Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri

First Released Jan 31, 1999
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Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri News

Discussing Humanity's Future with the Father of Civilization

Civilization creator Sid Meier talks about what makes his games special, his thoughts on Alpha Centauri, and whether or not VR and Civilization have a future together.

Beyond Earth: The Alpha Centauri Connection

Beyond Earth and Alpha Centauri have different names, but still share a lot in common. Three of Alpha Centauri’s developers talk about how these games compare.

Beyond Earth Takes Civilization to the Stars

Earth is dying. Humanity has abandoned her to find a new life among the stars. Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth tasks players with colonizing an alien world and determining the ...

2K announces new Sid Meier's Civilization game: Beyond Earth, channels Alpha Centauri

With a nod to previous space-based sim game Alpha Centauri, Sid Meier’s Civilization: Beyond Earth takes humanity to the final frontier.

GameSpot's Next Big Game series takes on Sid Meier's Beyond Earth

Join us as we take an in-depth look at Firaxis' newest, sci-fi themed entry in the Civilization series.

EA seeking Alpha Centauri trademark

Publisher indicates continued interest in Sid Meier's classic turn-based strategy series with new USPTO filing.

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 ...

Sid Meier civilizing GDC 2010

Firaxis cofounder to deliver game design keynote address at San Francisco soiree on March 12.

Firaxis to use NetImmerse

The developer behind Civilization III licenses the NetImmerse 3D engine for use in upcoming games.

Alpha Centauri Books Announced

Three novels based on Sid Meier's popular turn-based strategy game will be published by Pocket Books.

Firaxis Celebrates Fourth Birthday

Help Firaxis enjoy its fourth year in business by participating in a contest.

Alpha Centauri Joins GURPS Universe

Steve Jackson Games reaches an agreement with Electronic Arts and Firaxis to deliver a GURPS version of Alpha Centauri.

Alpha Centauri Week

Check out our week-long coverage of Alpha Centauri, including new multiplayer strategies, favorite units, and an exclusive downloadable scenario.

An Interview with Brian Reynolds

The designer of Alpha Centauri answers a few tough questions, including why he decided to restrict gameplay to one planet and how he would respond to critics who think his ...

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