Bradshaw said EA would give players a free PC game to compensate for the hassles.

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As compensation for the trouble, players would soon be offered a free PC game from EA's catalogue, said Ms Bradshaw.

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As compensation, all those who bought SimCity will be offered a free Electronics Arts PC game this month.

BBC: EA apologises over 'dumb' SimCity launch

Project SHIELD gives us the cutting-edge ability to bring a huge free-to-play PC game like Hawken to the handheld gaming audience.

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Speaking of Free Realms, Sony Online Entertainment has gathered over 17 million registered players for its free-to-play game across PC, Mac, and PlayStation 3 since 2009.

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The PC Bang offers skilled game players like Insoo perks such as free transportation.

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