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PolyCast 378: Power Creep

By | February 21, 2021

The three hundred-and-seventy-eighth episode of PolyCast, “Power Creep“ is now available for streaming on polycast.civfanatics.com. This episode features regular co-hostsCanusAlbinus, Phil “TheMeInTeam”, and Jason “MegaBearsFan”, and guest co-host TheChrisD. Topics for this episode include: News– 00h01m50s | New Frontiers January patch notes– 00h22m30s | New Frontiers February content preview (including barbarian city states and upgrades to A.I. air… Read More »

Steam 2K Publisher Weekend Sale

By | February 5, 2021

Steam is having a 2K publisher sale this weekend. Some of the deals include: Civilization VI Platinum Edition for just $34.99. It includes the base game, 2 expansions (Rise and Fall, Gathering Storm), and 6 DLC packs. Rise and Fall / Gathering Storm expansion pack at $9.99 each Civilization V Complete Edition for $34.47 Civilization IV Complete Edition… Read More »

PolyCast 377: Good Morning, Vietnam!

By | January 28, 2021

The three hundred-and-seventy-seventh episode of PolyCast, “Good Morning, Vietnam!“ is now available for streaming on polycast.civfanatics.com. This episode features regular co-hostsCanusAlbinus, Stephanie “Makahlua”, Phil “TheMeInTeam”, and Jason “MegaBearsFan”. Topics for this episode include: News– 00h02m07s | Vietnam civilization first look and discussion– 00h14m25s | Kublai Khan speculation– 00h23m14s | corporations game mode and Sanctuary district previews. Forum Talk–… Read More »

PolyCast 374: It’s Not Balanced, and That’s Okay

By | November 30, 2020

The three hundred-and-seventy-fourth episode of PolyCast, “It’s Not Balanced, and That’s OK“ is now available for streaming on polycast.civfanatics.com. This episode features regular co-hostsCanusAlbinus, Stephanie “Makahlua”, Phil “TheMeInTeam”, and Jason “MegaBearsFan”. Topics for this episode include: Forum Talk– 00h02m00s | Episode 373 feedback– 00h11m56s | Do we really need “balance”?– 00h24m54s | Dramatic ages has really surprised players… Read More »

PolyCast 373: Eureka!

By | November 25, 2020

The three hundred-and-seventy-third episode of PolyCast, “Eureka!“ is now available for streaming on polycast.civfanatics.com. This episode features regular co-hostsStephanie “Makahlua”, Phil “TheMeInTeam”, and Jason “MegaBearsFan”. Topics for this episode include: News– 00h01m23s | Babylon first look, impressions, and discussion– 00h29m20s | November 2020 patch, impressions, and discussion Forum Talk– 00h36m48s | Tribal Village Spawn Locations– 00h45m50s | AI… Read More »

PolyCast 372: Patches and Peeves

By | November 4, 2020

Hope everyone practiced responsible social distancing and had a safe and healthy Halloween in this crazy year. We hope you’ll extend your festivities by enjoying the sweet, sweet candy that is another episode of PolyCast. The three hundred-and-seventy-second episode of PolyCast, “Patches and Peeves“ is now available for streaming on polycast.civfanatics.com. This episode features regular co-hostsCanusAlbinus, Stephanie “Makahlua”,… Read More »

PolyCast 371: Hitting OP DLC With a Nerf Bat

By | October 21, 2020

The three hundred-and-seventy-first episode of PolyCast, “Hitting OP DLC with the Nerf bat“ is now available for streaming on polycast.civfanatics.com. This episode features regular co-hostsCanusAlbinus, Stephanie “Makahlua”, Phil “TheMeInTeam”, and Jason “MegaBearsFan”. Topics for this episode include: News– 00h03m11s | October 2020 patch Forum Talk– 00h20m47s | Hating Deity Senate– 00h38m49s | Countering Byzantium– 00h47m40s | Pre-nerf strategies… Read More »

Sid Meier’s Memoir!

By | October 13, 2020

Sid Meier’s memoir is now available wherever books are sold. Read the stories behind classic and influential games like Pirates!, Railroad Tycoon, and, of course, Civilization. To support the CivFanatics website, purchase through this link. The book’s website is here. Discuss the book in the forums here.