Is Starforce down for the count?

13 Apr 06

Civilization IV just has a new patch out for it. If you read the improvements lists, you'll see they're still working hard on this title. I love seeing great support on a game. It's even better when they're improving a game that's already a game of the year.

Don't forget about the GalCiv 2 contest. Once again, the odds of winning are some of the best you'll find anywhere.

Well, it looks like it's official, Ubisoft is dumping Starforce. To me it seems like Starforce always had the wrong philosophy. Their communications were like their protection, low level and brute force. The danger with that is that as time goes by the risk of breaking things goes up. Their product does seem to be getting better, but the consumer ire against them keeps growing. If they hadn't taken each criticism as a personal accusation and tried to learn from people pointing out problems, they might have produced an even better product and some allies. As it is, they could be in trouble.

Since HOMM V started spreading the word about Ubisoft's news, it's fitting that they're releasing the HOMM V demo today. Look for it at the Usual Suspects.

This week we have a brand new website for you, hot off the web presses. It's Glory of the Roman Empire (official site) from Haemimont Games. It's a city simulation set in, you guessed it, the Roman Empire. You play a governor, military captain and city planner as you set out to turn your village into a thriving, secure metropolis. You'll need to master trade, civics and military planning to succeed. Will you start a golden age or force your people to revolt? Look for Glory of the Roman Empire this summer.

Jason