New SimCity requires internet connection to play

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SimCity requires internet connection to play, will be sold outside of Origin

by David Hinkle on Mar 28th 2012 8:00AM

Good news: If you want to download SimCity somewhere other than Origin, you'll have the option to do so. An EA representative confirmed with Joystiq that the title would be available for purchase on other digital distribution platforms, though a list of stores has yet to be finalized. SimCity is arriving sometime in 2013.

Lead designer Stone Librande confirmed that SimCity would be an internet-dependent experience. Players will need to be online on Origin while playing, even if that wasn't the point of purchase. 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.

Looks like I won't be buying the next SimCity installment...

Truth be told, I have no problem with this, even though I line in a third world country. This will soon become standard in all big budget PC games, and eventually consoles. It could be a problem if you live in the third world (crappy internet), or travel, or game on a laptop (connection not always guaranteed depending on where you are). Personally, Im not a fan of gaming on laptops.