New SimCity Only Playable Online [Mar 28, 2012, 10:18 am ET] – Share – Viewing Comments
The upcoming continuation of the SimCity series will require a constant internet connection to play, reports Joystiq. They have confirmed that the game will be sold through digital distributors other than Origin, but lead designer Stone Librande tells them players will need to be connected to EA's online service to play, even in single-player. Word is: "The always-on connection becomes necessary with the game's emphasis on multiplayer and regional impact, and the use of a global economy that all players can influence."
Verno wrote on Mar 28, 2012, 12:46:Drezden wrote on Mar 28, 2012, 12:37:
This one is.
Wait, let me guess, if they changed the name to World of Simcity, you guys would be fine with it.
I doubt you even fully thought that through. If World of Simcity were an entirely separate product then yes it would be ok, people tolerate offshoots all the time.
People are allowed to complain when they introduce arbitrary features for business purposes that affect other aspects of the product. Just because you're resigned to merging SP/MP doesn't mean everyone else has to be. I don't really see an offset in price, convenience or other factors to offset this a bit for the consumer either.
And since I'm sure the inevitable response will be "dont buy it then", of course not.
Actually that is not my inevitable response.
I was just paralleling it to Diablo 3. Which everyone has a problem with. Unless they call it World of Diablo.
I think it's the most ridiculous concept I have ever heard.
"Change the name and it's okay"
How about instead, you all move forward with the times, and realize most games are going to be online in the future. It's where things are headed.
I'm sorry for people who live in the middle of nowhere but it's also not my problem.
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