"Just one more turn" - A Hardcore Strategy Thread (rts no no)

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Did you play Sid Meier's Civilization or Colonization back in the 90's?
Were you a fan of Master of Orion, Transport Tycoon, Alpha Centauri and Panzer General?
If you enjoy solid games like Europa Universalis, Trevor Chan's Capitalism, Hearts of Iron or even
heavy and advanced simulators, you've come to the right place!

This is where we namedrop, praise and recommend all our favorites and classics as well as upcoming titles.
Also. Feel free to discuss games like Mount & Blade, Sid Meier's Pirates, Total War etc..

My Recommendations:

-Elite
-Machiavelli: The Prince
-North & South :P

Epic "Strategy Companies":

-Microprose
-Firaxis
-Paradox Entertainment

2009 will be a good year for us core strategy gamers.  Cheers :D