
VGR: Another neat feature of the simulation engine is how one city can effect other cities. For instance the industry city and high crime, which was visible in that city by graffiti all over the place. But the high crime level caused some criminals to go outside their city and commit crimes in the other city. In the demo we saw a car leaving the high crime cit and going to another cities bank and committing a robbery. You really can play nice or play mean against your friends in SimCity.

Some games force online-only measures onto people. It sucks! Especially when some titles, like these seven, 100% didn't need it.

The following is an excerpt from Chapter 5 of The Secret History of Mac Gaming, “Simulated.”

EA has something of a reputation when it comes to awkwardly handling much-loved franchises. Here are 7 that Screen Critics feel they ruined.
Need for Speed as well. Here's to hope that the new one will be a return to form for the franchise.