Game Buoy Podcast Episode 127 – The Beating of a Million Drums: Civilization Turns 25
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Ahoy, mateys, and welcome to the GAMEBUOY.ORG video game podcast – your twice monthly port of call for gaming news and views that maybe aren’t on your radar, but most definitely should be! On this episode, recorded Sunday, December 18, 2016, Captain Spike and First Mate Slagkick discuss 25 years of Sid Meier’s Civilization!
FOLLOW UPS
– http://kotaku.com/universal-studios-mario-attractions-look-amazing-1789989640
– http://www.siliconera.com/2016/12/16/super-mario-run-becomes-top-downloaded-app-united-states-just-seven-hours-launch/
– http://www.siliconera.com/2016/12/16/pokmon-sun-moons-release-best-franchises-history-boosted-sales-3ds/
– http://www.siliconera.com/2016/12/16/media-molecules-dreams-beta-delayed/
– http://www.siliconera.com/2016/12/16/nintendo-switch-preview-tour-set-north-america/
– http://www.siliconera.com/2016/12/16/final-fantasy-xvs-holiday-pack-dlc-new-update-releasing-december-22-japan/
– http://www.siliconera.com/2016/12/15/final-fantasy-awakening-now-available-try-open-beta-china/
– http://www.siliconera.com/2016/12/14/lost-odyssey-blue-dragon-added-xbox-360-marketplace/
– http://www.siliconera.com/2016/12/14/valkyria-azure-revolution-headed-west-valkyria-revolution/
– http://www.siliconera.com/2016/12/13/nintendo-switch-presentation-take-place-january-12-will-streamed-online/
– http://www.siliconera.com/2016/12/10/tekken-7-adds-kuma-panda-online-arcade-tournament-mode-console/
– http://www.siliconera.com/2016/12/08/fire-emblem-metroid-join-wii-u-virtual-console/
– http://www.siliconera.com/2016/12/06/final-fantasy-xv-plans-include-customizable-characters-playable-key-characters/
– http://www.siliconera.com/2016/12/05/morrigan-captain-america-join-marvel-vs-capcom-infinite-extended-trailer/
– http://kotaku.com/age-of-empires-ii-is-getting-another-brand-new-expansio-1790077787
– http://kotaku.com/soulcaliburs-anniversary-celebrated-with-pachinko-1790032517
– http://www.siliconera.com/2016/12/12/world-final-fantasys-patch-1-02-brings-ps4-pro-support-fix-january-12-japan/
– http://www.siliconera.com/2016/12/09/chibi-sora-headed-world-final-fantasy-japan-free-dlc-january-12/
– http://www.siliconera.com/2016/12/16/dragon-quest-xi-releases-in-japan-in-2017-platform-exclusive-features-in-the-works/
RELEASE INFOS
– http://www.siliconera.com/2016/12/06/shantae-half-genie-heros-digital-launch-date-december-20-2016/
– http://www.siliconera.com/2016/12/14/fateextella-hits-north-america-january-17-2017/
– http://www.siliconera.com/2016/12/13/yooka-laylee-releases-april-11-2017-wii-u-version-cancelled/
– http://www.siliconera.com/2016/12/13/nights-azure-atelier-sophie-headed-pc-via-steam-february-7-2017/
– http://www.siliconera.com/2016/12/08/dragon-quest-heroes-ii-coming-playstation-4s-west/
– http://www.siliconera.com/2016/12/08/nier-automata-getting-ps4-demo-japan-december-22/
– http://www.siliconera.com/2016/12/07/silver-case-comes-western-playstation-4s-april/
– http://www.siliconera.com/2016/12/07/accel-world-vs-sword-art-online-gets-new-info-releases-japan-march-16-2017/
– http://www.siliconera.com/2016/12/06/goodbye-boxboy-third-boxboy-game/
– http://kotaku.com/the-binding-of-isaac-afterbirth-releases-january-3rd-1789934133
OMG NEWS
– http://www.siliconera.com/2016/12/17/dynasty-warriors-9-announced-new-rebirth-open-world-title/
– http://www.siliconera.com/2016/12/16/mega-man-series-first-six-games-headed-smartphone-japan-january-6-2017/
– http://www.siliconera.com/2016/12/15/kancolle-kai-ps-vita-ending-shipment-sales-japan-end-january-2017/
– http://www.siliconera.com/2016/12/06/disgaea-yomawari-night-alone-headed-smartphone/
– http://www.siliconera.com/2016/12/07/sakura-wars-creators-new-title-sora-umi-no-aida-announced-smartphone/
– http://www.siliconera.com/2016/12/07/sony-announces-project-field-brings-real-trading-cards-smartphone/
– http://www.siliconera.com/2016/12/07/doko-demo-issyo-parappa-boku-no-natsuyasumi-headed-smartphone/
– http://www.siliconera.com/2016/12/07/hot-shots-golf-shoots-way-smartphone-spring-2017-japan/
– http://www.siliconera.com/2016/12/07/no-heroes-allowed-dash-announced-smartphone-japan-summer-2017/
– http://www.siliconera.com/2016/12/06/arc-lad-lives-new-smartphone-game-will-continue-story/
– http://www.siliconera.com/2016/12/06/wild-arms-getting-brand-new-game-smartphone-featuring-series-characters/
CULTURE CLUB
– http://www.siliconera.com/2016/12/12/pikmin-star-fox-two-titles-shigeru-miyamoto-wants-focus/
– http://www.siliconera.com/2016/12/12/nintendo-mentions-miitopia-miitomo-loading-screen-message/
– http://kinja.com/nathangrayson#_ga=1.227518685.1563636492.1421639083
– http://letsplayvideogames.com/2016/12/switch-patents-seemingly-confirm-a-bunch-of-our-reports/
– http://kotaku.com/crytek-employees-say-theyre-not-getting-paid-again-1790012755
DISCUSSION
This week, Captain Spike and First Mate Slagkick celebrate 25 years of Sid Meier’s Civilization by looking back at the history of the franchise! The Podcast Pirates examine how the games evolved over the years to become the ultimate name in 4x strategy gaming and its addictive “one more turn” gameplay.
WHAT’S UP
Spike has been playing Pokemon Sun/Moon, FFXV, and Super Mario Run. Slagkick has been playing FFXV and WoW. Together, they have been playing Rock Band Rivals!
EXITLUDE
VOG Network
Hunty Bunch
Great Non-Gaming Shows
– Tables, Ladders, and Podcast
– X-Nation
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