Maxis Emeryville, the studio behind such classics as the original SimCity and The Sims is officially no more.
http://news.softpedia.com/news/Maxis-Shut-Down-by-Electronic-Arts-SimCity-and-The-Sims-Moving-to-New-Studios-474893.shtml
Can't say I'm surprised, given EA's track record [http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t169/doddmic/qSLZg.jpg] for these things. Indeed, Maxis has been dead to me for years on account of EA's meddling. Still, it is sad to see the developer officially shut down, and I hope the employees find new jobs soon.
And now some parting words of wisdom from LGR:
http://news.softpedia.com/news/Maxis-Shut-Down-by-Electronic-Arts-SimCity-and-The-Sims-Moving-to-New-Studios-474893.shtml
Can't say I'm surprised, given EA's track record [http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t169/doddmic/qSLZg.jpg] for these things. Indeed, Maxis has been dead to me for years on account of EA's meddling. Still, it is sad to see the developer officially shut down, and I hope the employees find new jobs soon.
And now some parting words of wisdom from LGR: