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Sims 2 content "worse than Hot Coffee"[UPDATE] Miami attorney Jack Thompson claims cheat codes make EA's life sim a pedophile's paradise by showing genitalia; calls for ban on T-rated game.
NEWS - Posted Jul 22, 2005 12:06 pm PT
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
Sims 2 finds FreeTime
Seventh expansion to EA's virtual-life simulator adds focus on hobbies and leisure activities to original game on February 26.
Seventh expansion to EA's virtual-life simulator adds focus on hobbies and leisure activities to original game on February 26.
NEWS - Posted Jan 17, 2008 1:32 pm PT
Burning Crusade lights up '07 PC sales chart
Expansion to World of Warcraft sells 2.25 million copies at US retail, original game comes in second with 914,000 sold.
Expansion to World of Warcraft sells 2.25 million copies at US retail, original game comes in second with 914,000 sold.
NEWS - Posted Jan 24, 2008 1:20 pm PT
Employees readying class-action lawsuit against EA
A lawyer representing the plaintiffs addresses a proposed class-action lawsuit seeking unpaid overtime from the world's biggest third-party publisher.
A lawyer representing the plaintiffs addresses a proposed class-action lawsuit seeking unpaid overtime from the world's biggest third-party publisher.
NEWS - Posted Nov 11, 2004 7:56 pm PT
GDC '08: EA takes games seriously
Publisher offers a look at how it adapted The Sims, SimCity, and Madden NFL franchises for educational purposes and why it won't be making a habit of the practice.
Publisher offers a look at how it adapted The Sims, SimCity, and Madden NFL franchises for educational purposes and why it won't be making a habit of the practice.
NEWS - Posted Feb 19, 2008 11:43 am PT
The Sims 2 Body Shop open for business
Maxis and EA Games release a new character-creation utility for The Sims 2 in advance of the game.
Maxis and EA Games release a new character-creation utility for The Sims 2 in advance of the game.
NEWS - Posted May 11, 2004 10:41 am PT
Spot On: Simlish stylist Robi Kauker
What, and who, is behind the atmospheric melodies of The Sims 2? Eeyooma Mana Muki Vop anyone?
What, and who, is behind the atmospheric melodies of The Sims 2? Eeyooma Mana Muki Vop anyone?
NEWS - Posted Mar 18, 2005 3:18 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
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
First expansion for The Sims 2 announced
The Sims 2 University is due next March; management cites "players' desires" as motivation behind the release. The game's executive producer answers our questions.
The Sims 2 University is due next March; management cites "players' desires" as motivation behind the release. The game's executive producer answers our questions.
NEWS - Posted Nov 22, 2004 11:16 am PT
PC game charts: January 21-27
World of Warcraft and its Burning Crusade expansion top the charts as The Sims 2 continues racking up sales.
World of Warcraft and its Burning Crusade expansion top the charts as The Sims 2 continues racking up sales.
NEWS - Posted Feb 7, 2007 4:08 pm PT
Deluxe Sims 2 DVD edition planned
DVD version of the eagerly awaited life-sim sequel will feature a bevy of bonus materials.
DVD version of the eagerly awaited life-sim sequel will feature a bevy of bonus materials.
NEWS - Posted Jul 9, 2004 2:15 pm PT
NPD paints mixed picture of PC gaming in 2005
As traditional retail sales slump 19 percent, the trade-industry group admits the rise of MMORPGs and digital downloads has changed the PC game landscape.
As traditional retail sales slump 19 percent, the trade-industry group admits the rise of MMORPGs and digital downloads has changed the PC game landscape.
NEWS - Posted Jan 18, 2006 8:17 am PT
The Sims take the Stage
EA premieres free-to-participate audio-visual performance community based on Will Wright's widely popular franchise.
EA premieres free-to-participate audio-visual performance community based on Will Wright's widely popular franchise.
NEWS - Posted Sep 5, 2007 10:33 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 charts: August 20-26
Summer stagnation continues with no change in the top six; slow start for Ninety-Nine Nights.
Summer stagnation continues with no change in the top six; slow start for Ninety-Nine Nights.
NEWS - Posted Aug 30, 2006 5:39 am PT
The Sims 2 Designer Diary #6The designers of The Sims 2 explain how the sequel will let you get a bird's-eye view of your little computer people's lives.
PREVIEW - Posted Jan 6, 2004 2:52 pm PT
US PC charts: August 6-12
Once again, the weekly NPD numbers are topped by World of Warcraft, the Sims 2 and...Nancy Drew?
Once again, the weekly NPD numbers are topped by World of Warcraft, the Sims 2 and...Nancy Drew?
NEWS - Posted Aug 25, 2006 2:32 pm PT
US PC game charts: May 21-27
Oblivion retakes the sales throne, Heroes of Might & Magic V debuts in third, Rise of Nations slides to eighth.
Oblivion retakes the sales throne, Heroes of Might & Magic V debuts in third, Rise of Nations slides to eighth.
NEWS - Posted Jun 8, 2006 2:35 pm PT
