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Sid Meier's Colonization, a turn-based strategy in which you can become the conquistador of the New World, is available now for $5.99, only on GOG.com.

You probably missed the first ships in 1492 (unless you’re a Highlander), you might have played the the game in 1994 or 95 when the game was originally released (but you probably don’t have the floppy or an Amiga anymore), and now you’ve got your third and final chance to conquer the Americas: the digital version of Colonization, brought to you by GOG.com.

Sid Meier's Colonization is much more than just an improved version of strategy classic Civilization from 1991: instead of building your own civilization from scratch, you start as as a nation’s leader and begin colonizing the newly discovered world. Each of the European powers: England, France, Spain, or Netherlands has its own bonuses that make it unique, like Dutch trading, French negotiations, or Spanish military bonuses against the native villages. Depending on what you choose, you’ll be more of a colonist, trader, diplomat, or brutal conquistador. Ultimately, you’ll declare independence--but not without a fight!

Dealing with three European superpowers, eight native tribes, and finally the King's expeditionary force arriving to teach you a lesson, Colonization is a difficult task, especially since there are thousands of interactive elements that can change the outcome of each playthrough. The simple idea, mixed with creative genius of Sid Meier, and rules of a turn-based-strategy, make for a game that can be replayed forever.

Set sail, land, and claim Sid Meier's Colonization as your own for only $5.99 on GOG.com.
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yilez: EDIT: Love the screenshots. Very ingenious way to hint at the future
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grviper: Towns System Shock 2, Wasteland, and Loom in the valley of beaver?
I don't know, there is also Diablo Town and frankly, I find that one really hard to believe. Maybe they just put those names there to drive us insane.
Prefer Civilization, but this is still a very good game.
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aluinie: Wishlisted here never played this but looks good.
It really is a wonderful game ;)
At one point of my life I found Colonization even more entertaining than Civ. It was a truly all time great strategy game.

But recently I bought the Civ4 addon and I wasn't impressed. Maybe I idealized the old version too much but more likely the addon simply wasn't as good as the old game. Anyone tried the new addon? Your thoughts?
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aluinie: Wishlisted here never played this but looks good.
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KneeTheCap: It really is a wonderful game ;)
Thanks for that cant wait to play it.
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svmariscal: Maybe they just put those names there to drive us insane.
Now why would I do that...

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Okay, I admit I didn't want to go with default towns and I just took names from the top wishlisted games.
So let me say that before things get out of hand (I know you guys too well :P) - the screens contain no release hints whatsoever.
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Thiev: Now why would I do that...
So if you lose a town you could post a screenshot with a message like "GOG.com lost System Shock 2" ? Wouldn't that be a much better tease?
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Thiev: So let me say that before things get out of hand (I know you guys too well :P) - the screens contain no release hints whatsoever.
Of course you have to say that in your official capacity as a GOG employee. I will just take this as confirmation that System Shock 2 is about to be released.
I'd also love to see the very first Civ game here. There's something to be said about a bit more simplicity. I wonder how convoluted the rights to get that one are though.
Tabbed browsing at its finest...
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grviper: Tabbed browsing at its finest...
But I needed a kidney! Damn it, anyhow! ;)
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Thiev: So let me say that before things get out of hand (I know you guys too well :P) - the screens contain no release hints whatsoever.
Haha, just admit you crapped a little imagining a "ZOMG SS2 CONFIRMED" forum riot :D

Back to reality though, what are the implications of this release regarding other upcoming titles? Is now Atari the owner of the Civilization franchise?
This is probably the best game screenshot on all of GOG. Got a good laugh out of it. So fitting.
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And that's another one to add to the humongous backlog on my wishlist.

One question: how does this stack up against Conquest of the New World?
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svmariscal: Maybe they just put those names there to drive us insane.
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Thiev: Now why would I do that...

<.<
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Okay, I admit I didn't want to go with default towns and I just took names from the top wishlisted games.
So let me say that before things get out of hand (I know you guys too well :P) - the screens contain no release hints whatsoever.
You should actually try to put some secret messages into future screenshots. Nothing of the scope of future releases of course, but ot would be fun to decypher messages to the community from GOG screenshots. ;)