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SimCity could easily work offline, claims anonymous developer
2013-03-13 21:31:48| CNET News.com
An anonymous SimCity developer says the game does not do most of its calculations "in the cloud," so an offline version should be possible. [Read more]
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DRM deceit: SimCity doesnt need to be always online, says Maxis developer
2013-03-13 12:35:20| Extremetech
In an unsurprising but wholly satisfying twist, it turns out that EA and Maxis were lying about SimCity's always-online server requirements. According to a developer who worked on SimCity and has very detailed knowledge of the game's architecture, it would be quite easy to create a single-player version of the game that doesn't require EA's draconian always-on DRM.
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EA pledges free game for SimCity players
2013-03-09 19:25:10| CNET News.com
Maxis chief indicates a few good things are coming to weary residents of SimCity. [Read more]
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SimCity launch fallout continues
2013-03-09 01:41:46| CNET News.com
Danger still looms over SimCity as Electronic Arts and Maxis try to right the massive wrong caused by its botched launch earlier this week. Plus, refund drama! [Read more]
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Revamped Facebook News Feed; EA Fixing SimCity Servers; Spam Text Crackdown
2013-03-09 00:35:09| PC Magazine Security Product Guide
Topping tech headlines Thursday, Facebook introduced its revamped News Feed with more visualization and specific content filters, EA is patching up its SimCity servers, and the FTC is cracking down on marketers sending spam text messages.