Play the new Civ6 “Game Of The Month” #134

By | May 4, 2022
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New month, new game! In this “Game Of The Month” you compete as Quin Shi Huang of China on a standard-size Seven Seas map on Prince level. You need to go for a culture victory, but all over victories are enabled. You have until June 1 to crush your enemies.

For all the other details, please see the corresponding thread in the forum: https://forums.civfanatics.com/threads/6otm134-announcement.676629/

At the same time we also still have the GOTM #133 running. There you play as Lady Six Sky of the Maya on a standard size lakes map on Immortal level. There are some adjustments like legendary start, a low water level, but you have a disaster intensity of 3 and you need to go for Science victory while all other victories are still enabled. You have until May 15 to obliterate everyone else.

Also here, for more info please see the thread: https://forums.civfanatics.com/threads/6otm133-announcement.676377/

TurnBasedLovers: May 2022 Top RPGs Strategy Games Releases – Including Old World

By | May 2, 2022
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TurnBasedLovers have released a new video (see above) with the most interesting turn-based releases for May. In their list they also have Old World, the latest game of Soren Johnson, which already has been released, but will come to GOG and Steam on May 19.

Other interesting games in this month’s selection are Magna Graecia, a turn-based city builder, and Songs Of Conquest, which is similar to Heroes of Might and Magic. Other releases this month are more RPG-focused, but worth having a look at the video.

If you want to discuss this video or any games on it, head over to the thread in the forum: https://forums.civfanatics.com/threads/turnbasedlovers-articles-and-reviews-of-turn-based-games.675462/#post-16267190

The article for this video can be found at TurnBasedLovers: https://turnbasedlovers.com/lists/may-2022-rpgs-strategy-games-releases/

History Respawned podcast – Civs 101: India

By | April 29, 2022
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Robert Whitaker from the History Respawnd podcast has released a new episode if his Civ 101 series, this time featuring India.
The description from his website:
“Bob talks with Dr. Amber Abbas about the India Civ. Topics include Gandhi, Gandhi as an imperialist(?!), the alternative of Asoka and Chandragupta, Dharma as a unique ability, who “belongs” in India and Indian history, the influence of Attenborough’s Gandhi, and Curzon in the Civilopedia.”

The home page for this episode can be found here: https://www.historyrespawned.com/home/2022/4/29/civs-101-india

Discuss this podcast in our forum here: https://forums.civfanatics.com/threads/history-respawned-podcast-civs-101-india.676606/

Humankind: Bolivar update announced

By | April 28, 2022
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Amplitude Studios have announced an upcoming update for their game Humankind.

This update will apparently focus on some war mechanics, such as changes to surrendering, war support, and related mechanics.

For the full information, please read the thread in the forum here: https://forums.civfanatics.com/threads/bolivar-update.676591/

Thanks to Saxo Grammaticus for the notification about this update.

Dorfromantik – final release

By | April 28, 2022
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The indie hit “Dorfromantik” has reached its final release today.

This game is a pure building game, where you strive to build the most beautiful and efficient landscape. You use hex tiles to expand your current map, and solve little quests to gain more tiles for further expansion. The game has overall been described as very relaxing. It might be good for us to get some distraction from all the conquering ;).

Dorfromantik is available on GOG, Steam and Gamesplanet for normally 12.99€, but is currently available for 9.09€.

Discuss this game in our forum here: https://forums.civfanatics.com/threads/dorfromantik-final-release.676590/

Old World update #89

By | April 27, 2022
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Mohawk Games have released their next update for Old World.

Various balancing changes and bug fixes are included, as well as an option to export the time line as a gif.

For all information please check the discussion thread: https://forums.civfanatics.com/threads/old-world-update-89.676582/

Old World is currently available on the Epic Store, but will become available on May 19 on GOG and Steam.

Galactic Civilizations IV released

By | April 26, 2022
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StarDocks latest title in the “Galactic Civilizations” series has been released today.

The 4th part continues the series: It is a 4X (yet not turn-based) strategy game in space. As in other parts of the series to set out to conquer the galaxy, settle new planets, conduct diplomacy with aliens, and try to achieve one of multiple victory conditions.

You can find more information on the official website here: https://www.galciv4.com/article/511718

Galactic Civilizations IV is available at the Epic Store for 39.99€: https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/galactic-civilizations-iv

If you want to discuss the latest “GalCiv”, then head over to the thread in our forum here: https://forums.civfanatics.com/threads/galactic-civilizations-iv-announced.670109/

Free real time strategy game: Vedelem: The Golden Horde

By | April 24, 2022
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This game just popped up in a PCGamer article, which got re-tweeted (originally from 2021), so:
Vedelem is a real time strategy game, so not exactly what we normally look at, but this seems to include some building, and is set in a historical scenario, which makes it interesting for us. The Mongol invasion is also a not-overused scenario, so it might be worth having a look.
It seems to be a survival game though, so not fixed end goal or campaign.
It’s available for free on Steam.

If you like this game, or have any other comments, please discuss in our forum here: https://forums.civfanatics.com/threads/free-real-time-strategy-game-vedelem-the-golden-horde.676527/