2K Games today announced that console gamers will get to experience Sid Meier’s latest epic, Civilization Revolution, when it launches across the Nintendo DS, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360 on June 3. A European release is scheduled to follow three days later, on June 6.

Built from the ground up to deliver a compelling RTS experience to all console and handheld gamers, Sid Meier’s Civilization Revolution features fast-paced, pick-up-and-play action involving strategic global domination and history’s most intrepid leaders, as well as a highly competitive multi-player experience.

Sid Meier’s Civilization: Revolution release date announced

San Francisco – February 20, 2008 2K Games is proud to announce that Sid Meier’s Civilization® Revolution™, the latest entry in the award-winning Sid Meier’s Civilization® franchise, will be available in shops on June 6, 2008. Developed internally at 2K’s world-renowned and award-winning Firaxis development studio, Sid Meier’s Civilization Revolution will be available for Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and Nintendo DS™.

Built from the ground up solely for console and handheld gamers, Sid Meier’s Civilization Revolution features fast-paced, pick-up-and-play action involving strategic global domination and history’s most intrepid leaders, as well as a highly competitive multi-player experience. Sid Meier’s Civilization Revolution brings the renowned Civilization franchise to consoles for the first time, delivering the vast re-playability and unmatched addictive gameplay that has become synonymous with the works of Sid Meier. New graphical touches and a streamlined interface will transport the Civilization franchise to a level that fans have never seen before.

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