The Life and Times of Maxis, Part 1: SimEverything
This article explores the history of the game developer Maxis and the disconnect between the games that are historically preserved by fans and those that were commercially successful. It argues that fan-curated archives often overlook mainstream hits in favor of niche titles.
Why it matters
It challenges the narrative of digital history preservation and highlights how fan communities shape the perception of past technological and cultural trends.
I’m still to this day just blown away by continental drift and things like that, stuff that most people think sounds pretty boring.
The piece is a reflective essay on gaming history and does not contain political or social bias.
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