Google meets SimCity
Posted November 8th 2011 05:34 pm
Google ceases to amaze me. I was trying to find the quickest way to my local polling place today, and I saw a new button on Google Maps that said 3D. Couldn't help but click it.
Not to change subjects, but this marks my 100th Blog Entry! Yay!
Anyway, after a few minutes of processing, I was surprised! Google merged Maps with Earth and added 3D effects to the browser-based directional application. It seems like Google took a trick from Maxis' gamebook and created a realistic SimCity.
Before proceeding, take a look at what SimCity can produce (as of SC4):
Here are a few samples I thought I'd try:
Hey look! 3D Trees and 3D Fountain!
If you get a chance, try it out yourself. It's only in Metro areas for the time being, but other places (like Waynesville) have a topographical 3D layout instead of buildings (yet).
Not to change subjects, but this marks my 100th Blog Entry! Yay!
Anyway, after a few minutes of processing, I was surprised! Google merged Maps with Earth and added 3D effects to the browser-based directional application. It seems like Google took a trick from Maxis' gamebook and created a realistic SimCity.
Before proceeding, take a look at what SimCity can produce (as of SC4):
Here are a few samples I thought I'd try:
Raleigh, NC
Charlotte, NC
San Fran
Washington DC
Hey look! 3D Trees and 3D Fountain!
Hey look! A CG person in DC!
My fellow Con-goers should recognize this structure
If you get a chance, try it out yourself. It's only in Metro areas for the time being, but other places (like Waynesville) have a topographical 3D layout instead of buildings (yet).