Tag Archives: Civ V

Thu, May 23, 2013 | 13:42 BST

Civilization 5: Brave New World video discusses policies and ideologies

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Civilization 5: Brave New World has a new video below discussing policies and ideologies – things which will make your civilization run smoothly or cause a diplomatic ruckus. This is due to the new social policy trees where you can choose autocracy, order or freedom. Watch below. Brave New World is expected in North America on July 9 and elsewhere on July 12.

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Wed, Jun 20, 2012 | 10:06 BST

OnLive US offering Civ V for free with DLC purchase

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Buy the Gods and Kings DLC and receive a PlayPass for the main game for free, for a limited time.

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Tue, Jun 19, 2012 | 14:34 BST

Civilization V: Gods & Kings expansion now available in the US

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2K has announced the availability of the Gods & Kings, the expansion pack for Civilization V on Mac and PC. The expansion is available today in the US, and will be released internationally on June 22. The expansion contains new technology, 27 new units, 13 new buildings and nine new Wonders. It also contains new civilizations, scenarios, the religion, new city-states, world domination and enhanced diplomacy and espionage. It will run you $29.99. Watch the launch trailer below.

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Wed, Jun 13, 2012 | 19:59 BST

Civ V video shows new playable civilizations in Gods and Kings

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2K has released a video in which Civilization V producer Dennis Shirk, and lead designer Ed Beach, discuss designing the new playable civilizations in Civilization V: Gods & Kings. Watch it below. The expansion is out June 19 in the US and internationally June 22.

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Thu, May 24, 2012 | 20:01 BST

Civilization V is 75% off, and free to play on Steam this weekend

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Civilization V is not only free to play this holiday weekend on Steam, but it’s also 75% off the regular price. The free weekend ends on Sunday, at 1.00pm PDT/4.00pm EDT and the sale ends on Monday, May 28 10.00am PDT/1.00pm EDT. Hit up Steam for more information.

Thu, Apr 05, 2012 | 15:58 BST

Civilization V: Gods & Kings lands on PC in June

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2K has announced the Gods & Kings expansion pack for Civilization V will be released in North America on June 19 and internationally on June 22. Included in the expansion is new gameplay content allowing players to found a Pantheon of the Gods where their created prophets will spread the newly founded religion across the world. The expansion also includes new types of city-states, new systems for land and naval combat, nine new civilizations, nine new wonders, three original scenarios, and dozens of new units, buildings, technologies and resources.

Wed, Sep 14, 2011 | 15:11 BST

2K announces Sid Meier’s Civilization V GotY Edition

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2K has announced a Sid Meier’s Civilization V Game of the Year Edition for PC which contains the standalone product, along with previously released add-on content.

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Fri, Sep 09, 2011 | 21:43 BST

Friday Shorts: Weezer, Conan, Steam sale, GT5, Dead Space 2, Katy Perry

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It’s Friday. Thank [insert expletive here]! Have some shorts to get you started.

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Fri, Apr 29, 2011 | 23:52 BST

Friday Shorts: L.A. Noire, EQII, Mario Chucks, Disciples III, Civ V, D&D, sales

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We’re all just working for the weekend, ya know. Let these shorts do some of it for you so your clicker fingers can be saved for something more useful.

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Wed, Apr 27, 2011 | 18:08 BST

Viking Scenario Pack and Explorers Map Pack hitting Civ V next week

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2K Games and Firaxis announced two new packs of DLC for Civilization V today, and players of the strategy title can expect the packs to arrive next week on May 3 for £2.99 each.

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Fri, Apr 22, 2011 | 22:14 BST

Friday Shorts: Gamocracy, KOTOR’s Revan, science, Sheen, sales, Suda, more

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It’s Good Friday. It’s especially good if you got the day off to celebrate Jesus and bunnies and stuff. Here’s some shorts to make it even more of a good Friday.

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Thu, Dec 09, 2010 | 22:40 GMT

Civ V getting more DLC on December 16 with Spaniards ruled by Queen Isabella

python2K has announced more DLC for Civilization V.

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Wed, Dec 01, 2010 | 19:59 GMT

Cradle of Civilization map packs for Civ V now available on Steam

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Steam has announced the availability of the Cradle of Civilization map packs for Civilization V.

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Wed, Nov 03, 2010 | 11:33 GMT

Civ V releasing for Mac on November 23 in US

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Civilization V will be out in the US on November 23 for Mac, according to the company behind the port, Aspyr.

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Fri, Oct 15, 2010 | 15:32 BST

Large Civilization V patch in the works

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Over on the official message boards for Civilization V, there’s a partial patch listing posted with loads of updates planned for the game.

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Thu, Sep 30, 2010 | 17:43 BST

PSA: Mods tools for Civilization V released on Steam

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Those interested in mods and play Civilization V can get get tools for the Firaxis Games-developed game now via Steam.

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Wed, Sep 22, 2010 | 06:31 BST

Civilization V reviews get rounded up – scores are mostly in the 9′s

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Civilization V is out in the US today, and so far the reviews that have come in are rather good.

Get rounded up below.

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Tue, Sep 21, 2010 | 21:08 BST

PSA: Civilization V demo now available on Steam

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Firaxis has released a demo for Civilization V on Steam today, as promised.

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Tue, Sep 14, 2010 | 15:05 BST

Pre-order Civ V Deluxe Edition through D2D get Civ III

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Those planning to purchase Civilization V digitally may want to consider getting the strategy title through Direct2Drive, as  it includes a copy of Civilization III.

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Sat, Aug 28, 2010 | 16:13 BST

Civ V demo to be released same day as the retail version

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The planned demo for Civilization V will not be released before the game hits retail, according to Firaxis.

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