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The Sims 2 lead designer on the importance of the series' diversity: "It’s a medium of self-expression"

The art director of the original Sims and lead designer of The Sims 2 has shared his thoughts on why the series' take on ...

OG Sims dev says it's "critical" the series embrace diversity during today's "reactionary cycle" echoing '00s censorship efforts: "We will always go through this"

"When we are in reactionary periods, to have stalwart, beloved brands that are capable of sending this message is critical to ...
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Ex-‘Sims’ Designer Says Game Must Keep Gay Content as Concerns Over New Owners Grow

I think it’s incredibly important for there to be a mainstream, beloved brand that says, ‘love is love and people are people.'" ...

As The Sims content creators depart over EA's $55 billion Saudi-backed buyout, the dev team promises the game 'will always be a space where you can express your au…

A message from The Sims development team says its "mission, values, and commitment remain the same," but unfortunately its ...

The Sims 4 content creators leave EA Creator Network over Saudi buyout

In the wake of Electronic Arts' decision to go private, multiple The Sims 4 content creators have announced that they are ...

The Sims Backlash Explained: Why EA’s Sale News Is Sparking Simmer Criticism

If you are a fan of The Sims, the iconic simulation game franchise that began in 2000 as a spinoff of SimCity, you might have ...
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Jena Sims Recalls 'Special' Interaction Adam Sandler Had with Her 1-Year-Old Son on Happy Gilmore 2 Set (Exclusive)

Sims and her husband, pro golfer Brooks Koepka, share scenes in the follow-up to the 1996 classic comedy Luke Chinman is a writer at PEOPLE. He joined PEOPLE in 2024. His work has previously appeared ...