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The problem of the always on DRM feature is that there are aspects to certain games which does not require the user to be online. For example SimCity, for the most part, has been a single player game. The Diablo franchise, while enjoyable with friends and on Battle.net, is another game that can be just as enjoyable offline, leaving us with the question if the always on DRM is necessary. It is a pretty clever way to curb piracy but if we have learnt anything from the Diablo 3 and SimCity fiascos, it can quickly backfire especially if it affects the gameplay experience of many.

To that extent it looks like SimCity fans have launched a petition on Change.org requesting that the DRM feature be removed. At this point in time close to 60,000 signatures have been acquired, although the question is whether EA/Maxis will actually pay any attention to them. In any case if you’d like to pledge your support, head on over to Change.org and leave your signature! For the pessimists out there, you might recall that fans of Mass Effect 3 managed to get an extended ending of the game, so there is a chance something could be done for SimCity as well.

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I’d be willing to bet there are huge number of gamers out there who have fond memories of playing previous SimCity games back in the day. I know I spent many an hour building a giant city only to destroy it with a rampaging monster or some other catastrophe. It’s been 10 years since we’ve seen a new game in the SimCity franchise. EA has announced that the new SimCity game is now available at retail stores across North America and as a digital download via Origin.

This game has been one of the most widely anticipated launches of early 2013 and brings the game play we all remember along with significantly updated graphics and capabilities. EA says that everything is intelligently simulated in the new SimCity.

EA says that everything from the Sims in the city down to every kilowatt of power is intelligently simulated thanks to the powerful new GlassBox Engine. The game supports multiple city game play across regions giving players a larger field than some previous titles that limited you to a single city. The new game allows players to manage and play up to 16 cities at a time.

Each of the 16 cities can have a different specialization. A player’s individual cities can share services and trade resources. The cities can choose to help each other or hinder each other depending on the player’s mood. This is also the first SimCity game to support multiple player gaming with a players decisions for their cities impacting the city and the region. The game supports real-time updates and pushes updates to players with new challenges and achievements.

You can download SimCity Limited Edition for $59.99(USD) or the Deluxe Edition, which includes French, German and British city sets for $79.99 over at the SimCity website now.