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SimCity 5 Passed Off From Maxis

Posted by Zonk on from the fly-be-free-little-game dept.

CVG is reporting that Maxis, makers of the venerable Sim City series, has passed development of Sim City 5 to another company. The new developer, Tilted Mill Entertainment, will be finishing the game. In a departure from the series, it is not going to be a realistic urban simulator. President & Director of Development Chris Beatrice responds to criticism of that choice: "...I do not want to mislead anyone: This SC is not a realistic urban simulation, which I understand, to many, represents the heart of what SC is. No one is blind to that. And if you're just completely turned off, even angered by the mere notion of any game called 'SimCity' that is not a detailed, realistic urban simulator, I absolutely understand that viewpoint, and absolutely respect it. I do want to say, though (with no insult intended to die hard SC fans) that we are absolutely thrilled to be a part of this venerable series, are extremely proud of what we have put together, and make no apologies about what we have managed to create. And while our past experiences (including contributions from many of you) certainly inform all our ongoing efforts, this SC is its own unique creation."

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  1. In other news... by InfinityWpi · · Score: 3, Funny

    Apparently, Doom 4 will be a turn-based strategy game, and Fallout 3 will be a dating simulator. ..... SERIOUSLY, WTF?????

    1. Re:In other news... by jollyreaper · · Score: 2, Funny

      In that case, maybe it could be a planetary conquest game called Invader Sim. Nobody will think there's a problem with a name like that, right? *beware the nickelodeon deathstar*

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  2. hmmm by nomadic · · Score: 5, Funny

    Judging by the state of the game industry, the new one will somehow be a WW2 FPS.

    1. Re:hmmm by lexarius · · Score: 4, Funny

      I can see it now. Imagine a lifelike city full of sims that have their own constantly changing and evolving lives. Imagine that you are one of them, exploring the city, interacting with its people, making friends and enemies, having a job, maybe making a little romance. What is this city? Paris. Occupied by the Germans. And you are a brave member of the resistance. Can you take down the occupiers by night while keeping your business and home life in shape? Keep your bank books in the black while keeping your radio equipment and firearms well stocked and hidden? Explore this and other simulated occupied historical cities in Sim City 5, coming soon!

  3. Re:Strange? by Blob+Pet · · Score: 4, Funny

    Sim City: XXX = Sin City? ;-)

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  4. Re:I Hate SimCity by T.E.D. · · Score: 5, Funny

    My stupid cities always eventually went bankrupt.


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  5. Re:RTFA by MarkGriz · · Score: 4, Funny

    Where's the drama posts with an informative headline like that?

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