For my semester-long game of choice, I have decided to blog about one of my personal favorite games, Civilization IV. It is an incredibly engrossing game, and while I only obtained this game last summer, I have probably sunk more hours into this game than almost all others I have played. I have also decided that this is a great game to write about,  for several reasons:

 The iconic title theme sends chills down my spine and fills me with a sense of discovery and adventure.

For starters, Civilization is one of the most interesting games I have played in light of many of the aspects of video gaming that we have discussed in our class. The music is amazing, every gameplay experience is unique, and the narrative created with each world and set of characters is thrilling to be part of. I would even argue that this game is historically educational and offers an informative perspective on human geography and anthropology. The replayability is fantastic, because every scenario is totally different, producing a unique world history with every playthrough. And there are SO many ways to play this game that every player can find a different and equally valid path to victory that best suits their play style and personality.

I will flesh out all of these themes, and others, in upcoming blog posts.