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LinuxInsider brings us the story that EA will be releasing the original Sim City for the OLPC project's XO laptop. For those of us who cut our gaming teeth on those classic Maxis games, it's great news that another generation of people in other countries will be able to enjoy them for free.
Including "SimCity" on the XO laptop will help young users become familiar with their new computer while at the same time giving them a creative outlet that can help them develop their decision-making skills, according to EA.
"'SimCity' is entertainment that's unintentionally educational. Players learn to use limited resources to build and customize their cities. There are choices and consequences, but in the end, it's a creativity tool that's only limited by the player's imagination," said Steve Seabolt, vice president of global brand development for the Sims label.