OMG Civilization V is Coming Fall 2010
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OMG Civilization V is Coming Fall 2010
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2K Games, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc, today announced that Sid Meier's Civilization V, the newest entry from the genre-defining strategy-based franchise, is currently in development at Firaxis Games for PC. Civilization V reinvigorates the classic turn-based strategy genre with an astonishing new engine built from the ground-up for this flagship edition of the Civilization franchise. Players are introduced to an entirely new combat system, deeper diplomatic interactions and a cavalcade of expanded features that deliver a fully immersive experience providing hours of entertainment as players build and defend their empire on their quest to become the greatest ruler the world has ever known.
Civilization V takes this definitive strategy game series in new directions with the introduction of hexagon tiles allowing for deeper strategy, more realistic gameplay and stunning organic landscapes for players to explore as they expand their empire. The brand new engine orchestrates a spectacular visual experience that brings players closer to the Civ experience than ever, featuring fully animated leaders interacting with players from a screen-filling diplomatic scene and speaking in their native language for the first time. Wars between empires feel massive as armies dominate the landscape, and combat is more exciting and intense than ever before. The addition of ranged bombardment allows players to fire weapons from behind the front lines, challenging players to develop clever new strategies to guarantee victory on the battlefield. In addition to the new gameplay features debuting in Civilization V, an extensive suite of community, modding and multiplayer elements will also make an appearance.
"Sid Meier's Civilization franchise has been recognized as one of the greatest PC game franchises of all time with millions of units sold worldwide," said Christoph Hartmann, president of 2K. "Civilization V takes the franchise further by offering players a more immersive experience with deeper strategies; heightened tactical combat; vast, realistic landscapes to explore, battle over and claim as their own; and an in-game community hub where Civ fans can share content and compete against each other without leaving the game. This marks a new era that will forever change the franchise responsible for sleep deprivation and reduced productivity for nearly two decades."
"Each new version of Civilization presents exciting challenges for our team," said Sid Meier, director of creative development at Firaxis Games. "Thankfully, ideas on how to bring new and fun experiences to Civ players never seem to stop flowing. From fully animated leaders and realistic landscapes, new combat tactics, expanded diplomacy and shared mods, we're excited for players to see the new vision our team at Firaxis has brought to the series."
In addition to Civilization V, Firaxis Games is also currently developing Sid Meier's Civilization Network, a Civ game for Facebook. With Sid Meier leading design, Civilization Network will offer yet another option for world domination to both the casual gamer and the biggest fans of the series. It's another way to access the famously addictive world of Civilization.
Civilization V takes this definitive strategy game series in new directions with the introduction of hexagon tiles allowing for deeper strategy, more realistic gameplay and stunning organic landscapes for players to explore as they expand their empire. The brand new engine orchestrates a spectacular visual experience that brings players closer to the Civ experience than ever, featuring fully animated leaders interacting with players from a screen-filling diplomatic scene and speaking in their native language for the first time. Wars between empires feel massive as armies dominate the landscape, and combat is more exciting and intense than ever before. The addition of ranged bombardment allows players to fire weapons from behind the front lines, challenging players to develop clever new strategies to guarantee victory on the battlefield. In addition to the new gameplay features debuting in Civilization V, an extensive suite of community, modding and multiplayer elements will also make an appearance.
"Sid Meier's Civilization franchise has been recognized as one of the greatest PC game franchises of all time with millions of units sold worldwide," said Christoph Hartmann, president of 2K. "Civilization V takes the franchise further by offering players a more immersive experience with deeper strategies; heightened tactical combat; vast, realistic landscapes to explore, battle over and claim as their own; and an in-game community hub where Civ fans can share content and compete against each other without leaving the game. This marks a new era that will forever change the franchise responsible for sleep deprivation and reduced productivity for nearly two decades."
