Look, I solved the SimCity problem:

Here’s an idea.
Set up an Amazon EC2 server to run your silly online-only game automatically.
Build a script or something to make to expand the city, or really just have it actively logged in. 
Now clone that server to let’s say, half the…

Lessons for Game Designers from Bungie

Polygon’s article on Bungie imparts some of their principles for the design of the upcoming Destiny. Some of those principles would be good for any game designer to think about. 
Design a world that players want to stick around in and explore. …