The “New Yorker” reviews Sid Meier’s memoirs

[The_J]

The "New Yorker" has reviewed Sid Meier's memoir, and while this review is more about Sid's own journey in game development (including that he did the music for his early games himself), it is still worth a read for Civ fans.

When Sid Meier began tinkering with a new game, thirty years ago, his hope was that players would see themselves in his version of our planet. It was when the audience could watch one another tinker, too, that the planet became a world.

Read the full review here: https://www.newyorker.com/books/under-review/sid-meier-and-the-meaning-of-civilization

Could have been a bit more in-depth, but still okay to read. I love the title artwork though .

 

[Boris Gudenuf]

Anybody want to start a Poll as to which of the cartoon characters in the title artwork most resembles their mental image of themselves while playing the game?

 

[Birdjaguar]

The article was great. It shows how the myth of instant success is really all about a long slog towards a fabulous event (Civ 1). Thanks.

 

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I imagine some people wear Burger King crowns when they are playing. Make themselves feel powerful.