# Civilization IV's lead designer wants you to financially ruin your enemies

*Source* · `src-gamesbeat-2015-offworld-trading-company` · status: **n/a**

| field | value |
|---|---|
| kind | News |
| venue | GamesBeat |
| date | 2015 |
| url | https://gamesbeat.com/civilization-ivs-lead-designer-wants-you-to-financially-ruin-your-enemies/ |
| accessed | 2026-10-24 |

## Notes

Soren Johnson names M.U.L.E. and Railroad Tycoon as inspirations; Steam Early Access launch set for 2015-02-12; matches of 30-40 minutes; hostile takeovers through share purchases.

## Backlinks (computed)

**cited by:** [Offworld Trading Company](../game/offworld-trading-company.md)

## Citation

 (2015). *Civilization IV's lead designer wants you to financially ruin your enemies*. GamesBeat https://gamesbeat.com/civilization-ivs-lead-designer-wants-you-to-financially-ruin-your-enemies/

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