Maxis

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Maxis

COMPANY

Founded in 1986. Publisher of 1989 hit SimCity among other titles including SimAnt, SimEarth and SimFarm. Acquired in 1997 by Electronic Arts. Millions of people lost countless hours when humanity simulator The Sims was released in 2000.

Official Website:
http://www.maxis.com/

Industry:
Video Games

Ticker:
(subsidiary)

Corporate headquarters:
Emeryville, CA

NOTABLE EMPLOYEES

Name Occupation Birth Death Known for

Sid Meier Computer Programmer 1954 Father of Computer Gaming

Will Wright Computer Programmer 20-Jan-1960 Created SimCity, The Sims

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