We all know that EA loves to buy domain names and hang on to them, but it’s surprising to see that this was done just recently.  Skyline shared his thoughts on a possible SimCity 5 that may just be coming.  Of course, key word is MAY.  This isn’t a guarantee but it is a good sign and a first solid step.  Back in June, EA registered SimCity5.com as well as renewing SimCity.com around the same time.  Skyline speculates that EA may be reviving the franchise due to its popularity on it hitting Steam as well as basing a theory that we usually see new SimCity games every 4 years.

As for now, mark this down as a huge rumor.  I just hope EA can find some way to keep it inhouse with their studios – preferably give the game to a small team within Maxis…but I’m not keeping my hopes high.