It’s no surprise that Firaxis is doing numerous interviews to get positive word out about Civilization VI. Lead Designer Ed Beach sat down with BA Start Gaming and talked about several new features in the game, as well as things not previous reported. Check it out via the video below:
It’s clear that in Civilization VI, there’s an attempt to be less like a micromanager and more like a strategist. As the team at Firaxis are doing what they can to make things less automated and make even the smallest unit feel more important. It is this line of thought…
There is often a kind of information overload when a new game is announced. Mainly because between the fans wanting information, and the developer desiring to tell as much as they can without spoilers, there’s a lot to contend with. For Civilization, the need for information is paramount, as each…
Upon the announcement of Civilization VI, many were wondering how it would look and play compared to previous Civilization games. Some were lucky enough to get a test of it after the announcement was made, and some were even able to record it. This near 30-minute gameplay preview shows Civilization…
What makes an announcement of a video game? Often, it is something that people see, whether it be a simple logo, artwork of the game, or in most cases, a trailer showing what the game will likely be like in the end. Often, game developers go all out and make…
Throughout Civilizations titles, more and more gameplay elements are being revised and retooled to allow more fun gameplay and balancd decision making. This too applies to the upcoming Civilization VI. With Civ VI, the desire to make the gameplay feel balanced, all the while offering the chance to “course correct”…
Much of what is being done in Civilization VI is attributed to making the game better, while also respecting its history. With Civilization VI, the focus is not only on the look, but how the game feels. For example, builders have been modified so that the actions they do happen…
Time is a key element of the Civilization games. As you advancing through the various stages of history dictate what technology you have and what you are able to do. However, aesthetically, the days and nights don’t change on screen. The only exception is through the Wonder movies. However, as…
The Wonders of the World are a big part of the Civilization franchise. In the game, the Wonders allow you to get certain advances, or sometimes units, to help grow you nation/kingdom/empire. In Civilization IV, these Wonders were given a video to show off their being built. But they didn’t return…
The look of the UI is important in many games, as it helps guide you in both what you do in the game, and where you go to do things. Civilization is a great example of a simple yet elegant interface. As it’s required only minor changes throughout the years….