Sid Meier's Civilization coming to consoles/handhelds!
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Sid Meier's Civilization coming to consoles/handhelds!
2K Announces Civilization® Revolution™ - Sid Meier's First Game for Next Generation Consoles
Legendary designer Sid Meier builds the Civilization® experience from the ground up for consoles
New York, NY - June 28, 2007 - 2K, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), announced today that it will publish Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution, the first next generation game designed by world famous game designer Sid Meier. Slated for a spring 2008 release for next generation consoles and handhelds, Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution is being developed by Firaxis Games™, 2K's world-renowned development studio.
Sid Meier put computer gaming on the map when he delivered Civilization® to the gaming world, launching the "God Game" genre and creating one of the most award-winning and addictive strategy series of all time, including Sid Meier's Civilization IV™, the Gamespy and GameSpot 2005 Game of the Year. Driven by sheer passion for the game concept, Meier is now handcrafting a brand-new Civilization experience designed and built from scratch for next gen consoles and handhelds.
"Civilization Revolution is the game I've always wanted to make!" said Sid Meier, Director of Creative Development at Firaxis Games. "We are excited to take advantage of the power of next generation consoles and the ingenuity of handhelds, to create a great and unique strategy game for newcomers to the series, as well as the millions of fans around the world who enjoy Civilization on the PC."
In Civilization, players strive to become ruler of the world by establishing and leading a civilization from the dawn of man into the space age - waging war, conducting diplomacy, discovering technologies, going head-to-head with some of history's greatest leaders, and building the most powerful empire the world has ever known.
Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution is a watershed game, offering players a chance to experience the epic empire-building world of Civilization in an all new accessible, visually immersive, and action-packed world specifically designed for the console and handheld gamer. Delivering Civilization's renowned epic single-player campaigns featuring vast re-playability and unmatched addictive gameplay as well as revolutionary features like real-time interaction with leaders and advisors, extensive multiplayer capabilities and integrated video and voice chat, it will completely transport the Civilization series to a level of gameplay that fans have never seen before.
"Civilization is one of the world's top selling PC game series with more than 8 million units sold, and continues to be recognized as one of the greatest franchises ever created," said Christoph Hartmann, president of 2K. "We are excited to have Sid Meier getting back to his roots as the game's Lead Designer to carry on its legacy with Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution."
Some of the key features that will resonate with fans of strategy games and the Civilization franchise include 16 civilizations to master and lead to victory, an array of famous historical leaders to play as or compete against, and accessible maps and streamlined time scale for quicker games, intense combat, and constant action. In online multiplayer mode, players will compete for world conquest and glory among their peers as they battle in teams, head-to-head or epic free-for-all matches. In addition, auto-matching, ranked games, leaderboards, achievements, downloadable extra content and integrated video and voice chat make the online play more versatile and fun than any previous version of Civilization and will allow players to see where they stand against the competition. Finally, the position of ruler of the world can be settled online.
Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution will be released in spring 2008 for next generation consoles and handhelds. For more information please visit http://www.civilization.com/.
About Sid Meier's Civilization® Franchise
Created by industry legend Sid Meier in 1991, Civilization instantly set the standard and defined a new genre of empire-building strategy games. An addictive blend of building, exploration, discovery and conquest, the original Civilization is still recognized as one of the greatest games of all time and is considered the father of the "God-Game" genre. Civilization IV was named 2005's PC Game of the Year and is also one of the most acclaimed games of all time.
Legendary designer Sid Meier builds the Civilization® experience from the ground up for consoles
New York, NY - June 28, 2007 - 2K, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), announced today that it will publish Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution, the first next generation game designed by world famous game designer Sid Meier. Slated for a spring 2008 release for next generation consoles and handhelds, Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution is being developed by Firaxis Games™, 2K's world-renowned development studio.
Sid Meier put computer gaming on the map when he delivered Civilization® to the gaming world, launching the "God Game" genre and creating one of the most award-winning and addictive strategy series of all time, including Sid Meier's Civilization IV™, the Gamespy and GameSpot 2005 Game of the Year. Driven by sheer passion for the game concept, Meier is now handcrafting a brand-new Civilization experience designed and built from scratch for next gen consoles and handhelds.
"Civilization Revolution is the game I've always wanted to make!" said Sid Meier, Director of Creative Development at Firaxis Games. "We are excited to take advantage of the power of next generation consoles and the ingenuity of handhelds, to create a great and unique strategy game for newcomers to the series, as well as the millions of fans around the world who enjoy Civilization on the PC."
In Civilization, players strive to become ruler of the world by establishing and leading a civilization from the dawn of man into the space age - waging war, conducting diplomacy, discovering technologies, going head-to-head with some of history's greatest leaders, and building the most powerful empire the world has ever known.
Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution is a watershed game, offering players a chance to experience the epic empire-building world of Civilization in an all new accessible, visually immersive, and action-packed world specifically designed for the console and handheld gamer. Delivering Civilization's renowned epic single-player campaigns featuring vast re-playability and unmatched addictive gameplay as well as revolutionary features like real-time interaction with leaders and advisors, extensive multiplayer capabilities and integrated video and voice chat, it will completely transport the Civilization series to a level of gameplay that fans have never seen before.
"Civilization is one of the world's top selling PC game series with more than 8 million units sold, and continues to be recognized as one of the greatest franchises ever created," said Christoph Hartmann, president of 2K. "We are excited to have Sid Meier getting back to his roots as the game's Lead Designer to carry on its legacy with Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution."
Some of the key features that will resonate with fans of strategy games and the Civilization franchise include 16 civilizations to master and lead to victory, an array of famous historical leaders to play as or compete against, and accessible maps and streamlined time scale for quicker games, intense combat, and constant action. In online multiplayer mode, players will compete for world conquest and glory among their peers as they battle in teams, head-to-head or epic free-for-all matches. In addition, auto-matching, ranked games, leaderboards, achievements, downloadable extra content and integrated video and voice chat make the online play more versatile and fun than any previous version of Civilization and will allow players to see where they stand against the competition. Finally, the position of ruler of the world can be settled online.
Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution will be released in spring 2008 for next generation consoles and handhelds. For more information please visit http://www.civilization.com/.
About Sid Meier's Civilization® Franchise
Created by industry legend Sid Meier in 1991, Civilization instantly set the standard and defined a new genre of empire-building strategy games. An addictive blend of building, exploration, discovery and conquest, the original Civilization is still recognized as one of the greatest games of all time and is considered the father of the "God-Game" genre. Civilization IV was named 2005's PC Game of the Year and is also one of the most acclaimed games of all time.
Very interesting. I'm a big fan of the Civilization series of games, but it sure does seem like the last game that would translate to a console or handheld. But I have faith in Meier and Firaxis, so I'm looking forward to giving this a try.
I note that while the article doesn't say which "next generation consoles" it will be released for, it does mention achievements, which suggests a release on the 360. Meier has also apparently said good things about the PS3 recently, which suggests that this will be released on that platform as well.
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DS is obvious for the release and a perfect fit. I can easily see myself saying "Just one more turn" while I lay in bed when it is already too late.
The Wii's control scheme should be very well suited for it as well.
The Wii's control scheme should be very well suited for it as well.
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Trailer:
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The end of the trailer has the Xbox360 and PS3 logos, but nothing to indicate Wii or handheld versions.
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The end of the trailer has the Xbox360 and PS3 logos, but nothing to indicate Wii or handheld versions.
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Originally Posted by pinata242
The Wii's control scheme should be very well suited for it as well.
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Originally Posted by Groucho
I can't wait for my wife to come in the room and demand why Gandhi is beating in Lincoln's skull with a tire iron.
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Originally Posted by taffer
Because he finally realized that being passive gets you nowhere in life?
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Originally Posted by Groucho
I believe Civ1 was also on SNES, was it not?
I'm not sure this is a good thing, but I'll wait and see. I would be all over a DS version; I don't need a console version.
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Civ for a handheld is a pretty good idea, since you can play a little bit, then save your game and put it away. It would be interesting to see how it's implemented, though.
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Originally Posted by Groucho
I can't wait for my wife to come in the room and demand why Gandhi is beating in Lincoln's skull with a tire iron.
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I put this game on pre order last night when I was picking up NG2. I'm so upset that it was delayed a month. Does anyone know why it was delayed? I read that it was released in Europe.
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This brings back memories of many many wasted hours (happily tho). I used to load up the five-disc carousel and play. I knew I was in trouble when the carousel ran out.
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I played the 360 demo for about 45 minutes last night. Being a demo, I don't know how accurate my first impressions are going to be in regards to the finished game, but I wasn't pleased with it. It's oversimplified and way too easy. I could see myself buying the DS version, but not the 360 version. I have real Civ on my computer.
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I also played the 360 demo last night. It was definitely simplified, and the map was hard to navigate (especially as your empire grows), but the core Civilization gameplay is there. If I have a chance, I'll give Multiplayer a while this weekend and see how that is.
But right now, I'm with TB and would likely buy the DS version over anything else.
But right now, I'm with TB and would likely buy the DS version over anything else.
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Originally Posted by Tracer Bullet
I played the 360 demo for about 45 minutes last night. Being a demo, I don't know how accurate my first impressions are going to be in regards to the finished game, but I wasn't pleased with it. It's oversimplified and way too easy. I could see myself buying the DS version, but not the 360 version. I have real Civ on my computer.
BTW, is a DS version actually on the way, or just wishful thinking? This particular game looks like it was designed for the current-gen (HD) systems, and I doubt the DS could handle it.
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I played the 360 demo a bit this afternoon. My first thoughts are that this would be a great Arcade title but I'm not planning on paying 50 bucks or more for it. It was fun and had enough of the classic Civ feel to keep me entertained but these games just don't seem to work too well on consoles. If I had a DS I would be all over that version.