SimCity's Server Issues Ruin the Gaming Experience

In a recent gaming session, I was struck by how much of a difference server issues can make in a game like SimCity. Despite being a relatively minor issue, the lack of a speed option significantly impacted my enjoyment of the game. As I write this, it's been six days since the Cheetah speed option was eliminated, and I've had to deal with server-related problems.

While I didn't experience as many issues as some other players, I did encounter occasional trouble getting the game to show up in my Origin library and saw my server listed as 'Full' once when trying to log in. It's clear that EA has been working hard to address these concerns, bringing new servers online and improving its server code.

Despite these efforts, the launch of SimCity was still a disaster. The game's servers collapsed under the load of tens of thousands of players, leading to widespread frustration among customers. In response, EA offered a free second game as compensation for those who purchased the game, but many were left demanding refunds.

In hindsight, it's clear that EA underestimated the demand for SimCity and failed to prepare adequately for the launch. However, now that we've had time to try the game in its live environment, we can see how the regional and global trading markets work with a large population of players. While this experience has changed our initial impressions somewhat, it hasn't entirely overcome our reservations about the game.

In conclusion, SimCity's server issues have been a major blow to the gaming community, and it's clear that EA still has some work to do to get the game running smoothly. Here's hoping that future updates will address these concerns and provide players with a more enjoyable experience.

Peter gala games nftorland arstechnica