File:Cities XL world screenshot.jpg

Image showing the world view in the Cities XL video game. Source: [1].

This image qualifies as fair use in the article Cities XL because:

• It is only used to illustrate the graphics and game-play of Cities XL for an encyclopedic article.
• It is not edited from the original screen shot in a way which would damage the reputation of Cities XL.
• It is not replaceable with a free version, no in-game images of Cities XL have been released as free.
• The resolution has been reduced to a reasonable level.

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