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Oh, Fox News. Will You Ever Not Suck At Talking About Video Games?

11:30AM September 8, 2011 | Kirk Hamilton

Yesterday, several of my friends emailed me links to the video clip above, a “Fox and Friends” segment that aired a few days ago. In their accompanying emails, each person voiced similar sentiments of pissed-off frustration. More »


In Real Life

The Real Story Behind Sim City’s Arcologies

2:00PM July 12, 2011 | Luke Plunkett

Despite the fact they only appeared in one game (Sim City 2000), arcologies remain an iconic symbol of the Sim City series. But just what the hell are they? More »


In Real Life

Censorship Has Never Looked So Good

12:00AM March 2, 2011 | Brian Ashcraft

The Chinese government dictates what can and can’t be shown in overhead photographs. This is bad news for Google Maps, which continues to have run-ins with the Mainland. No worries, there is a solution. A beautiful one. More »


In Real Life

Are Video Games Turning Liberals Into Virtual Conservatives?

7:20AM February 19, 2011 | Mike Fahey

Monica Potts a feminist graduate of an all-girls college that would never take her husband’s name or dream of ending her career to raise children. In the Sims 3 she’s a married mother that stays home with the kids. More »


In Real Life

The Most Astounding Sim City, Population Six Million

12:30AM April 17, 2010 | Stephen Totilo

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YouTube user Thelmperar claims to have maxed out Sim City 3000 with the creation of Magnasanti, a metropolis a few years in the making. More »


The God I’ve Been

7:30AM April 7, 2010 | Stephen Totilo

In the beginning, I played video games. And, often, I played the role of God. More »


News

EA Unveils Mega Sim City Bundle

7:00AM April 11, 2008 | Brian Crecente

Electronic Arts today unveiled a five pack of Sim City’s best that will go on sale this June. The SimCity Box contains SimCity Societies, SimCity Societies Destinations, SimCity 4, SimCity 4 Rush Hour and The Sims Carnival SnapCity. Purchases seperated, the whole thing would set you back $US 100, but the bundle is retailing for $US 40.

“The SimCity Box is the perfect opportunity to discover the fun of city building with SimCity,” said Rod Humble, Head of Studio for The Sims. “This is the greatest value SimCity has ever offered and players everywhere can get hands-on with a wide range of SimCity products from one box at an amazing price.”

Hit up a jump for a primer on what each of the packed in games is about.

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Sim City DS 2 Screens

6:00PM December 29, 2007 | Luke Plunkett