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The second civ game from Activision. Quote from the official site:

"Call to Power II was designed from a lot of feedback from those who played Civilization: Call to Power. We incorporated the most common requests, including a major upgrade to the diplomacy system, a more realistic combat system, national borders, automated city mayors, and a number of improvements to the game's interface. You can find out more about these changes on this web page."

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November 5, 2000

Introduction

Galactic Civilizations is a space-based 4X strategy game in which players take the role of leader of humanity. Up to 5 other computer-controlled races, each with their own in-depth background and motives will be vying for galactic supremacy.

While the game is a turn-based strategy game, it has been designed with maximum replayability in mind, with each game feeling like its very own epic story. The depth of GalCiv is a key factor in making the game universe seem alive with the competing alien players acting intelligently based on their culture and the dictates of gameplay.

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Online/Retail options
<li> Download: As the name implies, you get to download the game from Stardock's site. You can archive the files and burn them in a cd. Obviously there is no CD protection(in fact there is no CD protection in any situation) and the manual is in a pdf file
<li> Download+CD: Again you download the game and Stardock mails you(anywhere in the world) a cd with the game as well in a DVD case for en extra cost of 5-10$. You dont get a printed manual though.
<li> CD in a box(retail): Availiable through all other (not Stardock) online stores and of course from your local retail stores. Printed manual included

Online shopping: Price comparison
International
<li><a target=_blank href=https://store.stardock.com/AddProduct.asp?PRODUCT_ID=SSD-SDS-W055&REFERER=apolyton>GalCiv (Download+CD) from Stardock, $44.95 (plus $5-10 for shipping)</a>
<li><a target=_blank href=https://store.stardock.com/AddProduct.asp?PRODUCT_ID=ESD-SDS-W053&REFERER=apolyton>GalCiv (Download Only) from Stardock, $44.95</a>
<li><a target=_blank href=http://www.chipsbits.com/cgi-bin/order.cbi_home?source=84161&add=GALACI.IR>GalCiv (CD) from Chips&bits, $39.95 (plus $5.25+(US)/ $28+(Europe) ship.)</a>
<li><a target=_blank href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=siapkyqeCXk&offerid=13850.232512&type=2&subid=0" >GalCiv (CD) from EB Games, $39.99 (plus $4.99+(US)/ $26+(Outside US, NOT all countries))</a>
<li> <a target=_blank href=http://service.bfast.com/bfast/click?bfmid=1375281&siteid=37805976&bfpid=645169&bfmtype=products>GalCiv (CD) from Gamestop.com, $39.99 (free shipping for US / 15.99+ for International)</a>
 US Only
<li> <a target=_blank href=http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0000899ZX/apolytonciviliza>GalCiv (CD) from Amazon, $39.99 (free shipping)</a>
<li> <a target=_blank href=http://www.qksrv.net/click-831378-10273643?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chumbo.com%2Fcart%2Fupdatecart.asp%3Fs%3D627006901232>GalCiv (CD) from Chumbo.com, $43.99 (free shipping)</a>
<li> <a target=_blank href=http://www.qksrv.net/click-831378-10273716?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gogamer.com%2Fcgi-bin%2FGogamer.storefront%2FEN%2Fproduct%2F001GALC>GalCiv (CD) from GoGamer.com, $34.90 (plus $5.99(for US, Canada also availiable))</a>

Extra charges may apply for some states. For full details on shipping rates you need to check each site.

March 29, 2003

The wait is over! Official description:

In Master of Orion 3, the sequel to one of the best-loved strategy games of all time, players assume the biggest role ever. No longer do players merely represent petty interplanetary dictators. In Master of Orion 3, players represent the controlling power behind the entire galactic civilization: the dictators, presidents, councils and overlords that come and go are merely a player's pawn. One must use governments and their leaders to secure the destiny of their civilization, to manipulate its policies of freedom and oppression in both foreign and domestic areas. It is not enough to be an able economist or a great captain to succeed in Master of Orion 3; considerable political, administrative and espionage skills must be applied to craft your civilization's glorious chapter in the Annals of Time and Space.

