Sullla’s AI Survivor: The Troll King Is Unleashed!

By | April 29, 2026
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Season 9 Game Five!

Sullla’s AI Survivor is an annual competition of all Civilization IV AI Leaders by long-time Civilization enthusiast and streamer Sullla. CFC is very excited to announce that the popular series returns after almost a two-year hiatus with Season Nine. AI Survivor has become quite an event over the years for both old and new Civ IV fans.

Game 4 Recap (click for write-up): To my dismay, the two not-so-friendly leaders, Boudica of the Celts and Peter of Russia, proved unable to hold their own this week against the Peacemakers. Along with Charlemagne of the Holy Roman Empire, both are now officially out of the competition. Peter was especially ineffective, bowing out early to the deceptively docile Roosevelt of America. Meanwhile, Ramesses II of Egypt clinched a tightly contested culture victory, narrowly beating the space race attempt of Darius of Persia—who, as usual, somehow excelled while doing almost nothing. Though Ramesses had a fantastic start fueled by wonders and cathedrals, he was literally saved from disaster twice by Hammurabi of Babylon, who ended the game with the largest share of land and a second-place finish. With Ramesses, Hammurabi, Darius, and Roosevelt moving on, this marks the first game where the top-seeded leader actually advanced instead of being the first to die!

This week, our own Thrasybulos (I spelled that wrong 10 times) excelled with a standalone 1st place Game 4 finish. Congrats, Mr. T! (yes…I gave up lol ) His convincing victory now places him in the #1 spot in the overall contest to date. Also, a-pen-dragon at #4 and Mylene (aka Fippy) at #5 are representin’ us Fanatics well!

GAME 5 ON May 1st (noon EST)

Game 5: The legendary Wang Kon of Korea has officially arrived, and the Civ IV AI Survivor arena is in for a world of chaos! Known as the “Troll King” for his uncanny ability to derail rival strategies, he sauntered onto the battlefield with a mischievous glint and a stash of protective longbowmen. While others posture with military might, Wang Kon is busy building frustrating walls or—true to his chaotic nature—launching a bewildering, cross-map trek just to attack a target miles from his borders. He isn’t just here to play; he’s here to survive by being the most stubborn, unpredictable and brilliantly annoying leader on the map. As the war horns sound, the Troll King is ready to turn this competition into a masterclass in defensive trolling and unpredictable aggression!

Enter the AI Survivor Picking Contest

Don’t forget to make your picks in the picking contest before the game goes live!

Also, note that our favorite CFC Warrior Queen, Mylene (My), hosts her own friendly betting competition (with fake ducats, of course..ha). Make sure you join in the fun in the S9G5 Picking Game.

Sullla’s AI Survivor Season 9 continues Friday, April 24th, on Sullla’s Twitch Channel at noon EST.

We welcome you to join the fun by discussing here.

Firaxis celebrates 30 years of strategy

By | April 28, 2026
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After the Civ series itself with Civ1, and also this year Civ2 turn 30, it seems that Firaxis themself is also turning 30! Sid, Brian Reynold and Jeff Briggs founded Firaxis anno 1996 after they left Microprose, and so far it seems that the studio is standing the test of time. As with such events, Firaxis wants to celebrate, they start with a re-branding, and a few things are to come in the coming weeks, see below:

  • April 30: We’re kicking off a Legacy Sale on Steam for PC, featuring huge savings on some of the best Firaxis Titles from over the years.
  • May 1 (This Friday!): Join us on our Firaxis Games Social Channel for our official anniversary celebration, featuring a fun, new giveaway.
  • May 19: Our own Heather Hazen, President of Firaxis Games, will be appearing at the GamesBeat Summit to talk shop about the industry and our vision.
  • Exclusive Merch: We’ve produced a very limited run of 30th-anniversary gear to share with some of our closest creators who have championed our games over the years.
  • XCOM Tabletop Miniatures Game. We’re very excited to partner with Modiphius Entertainment on a new XCOM tabletop game inspired by Enemy Unknown.
  • GeForce Now: We’re working closely with NVIDIA to bring many of your favorite legacy titles to the cloud. Tune in to the NVIDIA GeForce Now Blog this Thursday for more information!

Come and celebrate with us here.

Play the new Civ3 “Game Of The Month” #175 and #202!

By | April 27, 2026
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It’s getting spring, and we have the next session of the quarterly Civ3 “Game Of The Month” on!

For players with the addon “Play The World” we have the GOTM 202. You play as India on a standard continents map on Monarch level with roaming barbarians. If you think you can deal with the very dry starting spot, then get your savegame here and submit your winning game before June 30!

