I’ve played through a few games of Civ with the Brave New World expansion. Overall, I’m loving the expansion. Lots of cool new features that really change the end-game dynamic, for the better. I’m going to take a look at the main new features of the game below. Culture/Ideology By Read more…
I’ve had some time to dig into the new Civ expansion some over the last few weeks. Overall, I’m really enjoying it. I’ll give you a summary of the games I’ve played and then take a look at some of the new features that came with expansion. The first game Read more…
Today is launch day for Civilization V: Of Gods and Kings. I’ve been holding off on playing a Civ game for the last few months so that I’d be ready to dive into for the expansion and not burned out. Of course, now my sister’s here and my parents are Read more…
There’s a nice article about the upcoming Civ 5 expansion on IGN highlighting the new features. Each religion gets to pick a single Founder Belief, two Follower Beliefs and an Enhancer Belief (the Enhancer and second Follower Belief are established with a second Great Prophet later in the game). The Read more…
Time travel is one of those things that can make a great story…or be completely stupid. For the most part is is over used and not done well (see most examples of time travel in Star Trek). Usually the consequences and implications, or the mechanics and science of it are Read more…
I love 4X strategy games. Especially turn based ones. One reason Civilization is my favorite game series of all time. In addition to the new Civ expansion coming this spring, there are another few strategy type games I’m keeping an eye on. Legends of Pegasus I recently read about Read more…
Late Spring 2012. Civilization V’s first expansion pack, Gods and Kings. As historically, I have been sucked into a Civ binge during this time (it started back just when school got out), this is good timing. As with most expansions, this one will add new units, new wonders and new Read more…
Well, tomorrow’s the big day, SWTOR begins Early Game Access. Since I registered my pre-order key the morning it started, I expect I’ll be able to get in tomorrow. If not, then WAY to many people were up and ordering the game overnight. I face a tough dilemma. There is Read more…
I was considering giving CivWorld but after reading Wilhelm’s review and seeing the screenshots, I no longer have any interest. This screenshot really says it all. Playing a stupid mini-game to gain culture and make trade routes? Now, I’m a fan of dog’s playing poker (it’s a fun picture concept) Read more…