Hello, just wanted to inform. Pre-Civilization Egypt and Marble Age have both been removed from steam store actually because it contains the word "Civilization" in Pre-Civilization.
Here the dev's answer : http://steamcommunity.com/app/461620/discussions/0/215439774862269688/

 Valve, 2K and Pre-Civilization (our games are unavailable in store)

 Dear players! The Valve has informed us, that they have received claims on behalf of 2K, Inc. that our games (Pre-Civilization Egypt, Pre-Civilization      Marble Age) infringe 2K’s trademark for “Civilization.” And they have removed these games from the Steam store while this matter is under dispute.

 We already contacted 2K representative regarding this mistake and we hope to resolve this issue soon. Why we think this is a mistake:

We can’t find the registered trademark “Pre-Civilization” in attached XLS documents with registered 2K trademarks.
In dictionaries and science literature it is an independent word meaning the time prior civilization (that exactly our games are about). http://www.yourdictionary.com/precivilization
And we pointed out that for example Galactic Civilizations series may have the same problems with in future in this case.

 We’ll keep you informed about this situation. 


Hello... i hesitated to post this here shy i'm not sure promotional giveaways for a game are well considered.

Devs asked people to help him translate the game to multiple languages and i volunteered.
He gave me 3 keys for friends... One went to a friend, another to a group of friends, and this is the third... To friday next week.

Here is your chance, private lvl 0 https://www.steamgifts.com/giveaway/ZGHOW/pre-civilization-egypt

Oh ! What is the game ? I've not tried it yet much in reality. shame
It's a strategy game about ancient Egypt. An indie game but very beautiful.

(edit : thank you very much for your super nice feedbacks)

re-edit : meanwhile...
sunday 5pmGMT (finished) > https://www.steamgifts.com/giveaway/7ZsNP/pre-civilization-marble-age
monday 5pmGMT (finished) > https://www.steamgifts.com/giveaway/0XlDD/pre-civilization-marble-age
tuesday 5amGMT (finished) > https://www.steamgifts.com/giveaway/Xldah/ironclad-tactics
wednesday 5pmGMT (finished) > https://www.steamgifts.com/giveaway/0gLLS/pre-civilization-marble-age
thursday 5amGMT (finished) > https://www.steamgifts.com/giveaway/CbTwy/ultimate-general-gettysburg
friday 5pmGMT (finished)

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Is this original a strategy game about Egypt ?

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Yeah and i'm the Pharaoh oh oh !
No, already seen, go back work slave !
Anachronistically potato

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Have a last hour bump:)

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oh thank you very much ! :D

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Hello, just wanted to inform. Pre-Civilization Egypt and Marble Age have both been removed from steam store actually because it contains the word "Civilization" in Pre-Civilization.
Here what the devs answers : http://steamcommunity.com/app/461620/discussions/0/215439774862269688/

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What a bunch of pricks. There are at least 4 other Steam games they could do the same with.

Tripwire Interactive should ask Volvo to remove the Wooden Floor games lol

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Yes i hope too that that the dev will have this case solved soon. It's very very stupid (i thought that 2K was... mmm... above this sort of thing, it's just a very little indie game, and internet is full of browser and facebook games with "civilization" in their name ! XD ).
And just before steam sales incoming. o\

edit : done for the title, ty :D

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Maybe add updated to the thread title with todays date so more people notice.

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Putting a claim on a simple word like this is just retarded - at best. I mean, I get it when it's a coinage specifically made up for a product or something tries to directly plagiarize it, but trying to trademark something that is commonly used way before the product was even vaguely considered and courts actively approving such behavior is... plain stupid. Have some ™ 's, ®'s and ©'s for everything I wrote and go fuck yourselves ;x.

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uuuuuuuuuh i heard only mimimi....they use a general word in the game name. FUCK YOU 2k, and don't "destroy" little indie developer.

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(info update) Dev of Pre-Civ Egypt is trying to catch attention, he made a youtube video and opened a reddit thread.
https://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/5dxroe/2k_inc_and_precivilization_small_indie_dev_team/

breaths and calms down

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actually pre-civ is pretty enjoyable game, hope they will resolve this succesfully

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Ok just an update.
The devs have decided to change the name of the game.
http://steamcommunity.com/games/461620/announcements/detail/683814770824703350

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Store page is back, but still can't buy it.

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The dev has answered on steam forum :
"We are waiting for Steam Support to solve this problem. Something happened with renaming I presume."
"We set 15% and we hope thier support works in holidays."

i don't think steam support will be enough fast for game back this sale.
But maybe for winter sale.

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back in store ! http://store.steampowered.com/app/461620/?snr=1_7_7_204_150_46
i'm happy that it's a positive end for the devs ! :D

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