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SimCity still plagued with server issues, Amazon suspends digital orders

, Mar 7th 2013 Discuss [0]

If you haven't discovered yet, SimCity's launch on Tuesday didn't really go as planned, as the overwhelming demand from customers has been wreaking havoc on Electronic Arts's servers, and while the company expected the issues to be resolved by the end of the launch day, many gamers are still experiencing problems. Because of the ongoing server issues, Amazon has suspended digital download orders of the game. Read The Full Story

SimCity for PC available now in North America

, Mar 5th 2013 Discuss [0]

Attention aspiring mayors, the long-awaited city-building simulator known as SimCity is ready for purchasing and downloading in North America. You can now get the game in-stores or online through EA's Origin gaming service, which unlocked the game at 12:01 am earlier this morning. A new generation of city building has officially started. Read The Full Story

SimCity hosting another closed beta on February 16

, Feb 8th 2013 Discuss [0]

EA and Maxis are gearing up for another closed beta for their upcoming SimCity reboot. The companies hosted the first closed beta late last month, and now they're going for a second round. The beta will begin at 9 am ET on Saturday, February 16 and will run until 9 am ET on Sunday, February 17. Sign-ups for this second beta close on February 11, so be sure to get your name in ASAP. Read The Full Story

SimCity for Mac arriving in spring 2013

, Jan 29th 2013 Discuss [0]

SimCity is just about a month away, arriving on PC March 5 in the US, with a Europe release on March 8. However, this is Windows only, but developer Maxis announced that the release date for Mac is planned for sometime this spring. The company also notes that both Mac and Windows players will be able play co-op together on the same maps. Read The Full Story

SimCity four-day beta starts January 25

, Jan 18th 2013 Discuss [0]

While SimCity won't officially release until March, it turns out that eager gamers who may not be able to wait that long will be able to play a little bit of the new game later this month. EA Games and Maxis have announced that they'll be hosting a beta throughout the weekend starting on January 25 and ending on January 28. Read The Full Story

SimCity arriving March 5 in US, March 8 in Europe

, Oct 24th 2012 Discuss [0]

It's been several months since we were told that a new SimCity game would be on its way. Back in March, EA and Maxis announced that a SimCity reboot would be heading to gamers in 2013, but after numerous teasers and a 9-minute-long walkthrough video, it's confirmed that the game will launch on March 5 in the US and three days later across the pond. Read The Full Story

Maxis offers inside look into SimCity with 9-minute video

, Oct 4th 2012 Discuss [0]

We know you're excited for the SimCity reboot that's coming out in February. We haven't seen a new SimCity since 2003 when SimCity 4 was released, and Maxis and Electronic Arts know that you've been waiting patiently. That's why the developers have decided to offer its fans an inside look at the upcoming game with a 9-minute video on YouTube. Read The Full Story

SimCity closed beta registration now live

, Aug 14th 2012 Discuss [0]

It's been nearly 10 long years since SimCity 4 was unleashed, and next February, we'll finally be getting a new installment in the main franchise. Electronic Arts and Maxis seem to be making a number of changes with in SimCity, and if you want to check it out ahead of time, you might be pleased to know that you can now register to be in the upcoming closed beta. Of course, you may not get in, but you'll never know unless you try. Read The Full Story

SimCity 5 previewed and detailed

, Apr 20th 2012 Discuss [8]

EA and Maxis confirmed last month that they would be bringing SimCity 5 to eager gamers sometime in 2013, bringing with it revamped graphics and new social networking features. The Game Jar had a hands-on preview with the game, and described in detail the mechanics of the refreshed franchise as well as typical gameplay. Read The Full Story
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