How EA Killed SIMCITY | The Rise & Fall Of SimCity
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- čas přidán 16. 06. 2024
- Simcity 2013 is considered the most disastrous game launch in history. But how did we reach here? Isn't the game's designer Will Wright one of the most celebrated game designers? And the EA that came as a savior of Simcity, was the reason for its decline. In this video, we will talk about the complete rise and fall of Simcity. We will talk about the story of Simcity 2000, Simcity 3000 and the infamous Simcity 2013.
In the early '80s, game designer Will Wright embarked on a mission to create a groundbreaking city-building game. SimCity, initially developed solo, emerged as a unique and engaging experience that captured the imagination of gamers.
SimCity's rise to stardom was unexpected but well-deserved. Word-of-mouth and media attention propelled it into the limelight, solidifying its status as a gaming icon.
Corporate transitions and financial challenges at Maxis, SimCity's home, marked a turning point. Electronic Arts (EA) stepped in as a savior, breathing new life into the franchise. SimCity evolved and continued to captivate gamers with titles like SimCity 3000 and SimCity 4.
SimCity 4, released in 2003, represented a golden era for the franchise. With its 3D graphics and isometric view, it introduced innovative gameplay elements that thrilled fans.
However, as Maxis shifted focus to other projects, SimCity faced challenges. SimCity Societies, a departure from the series' core mechanics, left fans yearning for the SimCity of old.
The much-anticipated SimCity 2013 launch turned into a disaster due to server issues, an always-online requirement, and gameplay flaws. Disappointed players wondered what went wrong.
Despite its turbulent history, SimCity's legacy endures. It left an indelible mark on the gaming industry, influencing city-building and simulation games.
Whether you're a SimCity enthusiast or curious about gaming history, our video offers a must-watch exploration of this iconic franchise. Subscribe to The Game Explainers for more insightful gaming history essays. Thanks for joining us on this gaming odyssey!
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:54 The First SimCity
03:03 The Unexpected Success
04:17 Maxis' Independent Phase
04:49 The Maxis Crisis
07:34 EA: The Saviour
09:01 The Best Simcity To Date
09:30 The Decline
10:01 The Most Disastrous Game Launches In History
12:00 Outro
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#TheGameExplainers #Simcity #simcity2013 - Hry
Bruh this channel mad underated. Very polished and good quality content. Where's the views? You deserve more subs
Thanks
Sim city 3000 is still my favourite... Maxis made some good games but EA do a pretty good job of killing successful franchises
I just really hope you get views so you don't stop uploading, these videos are great
True man, it's disheartening to spend so much time and money creating these. And then not get any views. Still I am trying to improve in my topic selection and packaging, so that i can try my best to get better views
@@TheGameExplainers yeah it's so annoying youtube is all about maximising audiences and not actually creating good videos, although I think all your videos will be great
Great video. Learned things I did not know about a story I thought I knew pretty well and it wasn’t even that long.
HOLY SHIT! The editing was awesome! I thought I was watching a 100.000+ subscribers youtuber's video... Don't stop man!!!!
Now cities:skylines reigns supreme
Thanks
@@TheGameExplainers i hope i didnt look like a bot comment, these are so fkin common these days
@@samcraft3 definitely a bot
No, you didn't 😂
@@berku I’m sorry, as an open source AI large lang…
Awesome video..!
I've watched a couple of videos on this topic over the years, and yet you mentioned stuff I had never heard. And I'm sad this franchise died (as I think it is still better than Cities Skylines).
I lost interest after SC3K, forcing people to have a persistent Internet connection to shabby servers.
Still much prefer this game's approach to city management and simulation compared to Cities Skylines. I think SimCity makes you feel more involved with your cities, and your decisions have an impact on them. Not to mention SimCity 2013's art style and sound design are absolutely brilliant, you can't help but stare at your cities and just watch them flow... Cities Skylines is a great city painter but not so much a good simulator in my opinion, as it relies almost completely on traffic management. CS 2 is looking a lot more promising however, can't wait to try it.
Subbed immediately, you got the stuff brother
thanks :)
How on Earth this guy has so few subscribers? The quality of video and content is amazing
Thanks 😊
Could be a whole series of content: “How EA Killed… (whatever it touched)”
Do you remember me stopped playing games for a while if you dont i was the one who had npc pfp and said you deserved 1000 thousand subs in yoir community post
Which you still deserve
Edit: Also do more videos on popular games like the gta one which has like 250k veiws that will probably get you veiws
Yeah, I will try to make more on popular videos. I remember you ☺️
@@TheGameExplainers oh nice!
in 10:29 it says that it was released on May 5
Actually it was released on March 5
Great video btw
My bad
My first PC ever came whit a copy of SimCity 3000 Unlimited.
Funs times, fun times.
Still holds up today.
EA has seemingly lovvvved getting Will Wright’s games and just destroying them.
True, similar thing happened with The Sims
Next
Klei entertainment they made good games but sadly acquired by chinese giant
don't you mean how popcap killed of zimcity?
The voice is ai generated
just like this comment
@@TheGameExplainers keep commenting Ai trash
@@TheGameExplainers you keep commenting Ai trash
*Cities Skylines has entered the chat*
Oh derp, you mention them at the end, nevermind.
Yup 😊
Interesting. But what stuck with me is how a guy dude fucked shit up. So I'm going hold on to that