EA Announces SimCity Societies

[the Monkeys Uncle]

EA has OFFICIALLY announced the next SimCity! It's called SimCity Societies, and it's set to come out at the end of the year!

SimCity Societies (http://forums.worldsims.org/www.simphoni.net) Announcement

So, who's excited?!:D

[ManagerJosh]

Direct article link:

http://www.shacknews.com/ja.zz?comments=47264

[the Monkeys Uncle]

Oh yeah I forgot to mention, this is also featured on Joystiq:

http://www.joystiq.com/2007/06/05/ea-confirms-simcity-societies/

Probably a better article there.

[ManagerJosh]

1Up Article: http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3160086

Interesting Facts:

Maxis isn't developing it. It's Tilted Mill Entertainment (guys who did Caesar IV)

Screenshot of the game too..



<sarcastic>Congratulations EA. Could it be that you've successfully destroyed a franchise and alienated your entire fanbase in one day?</sarcastic>

Let's wait and see however if early info is any indication of what's to come, it may be very well disappointing.

[Odinmoon]

EA has OFFICIALLY announced the next SimCity! It's called SimCity Societies, and it's set to come out at the end of the year!

SimCity Societies (http://forums.worldsims.org/www.simphoni.net) Announcement

So, who's excited?!:D

I'm not.
As soon as I can get simcity4 working. I might be interested. I dont trust the game, so Ill wait to see all the complaints come in. I'm glad EA is not developing it.:rolleyes:

[ManagerJosh]

A statement by Chris Beatrice (http://www.tiltedmill.com/forums/showpost.php?p=157643&postcount=22)


All,
Given the somewhat heated nature of this thread, and the hazards of misinformation, I thought it would be a good idea for me to drop in and say a few things. First let me say, as always, thank you so much for the attention and diligence so many of you show toward TMill and our projects.

When the new SC comes out we'll obviously leave it to you to decide whether you love it, hate it... or fall somewhere in between, or whether you even choose to play it at all. I hope you do try it, and I really hope that you do not pass judgment based on the title or some preliminary speculation on some web site.

However, I do not want to mislead anyone: This SC is not a realistic urban simulation, which I understand, to many, represents the heart of what SC is. No one is blind to that. And if you're just completely turned off, even angered by the mere notion of any game called "SimCity" that is not a detailed, realistic urban simulator, I absolutely understand that viewpoint, and absolutely respect it. Passionate fans like you are the lifeblood of the gaming industry, and that is one reason why TMill provides what I think is a great outlet for this type of discussion and even complaint. But please keep in mind the irony in that - we are just a lowly developer after all. http://www.tiltedmill.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif

I do want to say, though (with no insult intended to die hard SC fans) that we are absolutely thrilled to be a part of this venerable series, are extremely proud of what we have put together, and make no apologies about what we have managed to create. And while our past experiences (including contributions from many of you) certainly inform all our ongoing efforts, this SC is its own unique creation.

Lastly, for CotN and Caesar fans, rest assured that we have NOT abandoned either the CotN series nor the Caesar series.

-Chris

I've replied back with:


I'll be the first to say I'm very disappointed Chris. This statement does not instill much confidence within the SimCity community and brand.

I've been playing SimCity since the originals that Will Wright created and became famous for. I've owned every major title, from SimCity Classic to SimCity 4. What drove the passion and fire for SimCity and its fanbase is ultimately because it was the premiere realistic urban simulator.

SimCity isn't just an urban simulator; it is a realistic urban simulator. It isn't a part of SimCity. It is the very essence of SimCity. A realistic urban simulator is what makes SimCity what it is.

This version of SimCity almost feels motivated by the need of having a product branded SimCity, instead of being market driven and catering to the needs of a fanbase.


All the best,
ManagerJosh

[JohnEZ]

I'll admit, this worries me. If they'll do this with the SimCity franchise, what will they do with The Sims?

Not good... not good at all...