I was wondering if there were any plans to allow some of the major game magazines and websites to do reviews of the game before it is released, or if such plans had been scrapped due to the Vicky piracy issue?
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I think their waiting a bit with giving out copys to magazines earlier than the game hits the shelves, mainly because of the problems it caused with victoria. (reviewers giving it to pirate groups)
I understand them completely. Too bad that the fight against piracy is one we can not win. 
Czack said:I understand them completely. Too bad that the fight against piracy is one we can not win.
Though we WILL eventually win the war on drugs, right?
Anyway, that's about what I've heard too. Damn pirates. 
Damn I want reviews...maybe you could send some big Russian guys to follow the reviewer around..lol
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We sent out about 100 cds to various german, french, swedish and english magazines/sites the last 2 weeks.
Johan said:
Cool. I hope CGW covers it. They have a decent regard for deep strategy games even though such games aren't as big sales-wise as other genres. Their review of Dominions2 was extremely positive, for example. OTOH they have a fetish about not rating patched games, just the gold version, which I can understand, but it gets in the way of reviewing the experience most players actually get from the game.
yeah
Being in the gaming industry and having given reviews for some games to some guys who recieved CK, and I say that those who I know and have played it said:
A) Creativity on the subject is great
B) Some will say its complicated (OK fine but don't knock off score for it)
C) Its revolutionary gameplay (some like it some don't end scores who knows)
At least 2 of my buddies at English sites have asked me if I'm up for a MP game if I go to Europe in the next week
I haven't posted nor will I post after this post until game is released. I'd of preordered CK but my Credit card company is lame, and doesn't work on the mastercard web page thingy. oh well. Just hope Distribution is better then with Vicky (yes I know for NA its really out of Paradox's hands and its in Strategy First's hands.) Everything sounds good, I do hope it gets the reviews it deserves!
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Being in the gaming industry and having given reviews for some games to some guys who recieved CK, and I say that those who I know and have played it said:
A) Creativity on the subject is great
B) Some will say its complicated (OK fine but don't knock off score for it)
C) Its revolutionary gameplay (some like it some don't end scores who knows)
At least 2 of my buddies at English sites have asked me if I'm up for a MP game if I go to Europe in the next week
I haven't posted nor will I post after this post until game is released. I'd of preordered CK but my Credit card company is lame, and doesn't work on the mastercard web page thingy. oh well. Just hope Distribution is better then with Vicky (yes I know for NA its really out of Paradox's hands and its in Strategy First's hands.) Everything sounds good, I do hope it gets the reviews it deserves!
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The first one to see a review MUST post a link in this forum. NO MATTER WHAT LANGUAGE THE REVIEW IS IN. IT IS YOUR DUTY!!!
Fintilgin said:And, yet, not one to me, and I even PAID you.
If 100 Cd's have been sent out, the reviews should be soon, I hope Wargamer does one there usually pretty good. I think Cobb trolls around these boards, I think he does them for Wargamer.
You out there Cobb? if so how about a hint if wargamer.com will do a review or not, and when
Johan said:
Wow, thanks for the prompt reply Johan. I appreciate it.
I guess it's time for us all to keep a close eye on the game websites....
