Aspyr media to publish sid meier’s civilization® v for mac

dojoboy · Oct 19, 2010, 03:05 PM

Here's a snippet from an email I just received:

Quote:

ASPYR MEDIA TO PUBLISH SID MEIER’S CIVILIZATION® V FOR MAC

Aspyr Media bringing gaming’s most prolific strategy franchise to the Mac platform this holiday season.

AUSTIN, TX - October 19th, 2010 – Aspyr Media, Inc. announced today they will publish Sid Meier’s Civilization® V for Mac, the latest entry from the flagship turn-based strategy franchise. Released in partnership with 2K Games, a wholly owned publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), Sid Meier’s Civilization V is the newest addition to the enormously popular Sid Meier’s Civilization franchise on the Mac.

Yay!!!

AlanH · Oct 19, 2010, 03:13 PM

Hooray!

Good that they are still talking to someone. They've obviously taken me off their Christmas card list

Skwink · Oct 19, 2010, 04:16 PM

YES! Any idea when?

dojoboy · Oct 19, 2010, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skwink Caesar

YES! Any idea when?

Holiday season.

civ_king · Oct 19, 2010, 05:34 PM

I've got the money saved for this, currently I'm playing Civ V on OS X, but it seems more Bondo and duct tape than Civ V

dojoboy · Oct 19, 2010, 08:54 PM

The Aspyr product page is now back up.

Liquidated · Oct 19, 2010, 08:58 PM

Wondering how the mixed reception towards Civ 5 (goodness I loathe the term ciV) will effect a port of the game to Mac.

Time will tell, though I hope a bad outcome won't make people thing mac ports are not worth the time.

Cheers!
-Liq

dojoboy · Oct 19, 2010, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Liquidated

To be honest, why don't they get civ4 bts for mac? Wondering how the mixed reception towards Civ 5 (goodness I loathe the term ciV) will effect a port of the game to Mac.

Time will tell, though I hope a bad outcome won't make people thing mac ports are not worth the time.

Cheers!
-Liq

Civ4: BtS has been out for the Mac now for some time.

One bright side of Mac's receiving ports later than sooner is the likelihood of the Windows version having been patched a couple times. We generally get a more polished game with Mac ports.

LanceWeber · Oct 19, 2010, 09:33 PM

Sorry, but after getting burned by delayed patches, incompatible mods/multiplayer and severely lagging expansions with Aspyr's Civ4 port, I'll never buy another Aspyr/Firaxis Mac version again.

I'm playing the Bootcamp/Steam version today and I'm happy to keep doing so, because it's just not worth being treated like a second class citizen by Firaxis.

update: Maybe if it were available on both platforms for the cost of one purchase price, I'd give it a try (ala Blizzard & SC2), but otherwise? Forget it.

Methos · Oct 19, 2010, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LanceWeber

I'm playing the Bootcamp/Steam version...

So am I, but if the Mac version saves and mods are compatible with those of Windows, then I'd be tempted to buy the game again.

Xyth · Oct 19, 2010, 11:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LanceWeber

Sorry, but after getting burned by delayed patches, incompatible mods/multiplayer and severely lagging expansions with Aspyr's Civ4 port, I'll never buy another Aspyr/Firaxis Mac version again.

I'm playing the Bootcamp/Steam version today and I'm happy to keep doing so, because it's just not worth being treated like a second class citizen by Firaxis.

update: Maybe if it were available on both platforms for the cost of one purchase price, I'd give it a try (ala Blizzard & SC2), but otherwise? Forget it.

This.

Aspyr won't be getting any money from me unless I see they are absolutely committed to giving a similar amount of support to Mac Civ5 as Windows Civ5 - including full support for modding.

IgnatiusTBarfat · Oct 20, 2010, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LanceWeber

Sorry, but after getting burned by delayed patches, incompatible mods/multiplayer and severely lagging expansions with Aspyr's Civ4 port, I'll never buy another Aspyr/Firaxis Mac version again.

