SimCity modded so it can be played offline indefinitely + editing of highways
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It's good practice for people who want to work in pr. Its not about being honest, but about deflection and perception. Unfortunately for AG, he isn't very smart and he is supposed to be some kind of journo, and it looks like he is shitting on his own reputation. Wainwright & Gies, they sound nice together.
PotatoeMasher
Member
Gies is a dick and Walker is currently dealing with him, so I'm fine there. No need to pile on and really he doesn't deserve the attention.
As far as Maxis openly lying, that's tougher. I don't want to imply malice on everyone, and being a shitcock to them on Twitter isn't helping at this point. There are lots of smart folks who very well could disprove EA/Maxis' statements on offline, but we're not quite there yet. Absolute arguments right now aren't helping much. Maybe the Lucy lady sucks and needs to be fired, but all we know is the public face of this thing.
I'm in almost absolute agreement with everyone's stance on the game, but I don't think the tone of this mob (EA/Maxis is evil and is outright lying) is helpful. This isn't a GAF thing nor is it directed at anyone in particular here, but I just needed to say how uncomfortable I am with the personal venom this thing is taking on. Civility would be nice.
EmCeeGramr
Member
did anyone actually expect arthur gies to admit that he was wrong about anything ever
if you have ever read his twitter or listened to a podcast with him, you'd realize that "arthur gies admits he was wrong in an argument" is one of the portents of Gozer's return, right after human sacrifice and cats and dogs living together
if you have ever read his twitter or listened to a podcast with him, you'd realize that "arthur gies admits he was wrong in an argument" is one of the portents of Gozer's return, right after human sacrifice and cats and dogs living together
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Deleted member 17706
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Amazing.
That's like the definition of "corporate shill" isn't it? I mean, we all kind of figured that Polygon's main interest lied in being buddy-buddy with publishers, but damn if that doesn't seal it.
RedNumberFive
Banned
I think we knew that would be a failed venture as soon as they listed their acquired "talent".
PotatoeMasher
Member
I think he's off doing weird stuff and counting his money. Would love to be a fly on the wall when he's talking about it privately.
To be fair, the space exploration stage has tons of depth and really was never done before. I would play that for hours and just fly to planet to planet terraforming and exploring. I wish more games had that level of exploration and discovery.
ClovingWestbrook
Banned
Was there ever any doubt? Kotaku is more legit than Polygon.
TheNamelessOne
Member
This is amazing. I'm so looking forward to Sim City The Movie.
Also, seems Sim City got it's very own Durante - fixing the game where the developers are too incompetent. They should be greatful...
Also, seems Sim City got it's very own Durante - fixing the game where the developers are too incompetent. They should be greatful...
Sounds like a firm of lawyers.
For all the complaints I have against Arthur, I don't think this is about being a corporate shill. I don't think Arthur is a corporate shill. He sometimes complains about big publishers and the products they produce.
I think it is rather about ego. His ego and that of Polygon for not wanting to backtread on their original statements even when they have been proven to be completely wrong.
Gies is basically transitioning from "occasionally annoying" to "biggest joke in games journalism".
RedNumberFive
Banned
I think it's safe to say that the transformation is complete.
DragonSworne
Banned
Why should you be held accountable for lies other people notice? Call Wainwright and Gies, we'll change the subject so you don't have to.
Nah. He has... competition.
SteveWinwood
Member
Makes Gies look like a neanderthal.John, original RPS article author, is digging it too:
DragonSworne
Banned
Gies has never heard of LAN (local area network) multiplayer.
Make regions playable over LAN!
Make regions playable over LAN!
Pureauthor
Member
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Deleted member 17706
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Gies really, desperately wants something--anything--to actually be being calculated by some cloud of servers.
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
This whole thing...It makes my head spin. Who IS that guy?
Or even virtual LANs like Hamatchi.
It's like two people are talking to each other via telephone and Gies wants to argue that ATT is responsible for generating some of the conversation server side.
It makes no sense.
SteveWinwood
Member
That's actually a pretty decent analogy.
I asked what a certain type of fish on some sushi I had was the other day. "Hamachi". I was like "I know that very well, but that's not a fish... OH!"
timetokill
Banned
Arthur is a step away from non-ironically asking "but then who was cloud servers?"
Slayer-33
Liverpool-2
I'm sipping coffee while enjoying all of this shit right now, while adjusting my glasses.
TimeEffect
Member
Sounds like he just doesnt want to admit he was wrong and keeps digging himself deeper.
Should have kept his words soft and sweet because it's clear that it's too much of a bitch to swallow.
Should have kept his words soft and sweet because it's clear that it's too much of a bitch to swallow.
Zombie James
Banned
Amazing.
This is getting hilarious now.
Top 3 easily.
GlamFM
Banned
This has become so embarrassing for everybody involved that something good might actually come out of it.
I´m pretty sure EA know by now that they are on the wrong path.
Arthur will probably know that tomorrow morning when he calmes down.
I really fully expect some sort of offline patch in the next few weeks.
I´m pretty sure EA know by now that they are on the wrong path.
Arthur will probably know that tomorrow morning when he calmes down.
I really fully expect some sort of offline patch in the next few weeks.
Slayer-33
Liverpool-2
The worst high profile AAA mass market launch in history, this is like 7 steps ahead of D3 issues.
Pureauthor
Member
Well, dumping copies of Simcity 2013 in a landfill doesn't appear to be an option.
I'm gonna let Atari's E.T. keep its crown.
LOL, I like the way you think
For the decade? I was sure DiabloIII was gonna hold onto it, but hand it to D3, they do in fact do a lot of stuff server side.
somebody tweet it to him.
I've got more important things to do
That was me.
