I just updated tp the newest beta and tried running the game. Everything was fine for the first saved game I loaded, ok so far so good. Then the second time I played the with the new beta I was unable to load any saved games or autosaves. So, I wrote off that game I was playing and tried to start a new game. Now it crashes to desktop right after I try to choose map size and the other game options (tech rate, minor races etc.) I can't even get a new game going so for now not only can I not play any saved games I cant play at all!