Somebody asked me what I thought next generation meant and what about the PlayStation 3 was next generation. The only next gen system I've seen is the Wii - the PS3 and the Xbox 360 feel like better versions of the last, but pretty much the same game with incremental improvement.

And so from that, I've always been fascinated with the idea that complexity can come out of such simplicity.

It's rewarding to be able to change people's perceptions of reality, ... They just see their environment in a different way. They have a kind of different-colored glasses that they can see their world in. To me, that's really cool - when games can change you.

Yes... well, I used to have a pilot's license.

Also, after people play these Sim games, it tends to change their perception of the world around them, so they see their city, house or family in a slightly different way after playing.

Because now it's the fans out there that are entertaining us, the developers, with their creations!

I think the idea of having a game based on reality is compelling right off the bat because everyone has some experience with the subject of the game.