Today marks the release of a title a lot of Simphoni members have been looking forward to: Civilization IV: Colonization . The game is released first in North America, to be followed on the 26th of September in the rest of the world.

Sid himself says:

The decade-long groundswell of fan enthusiasm around Colonization was the driving force behind our decision to make a new version for today’s gamers. The terrific community support for the game, coupled with the opportunity to design a new edition using our Civilization IV engine, made it the right time to create this title for loyal fans and everyone else who loves great strategy games.

Colonization is a standalone game experience that adds an entirely new scenario to the ever-evolving world of Civilization. In Colonization, players lead one of four European nations on a quest to colonize and thrive in the New World. Players will be challenged to guide their people from the oppressive motherland, discover the New World, and negotiate, trade and fight as they acquire power and battle for their freedom and independence.

The first reviews out there are very promising with Game Informer giving the game a 9 out of 10, and PC Gamer 84%. If you have the game please let us know your opinion on it in the forums!