Sid Meier has won more awards than any other game designer. He’s known for deep, cerebral simulation and strategy classics like Railroad Tycoon, Pirates! and Civilization. These complex games were once considered better suited for home computers than living-room consoles, but that’s about to change.

Next month, marks the release of Civilization Revolution, the first game Meier designed specifically for consoles. Meier says consoles have one big advantage: “You know exactly what the hardware is, while every PC is different.” While Civilization Revolution may not be as complicated as his PC games, Meier seems energized by the chance to reboot the series for a broader audience.

Source: San Francisco Chronicle