SimCity E3 trailer and screens show off tilt-shifted simulation, a purple monster

4 Fighting fires

One of the coolest things I got to watch GlassBox do is deal with emergencies. A fire breaks out, and rather than burning until it's put out by the statistical coverage provided by a fire station, a truck must actually leave the station, drive to the scene, and spray it down.

I also witnessed one of SimCity's special characters -- an arsonist who runs around setting fires for the hell of it.

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Tyler grew up in Silicon Valley during the '80s and '90s, playing games like Zork and Arkanoid on early PCs. He was later captivated by Myst, SimCity, Civilization, Command & Conquer, all the shooters they call "boomer shooters" now, and PS1 classic Bushido Blade (that's right: he had Bleem!). Tyler joined PC Gamer in 2011, and today he's focused on the site's news coverage. His hobbies include amateur boxing and adding to his 1,200-plus hours in Rocket League.