Sim City 6 (2013)

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  1. eclap

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    i need this game in my life! can't wait.
     
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    Origin ?! Nooooo... !
     
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    I’m really looking forward to this, unfortunately the online side of it sounds off putting, but it will depend if it’s implemented well.

    On a plus note, and it does mean I can install it on both PC’s and my GF’s laptop and play the game no matter where I am, which does sound very handy for a game like this.

    My main complaint seems to be that it’s ridiculously expensive for even retail versions, and I just won’t pay anymore than £30 for a game, no matter how good, or how much value it may, or may not bring.

    Will be interesting to see how well it sells considering it sounds like there will be zero piracy, unfortunately I don’t’ think there is a huge market for games like this anymore, even on the PC.
     
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    No subways nor highways. Take that, wabbit!
     
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    http://www.shacknews.com/article/77042/why-youll-never-lose-in-simcity
     
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    Sounds pretty similar to SC4, big cities are riddled with traffic problems and pollution, even with no heavy industry.

    What happened in 4 if you became flat broke? Never had that because I wasn't stupid at the game.
     
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    Yes the comments on the above article also remarked on how it's still similar in setup to the earlier installments only maybe it's a bit less harsh here so it's easier to recover after getting into a difficult situation.
    (Can still get into a lot of trouble though as I understood the article itself.)
     
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    Maxis defending always-on DRM
    http://www.simcity.com/en_US/blog/article/The-Benefits-of-Live-Service

    Also, some quotes from Reddit AMA (http://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/14umm1/we_are_the_simcity_dev_team_from_maxis_amaa/c)

    Of course that doesn't explain why they don't just make an offline part where that whole "affecting the region" stuff is stripped out.

    I'm not interested in it anyway but I hope it gets cracked. Just to show EA/Maxis that it would have been easily possible to get it working offline.
     
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    The same reason Blizzard didn't with Diablo 3, they realise nearly everyone is always online, and the reality is that it won't affect sales in any noticeable way.

    I have nothing against this in principal, but it rarely works for me.

    I doubt I will be getting it though, very expensive and the only reason I would pay that would be if me and the GF could account share (same house, probably even same PC)
     

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    I hate the small cities, no terraforming, and no subways etc. much more than anything.

    Definitely waiting on reviews, SimCity 4 is still awesome.
     
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    Sweet! beta is now available, downloading now :) So excited
     
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    Was playing the beta earlier! :D

    Only problem is, the beta has a 1 hour timer. Once it's over, your city gets wiped.

    You can play it again, but you have to start from the begining.

    I guess they're making it online only due to piracy maybe?

    Can't wait for this game! I've NEVER been a fan of Sim City, but I thought I'd try out the beta and I have to say....I'm absolutely hooked!

    Hopefully someone brings out a fix which removes the timer, and I'll be as happy as a bunny in a carrot patch...
     
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    How about no? There's actually **** worth buying on Origin? Origin has piss poor deals and it's useless. Also there are way better DD services then Origin..... other then Steam.
     
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    D3 launch is a disaster. Many ppl in our region could not log on to the game for hours and days. Those that logged on got kicked out in 30 min. This is why ppl hate always on DRM because there are so many things that will affect the connection, on both ends and the middle too.
     

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    Dumbest thing! How can they expect (its still a closed beta!!) you can beta test this game within 1h playing!? Absolut kidding...
     
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    Yeah i was a bit disappointed that it only lets you play for an hour, also a lot of the buildings are locked :(

    It's more of a demo for us really, and EA get to check their servers.

    The cities are too small, it's way too easy to make money, the performance is up and down (new drivers needed i guess), and the road placement is still a bit buggy. Apart from all that i loved it, the interface is clean and well presented, the data layers are great, and the sound design is fantastic.

    A little worried about the city size as i was able to fill the map quite easily and have a pretty nice city going within the hour, however with most of the higher tier buildings locked, you are unable to specialize and force the city to grow the bigger high rises. Although saying that, i believe the compact city will mean layout and placement of buildings will be more important later in the game to get the most out of your city.
     
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    I thought that was Sim City 5, anyway, never really played SC before, and I guess, will give it a try.
     
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    although i also don't like the 'always-online' req't for D3, the need for it in D3 is still a lot different from SC. I would say it's acceptable for D3, but not in SC.
     

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