Facebook friends will be able to conspire together to rule the world in a free version of blockbuster "Civilization" strategy videogame crafted for the online social network. 2K Games on July 7 released a "Sid Meier's Civilisation World for Facebook" application online at apps.facebook.com/civworld.
"Our team set out to create an exciting 'Civilisation' game for Facebook where for the first time, players can join with their friends to build a powerful empire and rule the world," said Sid Meier, director of creative development at Firaxis Games studio.
The Facebook game is set in an online world where players collaborate to build the strongest nation and become the most powerful civilisation by wielding economic, technological, political, or military might.