More »
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2K Games & Steam: Civ IV Twice As Expensive, Bioshock Dumped

12:30PM Logan Booker | Oh dear. Where has the “Purchase” button for Bioshock disappeared to? Why is Civilization IV so much more expensive than the identical US offering? 2K Games isn’t chucking an Activision and a THQ is it? We’ve hit up the local PR for some answers, but understandably it’s not in control of the pricing or title listings for Australian Steam users. Our request has however been forwarded to those in the know, and we hope to have a reply for you guys later today or tomorrow. In the past, Activision blamed Steam for similar shenanigans, and THQ was unwilling to comment on its activities. Maybe 2K Games will step up to the plate and be straight with us. 2K too good for Australia now!? [Steam Powered forums, thanks Cam] More »

GameTap Hits 1,000 With Civ IV

6:00AM Mike Fahey | We knew it was coming, and now it is finally here. GameTap has reached the 1,000 game milestone, with none other than Sid Meier’s Civilization IV taking the honours as the landmark title. For those keeping track, that’s an average of 500 games a year over the course of the service’s two-year life. When GameTap first launched, there were 300 older game titles available. Since then they’ve grown to include new game releases from companies like Codemasters and Eidos as well original news and animation programming. Joining Civ IV is HItman: Contracts, the third game in the Hitman series, just in time for the release of the Philadelphia-scaring movie. You can head over to GameTap.com for more information, or to see the nifty mosiac pictured above in all of its mouseover box art glory. More »