The “Review Of Managerial Science” has a few days ago puliblished an article called “Good gamers, good managers? A proof-of-concept study with Sid Meier’s Civilization“. In this article, 4 scientist of the University of Lichtenstein, the University of Rotterdam and the University of Münster had the hypothesis that being good at games, which require managing skills, might also… Read More »
Our user JFD has together with some other dedicated members of the modding community released the “Modder’s Monthly” #14. In this issue they review the new civs from TopHatPaladin, the Monopoly++ mod collection, and the Harmony in Diversity mod, talk about colour schemes for Civs and interview the modders participating in the10th anniversary Civ collection, among other things.… Read More »
The GOTM team has again created a new challenging game for you. Can you show us this month that you’re the best of the best? Make your empire great again! This month you play as Maria of Portugal on a standard size Archipelago map on Prince level. You have until December 3 to finish this game. For all… Read More »
Green Man Gaming currently has a sale due to the 25th birthday of Aspyr. Aspyr titles are between 50-80% discounted, with Civ5, Civ:BE and Civ6 and their expansions having 50-75% off. You can find all the deals here: https://www.greenmangaming.com/publisher-sale/aspyr/
Our user LastSword has released a very sophisticated mod, which we think is worth having a look at. The Scenario Generator allows you to set up any type of mid-game scenario, with further follow-up scenarios. There are also numerous more changes, like the introduction of a stacking system, removal of unique abilities, unique units depending on your development,… Read More »
Play the new Civ5 “Game Of The Month”. In the “Game Of The Month” series you compete with other civ-players on who does best in a pre-set game. This time you play as Kamehameha on a small continents map on Immortal level. You have until October 30 to finish and to send in your savegame. Read all the… Read More »
Firaxis has announced today that they’re officially starting the party for Civ’s 30th birthday. Besides the above video, they also have an address from Sid Meier himself written down. Read the official announcement here: https://civilization.com/fr-FR/news/entries/it-s-civilization-s-big-30-year-celebration/ Discuss it in our forum here: https://forums.civfanatics.com/threads/official-from-firaxis-it%E2%80%99s-civilizations-big-30-year-celebration.673485/
So much time has passed, since the “birth” of Civ. Many people know the game, and all the details about its mechanics. But do you know about all the small things and little jokes, created by Firaxis or the community? You haven’t seen CivAnon, the Civ4 throne room, or about Elvis? No? Have a read here: https://forums.civfanatics.com/threads/30-years-civ-all-the-little-things-you-didnt-know.673477/ And… Read More »