IGN writes:
"Marathon gaming sessions happen all the time, but when I’m wasting a Saturday exobyte farming in DC Universe Online or hunting a Platinum Trophy on the PS3, I’m aware that the hours are slipping by. Last week, Maxis invited me over to play SimCity, and when I started getting texts about dinner, I thought it was a bit early for my girlfriend to be debating tacos over Chinese. Then, I noticed the time."

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.