Sid Meier's Civilization IV

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Civilization IV Video Review

Once again you can control the development of a civilization, in Civilization IV. Civilization IV adds gameplay enhancements and a redesigned interface to make playing the game faster and easier.

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Civilization IV Walkthroughs

Civilization IV Walkthrough
GameSpot's Walkthrough to Civilization IV is your one-stop shop for tips on building cities, expanding your military, choosing a leader, and more!
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Civilization IV Videos

Meet the Composers: Christopher Tin, Grammy Winner and Composer for Civilization IV
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We talk to Grammy winner and composer Christopher Tin about his process, the future of game music, and his love of Katy Perry.
- Mar 28, 2011
- 21:41
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Civilization IV Video Review
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Find out why Civilization IV is one of the best strategy games this year in this video review.
- Oct 26, 2005
- 5:15
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Civilization IV Official Trailer 2
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Take a look at some stunning footage of Civilization IV in this trailer.
- Oct 21, 2005
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Civilization IV News & Features

Meier on crafting the 'epic journey,' full keynote video inside
GDC 2010: The creator of Civilization, Colonization, and Alpha Centauri talks about his three decades in game development in the presentation "The Psychology of Game Design (Everything You Know Is Wrong)."
Posted Mar 12, 2010 4:37 pm GMT
Civilization IV song wins Grammy Award
American composer Christopher Tin takes home Grammy Award for Civilization IV opening song Baba Yetu; marks the first time a video game composition has won in the awards' history.
Posted Feb 14, 2011 3:56 am GMT
Civilization coming to Facebook in 2010
Sid Meier announces that his time-consuming strategy sim will soon conquer the time-consuming social network with a new multiplayer app.
Posted Oct 22, 2009 12:32 am GMT

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Latest Civilization IV Updates

Type	Headline	Date
Staff Blog	Sound Byte: Meet the Composer - Christopher Tin	Mar 28, 2011
Video	Meet the Composers: Christopher Tin, Grammy Winner and Composer for Civilization IV	Mar 28, 2011
News	Civilization IV song wins Grammy Award	Feb 13, 2011
Feature	GameSpot Presents: Back to School Gift Guide 2010	Aug 24, 2010
News	Meier on crafting the 'epic journey,' full keynote video inside	Mar 12, 2010
Staff Blog	Sid Meier civilizing GDC 2010	Jan 27, 2010
News	Civilization coming to Facebook in 2010	Oct 21, 2009
News	Spot On: Fixing UK game development	Jun 18, 2009

Review Scores

Platform	GameSpot	Metacritic / User Score
PC Review this game	9.4	94 9.0
MAC Review this game	- -	- - 8.5

Game Info

PC Release Info
- Release Date: Oct 25, 2005 (US)
- ESRB: E10+
  Titles rated E10+ (Everyone 10 and older) have content that may be suitable for ages 10 and older.
MAC Release Info
- Release Date: 2006 (US)
- ESRB: E10+
  Titles rated E10+ (Everyone 10 and older) have content that may be suitable for ages 10 and older.