I think I may have found the best app there ever was for my iPhone.  As if my addiction wasn’t bad enough – they released Civilization Revolution for $9.99.  I don’t normally pay for apps, and if I do, they must be really worth it.  I did; however, pay $40 for one app for Netter’s Anatomy Flash Cards – which worked awesome with my Anatomy & Physiology I class.

I didn’t hesitate to snatch up this app and I must say it plays exactly the same as the Xbox 360 version!  It is easily my favorite console game as well.   It is a must have for the iPhone.  I love Civ Rev!

Sid Meier’s Civilization Revolution is a turn based strategy game that originated from the board game, Civilzation.  One game usually lasts about 3 hours, but back when I played the board game, we’d play the game over 3 or 4 days, sometimes.  You win by achieving Domination, Economic, Cultural, or Technological Victory.  You can play as various leaders and civilizations in history, each having special combat units and a special bonus ability, technology, or “Great Person.”  My favorite victory is a Cultural Victory but perhaps this is because I find it to be the easiest and quickest.  So, download the $9.99 app, and then if you love it like I do, get the game, and we can play together!

Although this partnership between Microsoft and Netflix is not news, it is now official that the partnership is exclusive.  Available to Xbox LIVE Gold Members (Go me!), who are also Netflix Unlimited members: Netflix streaming content.  I haven’t had time to play my Xbox 360 games lately, and my LIVE membership is about to expire.  However, in light of the Netflix streaming, I may have to not only keep my membership active, but also purchase a Netflix subscription.  I’ve never used Netflix, but in the past, I have used GameFly which I found to be a godsend when you’re spending at least $120 per month on games.  My gaming has gone down to nothing lately.  I even *gasp* froze my World of Warcraft account.  That’s right, folks.  News flash:  I am a nerd. 

To add to this, Netflix is offering a free 2 week trial.  Netflix never interested me before because if I’m in the mood to watch a movie now, I want to watch it now.  I usually end up going up to Redbox on my way home because of the convenience or perusing On Demand.  This may be a thing of the past for me.  My time is money and instant gratification is a good thing (usually.) 

My only issue is that the Netflix website says you can view some movies and TV episodes on Xbox Live.  I don’t like limited selection.  That’s what keeps me out of the movie renting game altogether.  I can be quite the cinema whore.  In 2007, I saw 76 movies in the theater.  I counted.  That’s more than one movie a week!  I’m not one of those movie gurus who can remember every line, though.  If you ask me how a movie played out, I will likely have forgotten a couple of months later.  That just gives me more reason to watch the movie several times over.

Those of you who may be Netflix subscribers, especially those with Xbox Live accounts, have you used this exclusive partnership to your benefit?  If so, what did you think of the selection they offered via Xbox 360 LIVE?  I’d love to hear from you, so please comment!