Mohawk Games, the developers of Old World, have released the latest update for their game. The main change is support for the M1 chip on Macs, and the possibility to use opengl under Linux. For the full changes and any discussions regarding this update, please check the thread in our forum.
Old World is currently available in the Epic Store, on GOG and Steam.
A new and very interesting game has been today announced at the Xbox and Bethesda game showcase, it could be another contender for Old World or Civ7: Ara: History Untold. PCGamer has described the game as Civilisation meets Crusader Kings in Ara: History Untold. The studio is founded by Firaxis veterans (among others) and will be a grand strategy game spanning human history with interesting characters. So exactly what the Civ-fanatics want!
If you want to discuss with us, check the thread here (thanks to TheSpaceCowboy). It is also possible to sign up for an insider program on the website, or follow them on Twitter.
As noted by Christopher Tin on Twitter, the Grammy’s have added some new categories including a new category for video game soundtracks. To be precise:
Best Score Soundtrack For Video Games And Other Interactive Media
Recognizes excellence in score soundtrack albums comprised predominately of original scores and created specifically for, or as a companion to, a current video game or other interactive media released within the qualification period
Until now Christopher Tin holds the only Grammy for a music title from a video game, with Baba Yetu from Civ4. With this new category his uniqueness will sadly come to an end next year :(.
News article on Gamespot: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/the-grammys-will-now-include-a-category-for-best-video-game-soundtrack/1100-6504450/
Announcement by the Grammy’s themself: https://www.grammy.com/news/2023-grammys-new-categories-songwriter-year-best-video-game-soundtrack-social-impact-special-merit-award-65th-grammy-awards
Discuss this article in our forum: https://forums.civfanatics.com/threads/the-grammys-will-now-include-a-category-for-best-video-game-soundtrack.677323/
The streamer FilthyRobot has interviewed Soren Johnson about Old World. It’s a 2h interview about the creative process, Soren’s experience, and a lot more.
Thanks for our user Heathcliff for notifying us. You can discuss this video in the thread here.
Multiple big Humankind news were released by Amplitude today.
Also this month you get again the chance to show that you’re the best of the best in Civ4!
In this “Game Of The Month” you play as Mao of China on a tropical Pangaea map on Prince level. You have until July 4 to finish the revolution.
For all the details, please visit the thread here.
Compete with other civ-fanatics in our Civ4 “Hall Of Fame”! The HoF is a competition, where you send in your own games (specific rules apply), to see who ranks best for this setting! For the Indian Summer challenge, we want 10 games as India from you!
You need to install the HoF mod, and read the rules before hof.civfanatics.net/civ4/rules.php.
As shown in the challenge thread here, one challenge must be a cultural win with India on a normal size Oasis map on Warlord level. Another savegame we want from you is a game with India on a huge Pangaea map on epic speed with a conquest victory on Emperor level.
Check out the overview, and see for how many of the games you want to compete. Are you ready to ascent to the everlasting hall of magnificent Civ4 players! Then join this challenge!
It’s getting warmer, the summer is coming… definitely the time for another round of Civ6! In this month’s game you play as Tamar of Georgia on a standard size Highlands map on King level. You get a legendary start, but a disaster intensity of 2. You also need to go for the Science Victory, and prevent all other civs from reaching any of the other victory conditions. You have until July 1 to get all the Nobels!
For all the details, please check the thread here: https://forums.civfanatics.com/threads/6otm136-announcement.677115/