Here (http://www.apple.com/games/articles/2008/05/sidmeier/) is a profile of Sid Meier, the creator of the Civilization series, published in Apple's games section.

"Our only hard-and-fast game design philosophy is to find the fun first." - Sid Meier

As for the future, Meier can only drop this hint: “I’m very interested in MMOGs (massively multiplayer online games) and have been thinking about how to bring the Civ experience to that arena. We’ll keep you posted.”

If it works, why not. That's what I say.

I must admit I hope that if Firaxis turns to MMOGs that they don't abandon the traditional game style, I'd definately not be too happy about an MMOG Civ myself.