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Originally greenlit in 1996, SimCity 3000 was first designed as a . Maxis even showcased this version at E3 1997, where players could zoom down to street level and manage individual storefronts. However, the technology of the time couldn't handle the complexity, leading to an "embarrassing" public showing. After Electronic Arts (EA) acquired Maxis, they scrapped the 3D engine and restarted production to create a polished, isometric upgrade to SimCity 2000. Magnasanti: The "Perfect" Dystopia One of the most famous urban legends in gaming history is Magnasanti SimCity 3000