Category Archives: Civilization Series

Civilization V : The flaws

Posted on September 28, 2010 by SynCaine

As I said before, Civilization V is a phenomenal improvement to an already incredible series, and any fan of TBS games should already have it. But with that said, it’s by no means perfect, and outright lacking in some areas … Continue reading →

Posted in Civilization Series, Inquisition Clan, Patch Notes, Rant | 25 Comments

Civilization V : City States

Posted on September 24, 2010 by SynCaine

City States are one of the major additions to Civilization V, and during my initial playthrough I found them to be slightly more than gimmicks used to ‘populate’ the world. In my current game they are invaluable, and really add … Continue reading →

Posted in Civilization Series | 6 Comments

Civilization V Review

Posted on September 23, 2010 by SynCaine

Is the sun up already? And what day is it… This review is based on having played 800 or so turns over roughly 12-15 hours. In other words, a lifetime++ in EuroGamer years. In that time I’ve finished one game … Continue reading →

Posted in Civilization Series, Combat Systems | 12 Comments

Civilization V is out!

Posted on September 21, 2010 by SynCaine

A full (non-EG) review should be up either Thursday or Friday. Until then I’ll be in the command center for the next 48hrs+. Chuck-o-the-day: Chuck has already beaten Civ V on Deity.

Posted in Civilization Series, Site update | 11 Comments

Darkfall: The expansion, ever closer

Posted on September 17, 2010 by SynCaine

Tasos posted an update regarding the recent connection issues, the upcoming expansion, and beyond. From the tone of the update it sounds like things are finally picking back up and the final touches are being put on the long-delayed expansion, … Continue reading →

Posted in Civilization Series, Darkfall Online, League of Legends, Site update | 3 Comments

Well this is awkward

Posted on September 16, 2010 by SynCaine

In order to pre-load Civilization V, Direct2Drive sends you to Steam. Ouch. (But the D2D deal is still, IMO, better, since you get the first DLC pack included, which is better than the map you get from Steam)

Posted in Civilization Series | 8 Comments

Pre-loading Civilization V now

Posted on September 16, 2010 by SynCaine

Mmmm, so close I can almost taste the turn-based goodness. Chuck-o-the-day: There has never been a hurricane Chuck because that would just be redundant.

Posted in Civilization Series | 3 Comments

League of Legends update

Posted on September 1, 2010 by SynCaine

League of Legends continues to dominate my gaming time, and my account is now midway through level 25 while Aria is at 15. Her current two favorite champions are Garren and Blitzcrank, while I tend to favor Amumu, Katarina, Poppy, … Continue reading →

Posted in Civilization Series, League of Legends, PvP | 8 Comments

MMO blog not about MMOs?

Posted on August 9, 2010 by SynCaine

Current blogging dilemma: Basically all of my gaming time has been non-MMO since returning from my honeymoon, nothing really interesting is happening in MMO land that I care to really write about (other than the upcoming Darkfall expansion), and something … Continue reading →

Posted in Civilization Series, Darkfall Online, Inquisition Clan, iPhone, Random, Site update | 20 Comments

It’s been three years already?

Posted on August 2, 2010 by SynCaine

And this blog turns 3! Actually it turned 3 years old a few weeks ago, but that whole getting married thing prevented a timely update, so this one is a little late. 3 years is a rather crazy length of … Continue reading →

Posted in Aion, Blogroll, Civilization Series, Darkfall Online, EQ2, EVE Online, Inquisition Clan, Random, Site update, Warhammer Online | 11 Comments