GamesRadar - The Sims

EA: PC is Becoming the World's Largest Gaming Platform (News)

May 7, 2009

Electronic Arts CFO Eric Brown says the advent of digital distribution has put the PC on track to becoming the "largest gaming platform in the world."

The Sims 3 will have free downloadable city (News)

May 6, 2009

TVGB: "EA has just announced during its financial conference call that there will be an entire downloadable city for The Sims 3 available on day one for free. EA is doing big marketing campaigns on the street, the internet and on television as well to get the word out. It will be available at retail and online with no DRM on June 2."

Nielsen Ratings Show WoW, PS2 Still On Top - US Gamers Play More Original Xbox than PS3 (News)

Jan 1, 2009

From the article: "Don't get me wrong, sales data is great, and I always love pouring over the monthly NPD reports to see just how much more money Nintendo has managed to print; and when I hear that World of Warcraft has passed the 11.5 million subscriber mark, it certainly makes a mental impact. But the questions always remain: "When people bring that Nintendo Wii home, do they actually play it?" "Just how dedicated are these WoW players?"

Thanks to the Nielsen ratings, which measure usage for the Top 10 PC titles and all major consoles, partial answers to both those questions and more await you after the break."

Humble named head of The Sims Label (News)

Oct 8, 2008

GI.Biz writes: "Electronic Arts has promoted Rod Humble to executive vice president and head of The Sims Label at EA.

Under this role, Humble will be responsible for The Sims Label, while the former The Sims head Nancy Smith will manage special projects until she begins a new executive role at EA, yet to be announced.

"Like Nancy Smith before him, Rod Humble has demonstrated strong leadership in defining EA's The Sims brand as a stand-alone product label. Rod has great creative instincts, uncompromising quality standards, a deep connection with the player community, and most of all, the respect of the team he works with," said John Riccitiello, CEO of Electronic Arts."

1UP's Jeff Green Joining the Sims Team (News)

Sep 5, 2008

1up writes: It's with great sadness but also much joy that we can announce that our very own Jeff Green is making the move to game development. After 17 (!) years with Ziff Davis Media, Jeff is finally jumping to the dark side to work on The Sims brand at EA.

EA talks The Sims success (News)

May 17, 2008

CVG writes: Casual gaming sensation The Sims hit a milestone recently, after selling 100 million copies of The Sims, The Sims 2 and numerous expansion packs worldwide.

Gamedaily.Biz: The Sims Sells 100 Million Worldwide (News)

Apr 16, 2008

Electronic Arts announced today that The Sims franchise has sold over 100 million units worldwide. Since the first game in the series launched in 2000, it has gone on to be the best-selling PC game franchise of all time. Currently, The Sims is sold in one form or another in 22 languages and 60 countries around the world.

"At this milestone, we want to thank players of The Sims everywhere for making The Sims such a worldwide phenomenon," said Rod Humble, Head of Studio for The Sims Label. "The Sims has been an interactive experience for people around the globe to explore their passion for creativity and we're thrilled to be a part of that. From building houses and relationships, from the first kiss to a toddler's first step, from kitchen fires Â¿ and even visits from ghosts, players have told more than 100 million unique and fun stories!"

ESA Report Shows 38% of Gamers Are Female (News)

Mar 3, 2008

Washington (dbTechno) - A new report released by the Entertainment Software Association has found that 38% of gamers are female. The ESA report stated that the majority of female gamers play the Nintendo DS, as well as games such as The Sims. Female gamers make up the majority of the market for casual games, featured on the DS, as well as the Nintendo Wii.

The ESA stated that girls spend 7.4 hours each and every week playing video games.

The Sims Online Goes Free With EA Land (News)

Feb 25, 2008

Kotaku writes:

"While The Sims series has been nothing short of a mega-blockbuster hit for Maxis and publisher EA-well over 70 million(!) copies and expansions have gone out the door-The Sims Online didn't exactly win over the hordes of people living fake lives. The game stagnated just 11 months after its release, received no new updates"

The Sims Reaches 100 Million Mark (News)

Feb 20, 2008

During a session yesterday at the Game Developers Conference, Steve Seabolt - EA's vice president for global brand development of The Sims, revealed that the successful series has sold nearly 100 million copies since its birth back in 2000.

Hilary Clinton Wants To Know What You Play (News)

Dec 14, 2007

G4 The Feed - Thursday, December 13, 2007:

Wannabe first-woman-president Hilary Clinton wants to know what games you're playing.

The plucky democrat has sponsored a research study for her run for president that includes a question about what games voters play.

Which of the following have you visited or played online?

Â¿ Sim City
Â¿ Second Life
Â¿ Sims
Â¿ None of the above
Â¿ Other
Â¿ Don't know

Strangely, any violent game and/or console title is left off the list... hmmm. Also, how could you "not know" what games you've played or visited?

The survey also probes internet usage.

Which activities do you do online most?

Â¿ Research issues or questions
Â¿ Use a webcam
Â¿ Share digital photos
Â¿ Download music or video
Â¿ Read or post to blogs
Â¿ Research products or services
Â¿ Watch video sites like YouTube
Â¿ Email
Â¿ Shop
Â¿ Read the news
Â¿ Play video games
Â¿ Instant message
Â¿ Online banking or bill pay
Â¿ Use online social networks
Â¿ Talk on the phone using VoIP

Sims and art meet in New York (Feature)

Apr 18, 2007

Brace yourselves, Sims fans - beginning tomorrow, an exhibition of art inspired by the venerable life simulator will open at the Chelsea Art Museum in New York City. Titled "The Sims: In the Hands of Artists," the exhibit is a joint effort by Sims publisher Electronic Arts and New York art school Parsons The New School for Design. Featuring work by Parsons students, the exhibit will showcase machinima, toys, paintings, drawings and interactive installations, all based around the ...

Games you can't play in front of your girlfriend (Feature)

Feb 14, 2007

Real men play sports, drink beer, and know a thing or two about fixing cars. They don't know the difference between the starship Enterprise and Starship Troopers, and they don't fool around or play any games - at least, not ones like these. We're talking about the sorts of games that can be landmines of embarrassment waiting to explode, ruining your image as a somewhat normal guy. Or worse yet, the ones that are so appealing to the opposite sex that you may never get your hands on your ...

All Bars Full (Cheat)

Aug 11, 2006