COLUMN #119; BY KEN BREGGOT (10 June 2000, 20:16 EST) Ken Breggot has the honour of being this week's featured writer in The Column, Apolyton's long-running weekly series of articles by and for Civilization fans that examine in the ins and outs of the Civ series and its global appeal. In his article entitled "Moderation Is A Virtue", Ken worries that trying to make Civ too complex will make gameplay too cumbersome. Comments/questions about the article? Speak your mind. On a related note, the second installment of Markos Giannopoulos' newest column series, "Freedom & Obligation: CTP2", will surface in a few weeks. -DanQ COLUMN 118, FREEDOM AND OBLIGATION: CTP2 (3 June 2000, 18:05 EST) Our latest column, the first of a trilogy of articles(!), titled "Freedom and Obligation: CTP2". MarkG explores the expectations behind a game. Comments are highly welcome. -MarkG CIV3 SECTION REVIEW (1 June 2000, 5:52 EST) A "review us" box was added on the side menu of the main Civ3 page, to make it easier for you sent us feedback on the Civ3 section. Your review and rating will be added in the entry of our Civ3 section on the Apolyton Links&Products Directory. Name: Email: Rating:---12345678910 -MarkG BIGHUGEGAMES.COM REDESIGNED (8 June 2000, 15:18 EST) Big Huge Games has launched their re-designed website, opping for a lighter colour-scheme over the old one and improved navigation. On the content side, There is an article on the game industry by Brian Reynolds. If you want to get into the industry, or if you're just interested in the topic, check it out. -MarkG TIM TRAIN ON GAMEOPOLIS (7 June 2000, 16:40 EST) Anew fan site, Gameopolis, posted an interview with Tim Train today. Nothing new(unfortunately), but do check it out... -MarkG

Apolyton News 1-10/June 2000

(9 June 2000, 9:36 EST) A new scenario just came in today! Simple but convenient(if you like the idea): World map for 24 players in the year 2100. Each player has 1 land , 1 sea and 1 space city and various units in addition to 3M Gold and 1 M PW and all non-future science.
The creators suggests: Choose some useful wonders, balance your civ at the first turn and choose a productive government.
It uses the scenario pack feature, so unzip it in it's own directory under the scenarios folder
Download now! -MarkG

YAGIOA: SI
(5 June 2000, 6:27 EST) YAGIOA: Yet Another Great Idea On Apolyton :)
SI: Social Interaction. A new model suggested by The Joker.
Lots of great ideas that could totally change how we play civ games -MarkG

PC DATA: MAY 21 - 27, 200
(7 June 2000, 16:12 EST) For the week May 21 - May 27, 2000, those listed below are the Top 10 Selling PC Computer Games based on sales data gathered by PCData based in Reston, Virgina. This chart is developed from data provided by 17 retail chains comprising more than 60% of the U.S. market.

Who Wants to Be a Millionaire -- 2nd Edition holds onto the top spot for the second week in a row while Microsoft's Motocross Madness 2 debutes at number 6.

1) Who Wants To Be A Millionaire -- 2nd Edition | Disney
2) The Sims | Electronic Arts
3) MP Roller Coaster Tycoon | Hasbro Interactive
4) SimCity 3000 Unlimited | Electronic Arts
5) Age of Empires II | Microsoft
6) Motocross Madness 2 | Microsoft
7) EverQuest: Ruins Of Kunark | 989 Studios
8) MP Roller Coaster Tycoon Corkscrew Follies | Hasbro Interactive
9) Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? | Disney
10) Starcraft | Havas -DanQ