SimCity Intro Video Released, Space Rockets Spotted

Maxis today released the opening video for the upcoming SimCity. The video is the same one player will see upon booting up the game.

The footage comes completely from in-game play and shows off several of the features EA and Maxis are touting for the title. Multi-city gameplay is seen, as is an overview of the different types of power cities can use. A quick preview of the power overlay and building animations leads into a look at the different types of high-tech industries players will be able to create, including a space program.

Barring any delays, SimCity is scheduled to be released on March 5 in the U.S. and March 8 in Europe. Though the game requires a constant internet connection, it does not require players to always participate in multiplayer mode.