"Each new version of Civilization presents exciting challenges for our team," said Sid Meier, director of creative development at Firaxis Games. "Thankfully, ideas on how to bring new and fun experiences to Civ players never seem to stop flowing. From fully animated leaders and realistic landscapes, new combat tactics, expanded diplomacy and shared mods, we're excited for players to see the new vision our team at Firaxis has brought to the series."
In addition to Civilization V, Firaxis Games is also currently developing Sid Meier's Civilization Network, a Civ game for Facebook. With Sid Meier leading design, Civilization Network will offer yet another option for world domination to both the casual gamer and the biggest fans of the series. It's another way to access the famously addictive world of Civilization.
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Re: OMFG Civilization V is Coming Fall 2010
Great news. Launch day purchase for sure.
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Re: OMFG Civilization V is Coming Fall 2010
I both love this news and hate it at the same time. I am majorly addicted to Civ. I have spent literally thousands of hours playing Civ 4, and I still play it frequently even today 5 years later. I guess the good news is that I can finally retire 4 and move on.
The screenshots are a little bit underwhelming. They don't look very different from 4 at all. I would have thought 5 years would have seen better graphics. Oh well, it isn't like people play Civ for the fancy graphics anyway.
The screenshots are a little bit underwhelming. They don't look very different from 4 at all. I would have thought 5 years would have seen better graphics. Oh well, it isn't like people play Civ for the fancy graphics anyway.
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Yeah, the hexagons are an easier way to select groups and move them to different sectors on the board. No issues with that at all.
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My Testimonial:
1996, mid 20s, I was working my first corporate job, flying between Miami and San Francisco every week. Lots of late hours working away from home. I bought Civ 2 at a local Best Buy one night, installed it on the corporate laptop I was assigned, Yadda Yadda Yadda, I'm being dragged away from an Asian Massage Parlor at 5 in the morning painted green, wearing Mickey Mouse ears and scuba flippers, and screaming, "Merv Griffin!!" at the top of my lungs over and over.
I also was addicted as hell to the Civ franchise (and Alpha Centauri, or whatever that Sid Meier Space Civ game was called). I didn't like the last one, but I have to admit this looks sweet.
1996, mid 20s, I was working my first corporate job, flying between Miami and San Francisco every week. Lots of late hours working away from home. I bought Civ 2 at a local Best Buy one night, installed it on the corporate laptop I was assigned, Yadda Yadda Yadda, I'm being dragged away from an Asian Massage Parlor at 5 in the morning painted green, wearing Mickey Mouse ears and scuba flippers, and screaming, "Merv Griffin!!" at the top of my lungs over and over.
I also was addicted as hell to the Civ franchise (and Alpha Centauri, or whatever that Sid Meier Space Civ game was called). I didn't like the last one, but I have to admit this looks sweet.
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My Testimonial:
1996, mid 20s, I was working my first corporate job, flying between Miami and San Francisco every week. Lots of late hours working away from home. I bought Civ 2 at a local Best Buy one night, installed it on the corporate laptop I was assigned, Yadda Yadda Yadda, I'm being dragged away from an Asian Massage Parlor at 5 in the morning painted green, wearing Mickey Mouse ears and scuba flippers, and screaming, "Merv Griffin!!" at the top of my lungs over and over.
1996, mid 20s, I was working my first corporate job, flying between Miami and San Francisco every week. Lots of late hours working away from home. I bought Civ 2 at a local Best Buy one night, installed it on the corporate laptop I was assigned, Yadda Yadda Yadda, I'm being dragged away from an Asian Massage Parlor at 5 in the morning painted green, wearing Mickey Mouse ears and scuba flippers, and screaming, "Merv Griffin!!" at the top of my lungs over and over.
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Re: OMFG Civilization V is Coming Fall 2010
I love the Civ series, but I'm more of a console gamer now. Haven't really been into anything on the PC besides The Sims 3, Spore, and WoW, and haven't played those games in months.
That being said, still awesome news. I can wait for it to be cheap.
That being said, still awesome news. I can wait for it to be cheap.