The Sims Celebrate Fifth Birthday
First sequel expansion pack coming this week.
Who would've thought that keeping a house full of gibberish-speaking helpless people could be so popular? The Sims, EA's groundbreaking life-simulator, is celebrating its fifth birthday this month. And with more than 54 million copies sold, the series is a resounding success.
Part of the reason The Sims has become so popular is because it's one of those rare franchises that managed to draw in more than just gamers. The series appeals to everyone without having to dumb down gameplay to the point where it's not worth playing any more.
"The Sims changed the way people play videogames and also changed the kinds of people who play videogames," said EA's Bing Gordon.
Next up for the series is The Sims 2 University, the first expansion pack for the top-selling sequel, which sends the teenaged Sims off to university to live the campus life of books and parties.
"The Sims 2 and its expansion packs will continue to deliver what Sims fans everywhere want - new content, fun and innovation, because The Sims franchise is still just beginning," said Gordon.
The Sims 2 University will be released for PC on 11 March.
Alex Wollenschlaeger
Editor, Kikizo Games
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