The Sims
EA's life simulation franchise The Sims began in the year 2000 with a game of the same name that was, at one point, the highest-selling PC game of all time. The main series games let players build a home, create a handful of characters, and then guide them through their relationships, careers, and goals.
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15 Simlish Phrases All Simmers Must Learn
Longtime players of The Sims likely recognize some of these famous Simlish phrases.
Project Rene Can Make Up for What The Sims 4 Lacks in Occults
Occult life states have always been a part of The Sims series, but The Sims 4 is missing some key occults that Project Rene needs to feature.
One Niche Sims 4 Setting Could Be a Secret Weapon for Project Rene
Project Rene has the chance to really change the life simulator genre for the better, and one way it could do that is through one Sims 4 feature.
The Sims and Stardew Valley Fans Should Mark April 22 On Their Calendars
Cozy games have carved out quite the niche for themselves, and on April 22, fans of The Sims and Stardew Valley will get to hear all about a new one.
The Sims 4 Player Recreates 3 Stardew Valley Bachelorettes in the Game
A fan of both The Sims 4 and Stardew Valley recreates three of the bachelorettes from the farming title within The Sims.
6 Video Game Genres That Defined The 2000s
The turn of the millennium saw perhaps gaming's biggest evolutionary leaps and shifts, producing some surprising genres and trends.
Project Rene's Base Game Needs One Feature From The Sims 4: City Living
Project Rene's biggest asset could come from launching with one feature that The Sims 4 players had to pay for but proved to be hugely popular.
The Sims 4 Party Essentials and Urban Homage DLC Get Release Date
The Sims 4 is getting new content in the form of Urban Homage and Party Essentials Kits, and the release date is rapidly approaching.
Project Rene Shouldn't Be Afraid to Return To The Sims' Roots
Project Rene needs to establish a unique identity to stand apart, and the key lies in looking back at the Sims game that started it all.
Project Rene Needs to Capitalize On the Upcoming Sims Movie in a Big Way
With the upcoming Sims movie now in the works, Project Rene will have the perfect opportunity to capitalize on the film's hype.
Project Rene Need Look No Further than EA for Novelty Families
With a diverse roster of some of gaming’s most iconic figures to draw from, EA already has a perfect pool of potential neighbors for Project Rene.
Sims Fan Discovers Hilarious Letter They Wrote To Their Mom
Before save files, fans of The Sims franchise would oftentimes have to share the game with others in their household, leading to funny stories.
Why The Sims Franchise Should Embrace an Unexpected Genre
The Sims is the dominant franchise in the life simulation genre, but there is one unexpected genre that the series could embrace.
Dead Sim Sends Condolences to Themselves
A strange glitch in The Sims 4 sees a recently-deceased Sim send condolences about themselves to their living family members.
The Sims 4 Player Creates Spitting Image of Their Cat in the Game
A Sims 4 player online manages to recreate their real-life cat in the game with incredible detail, all the way down to the individual markings.
Sims 2 Fan Gets Old Gaming Computer from Mom and Makes Hilarious Discovery
A fan of The Sims receives their mom's old PC and is delighted and amused to find an unusual family member and custom content on her Sims 2 save.
Sims Player Makes Mario and Luigi in the Game
One talented Sims player recreates the likeness of Nintendo's most iconic brother duo, Mario and Luigi, with impressive results.
What Lessons Should The Sims Movie Take From The Super Mario Bros. Movie?
How has The Super Mario Bros. Movie set the stage for The Sims movie?
The Sims Developer Maxis' New Project Dolores Explained
Job listings have revealed that Maxis and EA are working on something called Project Dolores, and there are more questions than answers about it.
Project Rene Has Been a Leaky Ship Since Announcement
Project Rene, believed to be The Sims 5, has been plagued by leaks since its launch, and recent rumors show the leaks aren't ending any time soon.