I'm playing the Bootcamp/Steam version today and I'm happy to keep doing so, because it's just not worth being treated like a second class citizen by Firaxis.

update: Maybe if it were available on both platforms for the cost of one purchase price, I'd give it a try (ala Blizzard & SC2), but otherwise? Forget it.

This.

Andrewicus · Oct 20, 2010, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LanceWeber

Sorry, but after getting burned by delayed patches, incompatible mods/multiplayer and severely lagging expansions with Aspyr's Civ4 port, I'll never buy another Aspyr/Firaxis Mac version again.

I'm playing the Bootcamp/Steam version today and I'm happy to keep doing so, because it's just not worth being treated like a second class citizen by Firaxis.

update: Maybe if it were available on both platforms for the cost of one purchase price, I'd give it a try (ala Blizzard & SC2), but otherwise? Forget it.

QFT

It really better be steamplay compatible or I'll be dissappointed.

AlanH · Oct 20, 2010, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrewicus

It really better be steamplay compatible or I'll be dissappointed.

I expect it will be - but why is it a big deal?

asix79 · Oct 20, 2010, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrewicus

QFT

It really better be steamplay compatible or I'll be dissappointed.

I'm sure that ciV for the Mac will be available via Steam, at some point. But the impending Mac release may be a separate matter. There are Mac versions of games that are sold at Gamersgate.com, which haven't been made available via Steam yet. It's just something to keep in mind.

BrianSpiller · Oct 20, 2010, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LanceWeber

update: Maybe if it were available on both platforms for the cost of one purchase price, I'd give it a try (ala Blizzard & SC2), but otherwise? Forget it.

If you buy Civ 4 through Steam you get both the Mac and PC version included. Let's hope this is the same!

OnmyojiOmn · Oct 20, 2010, 04:20 PM

Two days after release the forums will be full of "Civ 5 sucks! What other Mac strategy games can I play?" threads.

dojoboy · Oct 20, 2010, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrewicus

QFT

It really better be steamplay compatible or I'll be dissappointed.

Per iGameradio:

Quote:

Q. How far along in development are you at this point? Is porting the new graphics engine that Firaxis created a challenge? What issues have you encountered with it?

A. We are currently at Beta and wrapping up bug fixing. Despite this development effort including a brand new engine, from a development perspective our guys knocked it out of the park in terms of porting a fully-new game to the Mac in a somewhat short window of time. The biggest development effort thus far has been implementing SteamWorks as this is a first for us, but Valve has been helpful and we have some very talented folks on staff who do a great job in solving new problems.

Q. Steam is an integral part of the Windows version for multiplayer. Will Steam be a part of the Mac version as well? If not, how will multiplayer be handled?

A. Civilization V will utilize SteamWorks for multiplayer, achievements and DRM.

link

Xyth · Oct 20, 2010, 04:46 PM

That is good news as it's theoretically going to force Aspyr to be more on the ball in terms of patching and multiplayer, and means we should also get access to DLC at the same time as Windows folks.

No mention of mod support though

Jarlaxe Baenre · Oct 20, 2010, 05:17 PM

I'm not gonna buy it until an expansion pack with non-mandatory steam comes out. Why should I have to go through all that trouble to play a game that, in my opinion, is closer to Civ Rev than civ. However, if my dad gives it to me for Christmas (That's how I got Vanilla, WL, BtS and Civ4Col), then I will probably try playing it for a while, just to avoid offending him.

Oct 19, 2010, 03:13 PM	#2
AlanH Mac addict, php monkey Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: England Posts: 25,233 Images: 1	Hooray! Good that they are still talking to someone. They've obviously taken me off their Christmas card list __________________ -- Alan -- - Fold for TeamCFC Avatar image: Milan Trykar. Courtesy of Snow Leopard Trust C-IV SGOTM Links: BtS SGOTM 17 Maintenance Thread \| Progress & Results \| BUFFY Mod for BtS 3.19 Mac OS X C-IV Utilities Drag'n'Drop Mod Installer \| GOTM Mac HOF Mod \| Macapaka .fpk File Extractor and Creator \| GOTM Mac Assets Checker Civ3 Utilities: 20K Culture Excel Calc w. Anarchy OS X: FileValet compressor/archiver for Civ3 Complete \| Civ3 1.29b2 Updater \| TextEdit for Civ3 Mods

Oct 19, 2010, 05:34 PM	#5
civ_king Deus Caritas Est Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 15,956	I've got the money saved for this, currently I'm playing Civ V on OS X, but it seems more Bondo and duct tape than Civ V __________________ Ex umbris et imaginibus in veritatem Cor ad cor loquitur

Oct 19, 2010, 08:54 PM	#6
dojoboy Tsalagi Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Tansi, USA Posts: 4,098	The Aspyr product page is now back up. __________________ *"And now, cried Max, let the wild rumpus start!" --- Maurice Sendak (Where the Wild Things Are)* *"According to your faith, be it unto you." --- Jesus (Matthew 9:29)* GOTM66 (PTW): Green Shield GOTM39 (Civ4): Purple Shield CivRev (DS) FC -> 0302-1438-9435

Oct 19, 2010, 08:58 PM	#7
Liquidated Goofed Up on Cough Syrup! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: West Coast Nyquil Labs Posts: 2,016	Wondering how the mixed reception towards Civ 5 (goodness I loathe the term ciV) will effect a port of the game to Mac. Time will tell, though I hope a bad outcome won't make people thing mac ports are not worth the time. Cheers! -Liq Last edited by Liquidated; Oct 19, 2010 at 09:01 PM.

Oct 19, 2010, 09:33 PM	#9
LanceWeber Chieftain Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 12	Sorry, but after getting burned by delayed patches, incompatible mods/multiplayer and severely lagging expansions with Aspyr's Civ4 port, I'll never buy another Aspyr/Firaxis Mac version again. I'm playing the Bootcamp/Steam version today and I'm happy to keep doing so, because it's just not worth being treated like a second class citizen by Firaxis. update: Maybe if it were available on both platforms for the cost of one purchase price, I'd give it a try (ala Blizzard & SC2), but otherwise? Forget it. Last edited by LanceWeber; Oct 19, 2010 at 09:36 PM. Reason: afterthought

Oct 19, 2010, 04:16 PM	#3
Skwink Bye Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,955	YES! Any idea when?

Oct 20, 2010, 04:20 PM	#17
OnmyojiOmn Prince Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 364	Two days after release the forums will be full of "Civ 5 sucks! What other Mac strategy games can I play?" threads.

Oct 20, 2010, 04:46 PM	#19
Xyth 𝄢 𝄢 𝄢 𝄢 𝄢 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Aotearoa Posts: 2,437	That is good news as it's theoretically going to force Aspyr to be more on the ball in terms of patching and multiplayer, and means we should also get access to DLC at the same time as Windows folks. No mention of mod support though __________________ History Rewritten - 1.19 released 27th November 2012 • Expanded content and enhanced gameplay for BTS - Mac, Windows, and Multiplayer compatible • 51 Civilizations, 141 Leaders, 18 Traits, 36 Civics, 140 Techs, 18 prophet-founded Religions, Inquisitions, 14 real world Corporations • 16 new Units, 6 new Promotions, 17 new Buildings, 9 new Wonders, 2 new Routes, 17 new Resources, Savannah, Wetlands, Reefs • Unique Wonders, Cultural Citystyles, Cultural Unit Art, Dynamic City Naming, Culturally Linked Starts, Blue Marble, BUG, and much more!

Oct 20, 2010, 05:17 PM	#20
Jarlaxe Baenre Secular Humanist Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,675	I'm not gonna buy it until an expansion pack with non-mandatory steam comes out. Why should I have to go through all that trouble to play a game that, in my opinion, is closer to Civ Rev than civ. However, if my dad gives it to me for Christmas (That's how I got Vanilla, WL, BtS and Civ4Col), then I will probably try playing it for a while, just to avoid offending him.

Powered by vBulletin® Copyright ©2000 - 2013, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd. This site is copyright © Civilization Fanatics' Center.
Support CFC: Amazon.com \| Amazon UK \| Amazon DE \| Amazon CA \| Amazon FR