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STILL IN THE TOP 100 (12 March 2000, 15:47 EST/CtP) It's been a while since we checked in with World Charts' Top 100 Games listing and, when we did earlier today, we were met with its new look as apart of Global 100, formerly WC. Civilization: Call To Power has been met with its (and some may say more than its) fair share of criticism from analysts, reviews and fans alike, but it must still be doing something right.
In the latest issue of the chart, #375(!), CTP is in the Number 41 position, just behind Wheel Of Time. The current #1 title is Heroes Of Might and Magic 3. Do you see something wrong with this picture? Go vote for CTP for next and each and every week! -DanQ
NO. 5, AND STILL VERY MUCH ALIVE (12 March 2000, 15:23 EST/Civ2)Civilization II earned an Honourable Mention for coming in fifth in PC Gamer Reader's ALL TIME Top 50 listing. Given the game was released four years ago, and the number of titles that have come and gone since then, this is a very respectable showing indeed.
"Sid Meier's turn-based classic of historial empire-building seems sure to be a permanent fixture in our readers' Top 5, so endearing and enduring in its appeal", reads the write-up PCG staff wrote in response to CivII's placing.
And according to Daniel Jackson of Naugatuck, CT, whose comments were one of three to be selected for the game's blurb, his wife "thinks Sid Meier is the antichrist".
ROUNDING OUT THE TOP 20 (12 March 2000, 15:42 EST/Civ2ToT) It may just be an another expansion for the series to some, but still to many others Civilization II: Test of Time is a worthy title that deserves its due recognition. It's been a while since we checked in with World Charts' Top 100 Games listing and, when we did earlier today, we were met with its new look as apart of Global 100, formerly WC.
In the latest issue of the chart, #375(!), the aforementioned title still has a piece of the voter pie with a decent showing in the Number 20 position, just behind Pharoah. The current #1 title is Heroes Of Might and Magic 3. Do you see something wrong with this picture? Go vote for CivII: ToT for next and each and every week! -DanQ
HOLDING ITS OWN IN THE TOP 10 (12 March 2000, 15:35 EST/SMACX) Support for SMAC, and the Alien Crossfire expansion pack, is still going strong. It's been a while since we checked in with World Charts' Top 100 Games listing and, when we did earlier today, we were met with its new look as apart of Global 100, formerly WC.
In the latest issue of the chart, #375(!), the aforementioned duo is holding its own at Number 7, just behind The Sims. The current #1 title is Heroes Of Might and Magic 3. Do you see something wrong with this picture? Go vote for SMAC for next and each and every week! -DanQ
Apolyton News
12-18/Mar 2000
CHART MANIA
PC DATA: FEBRUARY 27 - MARCH 4, 2000 (17 March 2000, 16:02 EST) The Top 10 Selling PC Games for the week February 27 - March 4, 2000, as compiled through statistics gathered by PCData, are listed below:
1) Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? | Disney Interactive 2) The Sims | Electronic Arts 3) Roller Coaster Tycoon | Hasbro Interactive 4) Age of Empires II: Age of Kings | Microsoft 5) Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Gold Edition | Red Storm 6) Roller Coaster Tycoon: Corkscrew Follies | Hasbro Interactive 7) Might & Magic VIII: Day Of The Destroyer | 3DO 8) Nox 2 | Electronic Arts 9) Starcraft | Havas 10) Unreal Tournament | GT Interactive
List based on units sold by 17 retail chains, representing more than 60 percent of the U.S. market. -DanQ
PC DATA: TOP 20, FEB. 2000 (17 March 2000, 11:15 EST) The following are the Top Selling PC Games for February, 2000 according to statistics gathered by PCData:
1. The Sims | Electronic Arts 2. Who Wants to Be a Millionaire | Disney 3. RollerCoaster Tycoon | Hasbro Interactive) 4. Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings | Microsoft 5. Centipede | Hasbro Interactive 6. RollerCoaster Tycoon: Corkscrew Follies | Hasbro Interactive 7. StarCraft | Havas Interactive 8. Half-Life | Havas Interactive 9. Rainbow Six Gold Edition | Red Storm Entertainment 10. Final Fantasy VIII | Electronic Arts 11. SimCity 3000 | Electronic Arts 12. Parker Brothers Classic Card Games | Hasbro Interactive 13. Unreal Tournament | GT Interactive 14. Hoyle Board Games 2000 | Havas Interactive 15. Quake III Arena | Activision 16. Deer Hunter III | GT Interactive 17. Cabela's Big Game Hunter III | Activision 18. Frogger | Hasbro Interactive 19. Lemmings Paintball | Psygnosis 20. Milton Bradley Classic Games | Hasbro Interactive -DanQ
CHART-TRAK: MARCH 4, 2000 (13 March 2000, 21:19 EST) Beginning this week, we hope to bring you the top-selling PC titles out of the United Kingdom, courtesy of Chart Trak, to help give a better representation of what is being scooped up by gamers from across the globe at any given time.
Unlike PCData, the US-based company that tracks game and other computer-related purchases in his country, CT published on the Top 5 selling titles as opposed to a Top 10.
Below is the listing for the week ending March 4, 2000. Synopsis: it seems that The Sims have made themselves at home in Europe, too.
1. The Sims | EA 2. Championship Manager: Season 99/00 | Eidos 3. Final Fantasy 8 | Eidos 4. Delta Force 2 | NovaLogic 5. Age of Empires 2: The Age of Kings | Microsoft -DanQ
SIXTEEN: PCG READER AWARDS (12 March 2000, 15:13 EST/SMAC) According to PC Gamer Reader's ALL TIME Top 50 chart, Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri came in at #16. The following is the comment from one of the fans who voted for the title included in the blurb for SMAC, quote:
"Not since Civilization has a strategy game sucked this much time from me. My neighbour and I played it for 16 hours straight". -DanQ
HOSTED SITES
CTPMAPS: MAC SUPPORT ADDED (13 March 2000, 3:25 EST) MAC users are now able to use these maps. You can find the instructions here. Thanks go to TheThirdJesus and Baston for their help and testing.-skorpion59 http://ctpmaps.apolyton.net
CLASH OF CIVILIZATIONS (12 March 2000) A New Clash Wonders Model has been developed by Lord God Jinnai and Chris Wilkinson. From Monuments and Big Projects to new concepts like Natural Wonders, Ruins, and Masterpieces, there's something for everyone! We want your opinions, so come on and join the discussions at the Clash Wonders thread! http://clash.apolyton.net
GAMELEAGUE (Interactive News 03.16) The news meets the forums in our brand new News Commenting feature. Now you can post and view other users' comments regarding the latest news in GameLeague. Express your opinion on what's happening in the league. Enjoy.
(Sunday Swiss 03.12) There will be a Sunday Swiss tournament this (gasp!) Sunday. Check the coverage page for all the latest news as it happens.
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