Amongst the shelves that are packed with the latest computer software, sits a genre of games, that does not get the recognition that it deserves. Simulation games. These games do not give the player level after level of mind-boggling graphics, blood and gore, or even the feeling of accomplishment. Their one purpose is to give the control to the player, that they would normally not get in their everyday lives. By definition a simulation game …showed first 75 words of 925 total…

…showed last 75 words of 925 total…human and must fight a war, none have received the recognition or following that Sim City has. Throughout the past seven years, Maxis has continued to captivate the game-players imagination. From the beginning with Sim City, to today with Sim City 3000, and the plans for Sim City 4000, Maxis gives their customers, what they want. Simulation gaming, though not the most action oriented game genre, has a loyal following, which continues to grow day by day.