SimCity Central

Water System and Water Delivery Methods

Martin — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 17:57:20 +0000

GlassBox Game Engine: The Economic Engine

Martin — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 19:09:23 +0000

SimCity 5 to Require Origin

Martin — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 20:51:40 +0000

Add online requirement (at all times) to that and SimCity 5 joins a growing trend among PC titles. Too bad for those sitting on crappy connections, or those unfortunate who don’t even have one. No SimCity 5 for you as it seems.

All this according to Lead designer Stone Librande, through JoyStiq:

Lead designer Stone Librande confirmed that SimCity would be an internet-dependent experience. Players will need to be online on Origin while playing, even if that wasn’t the point of purchase. The always-on connection becomes necessary with the game’s emphasis on multiplayer and regional impact, and the use of a global economy that all players can influence.

Thoughts?

SimCity 5 ‘Remarkably True to Its Roots’

Martin — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 20:38:01 +0000

Check out Kotaku’s write up of their visit to Maxis HQ and chat with the developers.

While the core of the game looked about how you would expect a modern SimCity game to look, both the extent of the multiplayer and the bouncy, physical-feeling level of detail both seem to set the game apart from its predecessors.

Continue reading article.

SimCity 5’s GlassBox Game Engine

Martin — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 08:42:12 +0000

Insider’s Look at Announce Trailer

Martin — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 14:53:15 +0000

Featuring Creative Director Ocean Quigley and Lead Producer Kip Katsarelis. Skip to 1:20 if you’ve already seen the trailer.

SimCity 5 Official Trailer!

Martin — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 13:38:41 +0000

Leaked Pre-Vis Trailer

Martin — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 07:36:53 +0000

Check out this very cool leaked pre-visualization trailer of SimCity 5.

SimCity 5 Revealed!

Martin — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 10:51:21 +0000

In a surprise find GameStar reports that there is a SimCity 5 in the making. With pictures to prove it! According to GameStar the game is a third into development and slated for 2013 release. Stay tuned for more info. In the meantime check out this thread at Neogaf for a complete translation from the German magazine.

Maxis has previously announced that there’s something big coming at the Game Developers Conference next week. Maybe this is finally it?

Cities XL 2011

Martin — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 08:06:12 +0000

Cities XL 2011 is the latest iteration in the Cities XL-series. After Monte Cristo unfortunate fall Focus Home Interactive have taken up the flag to deliver us some much needed city building.

Visit the official web site for more information. The game is set for release on 14 October.