Loyal
02-24-2010, 10:37 PM
(more to be added if I hear anything new; details are sparse so far)
Website. (http://www.civilization5.com/)
Kotaku article. (http://kotaku.com/5474750/civilization-v-hexes-pcs-this-fall)
Sid Meier's Civilization franchise returns this fall with a fifth installment, featuring hexagon tile maps, a new combat system, deeper diplomatic options, and a community hub where players can share content and compete without leaving the game.
Civilization marches on relentlessly in the fifth installment of the classic strategy series, published by 2K Games and developed by the team at Firaxis. Civilization V features a completely new game engine, allowing for lush, organic landscapes unlike anything seen in the series previously.
With the new engine comes a new combat system, which might separate the casual Civ player from the hardcore. The new hexagon tiles scream war gaming to me, and that's not traditionally a genre for the stay-at-home mom. The new system promises more strategic options in battle, with new elements such as ranged bombardment sure to make combat much more interesting than it has been in the past.
More peaceful players should be pleased by the inclusion of fully animated leaders and deeper diplomatic options, while players seeking online interaction need look no further than the game's player hub, where community-created content can be swapped and multiplayer matches launched.http://cache.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/9/2010/02/500x_screenshot_03_01.jpg
http://cache.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/9/2010/02/500x_screenshot_01_01.jpg
Nothing much has been confirmed yet (though the speculation runs wild of course) though other news includes the return of our beloved advisers, and the ability for ranged units to actually attack at range.
Website. (http://www.civilization5.com/)
Kotaku article. (http://kotaku.com/5474750/civilization-v-hexes-pcs-this-fall)
Sid Meier's Civilization franchise returns this fall with a fifth installment, featuring hexagon tile maps, a new combat system, deeper diplomatic options, and a community hub where players can share content and compete without leaving the game.
Civilization marches on relentlessly in the fifth installment of the classic strategy series, published by 2K Games and developed by the team at Firaxis. Civilization V features a completely new game engine, allowing for lush, organic landscapes unlike anything seen in the series previously.
With the new engine comes a new combat system, which might separate the casual Civ player from the hardcore. The new hexagon tiles scream war gaming to me, and that's not traditionally a genre for the stay-at-home mom. The new system promises more strategic options in battle, with new elements such as ranged bombardment sure to make combat much more interesting than it has been in the past.
More peaceful players should be pleased by the inclusion of fully animated leaders and deeper diplomatic options, while players seeking online interaction need look no further than the game's player hub, where community-created content can be swapped and multiplayer matches launched.http://cache.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/9/2010/02/500x_screenshot_03_01.jpg
http://cache.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/9/2010/02/500x_screenshot_01_01.jpg
Nothing much has been confirmed yet (though the speculation runs wild of course) though other news includes the return of our beloved advisers, and the ability for ranged units to actually attack at range.