While Mac gaming is still in its infancy compared to PC and consoles, some big name titles are still willing to take the plunge. Sid Meier’s Civilization IV: Colonization joins the ranks as Firaxis Games has announced the release of the title for Mac via publisher Aspyr.

Colonization is the third offering in the Civ IV series, and is a re-imagining of the classic Colonization game Sid Meier created over 15 years ago. The standalone title is being offered exclusively through GamesAgent as a digital download. From the features list:

Features:

Improved Diplomacy: Sustain peace and support your followers as you engage in advanced negotiations with natives, other colonists and the hostile homeland—Trade resources, gold and land as you build the foundation for a self-sufficient and powerful colony.

Brand New Interface: Both Civilization IV fans and players new to the series will feel right at home with an interface that Firaxis has built to be accessible and easy

to navigate.

Multiplayer Offers Endless Replay Value: Compete with friends from all over the world via the Internet and LAN modes, offering endless ways to conquer the New

World.

Detailed Tutorial Guides Players In Their Conquest: Civilization IV: Colonization will provide an enhanced tutorial that will help both fans of the game and brand new players on their way to ruling the New World.