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gamescom: SimCity closed beta sign-ups are open
Beyond today's news that Maxis is also putting SimCity out on Mac, there's a new trailer that highlights the game's SimCity World functionality and, better yet, we have information about an upcoming closed beta. The World feature connects us would-be mayors together, meaning the atrocities committed in our cities won't be kept on the down low. Throw in some friendly challenges, and it sounds like the kind of social aspect the broader SimCity-playing audience would appreciate; I'm not convinced quite yet. As for the beta, you can sign up over here. Go ahead and do that right now. Did you know? You can now get daily or weekly email notifications when humans reply to your comments.
Legacy Comments (will be imported soon)8:00 PM on 05.20.2013 Hardware: Shipbreakers' BaserunnerWe're slowly learning more about the enigmatic Hardware: Shipbreakers, the sci-fi RTS from the makers of Homeworld. Blackbird Interactive has just released a new trailer showcasing the "Baserunner," the versatile, custo...
5:00 PM on 05.13.2013 The Anno Online open beta starts tomorrowAnno Online will cease operations for its closed beta tomorrow and will enter a full, public open testing session. As an aside, all progress through the closed and open beta will not be wiped, so don't feel limited in that re...
3:00 PM on 05.01.2013 Infinite Crisis closed beta kicks off next weekLooking for another MOBA isn't something I'm all that interested right now, but props to Turbine for crafting a premise that will at least get me to try its DC Multiverse-infused spin on the genre. Should you similarly want t...
3:00 AM on 04.19.2013 FireFall goes into open beta this JulyAfter what seems like forever, FireFall is finally getting ready to go into open beta come July 9, 2013. Developer Red 5 Studios will continue rolling out updates leading up to the open beta, and current players can expect a ...
1:45 PM on 04.12.2013 MOBA Prime World enters closed betaIt's been a long time since we took a look at Prime World, Nival's castle-building MOBA. You should definitely check out Hamza's interview with the developer from 2011, though, because it all takes place on a bouncy castle. ...
3:30 PM on 04.11.2013 WildStar opens up beta sign-ups to the publicWildStar, the new MMO in town, is gearing up for beta testing, and you can be a part of it by signing up here. A representative for NCSoft has informed Destructoid that these beta events will not be mere "weekends," instead o...
6:15 PM on 03.28.2013 Company of Heroes 2 beta opens soon for pre-orderersIt's nice to hear that Relic Entertainment is still plugging away at development on Company of Heroes 2. Leading up to the full June 25 release, the studio will soon hit the obligatory "closed beta" milestone. Open first on A...
10:30 PM on 03.26.2013 Sony is open to having paid alphas on PlayStation 4Speaking to Joystiq, SCEA VP of publishing Adam Boyes said that the company is generally cool with having unfinished games on its platforms so long as "[they don't] have any bugs that are completely destroying the world. "[Du...
1:30 PM on 03.21.2013 Here are 5,000 Beta Weekend 3 codes for Neverwinter![Update: Codes expired! Hope you had fun!] Destructoid has partnered with our friends at Perfect World to bring you 5,000 codes for this weekend's leg of the Neverwinter beta! Set in The Forgotten Realms campaign for Dungeons...
1:30 PM on 03.20.2013 Steam adds 'early access' section for unfinished gamesValve has launched a new section on Steam called Early Access which better organizes "games that evolve as you play them, as you give feedback, and as the developers update and add content." You'll find familiar names like Ar...
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| 6:15 PM on 05.07.2013 EA on SimCity's launch issues: 'This won't happen again' |

Discussing the SimCity launch fiasco in a call with investors today, EA Labels president Frank Gibeau referred to the title as "a great game that has recovered from a challenging launch." Although that sounds disingenuous whe...more
| 2:00 AM on 05.07.2013 Will Wright: SimCity's server issues were 'inexcusable' |

Game Industry International caught up with legendary designer Will Wright who shared his thoughts on the train wreck of a launch SimCity suffered with all of the server issues players experienced when trying to play the game....more
| 3:00 AM on 04.25.2013 SimCity's 2.0 update adds more bugs than it fixes |

The SimCity 2.0 patch was released this week and has fixed some of the issues people were experiencing. Unfortunately the patch has also spawned a ton of new issues, most of which you can learn about in this ever growing Red...more
| 9:00 PM on 04.19.2013 Upcoming SimCity patch will address top requested fixes |

On April 22, SimCity will continue its arduous trek to becoming a game worthy of its name. The Update 2.0 patch will address "a number of top-requested bug fixes and improvements," according to developer Maxis. Along with som...more
| 8:00 AM on 04.17.2013 SimCity + toothpaste = $$$$$$$$$$!???!?!?! |

SimCity's latest stunt sees a tie-in with Crest and Oral-B tooth products, where if you buy specially marked packages of toothpaste and stuff, you'll be given a code to the new Attractions Set downloadable content. So what's ...more
| 3:15 PM on 04.10.2013 SimCity: Cheetah speed returns, Mac release June 11 |

"Do you like to play with Cheetah Speed?" SimCity's Facebook asks. "No, I prefer not having basic functionality that keeps the game from being boring and painfully slow!" But for the rest of you, you may be happy to hear that...more
| 9:00 PM on 04.02.2013 Free Nissan Leaf content paves way for greener SimCity |

Guys, EA heard you. Your complaints about SimCity have finally been answered! "Why is my city so polluted and gross?" "Why would someone build a coal plant between a school and hospital in downtown?" "Why must my sims live su...more
| 3:15 PM on 03.27.2013 A SimCity highway that will make you soil yourself |

Given the limited space that EA Maxis expects prospective city managers to construct in, one might be forgiven for thinking that there's not much room for bizarre experimentation in SimCity. This is not quite true, however, ...more
| 1:45 PM on 03.18.2013 SimCity has sold over 1 million copies since launch |

According to Electronic Arts, SimCity has sold over 1.1 million copies, making it the fastest selling SimCity game to date. About half of those sales have been for the digital version of the game. It's interesting that ...more
| 11:45 AM on 03.18.2013 EA's free games for SimCity players includes SimCity 4 |

Electronic Arts is trying to make good for all their disastrous launch issues with SimCity by offering select PC games free to players. Starting today, players that have activated their copy of SimCity should receive an email...more
| 3:00 PM on 05.13.2013 Jimquisition: Objectification And ... Men? |
A common argument in the ongoing debate over gender and videogames is that women and men both are equally objectified. Is that really true? As always, Emperor God King Jim Sterling puts His holy foot down and delivers wisdom true to the masses. He totally isn't smug about it, either!more
| 2:00 AM on 05.07.2013 Will Wright: SimCity's server issues were 'inexcusable' |
Game Industry International caught up with legendary designer Will Wright who shared his thoughts on the train wreck of a launch SimCity suffered with all of the server issues players experienced when trying to play the game....more
| 12:30 PM on 05.04.2013 Boy tries to rape mom, kills her, over Call of Duty ban |
A 14-year-old boy from rural Iowa has been charged with first degree murder after shooting his mother with a .22 caliber rifle he received as a present. Noah Crooks, who was 13 at the time, attempted to rape his mother i...more


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