Dearest fellow city planners, the SimCity Beta be prepped t' begin January 25 'n run through the weekend until Monday, January 28. The SimCity Twitter account notes players will pillage the chance t' try out a "one hour slice" a the game.

Interested participants best head on over t' the SimCity site 'n sign up for the beta. The full game's final launch date be hopefully set in concrete 'n be expected t' hand out building permits on March 5.