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Sid Meier Bringing Civilization To Facebook
8:20AM Mike Fahey | Sid Meier is taking two of the most addictive games ever created—Civilization and Facebook—and melding them into one. Today he announced Civilization Network, coming to Facebook in 2010. More »
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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 »
Civ IV: Colonization Review: Once More, With(out) Feeling
3:00AM Luke Plunkett | The 2008 version of Colonization seems like it’s too good to be true. Like, a remake? Of 1994’s brilliant strategy game Colonization? Pure remakes of games are rare enough, but remakes of such a niche, underappreciated title? Its like the PC gaming gods took a break from the usual fire and brimstone and were instead dispensing smiles. Problem is, in going for a pure remake – as opposed to a sequel with big additions and/or changes – they’re also taking a big risk. A straight-up remake will beg the question: why bother? Why go to all the trouble of shoe-horning a 14 year-old game into a modern engine, changing some art assets and pushing it onto the market when the original was nearly perfect as it was? More »
Frankenreview: Sid Meier’s Civilization Revolution
5:00AM Mike Fahey | Way back in 1991, PC publisher Microprose released Sid Meier’s Civilization, and some fans still haven’t slept since. The game is widely considered to be one of the greatest PC games of all time. Now with three sequels plus expansions for each, multiple ports, and even a rather fine board game under the series’ belt, 2K and Firaxis are taking the franchise where no original Civ title has gone before – the console. Shoddy PC to console ports aside, Sid Meier’s Civilisation Revolution is the first game in the series to be built from the ground up with game consoles in mind. Will this new direction bring all-night Civ sessions to the console crowd, or should it be put to bed early? Get the verdict from the reviewing public, after the jump. More »Civilization Revolution Review: Compromise, Or Compromised?
1:20PM Luke Plunkett | Trying to shoehorn an RTS like Command & Conquer onto a console is one thing, but Civilisation? The fanciest bottle of good booze on PC strategy gaming’s top shelf? It’s an impossible task, some will say. Or one that even if it is possible, just shouldn’t be done. Under any circumstances. Lest the ensuing offspring (see Civ II on the PS1) be such a crime of nature, such an abomination, that the good Lord himself descend from the heavens and strike down all involved in its creation. That’s what die-hard, myopic fans of the PC series will tell you, at any rate. And as one of those myself – having lost what must be thousands of hours to the series over the years – when a copy of Civilization Revolution for the PlayStation 3 turned up at my door, I greeted it with not just a signature, but a healthy dose of scepticism. More »Sid Meier Won’t Turn His Back On Wii
9:20AM Leigh Alexander | Sid Meier’s not giving up on the Wii. In a recent interview with GameDaily, he said he and Firaxis think the Wii is “a fantastic platform, and have no intentions of turning our backs on it!” He wouldn’t confirm, of course, any plans for a Wii version of Civilisation Revolution but his positive response should be encouraging, at least, to Civ fans. He was also asked about the possibility of a Civ MMO: I’m exploring lots of exciting ideas right now. A Civ MMO is a really intriguing idea and we’re spending time thinking about how we could make it the fun addictive experience Civ players expect. Beyond that I have some new ideas that are quite different from games I’ve made in the past – and that’s all I’m able to tell you right now. Stand by for more information in the near future! 10 Questions: Firaxis’ Sid Meier [GameDaily] More »Shiny New Civ IV: Colonization Coming To PC
6:20AM Leigh Alexander | Firaxis is currently at work on Sid Meier’s Civilization IV: Colonization, a standalone for Windows PC, Take-Two announced today. It’ll be available in Fall 08, and the announcement says the 1994 title is being rebuilt from the ground up to take advantage of the Civ IV engine, adding new graphics, interface and features. You still lead one of four European countries in conquering the New World, dealing with natives and the other nations and all that wonderfully bloody business. Here’s hoping for smallpox blankets? Full release and screens after the jump!
Civilization Revolution Xbox 360 Faceplate Has Famous People On It
1:00PM Logan Booker | Well, caricatures of famous people, but you can easily recognise them as Napoleon, Cleopatra and my dad.
I received this pleasant treat at a hands-on multiplayer preview of Civilization Revolution held today. Unfortunately I can’t say much more about the preview as there’s an embargo until the 10th, but be sure to tune in then for all the details.
I’m trying to organise a giveaway – just waiting for confirmation from 2K Games. There’s also one more nice Civilization Revolution surprise to be revealed, and I’m hoping I can swing that today. A hint: It has to do with puppets. More » 
Civilization Revolution For Australia & NZ Dated
12:00PM Logan Booker | Last week, 2K Games announced the US release date for Civilization Revolution on Xbox 360, PS3 and DS. In case you missed it, it was June 3.
So, should Australia and New Zealand expect a mammoth release delay? No, not at all! The local 2K Games branch has informed us that Oceania will receive the game just a few days after the US on June 6. that’s plenty of time to, say, read some hands-on impressions.
Now, if only all games could be released in all regions within days of each other… More » 
