FreeCiv: New version 3.0 and updates

By | April 12, 2022

FreeCiv 3.0 has been released in February, and recently also the patch 3.0.1.
As many of you know, FreeCiv is a free, open-source Civ game, inspired by Civilization 2. The recent change in version number has also changed the rules. The default rules are now closer to Civ3 than to Civ2, see https://freeciv.fandom.com/wiki/Civ2civ3 .

FreeCiv 3.0 can be downloaded free of charge here: http://freeciv.org/download.html
The current install should run on most modern operating systems and also all halfways modern computers.
Follow the FreeCiv Twitter account for more new.

Discuss FreeCiv in our forum here: https://forums.civfanatics.com/threads/freeciv-new-version-3-0-and-updates.676319/

Old World: Expansion “Heroes Of The Agean”, and Steam/GOG release May 19

By | April 11, 2022

IGN has just put out the announcement trailer for Old World‘s new expansion “Heroes Of The Agean”! You can see the trailer above, and read some information about the new infos here: https://www.ign.com/videos/old-world-heroes-of-the-aegean-expansion-exclusive-announcement-trailer

The new expansion will include 6 new historical scenarios, and introduces more interesting personalities like Leonidas. Apparently Mohawak Games will make the expansion free for the first 2 weeks! So get Old World now, and enjoy the expansion as soon as possible!

This announcement comes together with the now finalized schedule for the release of Old World on Steam and GOG: Old World will come to both platforms on May 19 2022!

Wishlist Old World on GOG: https://www.gog.com/game/old_world

Wishlist Old World on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/597180/Old_World/

Buy it already in the Epic Store: https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/old-world

Discuss the expansion here: https://forums.civfanatics.com/threads/old-world-expansion-heroes-of-the-agean.676299/

Discuss the Steam and GOG release here: https://forums.civfanatics.com/threads/ow-release-date-on-steam-and-gog-19th-of-may.676297/

Push Humankind too far?! Live stream April 11-17 with great streamers on Elhoim’s map!

By | April 10, 2022

The Humankind Twitter account has just announced a live streaming challenge with several streamers, including the well known Civ6 streamers @PotatoMcWhiskey , TheGameMechanic and JumboPixel.
Over these days they will try to trigger the pollution end-condition in the fastest way possible.
They will be playing this game on Elhoim’s World map.
You may wonder if this is in any way related to the real world…

The streams will happen on their respective Twitch channels:

Discuss thes streams in our forum here: https://forums.civfanatics.com/threads/push-humankind-too-far-live-stream-april-11-17-with-great-streamers-on-elhoims-map.676288/

Kotaku: The Best Strategy Games On PC

By | April 6, 2022

Kotaku has compiled another list about the best strategy games out there. The list is full of titles, which shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone, like Crusader King’s III, Total War: Shogun II and Age of Empires 2. And obviously a Civ title also made it on the list, here it is Civ5!

The Civ5 excerpt from the article:

“What more can I say? A titan in the field, it stands as not just the best Civilization game, but one of the best games ever released on the PC. Whatever your strategic cup of tea, be it war, diplomacy or exploration, Civilization V has you covered.

And yes, I know that Civilization VI is out and is very good, but I think its obsession with yields and its lesser AI means it can’t quite match the complete package of its predecessor.”


You can find the whole article here: https://kotaku.com/the-best-strategy-games-on-pc-1766534236

Discuss the article in our forum here: https://forums.civfanatics.com/threads/kotaku-the-best-strategy-games-on-pc.676226/

10% discount for Old World, and new video about training

By | April 5, 2022

Old World is currently on sale, 10% off in the Epic Games Store, 29.69€ instead of 32.99€ (sale is for 2 days).

If you take the chance to get it now, and want to dig deeper, then our user alcaras has made a new video about training in Old World. Have a look at it if you want to know how to better manage your troops, and leave any comments about it here https://forums.civfanatics.com/threads/any-youtube-videos.675609/#post-16252711.

Play the new Civ6 “Game Of The Month” #132

By | April 5, 2022

The “Game Of The Month” team has again prepared another interesting savegame for you, to challenge your Civ6 skills! This month you play as Mvemba a Nzinga of Kongo on as small map on King level, with apocalypse mode and only religious victory enabled. You have until May 1 to finish this game.

You can find all the details, including the savegame, in this thread: https://forums.civfanatics.com/threads/6otm132-announcement.676152/

April Fools’: Firaxis announces: Civ 6: Pandemic Pack DLC (masks included)

By | April 1, 2022

After 2 years have passed, and the pandemic is cooling down in many parts of the world, Firaxis has finally decided to incorporate the current events into the game. The creative minds have been hard at work, to create a new and fun experience. This update will be for free for all owners of Civ6.
Read the new features below!

  • New leader animations: Leaders will show up with face mask, face shield, or coughing
  • Social distancing: Infected cities can only work tiles not adjacent to uninfected city tiles.
  • Quarantine:Infected cities cannot send or receive trade routes.
  • Infected cities require an additional amenity to remain content.
  • New Neighborhood District: Home office worker. Provides +2 Gold, +1 Production, +1 Culture

Other details have not been announced yet.

You can also find this info in the offical announcement here: https://civilization.com/civilization-VI-pandemic-pack-DLC-masks-included

Discuss this new DLC in our forum here: https://forums.civfanatics.com/threads/firaxis-announces-civ-6-pandemic-pack-dlc-masks-included.676153/

History Respawned Podcast: Civs 101: Egypt

By | March 31, 2022

The History Respawned Podcast talks in its current episode (listen above) about Cleopatra, the Egyptian civ and Civilization.
This podcast is produced by Bob Whitaker, a history professor, and here he talks with Dr. Prudence Jones, a history researcher at Montclair State University, who is specialized in Roman and Egyptian antiquity.

Direct link to podcast: https://www.historyrespawned.com/home/2022/3/31/civs-101-egypt
Follow History Respawned on Twitter: https://twitter.com/historyrespawn

Discuss this podcast in our forum: https://forums.civfanatics.com/threads/history-respawned-podcast-civs-101-egypt.676138/