RE: Civilization IV The earlier versions are very much different beasts - Civ 1 and 2 play quite similarly, but Civ 2 is graphically better and can still be played enjoyably. Civ 3 is even better graphically but also plays very very differently to its earlier versions in terms of strategies. Civ 4 is again a leap in graphics, although not necessarily a better game, its different and has pro's and cons to Civ3.
Mmmmmmm Harpoon Serious naval simulation. They keep touting a new Harpoon (4?) but it never makes it to the surface. I keep hoping though...
Can any one remember privateer 2 for the pc. had Clive "im king arthur but not bond" Owen on all the cinematic cut scenes. great game