It's day 22 of #AmigApril

As a follow up on my last Sid Meier post here is a little best-of of Sid Meier games on the Amiga, with the highlight at the end

Music: Chris Hülsbeck - Here it Leads - https://patreon.com/chris_huelsbeck

It's day 20 of #AmigApril and Easter Sunday

For my last vacation I got a book from and about someone who made a lot of great Amiga games: Sid Meier! This is the story of his career in game design, beginning how he met Bill Stealey and founded Microprose until todays Firaxis days.

And to be true, the main reason this book got my attention is the fantastic pun in the title

Civilization 7 being compared to Humankind is "probably the best compliment I ever got", says Amplitude boss - https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/civilization-7-being-compared-to-humankind-is-probably-the-best-compliment-i-ever-got-says-amplitude-boss #Strategy:Turn-BasedStrategy #Strategy:GrandStrategy/4X #SidMeier'sCivilizationVII #MultiplayerCompetitive #MultiplayerCooperative #Birdview/Isometric #AMPLITUDEStudios #EndlessLegend2 #FiraxisGames #SinglePlayer #HoodedHorse #Simulation #Humankind

Civilization 7's next update will make food actually worth investing in and let you play forever, if you've got that long - https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/civilization-7s-next-update-will-make-food-actually-worth-investing-in-and-let-you-play-forever-if-youve-got-that-long #Strategy:Turn-BasedStrategy #SidMeier'sCivilizationVII #MultiplayerCompetitive #Birdview/Isometric #FiraxisGames #SinglePlayer #Simulation #Strategy #2K

MicroProse Co-founder John Stealey Shares Behind-the-Scenes Stories | The Retro Collective
#MicroProse #JohnStealey #SidMeier #C64 #Commodore64 #RetroGaming #GamingHistory #Civilization #RailroadTycoon
https://theoasisbbs.com/microprose-co-founder-john-stealey-shares-behind-the-scenes-stories-the-retro-collective/?feed_id=2407&_unique_id=67e2a9cfa5e3b

Civilization 7 gives you an whole two seconds of your life back with a patch that lets you move units instantly - https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/civilization-7-gives-you-an-whole-two-seconds-of-your-life-back-with-a-patch-that-lets-you-move-units-instantly #Strategy:Turn-BasedStrategy #SidMeier'sCivilizationVII #MultiplayerCompetitive #Birdview/Isometric #FiraxisGames #SinglePlayer #Simulation #Strategy #2K #PC

In the midst of Civilization 7 UI woes, Firaxis hire prolific modder - https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/in-the-midst-of-civilization-7-ui-woes-firaxis-hire-prolific-modder #Strategy:Turn-BasedStrategy #SidMeier'sCivilizationVII #MultiplayerCompetitive #Birdview/Isometric #FiraxisGames #SinglePlayer #Simulation #Strategy #2K

New Civilization 7 update adds a confusing Natural Wonder plus tweaks to the UI, AI and Age mechanics - https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/new-civilization-7-update-adds-a-confusing-natural-wonder-plus-tweaks-to-the-ui-ai-and-age-mechanics #Strategy:Turn-BasedStrategy #SidMeier'sCivilizationVII #MultiplayerCompetitive #Birdview/Isometric #SinglePlayer #FiraxisGames #Simulation #Strategy #2K

Upcoming Civilization VII expansion release dates seemingly leaked by Nintendo - https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/upcoming-civilization-vii-expansion-release-dates-seemingly-leaked-by-nintendo #Strategy:Turn-BasedStrategy #SidMeier'sCivilizationVII #MultiplayerCompetitive #Birdview/Isometric #SinglePlayer #FiraxisGames #Simulation #Strategy #2K

Sid Meier's Civilization VII review - https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/sid-meiers-civilization-vii-review #Strategy:Turn-BasedStrategy #SidMeier'sCivilizationVII #MultiplayerCompetitive #Birdview/Isometric #FiraxisGames #SinglePlayer #Simulation #WotIThink #Strategy #2K

Most Civilization players don't finish a single game, going by Civ 6 data, and perhaps that's the best way to play - https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/most-civilization-players-dont-finish-a-single-game-going-by-civ-6-data-and-perhaps-thats-the-best-way-to-play #Strategy:Turn-BasedStrategy #SidMeier'sCivilizationVII #SidMeier'sCivilization6 #MultiplayerCompetitive #Birdview/Isometric #NintendoSwitch #XboxSeriesX/S #FiraxisGames #SinglePlayer #Simulation #Historical #Strategy #Android #XboxOne #PC

Improving Civilization 7's UI is the "top priority", say Firaxis - https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/improving-civilization-7s-ui-is-the-top-priority-say-firaxis #Strategy:Turn-BasedStrategy #SidMeier'sCivilizationVII #MultiplayerCompetitive #Birdview/Isometric #FiraxisGames #SinglePlayer #Simulation #Strategy #2K

Seriously, what kind of start is that from the #AI? This is absolutely crazy. I might restart the game...

Explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate isn’t just a tactic employed by tech giants — it’s a genre of video game usually known as 4X. For Aftermath, Luke Plunkett extols the virtues and explores the problems of the 1994 PC game “Sid Meier’s Colonization.” “The narrative arc of 'Colonization' is as wafer-thin as America’s,” he writes. “You’re really just building your little video game America exactly the same way the real one was built. From the mass importation of religious fanatics, ruthless opportunists and murderous imperialists, to the seizure of vast tracts of land to the genocide of entire nations.”

https://flip.it/Z4pbTH

Civilization 7 launched to poor player reactions, developer promises quick fixes https://www.eurogamer.net/firaxis-acknowledges-civilization-7-issues-fixes-incoming #Civilization7 #GamingNews #GameLaunch #SidMeier

Civilization VII is discounted for Steam when you pre-order today, here’s how to secure the deal - https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/sid-meiers-civilization-vii-best-deal-pc-steam #Strategy:Turn-BasedStrategy #SidMeier'sCivilizationVII #MultiplayerCompetitive #Birdview/Isometric #FiraxisGames #SinglePlayer #Simulation #Strategy #2K

I was wondering why #2K #Firaxis chose Greece as Machiavelli's nation in #Civilization7.

"His political philosophy on governance, power, and stability aligns well with Greek values."

In Book 7 of History of Florence, Machiavelli discusses the political evolution of Florence and other city-states, using examples like Greece to highlight lessons on maintaining power and stability, which align with his role in #Civ7.

Guide: The Best Civ and Leader Combos To Win a Science Victory in Civilization 7 https://www.byteseu.com/719569/ #Civilization #GameGuide #GameGuides #PCGaming #Science #SidMeier'sCivilization #VideoGame #VideoGames

I think it’s great that we’re getting a new #civilization right around the same time ours is ending. Thanks for the memories, #SidMeier!

Civilization 7's post-launch plans include free multiplayer and Age features and paid Ada Lovelace - https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/civilization-7s-post-launch-plans-include-free-multiplayer-and-age-features-and-paid-ada-lovelace #Strategy:Turn-BasedStrategy #SidMeier'sCivilizationVII #MultiplayerCompetitive #Birdview/Isometric #FiraxisGames #SinglePlayer #Simulation #Strategy #2K