The Sims Medieval

Pirates sure are popular these days, and for good reason - they know how to have a good time. Sims know how to party in their own way too, so it was practically inevitable that the Sims series would jump on the pirate bandwagon eventually, and now it has with the first expansion for The Sims Medieval, Pirates & Nobles. So how much debauchery will this add-on allow? » Read Full The Sims Medieval preview

It may seem like a bizarre comparison, but the first game that came to mind while watching The Sims Medieval in action was Civilization V. Now before you burn me at the cross for such a bizarre comparison, bare with me. The biggest change-up in Medieval is clearly the setting, but the game has also adopted some more traditional gaming elements to help draw in gamers who’ve dismissed the franchise as more of a plaything than a traditional game. Filled to the brim with more conventional quests, plotlines and goals that traditional gamers can relate to, Medieval could be The Sims game that draws in the core audience. » Read Full The Sims Medieval preview

A few months ago I made the mistake of installing The Sims 3 on my computer. Before I knew it, my apartment was a mess, my dirty laundry and dishes were piling up, and my bills were being neglected. Meanwhile, my lesbian Sim’s life was in perfect order. Her house looked gorgeous. I remodeled her bathroom, paid all her bills, taught her how to play the guitar, and got very close to woo hoo-ing a co-worker. To say that the Sims is addictive is an understatement. So when we got a closer look at a pre-alpha build for The Sims Medieval, the next title in The Sims series, we were both excited and a little scared. Imagine everything you love about The Sims with multiple main characters, each with their own unique stories, in an organic kingdom where everything is interwoven and connected. Find out everything we know so far about the upcoming kingdom simulator so far… » Read Full The Sims Medieval preview