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Action-Heavy Version of Civilization Heading to Consoles
GameDaily is reporting that Take-Two will be publishing a new Civilization title in Spring of 2008, with a twist. Instead of the traditional strategy gameplay Civilizations Revolution will be an 'action-packed' console game, streamlining the experience for different generation of gamers. They also mention they'll be aiming this game at handheld gamers. "The title will include 16 civilizations, numerous historical leaders to play as or compete against, online play with integrated video and voice chat, more accessible maps, a streamlined time scale for quicker games, and more ... '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,' added 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.'" This seems somewhat similar to EA's decision to offer up a streamlined version of SimCity in their next iteration of the series.
Action heavy, huh? So I guess they're planning on using some of their unused Manhunt 2 code in the game?
This guy's the limit!
Imagine the outcry if and when this title allows you in first-person gore-mode to hunt down and kill various ethnicities.
This is worse than "Kill all Haitans" in GTA:VC.
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I guess in your world, people aren't allowed to criticize anything. I would hate to live in your world.
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They're thinking of making a picture based dictionary to cater to this generation too. The sun entry is left blank because it scares them.
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Can a video/computer game jump the shark?
Yes: "modifying the next version for the console audience" is, in fact, the computer game equivalent of adding Ted McGinley to your cast. Brace yourselves for "Civilization: Invisible War"!
Does anyone remember the absolutely horrible Heroes of Might and Magic:Quest for the DragonBane Staff game that came out on the playstation 2? It removed all the "complicated" mechanics that made the game what it was, even going so far as to restrict the user to a single castle-type. I bought the system specifically so I could play that game, but after an hour of playing I punched my television.
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It's the end of Civilization as we know it!
the idea of making one that is more action heavy is quite mouth watering.
...sorry, couldn't resist. ;)
Oh, so you are part of the coveted drooling console player target demographic then.
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