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Sid Meier's Civilization IV

Initial release Oct. 25, 2005

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Simulation
Strategy
Strategy: Turn-Based Strategy

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Five of the Best: Villains

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Five of the Best: Villains

Wicked.

May 22, 2020 Robert Purchese

A choir sang the Civilization 4 theme song on America's Got Talent

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A choir sang the Civilization 4 theme song on America's Got Talent

And they got through to the live show.

July 27, 2018 Wesley Yin-Poole

Why doesn't Sid Meier still make Sid Meier's Civilisation?

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Why doesn't Sid Meier still make Sid Meier's Civilisation?

Here's a Thing.

Jan. 12, 2017 Chris Bratt

25 years of Civilization: We talk with Sid Meier

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25 years of Civilization: We talk with Sid Meier

"It's outgrown me. It's outgrown any one person."

Oct. 25, 2016 Chris Bratt

Civilization 5: Gods and Kings Preview: Restoring the Faith

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Civilization 5: Gods and Kings Preview: Restoring the Faith

Firaxis' expansion reintroduces some of the series' complexity.

April 3, 2012 Will Porter

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Civilization IV wins Grammy

First videogame to do so.

Feb. 14, 2011 Wesley Yin-Poole

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Civilization IV nominated for a Grammy

Awards recognise games for first time.

Dec. 3, 2010 Wesley Yin-Poole

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"This is the year of Civ," says Meier

Reckons it's a great time to be in games.

March 12, 2010 Ellie Gibson

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BioShock film and MMOG possible

Take-Two looking at Civ opportunities, too.

March 27, 2008 Robert Purchese

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Sid Meier to create an MMO?

Strategy legend is "exploring the possibilities".

Feb. 4, 2008 Oli Welsh

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PC gaming "should be like Punk Rock"

Spore developer loves its variety.

Jan. 10, 2008 Tom Bramwell

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Lifetime Achievement Award for Meier

Civ chap to be honoured at GDC.

Jan. 9, 2008 GamesIndustry.biz

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Civ box set coming to Europe

Yours for just 40 quid.

Sept. 8, 2006 Ellie Gibson

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Review

Sid Meier's Civilization IV Warlords

Want to play? Join the build queue.

Aug. 8, 2006 Kieron Gillen

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Civ IV to get new expansion

Warlords due out this summer.

March 17, 2006 Ellie Gibson

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Interview

A Civilized man

Sid Meier talks to Eurogamer.

Nov. 29, 2005 Patrick Garratt

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New Civilization IV demo

Try out Sid Meier's latest epic.

Nov. 24, 2005 Ellie Gibson

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Meet Civ creator Sid Meier

And get him to sign your game.

Nov. 18, 2005 Ellie Gibson

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Review

Civilization 4

Be Civil. It’s the right thing to do.

Oct. 26, 2005 Kieron Gillen

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Civ IV info, pics

New features, modding options.

May 20, 2005 Ellie Gibson

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