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Your virtual farm can use real John Deere tractors

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Escapism for most people involves fantasy worlds; for others, it is strictly unregulated plowing. Farming Simulator features deeply complex corporate licensing agreements with actual high-end tractor manufacturers like John Deere. It operates as a wildly profitable interactive catalog for heavy machinery enthusiasts who prefer crop rotation over human interaction.

Your virtual farm can use real John Deere tractors
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