now it is sure it will be important for civ5:
http://www.powerongames.com/news/item/gdc-2010-adds-civilization-v-hecker-harmonix-talks
http://www.powerongames.com/news/item/gdc-2010-adds-civilization-v-hecker-harmonix-talks
Though I find it also incredibly worrying...
This was originally reported here: http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=354907
At least give credit to the original reporter of the news.
Yes Sid is set to speak, hopefully it will be more than general game design principles and offer some nuggets on Civ5.
CS