• Civilization 5 Media Wrap

    Published on 17-09-10 at 09:43 AM AEST by
    Bam Stroker
    With only a week before the Australian release of Civilization 5 on Friday, 24 September, Firaxis have been ramping up the PR with a flurry of last minute activity.

    Pre-load on Steam is available NOW. Several articles covering the game's MP mode have been published, as well as a live play of two devs trying the MP out with each other. Links after the jump.

    Civilization V Multiplayer Overview @ IGN
    Civilization V Multiplayer Overview @ Destructoid
    A look at city-states @ Ars Technica
    Civilization V Live Gameplay Part 1 on UStream
    Civilization V Live Gameplay Part 2 on UStream
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    Comments 28 Comments
    1. UnSCaRReD's Avatar
      UnSCaRReD - 19-09-10, 08:41 AM
      I'm pre-loaded and ready to roll - Looking forward to this one!
    1. Bam Stroker's Avatar
      Bam Stroker - 19-09-10, 11:45 AM
      We might actually be able to get through a PBM on this one!
    1. rec's Avatar
      rec - 19-09-10, 03:27 PM
      I'm going to play the demo prior to purchase, having never played a Civ before.

      Unfortunately the demo comes out at the same time as game release, not before. :/
    1. Bam Stroker's Avatar
      Bam Stroker - 19-09-10, 07:55 PM
      Yeah what a drag! There was never and doubt in my mind that I'd be buying it, but I was looking forward to a bit of a teaser with the demo a week or so before the game proper came out.
    1. UnSCaRReD's Avatar
      UnSCaRReD - 20-09-10, 09:10 AM
      Hang on!
      The demo MAY be released on the day the US version goes live, so we may actually get 3 days play before release.
      Need to check this.

      Why we get shafted on both price and release date for a digital distribution is a whole thread of its own.
    1. rec's Avatar
      rec - 20-09-10, 11:26 AM
      Hopefully that's the case!

      Walkthrough trailer:

    1. UnSCaRReD's Avatar
      UnSCaRReD - 20-09-10, 03:03 PM
      Ok, so the digital manual has been released, and is available here.

      Also, this thread suggests that the demo will in fact be released to the world at 9am on the 21st (US time).
    1. Harbinger's Avatar
      Harbinger - 21-09-10, 09:46 AM
      In case you're pissed about the game being $30US more expensive for Australians on steam.

      Sid Meiers Civilization V 5 Game PC - ozgameshop.com <- $40.

      Although from what I'm reading it's a subsidiary of 365games.co.uk - video games and accessories for PS3, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, DS, PSP, PC & Mac so the game will probably come from England. Free freight though?
    1. rec's Avatar
      rec - 21-09-10, 10:50 AM
      Ugh. Discs. :/

      I guess a $30 saving is pretty hefty though.
    1. UnSCaRReD's Avatar
      UnSCaRReD - 21-09-10, 11:00 AM
      Not having it on release day is enough reason for me to pay the extra and suck it up.

      Also, there is official word on the unlock time and playability of the demo in this thread.

      3 Civs, no changes to maps or game speed, 150 turns and it unlocks in less than 24 hours!
    1. Harbinger's Avatar
      Harbinger - 21-09-10, 11:03 AM
      Quote Originally Posted by rec View Post
      Ugh. Discs. :/

      I guess a $30 saving is pretty hefty though.
      It's still a steam game even with the discs, and it's $40AU compared to the $80US on steam.

      Not that i'm planning on buying it, I might if it wasn't such an insult price direct from steam.
    1. psyave's Avatar
      psyave - 21-09-10, 11:12 AM
      $50 ($49.99) here in the US... not $40.

      Game looks sweet, alot of small improvements over the 4th and the new combat system looks more tactical, which is a nice change.
    1. Aegis's Avatar
      Aegis - 21-09-10, 11:14 AM
      yeah not buying anything 2K and Rockstar releases anymore - sick of their bullshit price hikes. used to be i pirated games because i couldn't afford it. now i can afford it i dont want to buy them because the publishers are cunts.
    1. psyave's Avatar
      psyave - 21-09-10, 11:50 AM
      yeh, i'm someone similar with other titles. i tend to buy the majors i have liked or think will be good. Plus, whats with the fucking deluxe version.... one extra civ... why even do that, just make one version.
    1. Harbinger's Avatar
      Harbinger - 21-09-10, 12:25 PM
      Quote Originally Posted by psyave View Post
      $50 ($49.99) here in the US... not $40.

      Game looks sweet, alot of small improvements over the 4th and the new combat system looks more tactical, which is a nice change.
      Ozgameshop (which is british) is selling is for $40AU. AUS Steam is $80US and US steam is $50US.

      Just to be clear

      I hate bullshit regional pricing.
    1. rec's Avatar
      rec - 22-09-10, 09:42 AM
      Civ 5 now out on Steam in North America: News - Now Available - Civilization V

      Anyone spotted the demo in the wild yet?
    1. UnSCaRReD's Avatar
      UnSCaRReD - 22-09-10, 10:18 AM
      YES, mine is downloading as we speak!

      Type this in to your browser "steam://install/65900" and it will begin!

      Apparently this is easier than trying to find it on steam, and mine should be close to finished, even though I am hundreds of kms away from being able to play it today!

      EDIT: Ready to roll, bugger that I have to work and am so far away...
    1. Aegis's Avatar
      Aegis - 22-09-10, 10:59 AM
      eh? the demo is here - button on the right: Pre-purchase Sid Meier's Civilization? V on Steam
    1. Aegis's Avatar
      Aegis - 22-09-10, 11:18 AM
      internode has a comp on at the moment too: Games On Net :: Comps: Win! 5 x Civilization V Addict Packs
    1. kernal's Avatar
      kernal - 22-09-10, 11:48 AM
      Quote Originally Posted by Aegis View Post
      internode has a comp on at the moment too: Games On Net :: Comps: Win! 5 x Civilization V Addict Packs
      entered
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