Civilization VI – Gorgo and Sparta
Before Pericles lead Greece with wisdom from Athens, Gorgo, a Spartan queen, commanded Grecian troops from Sparta and gave great council. Just as Pericles does, Gorgo gets the same acropolis district, hoplite military unit, and the Plato’s republic special ability. Where they differ is in war, where Gorgo gets special culture bonuses every time she…
Civilization VI – Peter the Great and Russia
Peter the Great was an 18th century absolute monarch, brought Russia out of the dark ages, and the reason we consider it a part of Europe today. Russia being the largest country in the world, which is why they get extra territory upon founding cities in Civilization VI and using great people in cities with lavras, their…
Civilization VI – Saladin and Arabia
Saladin, a Muslim scholar of the 12th century, first sultan of Egypt, and expert military tactician, has come to Civilization VI to lead Arabia. Arabia is a land that wove together its science and culture into its Muslim faith, and nobody matches them when it comes to faith. Their unique ability, “The Last Prophet,” spawns…
Civilization VI – Gilgamesh and Sumeria
The demi-god and legendary king of Sumeria, Gilgamesh, is leading his country to victory in Sid Meir’s Civilization VI. Unlike the other civs, nobody is sure whether Gilgamesh was a real person or just a character that was made up, but his myth has encouraged leaders and tales alike. Sumeria’s special ability is “epic quest,”…
Civilization VI – Trajan and Rome
Trajan, Roman emperor in the late 1st century and conqueror of Parthia, is leading Rome in Civilization VI. All roads lead to Rome they say, which gives Roman cities the unique advantage of starting with a trading post and getting the bonuses of having a road to them if they’re within trading distance of your…
Civilization VI – Greece and Pericles
Pericles, classical age Athenian and Grecian orator, will be replacing Alexander the Great in Civilization VI as Greece’s leader. Greece’s unique ability is “Plato’s Republic,” which gives them another wild card slot no matter which government they choose. Greece also maintains its city state patronage aspect from Civ V, getting cultural bonuses for each city…
Civilization VI – Hardrada and Norway
The Viking Harald Hardrada of Norway, famous for his iron-fisted rule and raiding, has set his eyes on Civilization VI as his next conquest. Hadrada’s ability is called “Thunderbolt of the North,” and it allows all melee units to perform coastal raids and embark or disembark without costing movement. His unique units are the longship,…
Civilization VI – Mvemba a Nzinga and Kongo
The faithful and wise Mvemba a Nzinga might not be as well knows as King George or Gandhi, but his patronage to religious arts and historic leadership has landed him a place in Civilization VI. Kongo’s unique ability is Unkisi, which gives them food, production, and gold from each relic, artifact and sculpture as well…
Civilization VI – India and Gandhi
Firaxis shocked nobody when they announced that the peaceful “Father of the Nation” Mahatma Gandhi will lead India in Civilization VI. Gandhi is a Civilization Veteran and his legacy continues in Civilization as a faithful and nonviolent leader. Gandhi’s ability is “satyagraha,” and gives India a “significant” bonus to faith every time that they meet…
Civilization VI’s Limited Print Anniversary Edition
In the historic year of 1991 a small company made a big game called Civilization. 25 years later they’re onto releasing Civilization VI. Congrats Firaxis! To commemorate their anniversary, the company is releasing a special $90 anniversary edition of the game that comes with all the base game, the bonuses of the Digital Deluxe Edition,…
Civilization VI – Spain & Philip II
Philip II, King of Spain the organizer of the Spanish armada during the late 16th century, is coming to rid the world of heresy and purify the world through faith, exploration, and money in Civilization VI. Spain’s ability, treasure fleet, harkens back to their golden age of ships and gold and grants trade between Spanish…
Civilization VI – Germany and Frederick Barbarossa
Frederick Barbarossa was the crusading King of Germany and the Holy Roman Emperor during the late 12th century who fought to restore the glory of the Romans and spread the Christian faith. Germans under Barbarossa were experts at fighting and conquering small cities, which is why they get an extra military policy slot and bonuses…
Civilization VI – Tomyris and Scythia
Known as one of the few female rulers of antiquity, a fierce warrior, and the slayer of Persian ruler Cyrus the Great, Tomyris and her kingdom of Scythia are riding into Civilization VI as a faithful and warmongering civilization. What makes Tomyris so threatening is her ability to create two light cavalry units for the…
XCOM 2 Long War Studios Alien Pack
Right, who wants a new pair of trousers then, as this is quite scary. The next instalment of the LWS mods for XCOM 2 is out, and it's the Alien Pack, and some of these are evil. In keeping with how Long War added new aliens and weapons to XCOM: EW, most of the stuff…
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