Firaxis Preserves Sid Meier’s Historic 386 PC from 1991
Firaxis Games, the renowned game development studio behind the popular Civilization series, has recently unveiled a significant piece of gaming history – Sid Meier’s original 386 PC used to develop Civilization over three decades ago.
The Legendary Compaq Deskpro 386 PC
In preparation for the launch of the latest installment of the series, Civilization 7, the studio showcased Meier’s preserved 386 PC. As described by PC Gamer’s Editor-in-Chief Tyler Wilde, this aged setup sits amidst the studio’s sleek facilities. Despite looking outdated, this very setup gave birth to a legacy in gaming history. Sid Meier utilized the setup – which consisted of an old leather chair and an antique computer system comprising of the 386 PC, and CRT monitor.
The Heart of a Classic Game Development Machine
Measuring in sheer historic and emotional significance, Firaxis has expertly managed to breathe new life into Meier’s gaming tools from years gone by. Techs associated with the esteemed setup ensured Sid’s contraption of ancient digital civilization craft rev up under tight deadline guidelines met yesterday within six mo before historic unpeel came formally usher last great sound given while added zest behind release games spanning genres
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