So I hear that Apple released something to allow developers to write software for iPhones, and this could mean games for iPhones. Anyone hear about any plans to make any of the Civ games available on iPhones?

Imagine a Civ Fanatics forum exclusively for iPhones :lol:

.... as if I need another excuse to give up the 'ol Treo for an iPhone this summer :p

I heard yesterday, that the iPhone is coming to the Nordic och Baltic countries :worship:

Oh good news :D

I hope so, i have to ask permission to get one. Maybe she will refuse

Yes, a Civ4 adaptation. It sounds interesting. It's a mobile game, but I'm sure the iPhone will get an iteration.

Polycast (http://polycast.apolyton.net/polycast/season2/focus_wotc.mp3)

Focus: "Civilization IV: War of Two Cities" with Floodgate and Oasys
- 01m01s | Introductions
Introducing our four interviewees: Rick Reymer, Vice President of Product Development (Oasys Mobile); Paul Neurath, Creative Director (Floodgate Entertainment); Scott Kimball, Lead Designer (Floodgate Entertainment); Jason Rice, Producer (Oasys Mobile).
- 06m10s | General
The impetus for Civilization IV: War of Two Cities, how it differs from previous mobile-Civ titles, its side-scrolling real-time strategy nature, how civilization borders work and conquest for victory.
- 15m06s | Technology
Advancing through the three different trees present (Military, Industrial, Agricultural), breadth and depth of progression, comparisons to Rise of Nations, prioritizing particular one branch over another (and the place of difficulty stages and settings).
- 21m48s | Setup
The make-up of WoTC maps and why games are only Human vs. Artificial Intelligence and not Human vs. Human too.
- 25m04s | Civilizations
The four civilizations that are in WoTC and the organization of their appearance, civilization-specific advantages, working with 2D graphics and how you could end up playing against yourself.
- 30m22s | Units
Projectile and army mechanics and the number of power bars on-screen, strategizing a particular type of warfare over another and the possible inclusion of water and air-based units in any WotC sequel.
- 39m48s | Availability
Hardware and subscription requirements to play WoTC, carrier availability and staggered release schedule including those and that outside of the United States.
- 43m47s | Storage
Saving, pausing and sharing WoTC games.

NO NO NO, you shouldnt ask for civ fanatic for iPhone, but for Civ rev for iPhone

I'd love to see CivRev for iPhone. I'm really looking forward to playing the DS version and I'll be picking up a console version as well. The demo of CivRev on the consoles is really a lot of fun.

iPhone version would be stellar!

I don't want the DS version of CivRev, it's graphics are to low.

but anyway, next month, i'm gonne get two of those. :yumyum:

Thankfully Civ isn't based on graphics but instead gameplay. This is why CivRev DS will work. It's the exact same game as CivRev on the consoles just with different art assets.

I'm sure Firaxis could do the game then with any other platforms including iPhone and perhaps the Wii someday.

I disagree.

I need a little bit of eye candy. Otherwise I could still play Civilization II. I still love that game, but the graphics are to old for now.

And the iPhone should be able to display better graphics than the DS version.
But i have to say that I'm not gonna buy a Civ-iPhone. It's a phone, not a game console.

The new iphone with 3g looks great, I can't wait to get one. And I sure hope they release a civ rev on it at some point :) For me, I don't care too much how the graphics look - I don't play civ2 and the old civs, not because of the outdated graphics, but because I like all the improvements to the game rules and ai and such. Anyway, I'm looking at ps3 prices in anticipation of civ rev's release.... just so much money to spend on top of an iPhone purchase in JUly :lol:

Only 2 iPhones this summer,

No vacation this year. And Civilization 4 & CivFanatics is already taking to much time of me. Two weeks ago I had a argument with my girl about this.

The new iphone with 3g looks great, I can't wait to get one. And I sure hope they release a civ rev on it at some point :) For me, I don't care too much how the graphics look - I don't play civ2 and the old civs, not because of the outdated graphics, but because I like all the improvements to the game rules and ai and such. Anyway, I'm looking at ps3 prices in anticipation of civ rev's release.... just so much money to spend on top of an iPhone purchase in JUly :lol:

I really wouldn't buy a PS3 purely for Civ Revolutions. It simply isn't worth it in my view. Borrow a friends console for the weekend and you will have more than enough time to exhaust the game. It just doesn't have the depth of the PC versions.

That's a good point. I'll hold off until Rev has been out for a bit. But Rev wouldn't actually be the only reason to get the ps3 - the blu ray player aspect is appealing too. But then again, a cheap Nintendo DS may be the way to go to play some Rev.

That's a good point. I'll hold off until Rev has been out for a bit. But Rev wouldn't actually be the only reason to get the ps3 - the blu ray player aspect is appealing too. But then again, a cheap Nintendo DS may be the way to go to play some Rev.

Hey, don't call my DS cheap! :mad:

I've got a copy of CivRev reserved at Gamestop and will grab it as soon as it arrives. :D

;)

Borrow a friends console for the weekend and you will have more than enough time to exhaust the game. It just doesn't have the depth of the PC versions.

Do you really think that it would take only a weekend to exhaust CivRev?

Do you really think that it would take only a weekend to exhaust CivRev?

It DID take a weekend to exhaust Civ Rev. I started playing it Friday afternoon, and had listed and sold it on Ebay by Monday (for more than I paid :)).

The game is absolutely littered with bugs. The AI is simply ridiculously aggressive and stupid (it will surround your city with units then only attack once or twice a turn). There is no depth to the game; the unit choices seem really limited. Diplomacy is pointless, as is trading...I could go on.

Don't get me wrong, the game is not without it's charms, but I simply didn't get the satisfaction from replaying this game that I do from the PC versions. I don't expect anyone to on this forum to take my word for it. You'll all probably buy the game regardless. Afterall, your a bunch of fanatics!!! But the game really isn't worth buying a PS3 for. Call of Duty 4 on the other hand...

It DID take a weekend to exhaust Civ Rev. I started playing it Friday afternoon, and had listed and sold it on Ebay by Monday (for more than I paid :)).

The game is absolutely littered with bugs. The AI is simply ridiculously aggressive and stupid (it will surround your city with units then only attack once or twice a turn). There is no depth to the game; the unit choices seem really limited. Diplomacy is pointless, as is trading...I could go on.

Don't get me wrong, the game is not without it's charms, but I simply didn't get the satisfaction from replaying this game that I do from the PC versions. I don't expect anyone to on this forum to take my word for it. You'll all probably buy the game regardless. Afterall, your a bunch of fanatics!!! But the game really isn't worth buying a PS3 for. Call of Duty 4 on the other hand...

What did you play it on?

Microsoft Xbox 360.

dojoboy, so have you gotten it on your not-cheap-but-affordable DS yet?

dojoboy, so have you gotten it on your not-cheap-but-affordable DS yet?

Yep, loving it. Played it in bed 2 nights consecutively. SWEET!!! :) It reminds me a lot of Civ2, regarding graphics and AI. The AI likes to make demands.

You don't find you squint too much using the DS??

You don't find you squint too much using the DS??

Nope. That's what good graphic artists are for - pay them high dollar. However, in general, one does hold a DS closer to them than a computer screen.

well I'm posting from my new iPhone 3g. :)
I looked at getting ds for civ rev but I think I'm gonna save my money for ps3 eventually.

Btw I wonder wich is more fun, bts or rev??

Btw I wonder wich is more fun, bts or rev??

Depends on the setting. If you're in the waiting room, waiting on your son's allergy shot, CivRev is more fun. If you're at home, in front of your Dell laptop, :bts: is more interesting. Having typed that, I have been sitting in my den a great deal playing CivRev on my DS.