Game Features

* Multiple ways to win: Military, Economic, Political
* New and improved tactical combat
* "Shipyard" function where players can select and lay out ship components (using 2D blueprints) and optimize their designs
* Improved player interface with real-time rotating 3D star map and solar system display
* Sophisticated technology "wheel" offering numerous potential combinations
* Extensive economic and trade models that will effect the efficiency and power of the user's empire
* Rich political environment
* "Legendary" units with rich, interesting story lines that affect gameplay
* Complete sensory immersion: visuals and audio that work together to create an engrossing experience
* Highly detailed models for ships and installations
* Simultaneous, asynchronous turn-based play to speed multiplayer games
* Races have unique attributes, abilities and personalities

February 28, 2003

From Brian Reynolds, designer of Civilization II and Alpha Centauri, comes Rise of Nations, combining the epic scope of Civilization with the fast-paced action of real-time strategy games. Rise of Nations allows players to create new cities, improve their city infrastructure and expand national borders. Players have the option to win through military might using everything from sling-shots to cannons to stealth bombers; corner the market on key commodities; and wheel and deal with a wide variety of civilizations. Unlike other historical real-time strategy games, Rise of Nations allows the gamer to quickly play from the Stone Age to the modern age.

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Purchase guide:
# <a href=http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00008KA4E/apolytonciviliza target=_blank>Rise of Nations at Amazon ($49.99 + free shipping)</a>
# <a href=http://service.bfast.com/bfast/click?bfmid=1375281&siteid=37805976&bfpid=644920&bfmtype=products target=_blank>Rise of Nations at Gamestop ($49.99)</a>
# <a href=http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=siapkyqeCXk&offerid=13850.224150&type=2&subid=0 target=_blank>Rise of Nations at EB Games ($49.99 with a free mini strategy guide)</a>

May 11, 2003

Civilization fans will discover intriguing new civilizations, units, wonders, technologies, and abilities to help them triumph in eight professionally designed conquests throughout history. Compete as one of the eight new Civilizations, each with its own powerful leader, unique units and special abilities, and lead your nation to its destiny. New victory conditions, Wonders of the World, terrain elements, resources, city improvements, and governments offer endless variation in your quest to rule the world. Improved multiplayer and play-by-email support, intense diplomatic situations, and a slew of editor enhancements, round out what Time Magazine calls "the greatest computer strategy game of all time." Do you have what it takes to lead a civilization to greatness? Or, will your nation be conquered by some greater power? You decide. Take over the World--One Conquest at a time! Nine professionally designed adventures challenge you to recreate the great conquests of history. Battle for control of Mesopotamia in the Cradle of Civilization, or for the rich and vast resources in the Americas. Then, embark on a campaign through time as you attempt to conquer some of the most powerful civilizations ever and earn a place among the greatest leaders in history! GAME FEATURES: <ul> <li>More Civilizations: Seven new powerful civilizations from the innovative Sumerians to the mystical Mayans. <li>More Units: Use Trebuchets to batter down the enemy's walls or Sumerian Enkidu Warriors to quickly gain military dominance. <li>More Techs--Map the world using Satellites to explore the entire map. <li>More Disasters: Beware the volcanoes, or Pompeii could become your reality. <li>More Diplomacy Options: Locked alliances allow good vs. evil conflicts you'll never forget. <li>More Map Features: Bombard the enemy and leave behind craters. <li>More Resources: Fight for control over Tobacco, Bananas, Oasis, Salt, Sugar, Jade, and Exotic Birds. <li>More Wonders: Build 5 all new wonders, including the statue of Zeus and the even all new commerce bonuses <li>More Government Types: Fascism, Feudalism, Tribal Council, and Imperialism are just a few of the new ways to rule your people. <li>More Unit Abilities--Including Stealth Attack, Enslavement, and other bonus attack modifiers such as damage multipliers can now be applied to units <li>More Attributes--Including two new Civ-Types: Agricultural and Seafaring <li>More City Specialists--Including Civil Engineers and Police Forces <li>More Improvements--Including improvements to the AI, Combat System, Interface, Rally Points, Governors, Leaders, Unit-Stacks, and even Game Balance! <li>More Game Options--Including the ability to choose Random World Sizes and new levels of difficulty such as "Demigod" and "Sid" <li>Extra Content--All Civs, leaders, special units, and features included from the Civilization III: Play the World expansion. </ul>

November 5, 2003

The original Civilization 2. No extra scenarios, no multiplayer, just the classic thing Price: Amazon (USA) 
- <a href=http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00002S8AV/ref=nosim/apolytonciv06-20>CIVILIZATION 2 from $6.95</a> 
- <a href=http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00004VXAZ/ref=nosim/apolytonciv06-20>CIVILIZATION 2 from $4.25</a> 
- <a href=http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00002CF9V/ref=nosim/apolytonciv06-20>MILLENIUM MEGA HITS (includes CIVILIZATION 2, 9 more classic games) from $7.45</a> 
Chips&Bits (Worldwide) 
<a href=http://www.chipsbits.com/cgi-bin/order.cbi_home?source=84161&add=CIVI2.IR>CIVLIZATION 2 @ $12.95</a>
 Media: CD-ROM Platform: Windows 95/98/ME

January 27, 2001

The multiplayer add-on for Civ2 that included the Conflicts and Fantastic Worlds packs

January 15, 2000

The last expansion of Civ2. Price: Amazon (USA) 
<a href=http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00000K4DV/ref=nosim/apolytonciv06-20>CIV2: TEST OF TIME from $2.50</a> 
Chips&Bits (Worldwide) 
<a href=http://www.chipsbits.com/cgi-bin/order.cbi_home?source=84161&add=CIVI2TT.IR>CIVLIZATION 2: TEST OF TIME @ $9.95</a>
 Media: CD-ROM Platform: Windows 95/98/NT AGS&M Rating: 6.76 See also our <a href="http://apolyton.net/civ2/tot.shtml" target="_blank">Civ2:ToT Page</a>

January 15, 2000

With over 6 million units sold and unprecedented critical acclaim from fans and press around the world, Sid Meier’s Civilization is recognized as one of the greatest PC game franchises of all-time. Now, Sid Meier and Firaxis Games will take this incredibly fun and addictive game to new heights by adding new ways to play and win, new tools to manage and expand your civilization, all-new easy to use mod capabilities and intense multiplayer modes and options. Civilization IV will come to life like never before in a beautifully detailed, living 3D world that will elevate the gameplay experience to a whole new level. Civilization IV has already been heralded as one of the top ten games of 2005, and a must-have for gamers around the globe! 
<ul>
<li>Faster-Paced Fun – Gameplay has been streamlined for a tighter, faster and more compelling experience. 
 
<li>Greater Accessibility and Ease of Play – An easy-to-use interface will be immediately familiar to RTS and action game players, and newcomers to the series will be able to jump in and play. 
 

<li>Tech Tree – Flexible Tech tree allows players more strategic choices for developing their civilizations along unique paths. 
 
<li>More Civs, Units, and Improvements to enhance and grow your empire. 
 
<li>Multiplayer –LAN, Internet, PBEM and Persistent Turn-Based Server (PTBS) offer players all-new strategies and ways to play when competing or cooperating with live opponents. 
 
<li>Team Play - Whether playing multiplayer or single player, team play offers a new way of setting locked alliances that result in shared wonder effects, visibility, unit trading and shared territory that delivers a plethora of new strategic and tactical options. 
 
<li>Civ IV comes to life! - Beautiful 3D world with dozens of fully animated units (including culturally unique units) and totally customizable armies. Cities and wonders will appear on the map. Wonder movies are back! 
 
<li>Mods and Community Tools - Designed from the ground up for modability, the game contains a powerful map editor with XML and Python support. 

 
<li>Choose Your Leader – Most Civs now have 2 leaders from which to choose, with each Leader having traits that provide various bonuses to the player. 
 
<li>Civics – With the discovery of new techs, civic options can become available. Freedom of speech or slavery? Hereditary rule or open elections? This creates endless government choices and possibilities! 
 
<li>Religion – Now there are 7 religions in the game that are unlocked through researching. When unlocked, the religion spreads through a player’s empire allowing them to use the religion to help manage happiness, gain gold and create Great Prophets. 
 
<li>Great People - As the player uses specialists they gain Great People points in the city that is utilizing the specialists. Great People include the Artist, Tycoon, Prophet, Engineer, & Scientist. They can be used to get free techs, start Golden Ages, or join a city to increase its output. 
 
<li>Promotions – Each unit has a promotion path that emphasizes specific unit traits. Promotions include bonuses to Attack/Defend on specific terrains/features, movement bonuses, sight/visibility bonuses and increased withdrawal chances. 
 

<li>In-Game Movies – Civ IV will have over 70 in-game movies. 
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October 24, 2005