For players with the addon “Conquests” we have the GOTM 175 for you. You play as France on a standard size continents map with 80% ocean on Emperor level. This time you get raging barbarians though, but you get some armies to compensate. Interested? Get your savegame here and also submit here your winning game before June 30!

1492 – Colonization of the New World – Now Available!

By | April 26, 2026
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Our user SaltyOlives has notified us that they and their team have released their Colonization inspired game “1492 – Colonization of the New World”.

As you can guess, this is a game about colonizing the new world in a turn-based way. You can lead one of 8 European nations, and you must settle unknown lands, build up your production to develop your settlements, negotiate with the natives, and ultimately decleare independence from the colonizing monarchy.

The game and its graphics are aimed at old-school “Colonization” fans, and system requirements are therefore moderate.

If you want to try it, there is a free demo available on Steam. The game is also currently discounted, for 24.29€. Check it out on Steam here, and discuss it with us here.

Play the new Civ5 “Game Of The Month” #287

By | April 22, 2026
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This month you’re getting another mid-month challenge if you play Civ5, with the “Game Of The Month” #287. This time we want you to play Kamehameha of Polynesia on a standard size Fractal map on Deity level. You must win via a culture victory as fast as possible, and also before May 16, before your deadline for this game. If you’re interested, then grab the starting savegame here!

Sullla’s AI Survivor: Oh How The Mighty Have Fallen!

By | April 21, 2026
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Season 9 Game Four!

Sullla’s AI Survivor is an annual competition of all Civilization IV AI Leaders by long-time Civilization enthusiast and streamer Sullla. CFC is very excited to announce that the popular series returns after almost a two-year hiatus with Season Nine. AI Survivor has become quite an event over the years for both old and new Civ IV fans.

Game 3 Recap (click for write-up): In an unprecedented streak of upsets, the season’s top-seeded leaders have faced a brutal “curse,” with the #1 rank in the first three games becoming a literal death sentence. Not only have these favorites been eliminated, but in every instance, the top seed was the very first leader to be wiped off the map. Game three saw the highly favored Pacal of the Mayans crushed in a lightning-fast conquest by Qin of China, who used the seized Mayan lands as a springboard for a ruthless campaign. Qin didn’t stop there, steamrolling through Pericles of Greece and Julius Caesar of Rome to claim a commanding Domination Victory. While Sury of the Khmer and Sitting Bull managed to survive in a desperate scramble for second place, it was Sury who narrowly held the runner-up spot—clinging to life even as Qin’s late-game war machine began closing in.

This week, our Warrior Queen Mylene (aka Fippy) led all Fanatics with a 3rd-place Game 3 finish. Meanwhile, in the overall contest to date, a-pen-dragon was finally able to pull the sword from the stone, and now holds the #1 spot, exclusively, while Plains-Cow, lactose-free, now stands in a tie at the #3 position!

GAME 4 ON APRIL 24TH (noon EST)

Game 4 Welcome to the Land of the Peacemakers, a map so dominated by high peace-weight leaders it feels more like a diplomatic gala than a battlefield. In this sea of civility, Boudica of the Celts is the lone shark circling the waters, yet even she refuses to strike if relations remain “Pleased.” While the usually inert Roosevelt and the opportunistic Peter are the only ones willing to plot at “Cautious,” all eyes are on the top tier: #1 seed Darius and the powerhouse #2 seed Charlemagne. Darius may hold the crown for now, but with the “top seed curse” looming and fans starting to doubt his dominance, the stage is set for an upset. Will this game dissolve into a passive love-fest, or will Boudica find the spark to ignite an unpredictable, high-stakes bloodbath?

Enter the AI Survivor Picking Contest

Don’t forget to make your picks in the picking contest before the game goes live!

Also, note that our favorite CFC Warrior Queen, Mylene (My), hosts her own friendly betting competition (with fake ducats, of course..ha). Make sure you join in the fun in the S9G4 Picking Game.

Sullla’s AI Survivor Season 9 continues Friday, April 24th, on Sullla’s Twitch Channel at noon EST.

We welcome you to join the fun by discussing here.

Civilization VII Update 1.3.2 – Patch 2

By | April 16, 2026
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Sara came by today to announce a minor patch for Civ7. This patch includes a fix for a crash, fixes for late game performance drops, and adds teen account support for the 2K account. If you want to discuss this patch, then join us here.

Old World update #145

By | April 15, 2026
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Mohawk Games, the developers of Old World, have released the latest update for their game, and this isn’t an April Fool’s joke! Key features include network code improvements, debuffing AI founding of religion, rebalances to the tech tree and units, and a new Manual Bonus Placement option.

Discuss this update with us here (and read the full list of changes too).

Old World is currently available in the Epic Store, on GOG, Steam, and on Stove.