Civilization V patch adding Pitboss mode
Almost three years after launch, Civilization V's promised Pitboss multiplayer mode is finally arriving today in a new patch. The update also brings an observer mode, support for custom maps in multiplayer, AI tweaks, new terrain art, bug fixes, and more, making everything s...
READ MORE >Civilization 5 'Brave New World' launch trailer showcases human achievement
A Civilization 5 "Brave New World" launch trailer gives a rousing summary of humanity's accomplishments over the last century.
READ MORE >How Civilization 5 chose new cultures for Brave New World
Firaxis details how it picks the new cultures going into a Civilization 5 expansion, using the nine set for the upcoming Brave New World as an example.
READ MORE >Why Sid Meier's name is on his games
Just how did soft-spoken, but brilliant strategy designer Sid Meier end up having his name as part of almost all his games?
READ MORE >"actually it was 2 console games the other console civilization was for the super Nintendo which ..."
see all 19 commentsMobile review: XCOM: Enemy Unknown
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Firaxis and 2K have released the long-awaited iOS version of XCOM: Enemy Unknown. Does it hold a candle to its PC and console brothers?
READ MORE >"Just got it, little sluggish but otherwise spot on to the Xbox/pc. I'm on an iPad 2 16gb"
see all 4 commentsCivilization V: Brave New World trailer highlights World Congress
While we were distracted gushing over horseback stealth and hair dragons last week during E3, 2K Games quietly released another Civilization V: Gods & Kings trailer. Now that we've had time to see it, hey, it's a short but interesting look at one of the expansion's big new f...
READ MORE >"I did, bought it on release day. Your attempt to cheerlead for them falls on deaf ears around here."
see all 26 commentsXCOM: Enemy Unknown hits iOS on Thursday
We were jolly pleased when we got to play the iOS port of XCOM: Enemy Unknown, and soon you should be too. The proper full game, which we're assured has "no free-to-play aspects to it," will launch this Thursday, June 20, at $19.99.
READ MORE >"Picking this up on day 1. I used to use Splashtop to play when I was at work over a remote ..."
see all 9 commentsInterview: Why XCOM: Enemy Unknown is such a 'good fit' for mobile
We chatted with Jake Solomon, lead designer of XCOM: Enemy Unknown about the upcoming iOS version, and what it means for the future of 2K.
READ MORE >"Its a good fit for mobile, but not my WiiU?! Thats bananas man."
see all 8 commentsCivilization 5: Brave New World trailer shows off trade routes
A new trailer for Civilization 5's Brave New World expansion shows off the new trade routes system.
READ MORE >"It doesn't look like there's an expansion worth of content here. Nothing really game changing, ..."
see all 28 commentsXCOM: Enemy Unknown iOS preview: made for mobile
After spending some time with XCOM: Enemy Unknown on the iPad, it's safe to say that the game for iOS feels like a match that was meant to be.
READ MORE >"until I saw the bank draft which said $7529, I didnt believe that...my... friends brother woz ..."
see all 17 commentsCivilization 5: Brave New World adding Indonesia, Morocco
Firaxis announced two more cultures being added to Civilization 5's "Brave New World" expansion: Indonesia and Morocco.
READ MORE >"Or maybe i'm overreacting! Hope so. I'll just shut up and wait for the reviews."
see all 6 commentsMobile review: Sid Meier's Ace Patrol
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Firaxis takes to the skies with Sid Meier's Ace Patrol, an iOS turn-based strategy game that offers more quality than its free-to-play tag might suggest.
READ MORE >"(As in, it was not really intended. You can define what hardware features the app requires and ..."
see all 7 commentsCivilization 5: Brave New World trailer highlights culture, tourism
The Civilization 5: Brave New World expansion puts new focus on tourism and culture, including a new Cultural victory that lets you besiege other civs with just how cool you are with all the works of your new artists and composers.
READ MORE >"X-com squad reminds me of that amazing X-com map-mod scenario for Civ II."
see all 2 commentsMobile review: Haunted Hollow
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Firaxis ushers in Halloween early with Haunted Hollow, a new turn-based strategy game that features more treats than tricks.
READ MORE >"That's how I felt too, I found the microtransactions to be very in your face all the time and it ..."
see all 4 commentsSid Meier's Ace Patrol launches, new trailer debuts
Sid Meier's Ace Patrol launches today, and Firaxis has produced a new trailer to show off the game in action.
READ MORE >"forgot about this! really anxious to check it out, just hope the "freemium" BS is kept to a minimum"
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"Ha, I saw the Steam update downloading, and go to View Details, and click "Read More" thinking ..."
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