If you have found yourself obsessively re-reading Brian's E3 preview, perhaps it's time to contact Civ Anon. If fine novelist Iain Banks was struck down by Civ, you certainly can be too. Though watch out for Civ Anon's sneaky and vaguely familiar janitor.

Developed by Firaxis and published by 2K Games, Civilization V is scheduled for a North American PC release on September 21, coming to Europe on September 24.