AtOmX Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 The city-building simulation game returns with a brand new engine under the hood. Developer : Publisher : Series : Platform(s) : Release date(s) : TBA 2013 Genre(s) : Construction and management simulation, city-building Mode(s) : Single-player, Multiplayer Trailer : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kztNWdhRdnw Screens : Share Links : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aftrunner Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ne0 Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 Howz this game different from Anno series ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilsOwn Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 Multiplayer??? How How? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtOmX Posted March 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 The game, simply being labelled for now as SimCity (not SimCity 5), is being developed by Maxis, is due for the PC, and will be out in 2013. EA says that the development team consists of many veterans from SimCity 2000 and SimCity 4. It will also - wait for it - feature curved roads. Yes. Another new feature for the game is the fact these cities are, for the first time (well, since some driving games we won't mention) in full 3D. The new SimCity also has a feature called "Social Flow", which is the term for how your city will affect other people's cities. For example, resources are finite, and decisions you make - and technological advances other make - will impact the development of your own metropolis. Interestingly, mention is also made by EA in the game's first press release of downloadable content (free to Origin pre-purchasers, of course), called SimCity Heroes & Villains, which will apparently feature "a battle between Maxis Man and his longtime nemesis Evil Dr. Vu." A very elaborate new disaster to clean up after, perhaps? Further stuff like talking to individual Sims, a complete world builder and even the ability to customise buildings shows, surprisingly, Maxis is actually making a proper SimCity here. Not a social game, not a Facebook title, they look like they're making a real, honest-to-God SimCity game. Which sounds great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtOmX Posted March 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 Features : The defining city simulation is back! Create the city you desire and make the choices that shape your city and power the Sims within it. Every decision, big or small, has real consequences. Invest in heavy industry and your economy will soar—but at the expense of your Sims' health as pollution spreads. Implement green technology and improve your Sims' lives while risking higher taxes and unemployment. Team up with your friends to solve global challenges: launch a space shuttle, reduce carbon emissions, or build magnificent wonders. Compete on global and regional leader boards to be the richest, the dirtiest, the happiest or the best place to visit! • Constructible Worlds — Creative and customizable world that offers unique gameplay benefits, all with a fun tactile interface. • Sims Matter — The Sims in your city speak to you directly and it's up to you to respond to their needs. Will you listen and be the toast of the town? Or abuse your power for fame and fortune? • Specialize in What You Love — Mold your city as a casino resort, manufacturing hub, educational enclave, and more, and then watch as a unique look and feel spread throughout your city. • Multiplayer — Build a region with friends for the first time! Collaborate or compete in regional and global challenges and make decisions that impact the greater SimCity World. • GlassBox Engine — SimCity introduces GlassBox, the revolutionary simulation technology that gives you the power to impact individual Sims lives, manage city level simulation, and balance multiple city simulations at once. DIGITAL DELUXE CONTENT Recreate a European inspired neighborhood in the center of your city! Place world renowned landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Brandenburg Gate or Big Ben to help your tourism business in your city. Receive exclusive missions, complete unique achievements and earn big bucks as waves of Sims visit the landmarks. Watch as the businesses, homes and vehicles around your landmarks start to take on the flavor, style, and architecture of those countries. DIGITAL BONUS CONTENT • Signature Landmarks — Be the envy of your region by placing exclusive landmarks to give your city district a fresh new look. Sims will visit your city to see the beautiful wonders. • Change in the streets — Watch the streets, homes, businesses, and vehicles around your landmarks start to take on the flavor of those countries. • More Ploppables — Move your Sims in style with new transportation ploppables. Double Decker buses from London, High-Speed Rail from Germany, and police and fire services from Paris System Requirements : Processor: AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core 4000+ or better or Intel Core 2 Duo Processor 2.0GHz or better Operating System: Windows XP/Vista/7 RAM: 2GB Graphics Card: ATI Radeon HD 2x00 or better* nVidia 7800 or better* Intel Series 4 integrated graphics or better* Broadband Internet: Minimum 256 kbps download, 64 kbps upload *Minimum of 256MB of on-board RAM and Shader 3.0 or better support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulovski Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 Link this to Sims and they have a winner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aftrunner Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 ^^Pretty sure they tried doing that with Simcity 3000 (or maybe 4) and no one gave a sh*t. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Boss Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 Great OP. Repped. And very much interested in the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dylanjosh Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 I thought Maxis was dead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtOmX Posted March 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 Thanks Super Zombie here's the Official GDC 2012 extended Insider's Look announce trailer for SimCity by EA Maxis http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T70evBJE93s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dylanjosh Posted March 8, 2012 Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 The developers are doing an Ask Me Anything session on Reddit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRINI87 Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhKBorpg0-M&feature=player_detailpage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spindoctor Posted March 14, 2012 Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 the game is one year away and they've already started this bullshit? DIGITAL DELUXE CONTENT Recreate a European inspired neighborhood in the center of your city! Place world renowned landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Brandenburg Gate or Big Ben to help your tourism business in your city. Receive exclusive missions, complete unique achievements and earn big bucks as waves of Sims visit the landmarks. Watch as the businesses, homes and vehicles around your landmarks start to take on the flavor, style, and architecture of those countries. DIGITAL BONUS CONTENT • Signature Landmarks — Be the envy of your region by placing exclusive landmarks to give your city district a fresh new look. Sims will visit your city to see the beautiful wonders. • Change in the streets — Watch the streets, homes, businesses, and vehicles around your landmarks start to take on the flavor of those countries. • More Ploppables — Move your Sims in style with new transportation ploppables. Double Decker buses from London, High-Speed Rail from Germany, and police and fire services from Paris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRINI87 Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRINI87 Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 SimCity to require always-on internet connection to Origin EA has confirmed to Joystiqthat SimCity will be sold on digital distribution platforms other than Origin, but the game still requires players to be logged in to EA’s service while playing. The always-on connection is necessary due to multiplayer and player impact on the game’s global economy. src: Vg247 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowlot Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 Soon we will be renting gametime from EA servers for single player games as we do with MMO's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRINI87 Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 SimCity Will Not Require An Always-On Internet Connection All hell has broken loose yesterday, when a lot of gaming sites reported that the new SimCity game would require an always-on internet connection in order to be played. Well, it seems that this is not entirely true as EA has made a clarification about it. As it was reported by GameSpy, the game will require an internet connection in order to be started. However, the game won’t kick you out if your connection drops after signing in. more @ dsogaming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aftrunner Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 the game will require an internet connection in order to be started. However, the game won’t kick you out if your connection drops after signing in. Nope. Still not good enough. Not buying it EA. There are a ton of other games that dont make me go through this bullshit and I would rather spend my money on them. One time Internet activation is as much leeway as I can give you, after that, take your game and shove it where the sun dont shine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novilin Posted March 30, 2012 Report Share Posted March 30, 2012 the game is one year away and they've already started this bullshit? its because of something called preordering games its basically giving the developers your money , even before the game is ready, once they have the money the don't give a f**k about your game, good or not and if you don't preorder, a part of the game will be missing from your copy as a supportive suggestion, stop preordering games or order at the last moment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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