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Civilization V Announced For This Fall
sopssa writes "2K Games announced today that they will be releasing Civilization V in the fall. For the first time in the series, the square tiles will be changed to hexes, which 2K Games says provides 'deeper strategy' and 'more realistic gameplay.' Civilization V will also include a new graphics engine, new combat system including ranged bombardment, multiplayer and good support for the modding community. 'Each new version of Civilization presents exciting challenges for our team. 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,' Sid Meier said. In addition to Civilization V, the Facebook-based Civilization Network will also be released during 2010."
Or they could follow their own lead:
Those game companies are all releasing cool games and then expanding the game with new missions, units, and game mechanics in the years that follow. What jerks!
Actually, I should have added:
I'll be happier if they release the Mac versions of Civ V less than two years after the PC versions. Simultaneously would be delightful. And the ability to actually play online against PC owners without crashing two hours into the game would be superb.
If Civ was realistic it'd take thousands of years to go from the stone age to the space age instead of a single night.
Is a hex more realistic than a square? yes. Therefore, is Civ5 more realistic than Civ4 and previous? yes. Therefore, the label is appropiate.
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