Maxis' 2013 reboot of the SimCity franchise will always be remembered for its disastrous launch more than anything else. But now, more than three years removed from that debacle, SimCity creative ...

The game studio behind classics like "SimCity," "The Sims" and "Spore" has shut down. Nearly three decades ago, Maxis Software launched the revolutionary game "SimCity," which gave players free rein ...

Addressing fan concerns regarding SimCity's always-on DRM in a blog entry on the SimCity website, Maxis vice president Lucy Bradshaw said "creating a connected experience has always been a goal" for ...

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EA revealed they still have Maxis studios in other locations, and they are picking up some core staff in their HQ. Called Maxis Emeryville at the time of its closing, this original studio was actually ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Will Wright, who co-founded Maxis and created Sim City, The Sims, and Spore, has said the recent SimCity's troubled launch and server issues were ...

EA has shut down Maxis, the dearly loved (and, much more recently, hated) studio behind the mega-hit franchises SimCity and The Sims, among other games. Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) Share ...

Sad times for SimCity fans -- EA has closed down the development studio responsible for the beloved city building series. Maxis, based in Emeryville, California, also created alien life-sim Spore and ...

The need for a constant internet connection to play the new SimCity has been criticised by many to the extent where some people have even developed mods that allow you to play it offline. However, ...

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"Today we are consolidating Maxis IP development to our studios in Redwood Shores, Salt Lake City, Helsinki and Melbourne locations as we close our Emeryville location," an EA representative said in a ...