The governing game.

• Author: Krayewski, Ed
• Position: Briefly Noted - SimCity - Brief article

The sixth iteration of Maxis' SimCity, out this spring for PC and Macintosh, shares the name of the original, landmark 1989 computer game. It returns to the game's roots as a city government simulation with an updated system of taxing, spending, and public works management, including electricity, water, and-a new one--sewage.

Another addition to the SimCity mix is natural resources; cities can be built atop ore deposits, which can be exploited for profit. Players can control multiple cities in a region and sell each other services such as water and power.

Since it's all about managing city...