We’ve discussed strategy game music, interviewed strategy game makers, and even given away store credit to play strategy games yourself. But which strategy games are worth playing for a strategy newcomer? If you dig strategy games, what’s some other game should play? Today we’ve compiled a list of seven of the greatest strategy games and tell you why we think each game is the cat’s pajamas. Did your favorite make the cut?
What person who’s seen the Star Wars movies hasn’t dreamt of controlling an Imperial Starfleet to crush the Rebels or wanted to devise attack patterns for a squadron of X-Wings to deliver a crippling blow to the Empire? This game took the familiar gameplay of war strategy games and put it in a galaxy far, far away. Strategy buffs got a rich game with complex battle system and Star Wars geeks got to play around in George Lucas’ sandbox, exploring locations mentioned or glimpsed briefly in the movies that could now be explored and conquered at your leisure. As an ultimate fan service, this game even includes locations and characters from the expanded universe novels, which is one of the only times this has happened in a Star Wars game. There’s even a multiplayer feature that allows you and a friend to battle against each other using entire star systems as your battleground. Now you can settle that bet and and see who truly has The Force with them.
“If you are a Star Wars fan and you like strategy games, Empire at War is the perfect combo. It has EVERYTHING…space combat with the Millennium Falcon, ground combat with AT-AT’s. Just think of your favorite Star Wars character to control or scenario to relive and you can play it out in real time in this game. Do you want to destroy the galaxy planet by planet with the Death Star? No problem. Do you dream of having Vader and Obi Wan rematches in any Star Wars local you choose? Done. I bet I have 300 hours in this game, and flying around with Boba Fett tossing out seismic charges at X-Wings NEVER gets old.” – Michael Blair (more…)
Welcome to Strategy Week, Mac gamers! All week we’re going to be discussing various strategy games and the aspects that make them great. Since it’s Monday, you know of course that means it’s time to focus on the music. We’ve previously discussed the incredible music of Civilization IV on Music Monday, and while there’s no Yo-Yo Ma or award-winning songs like “Baba Yetu,” the soundtrack to Civilization V is as equally rich, complex, and satisfying as that of its predecessor. Listen to the entire soundtrack here, presented as an embedded YouTube playlist, 35 tracks longs.
So you’ve taken the plunge into the immersive world of Civilization V via the Mac App Store. You’re enjoying the game immensely, but you’ve read about some really cool add-on content like the Gods and Kings expansion that incorporates religion and espionage into the core gameplay. But just how do you get this content into your game? Instead of purchasing a separate app or piece of content like on Steam, additional content in the Mac App Store is known as “In-App Purchases.” This means you buy the additional content within the game itself. How to do this isn’t always apparent, so we’ve provided a basic, visual tutorial on how to obtain that sweet content.
Buying DLC in Civilization V: Campaign Edition (more…)
More Civilization V incoming! Today Firaxis and 2K announced a new, upcoming expansion for Civilization V titled “Brave New World,” due out later this summer. To follow up, Aspyr Media has confirmed that the expansion will also be coming to the Mac this summer, though a specific release date hasn’t yet been announced for the Mac version.
Here’s a brief description:
Sid Meier’s Civilization® V: Brave New World is the second expansion pack for Civilization V – the critically acclaimed 2010 PC Game of the Year. This new expansion provides enhanced depth and replayability through the introduction of international trade and a focus on culture and diplomacy. Your influence around the world will be impacted by creating Great Works, choosing an ideology for your people and proposing global resolutions in the World Congress. As you move through the ages of history you will make critical decisions that will impact your relationship with other civilizations.
Missed the huge Civilization sale we did a little while ago? No problem, you’ve got another chance with Tuesday’s 20%! Today only you can get Sid Meier’s Civilization IV: Colonization for $16.99 instead of the regular price of $19.99.
Features
Fight the Homeland and Establish a New Nation – Play as the English, Spanish, French or the Dutch and journey to a brave new world in search of freedom from your oppressive homeland.
Historical Figures Provide Adaptive Gameplay – Acquire founding fathers such as John Smith, Patrick Henry and Samuel Adams who will help guide your nation to freedom based on your gameplay style.
Multiplayer Offers Endless Replay Value – Compete with friends from all over the world via the Internet and Play by Email modes or compete locally via the Hotseat and LAN modes, offering endless ways to conquer the New World.
Anybody who’s ever thought, “I’d give the motherland a good pwning in ways my ancestors never dreamed of,” now is your chance. Be your own Tarantino and re-write history with your tactics.
Remember, today’s Tuesday 20% deal ends at midnight on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 so get it while the colonists are good and unruly. Grab Civ IV’s Colonization expansion and take the new world by storm!
As always, join us again next Tuesday for a a new deal to expand your Mac gaming library!
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Aspyr Media is pleased to announce the release of the latest iteration in the highly successful Civilization franchise, titled Civilization V: Gold Edition. This collection bundles together the core Civilization V game and the copious amount of add-on content that’s been released over the past few years, all for an unbeatable price. (more…)
You may have said to yourself, “Gee GameAgent, I wish there was an awesome collection that brought together the extensive amount of Civ V content all in one neat bundle.” Your wishes become realtiy strategy fans. There’s a new Civilization V collection in town, and its name is Gold.
Sid Meier’s Civilization V: Gold Edition is now be available for both PC and Mac users, and it provides the most comprehensive Civilization V experience yet. We know you probably have some questions, so we’ve put together another one of our informative FAQs.
Look below for the info you seek, and leave a question in the comments for anything that’s not covered! (more…)
Some titles pop up frequently in the sale department, and some are a little more rare. This week’s Tuesday’s 20% brings you a game that hasn’t gone been featured in our weekly sale in 9 months! Regularly priced at $49.99, for today only, get Civilization IV: The Complete Edition for $39.99. (more…)
Today Aspyr released the latest patch for Sid Meier’s Civilization V. The patch brings Civilization V up to version 1.0.2.21 and back in sync with the PC version.
What does that mean, exactly? It means Mac players can stomp all over their PC counterparts in cross-platform multiplayer again! There are also a TON of changes and updates that come with the patch. The full patch notes can be found below after the jump.
Update: Please note that this update is for the Steam version of Civilization V only. Civilization V: Campaign Edition on the Mac App Store will be receiving the same update later this year.
Merry Christmas everyone! It may be a day to relax and be with your families, but that doesn’t mean we’re going to stop bring you guys savings on great games! On this special day we feature a game that has never been featured in our Tuesday’s 20%: Civilization III Complete. For Christmas Day only, you can get this classic game for only $7.99! (more…)
What person who’s seen the Star Wars movies hasn’t dreamt of controlling an Imperial Starfleet to crush the Rebels or wanted to devise attack patterns for a squadron of X-Wings to deliver a crippling blow to the Empire? This game took the familiar gameplay of war strategy games and put it in a galaxy far, far away. Strategy buffs got a rich game with complex battle system and Star Wars geeks got to play around in George Lucas’ sandbox, exploring locations mentioned or glimpsed briefly in the movies that could now be explored and conquered at your leisure. As an ultimate fan service, this game even includes locations and characters from the expanded universe novels, which is one of the only times this has happened in a Star Wars game. There’s even a multiplayer feature that allows you and a friend to battle against each other using entire star systems as your battleground. Now you can settle that bet and and see who truly has The Force with them.
