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Coming home? The return to SimCity
A year on from from its disastrous launch, our reviewer heads back to see what's changed.
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Maxis explains why SimCity offline is taking so long
"I wish it were as simple as flipping a switch."
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Finally! SimCity offline mode confirmed
"From me, and everyone at the studio, thank you again for staying with us."
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SimCity expansion Cities of Tomorrow shown off in new trailer
Nuclear fusion! Drones! Drink recycled sewage!
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Maxis calls for discussion on SimCity mods
"It's difficult to determine what makes a 'good' or safe mod and what mods cross the line."
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At least 80 per cent of proceeds from new SimCity DLC to go to Red Cross
Red Cross Relief Centre and two vehicles respond to natural disasters.
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EA will continue to make games with an offline mode, Peter Moore insists
Plus, "not all EA games will offer a free-to-play mode."
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Maxis outlines further SimCity tweaks as it delays Mac version to August
UPDATE: SimCity Mac release date announced.
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Some of the key people behind SimCity leave Maxis to make new simulation game
Jellygrade making a sim about the dawn of life on earth.
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SimCity update 4.0 adds a new park and a new region - but doesn't increase the city size
No offline mode, either.
![SimCity Amusement Park Pack DLC add-on revealed](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/136877824293.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
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