Tag: Civilizations 4

  • Weekly eXchange #232 – Something New?

    Weekly eXchange #232 – Something New?

    Join Nate and Troy as they bring you all the important information on all of your favorite 4X and strategy games! This week they talk about Civilization 6, 10 Crowns, Thea 2: the Shattering, Age of Wonders: Planetfall, Interstellar Space: Genesis, Stellaris and much much more. As well as continued coverage for…

  • Weekly eXchange #214 – Epic Steam BATTLE Round 1!

    Weekly eXchange #214 – Epic Steam BATTLE Round 1!

    Join Nate, Troy and Joshua, as they bring you all the important information on all of your favorite 4X and strategy games! This week they talk about Empires in Ruins, Civilization 6, 10 Crowns, At the Gates, Age of Wonders: Planetfall, Wh40K Gladius: Relics of War, Endless Space 2, Stellaris, M.O.R.E…

  • What the 4X Genre Can Learn from War Games: An eXposition

    What the 4X Genre Can Learn from War Games: An eXposition

    I have a confession to make: the “4X Renaissance” has felt more like the dark ages to me.. Whether it’s the feature creep, strange design decisions, or age old problems that continue to plague the genre, I’ve had a hard time getting into most of the big, recent releases. And…

  • The XX Show #12 – Top 12 4X Games of All Time.

    Ladies and gentlemen, it is time to discuss the top 12 4X games of all time as of July 1st 2018. So, what qualifies for Greatest of all Time, aka the 4X GoaT, many things, but the game needs to not only stand the test of time, but must truly introduce…

  • The Core Mechanism of 4X Part 2: An eXposition

    In Part 1, we defined the core mechanic for 4X and illustrated how it could be seen in exploration, research, and diplomacy. In part 2, we continue examining how the core mechanism manifests itself in other aspects of play. Unlocking Tools for Victory in eXtermination Combat is a major system…

  • A Question (Or Three) Of Strategy

    I sat down for my first session of Blizzard’s MOBA Heroes of the Storm. I’d watched some Let’s Plays and completed the tutorial. I’d read up on my hero of choice and studied the game mechanics and map objectives. Then, the match started. The gates opened… I realized I had…

  • Monday Modness – Civilizations IV: Fall From Heaven I/II

    Welcome to week three of the Monday Modness eXtravaganza! When I think of mods, there is one total conversion mod for Civilization IV that comes to mind, and it puts many studio-released games to shame. So, let’s get to it and find out more. Kael – Civilization IV – Fall…