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By Niko Silvester, About.com

Definition: Sim (short for simulation) is a genre of video game that aims to simulate an experience as realistically as possible. Common types of simulations are flight sims and driving games.

Emphasis is often placed on accurate physics and real-world limitations in simulation games, and they are often closely related to serious simulations such as those used for training pilots and military personnel.

Pronunciation: SIHM
Also Known As: simulation
Common Misspellings: sym
Examples: Examples of sim games are Microsoft Flight Simulator and Gran Turismo.

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