25 years of Civilization: We talk with Sid Meier

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Looking back across the Civilization series, things have changed dramatically in the 25 years since the first game hit shelves and set the benchmark for what it means to be a 'strategy game'. In that time we've seen Civ titles jump from 2D to 3D, introduce mods, online multiplayer and perhaps most importantly of all, hexagonal tiles. However, one thing has always remained a constant. One person has been there throughout this entire journey.
The game's original designer and the man with his name on the box, Sid Meier.
Ahead of the release of Civilization 6 on Friday, I spoke to Meier about why he chose to hand over the reigns as lead designer after his first attempt. You can join us both in the video below.
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