Dont know how many people have played the game but its quite interesting. Its a real life sim, you create a citizen and do every day activities like getting a job, going the military or going a political route. You can start your own business exc exc.. really interesting.. for those who want to check it out its:
http://www.erepublik.com/en/referrer/Champ+Baxter
Link will take you to sign up screen via my referal page; gives a bonus to both of us once you reach level 6 (takes about a week or so). Info about site and game is also on that page.