EA hands-out a 'freebie' as apology for SimCity problems
http://www.simcity.com/en_US/blog/article/a-simcity-update-and-something-for-your-trouble
I have received the email referenced in the blog-post linked above.
It indicates that anyone having registered their copy of SimCity before March 25, may claim a free game from EA before March 30th.
Those of you with SimCity 5, check your email.....
Here is a second link with additional information: