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  • Title: SimCity Developed By: Maxis Published By: Electronic Arts Based On: SimCity Series Console: PC/Mac Genre: City Building Simulation Classification (AU): This title has been rated G – although the experience can change online Review Conditions: Australian Edition, PC, Physical Media Special Thanks: Electronic Arts Australia for kindly providing a review copy of this title More than twenty years after the SimCity series first launched and more than ten years since the highly successful release of SimCity 4 – Electronic Arts and Maxis have answered fans demands and released a brand spanking...

    SimCity – Game Review

    Posted on April 4, 2013 | No Comments
    Title: SimCity Developed By: Maxis Published By: Electronic Arts Based On: SimCity Series Console: PC/Mac Genre: City Building Simulation Classification (AU): This title has been rated G – although the experience can change online Review Conditions: Australian Edition, PC, Physical Media Special Thanks: Electronic Arts Australia for kindly providing a review copy of this title More than twenty years after the SimCity series first launched and more than ten years since the highly successful release of SimCity 4 – Electronic Arts and Maxis have answered fans demands and released a brand spanking...

  • While marred by complications from launch in terms of actually accessing the online servers, Electronic Arts have announced that SimCity has recorded sales of more than 1.1 million copies over the last two weeks, making it their biggest SimCity launch of all time. Roughly 54 percent of those sales have been of digital versions of the game, downloaded directly to players’ PCs via Origin or other digital download services while the other 46ish percent would be from retail copies. Peter Moore | Chief Operating Officer for Electronic...

    SimCity Sells Over 1 Million Copies at Launch, Offers Free (Surprisingly Recent) Releases for Those Who Purchased to Make Up For Downtime

    Posted on March 20, 2013 | No Comments
    While marred by complications from launch in terms of actually accessing the online servers, Electronic Arts have announced that SimCity has recorded sales of more than 1.1 million copies over the last two weeks, making it their biggest SimCity launch of all time. Roughly 54 percent of those sales have been of digital versions of the game, downloaded directly to players’ PCs via Origin or other digital download services while the other 46ish percent would be from retail copies. Peter Moore | Chief Operating Officer for Electronic...

  • More than ten years since an instalment of SimCity and more impressively… more than 23 years into the franchise – Maxis and Electronic Arts have released the latest instalment simply titled “SimCity” on the PC in the last few days. The title is available both as a physical retail copy on via the Origin digital download service – with a Mac edition set for release in the coming months. Lucy Bradshaw | Senior Vice President and General Manager of EA’s Maxis Label For more than 23 years, SimCity has been inspiring future mayors...

    SimCity Now Available in Stores

    Posted on March 10, 2013 | No Comments
    More than ten years since an instalment of SimCity and more impressively… more than 23 years into the franchise – Maxis and Electronic Arts have released the latest instalment simply titled “SimCity” on the PC in the last few days. The title is available both as a physical retail copy on via the Origin digital download service – with a Mac edition set for release in the coming months. Lucy Bradshaw | Senior Vice President and General Manager of EA’s Maxis Label For more than 23 years, SimCity has been inspiring future mayors...

  • Maxis founder and pioneer of the SimCity franchise Will Wright has spent some time with the new SimCity team the last week, having the chance to poke, prod, tinker and critique the latest installment in the series that first launched more than 24 years ago. During his stay, Will say down with Creative Director Ocean Quigley to talk about the history of the franchise, his thoughts on the series and more. You can see everything that was discussed in the video above. SimCity is set...

    Will Writer and Ocean Quigley Discuss SimCity in New Video

    Posted on February 22, 2013 | No Comments
    Maxis founder and pioneer of the SimCity franchise Will Wright has spent some time with the new SimCity team the last week, having the chance to poke, prod, tinker and critique the latest installment in the series that first launched more than 24 years ago. During his stay, Will say down with Creative Director Ocean Quigley to talk about the history of the franchise, his thoughts on the series and more. You can see everything that was discussed in the video above. SimCity is set...

  • Electronic Arts have today sent around a reminder that applications for their second closed beta test for SimCity will close at 1AM EST on the 12th February 2013. To apply for this test, visit the games official website and sign in using your Origin details (HERE). This test is set to run between 1AM EST on the 17th February till 1AM EST on the 18th February. Fortunately this will not be the same client as the original test, and is what they have claimed as...

    Registration for Second Closed Beta Test of SimCity Closes Tomorrow – Classified G in Australia

    Posted on February 11, 2013 | No Comments
    Electronic Arts have today sent around a reminder that applications for their second closed beta test for SimCity will close at 1AM EST on the 12th February 2013. To apply for this test, visit the games official website and sign in using your Origin details (HERE). This test is set to run between 1AM EST on the 17th February till 1AM EST on the 18th February. Fortunately this will not be the same client as the original test, and is what they have claimed as...

  • For the first point of interest, if you are interested in seeing more into the “Heroes & Villains” content to be included in the SimCity Limited Edition, view the trailer above.  Electronic Arts and Maxis have today confirmed that SimCity has gone gold and has now been sent off for manufacturing ready to be released to the public on the 7th March 2013. In addition, the companies have confirmed that they will be holding a second (24 Hour) closed beta test on the 17th through 18th...

    Electronic Arts Announce that SimCity Has Gone Gold – Announces New Closed Beta Test and Shows Off Limited Edition Exclusive Content

    Posted on February 8, 2013 | No Comments
    For the first point of interest, if you are interested in seeing more into the “Heroes & Villains” content to be included in the SimCity Limited Edition, view the trailer above.  Electronic Arts and Maxis have today confirmed that SimCity has gone gold and has now been sent off for manufacturing ready to be released to the public on the 7th March 2013. In addition, the companies have confirmed that they will be holding a second (24 Hour) closed beta test on the 17th through 18th...

