The staffers over at 1up were lucky enough to get in on the Sim City beta test and have shared their thoughts in a lengthy, must-read piece for those waiting for the next Sim City.

After having waiting for nearly a year, most Sim City fans cannot wait for the game’s release in February 2013 from Electronic Arts. Sim City 4, and its endless number of mods, will have to sate your taste for municipal management until then.

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