GameSpot's SimCity 4 Preview. As much as I enjoyed SimCity, I avoided SimCity 2 and SimCity 3000 because they were mostly the same game with nicer graphics. SimCity is excellent with great graphics, but to be honest I was tired of the original engine. SimCity 4 promises a whole new engine, which means a different way of thinking about managing your city. The screenshots are gorgeous, as well.
May 10, 2002