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Stardock Entertainment is adding politics and government to Galactic Civilizations III

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Galactic Civilizations 3 Intrigue Expansion Announced 4 IMAGES

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This new Galactic Civilizations III expansion will let players pick out various forms of government — like a democracy, oligarchy and monarchy — and then choose cabinet members accordingly. Stardock says each one has positives and negatives, with the choice of technology and cultural ideology affecting which types of government are even available.As a player's empire expands in the strategy game, Intrigue will see outskirt worlds wishing for independence. Commonwealth status is apparently key in these situations. According to Stardock, this designation will keep them happy and turn them into an ally without much oversight.The Galactic News Network, another expansion addition, will notify players about these types of alliances, as well as declarations of war.The Intrigue expansion will also introduce a Galactic Market to the game. Players won't have to only rely on trading anymore, as resources will be available through supply-and-demand pricing.Set for a spring release, the Intrigue expansion will cost $20, with a special $15 pre-order price. However, it's not standalone, meaning a copy of Galactic Civilizations III is required.For more on the strategy game, be sure to check out IGN's Galactic Civilizations III review

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