  • With the limited-time beta test for SimCity now over, Electronic Arts are moving ahead with promotion of the games Digital Deluxe edition goodies – namely three sets which will allow you create European inspired neighborhoods around your city (If not a whole city based on them). The sets each contain a major landmark, which serve as a core component of bringing your themed city to life. More than just window dressing, these three landmarks will influence and change your cities. Plop any of these three...

    Latest SimCity Trailer Focuses on the Digital Deluxe Goodies – Bring Paris, Germany and London to Your City!

    Posted on January 30, 2013 | No Comments
    With the limited-time beta test for SimCity now over, Electronic Arts are moving ahead with promotion of the games Digital Deluxe edition goodies – namely three sets which will allow you create European inspired neighborhoods around your city (If not a whole city based on them). The sets each contain a major landmark, which serve as a core component of bringing your themed city to life. More than just window dressing, these three landmarks will influence and change your cities. Plop any of these three...

  • Electronic Arts and Maxis have today confirmed some all-important details for their upcoming beta test for SimCity on the PC…. although unfortunately for some fans this may come across as a demo more than anything else. The beta is set to run between the 26th and 28th of January (Starting at 4am EAT and ending at 7pm EAT respectively) and will offer fans the change to play a one hour slice of the game (Repeated playthroughs are allowed) and aim at delivering final feedback that...

    Electronic Arts Announce Dates and Specifications for Upcoming Beta Tests

    Posted on January 19, 2013 | No Comments
    Electronic Arts and Maxis have today confirmed some all-important details for their upcoming beta test for SimCity on the PC…. although unfortunately for some fans this may come across as a demo more than anything else. The beta is set to run between the 26th and 28th of January (Starting at 4am EAT and ending at 7pm EAT respectively) and will offer fans the change to play a one hour slice of the game (Repeated playthroughs are allowed) and aim at delivering final feedback that...

  • While I am sure many fans are waiting for more information on the upcoming SimCity title, Electronic Arts and the Maxis studio have today unveiled the opening video for the game which will kick start the players experiences as soon as they load up the game. The video is comprised of gameplay footage that previews the Multi-city play which begins with an expansive aerial view of one of the regions and then jumps into city specialization. The end of the video also previews the Space Center,...

    Electronic Arts and Maxis Unveil Intro Video for SimCity

    Posted on January 10, 2013 | No Comments
    While I am sure many fans are waiting for more information on the upcoming SimCity title, Electronic Arts and the Maxis studio have today unveiled the opening video for the game which will kick start the players experiences as soon as they load up the game. The video is comprised of gameplay footage that previews the Multi-city play which begins with an expansive aerial view of one of the regions and then jumps into city specialization. The end of the video also previews the Space Center,...

  • One of the main new elements of SimCity promoted when the game was first announced was the multi-city element. While we did have a system very similar to this in Sim City 4, this allows you to take control of all cities in your region or alternatively invite others to take over areas and interact in a sort of global market with them. This is the focus on the second strategy trailer for the game released by Electronic Arts and Maxis. In October, Maxis debuted...

    Latest Strategy Video for SimCity Focuses on the Multi-City Element

    Posted on December 12, 2012 | No Comments
    One of the main new elements of SimCity promoted when the game was first announced was the multi-city element. While we did have a system very similar to this in Sim City 4, this allows you to take control of all cities in your region or alternatively invite others to take over areas and interact in a sort of global market with them. This is the focus on the second strategy trailer for the game released by Electronic Arts and Maxis. In October, Maxis debuted...

  • While originally looking at releasing SimCity (2013) during February, EA have today confirmed that the game will be available in stores on the 7th March 2013 is Australia and on the 8th March 2012 in Australia. Electronic Arts and Maxis are hoping that SimCity will be the ultimate city building simulation game, offering both veteran fans and new players alike the opportunity to enjoy a dynamic experience underpinned by their new Glassbox Engine.

    EA Set New Release Date for SimCity

    Posted on October 25, 2012 | No Comments
    While originally looking at releasing SimCity (2013) during February, EA have today confirmed that the game will be available in stores on the 7th March 2013 is Australia and on the 8th March 2012 in Australia. Electronic Arts and Maxis are hoping that SimCity will be the ultimate city building simulation game, offering both veteran fans and new players alike the opportunity to enjoy a dynamic experience underpinned by their new Glassbox Engine.

  • The SimCity Public Service Pictures presents How to Deal with Disasters. With many of the Sim City games, while you have been able to build thriving cities and picturesque country towns… you have the ability to cause or otherwise be randomly put up against a number of “disasters” ranging from natural ones such as earthquakes and tornadoes to say…. a UFO attack. The feature is set to return in the next SimCity game. Electronic Arts and Maxis have recently launched a new trailer that gives a...

    Latest SimCity Trailer Focuses on Disasters

    Posted on October 16, 2012 | No Comments
    The SimCity Public Service Pictures presents How to Deal with Disasters. With many of the Sim City games, while you have been able to build thriving cities and picturesque country towns… you have the ability to cause or otherwise be randomly put up against a number of “disasters” ranging from natural ones such as earthquakes and tornadoes to say…. a UFO attack. The feature is set to return in the next SimCity game. Electronic Arts and Maxis have recently launched a new trailer that gives a...

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