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The Sims passes 100-million mark
Electronic Arts celebrates that the franchise has sold in mind-boggling numbers since its launch in 2000.
Electronic Arts celebrates that the franchise has sold in mind-boggling numbers since its launch in 2000.
NEWS - Posted Apr 16, 2008 4:14 am PT
The Sims 2 Hands-OnWe journey to Strangetown for a look at the GBA version of Maxis's virtual-life game.
PREVIEW - Posted Aug 26, 2005 5:13 pm PT
UK game charts: August 13-19
A good week for EA and the DS; a bad week for anyone looking for excitement from their games chart.
A good week for EA and the DS; a bad week for anyone looking for excitement from their games chart.
NEWS - Posted Aug 22, 2006 10:09 am PT
EA's Q1 earnings slip 4 percent
Touting eight original IPs in fiscal '08, publisher reports $395 million in quarterly revenue; latest Harry Potter game moves 2M units in four days.
Touting eight original IPs in fiscal '08, publisher reports $395 million in quarterly revenue; latest Harry Potter game moves 2M units in four days.
NEWS - Posted Aug 1, 2007 2:06 pm PT
UK game chart: March 4-10
GRAW2 enters the all-formats chart at number one, relegating Final Fantasy XII to second place.
GRAW2 enters the all-formats chart at number one, relegating Final Fantasy XII to second place.
NEWS - Posted Mar 13, 2007 4:38 am PT
Sims 2 coming to consoles, handhelds, and mobiles
Surprising no one, Electronic Arts is expanding its multiplatinum life simulation beyond PCs, including PSP and DS versions.
Surprising no one, Electronic Arts is expanding its multiplatinum life simulation beyond PCs, including PSP and DS versions.
NEWS - Posted Apr 19, 2005 11:25 am PT
The Sims 2 First LookElectronic Arts and Maxis reveal the first information on their upcoming GBA and DS versions of The Sims 2.
PREVIEW - Posted Apr 20, 2005 5:35 pm PT
Spore growing on handhelds
Job listing reveals Will Wright's eagerly awaited biosphere-civilization sim will come to unnamed portables.
Job listing reveals Will Wright's eagerly awaited biosphere-civilization sim will come to unnamed portables.
NEWS - Posted Feb 28, 2006 8:42 am PT
UK Game Charts: May 7-13
FIFA World Cup and Tomb Raider: Legend hold on to the top spots, with a football theme running through the rest of the chart.
FIFA World Cup and Tomb Raider: Legend hold on to the top spots, with a football theme running through the rest of the chart.
NEWS - Posted May 16, 2006 4:22 am PT
Sims 2 strikes console gold
Redesigned version of hit PC game ready for release on consoles and handhelds by the end of the month.
Redesigned version of hit PC game ready for release on consoles and handhelds by the end of the month.
NEWS - Posted Oct 4, 2005 4:07 pm PT
The Sims 2 Impressions - What's Up, Strangetown?
EA's monster Sims franchise is headed for the GBA in a game that will have you trying to unlock the mystery of Strangetown.
EA's monster Sims franchise is headed for the GBA in a game that will have you trying to unlock the mystery of Strangetown.
PREVIEW - Posted Jul 14, 2005 10:14 pm PT
UK game charts: July 23-29
Cars ends Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories' five weeks at the top, and a platinum release of The Sims 2 helps it re-enter the chart.
Cars ends Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories' five weeks at the top, and a platinum release of The Sims 2 helps it re-enter the chart.
NEWS - Posted Aug 1, 2006 10:31 am PT
Sims 2 livin' it up on consoles
EA's life simulator moves into new homes on the Xbox, PlayStation 2, GameCube, GBA, and DS.
EA's life simulator moves into new homes on the Xbox, PlayStation 2, GameCube, GBA, and DS.
NEWS - Posted Oct 25, 2005 10:58 am PT
UK game charts: August 6-12
Led by THQ's Cars, the top three games remain the same for the third week running, while budget releases fill up the rest of the chart.
Led by THQ's Cars, the top three games remain the same for the third week running, while budget releases fill up the rest of the chart.
NEWS - Posted Aug 15, 2006 7:27 am PT
2006 UK game sales break records
The British games industry celebrates, as last year was the best ever for game software.
The British games industry celebrates, as last year was the best ever for game software.
NEWS - Posted Jan 11, 2007 11:14 am PT
UK game charts: February 18-24
Final Fantasy XII hits the top slot, becomes the UK's fastest-selling game in the series so far; Crackdown debuts in the second spot.
Final Fantasy XII hits the top slot, becomes the UK's fastest-selling game in the series so far; Crackdown debuts in the second spot.
NEWS - Posted Feb 27, 2007 2:23 am PT
UK game charts: September 10-16
Lego Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy jumps up from number three to number one, pushing Dead Rising off the top spot.
Lego Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy jumps up from number three to number one, pushing Dead Rising off the top spot.
NEWS - Posted Sep 19, 2006 2:40 pm PT
EA reports $81 million quarterly loss--but beats expectations
Megapublisher's 13 percent increase in revenue can't offset next-gen transition costs, but shortfall comes in much less than expected.
Megapublisher's 13 percent increase in revenue can't offset next-gen transition costs, but shortfall comes in much less than expected.
NEWS - Posted Aug 1, 2006 2:17 pm PT
UK game charts: July 30-August 5
Cars, Liberty City Stories, and New Super Mario Bros. all hold steady as newcomers get caught up in the midsummer retail doldrums.
Cars, Liberty City Stories, and New Super Mario Bros. all hold steady as newcomers get caught up in the midsummer retail doldrums.
NEWS - Posted Aug 8, 2006 11:39 am PT
UK game charts: August 27-September 2
Saints Row overtakes Cars for pole position on this week's UK game charts, making it a double whammy for publisher THQ.
Saints Row overtakes Cars for pole position on this week's UK game charts, making it a double whammy for publisher THQ.
NEWS - Posted Sep 5, 2006 11:10 am PT
