The Sims

Essay — Simulation The Sims is an adult virtual doll house where ‘rated Teen’ does not make sense. Memes and its concepts are not too far off from this twenty-first century ‘000s marker under Electronic Arts and Maxis. So far there are four versions separating today’s decades like generations or vice versa. The…

This year is going to be different. That is what we always say, right? I’m a big fan of New Year’s resolutions and apparently an even bigger fan of breaking them. Just not right away. So, to at least get myself started this year, I’m creating a fun little “accountability…

Even though The Sims 2 was released 18 years ago, it still holds a special place in my heart, as it does with many people in The Sims community, particularly people that grew up playing The Sims 2. Every player has their favourite game out of the whole franchise. …

The Sims franchise is a long-beloved series of life simulation games and one that I have enjoyed since I was in high school. As a storyteller myself, it’s a game where I get to create all the characters, write the stories, and watch them play out like a movie. …

An unexpected 47.3% of shareholders voted in favour of a proposal which sought to give shareholders a greater say over termination pay arrangements. — A shareholder proposal that sought to give Electronic Arts shareholders more say over executive severance pay arrangements received 47.3% support at the company’s AGM last month. The proposal, which was submitted by shareholders James McRitchie and Myra Young, requested that all termination pay arrangements exceeding 2.99 …

For my 30th birthday post, I thought it would be great to post about my favorite computer game of the early 00s, The Sims. (I still play today) I have memories of playing this on my Windows 98 computer, after school, with the sun shining, on my terrible Ikea desk…