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January 15, 1992

The legendary strategy game "Civilization" was released by MicroProse, revolutionizing the turn-based strategy genre. Designed by Sid Meier, this groundbreaking title allowed players to build civilizations from the stone age to the space age, establishing gameplay mechanics that would influence strategy games for decades to come.

5 Things You Didn't Know About Strategy Games

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Ancient Origins

The first known strategy game, Chess, dates back to 6th century India. Modern video game strategy mechanics are directly inspired by these ancient board games.

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Brain Benefits

Studies show that playing strategy games improves cognitive flexibility, problem-solving skills, and can even increase gray matter in the brain's hippocampus.

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Military Training

Several modern militaries use commercial strategy games as training tools to teach tactical thinking and resource management to officers.

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Economic Impact

The global strategy gaming market was valued at over $8.2 billion in 2024, with projections to reach $15 billion by 2028.

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Professional Scene

StarCraft became South Korea's national esport, with professional players achieving celebrity status and tournament prizes exceeding millions of dollars.

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