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November 4, 2025

After the EA buyout, The Sims “must remain a faithful canvas” for player expression,” former creative director says

EA's acquisition is expected to significantly impact its portfolio, particularly The Sims franchise, which is facing community concerns about potential changes in values related to diversity and representation. Several prominent creators have left EA's Creator Network for The Sims 4 due to worries about the involvement of controversial stakeholders. Charles London, former creative director for The Sims 2, highlighted the importance of maintaining the series' commitment to representation and self-expression, particularly regarding sexuality. He emphasized that The Sims serves as a medium for players to express their identities and that its inclusive ethos should encompass various aspects of life. Maxis has reassured the community that its missions and values will remain unchanged, affirming that The Sims will continue to be a space for authentic self-expression.

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October 21, 2025

The Sims loses one of its most iconic games as EA confirms final update and imminent delisting

The Sims Mobile is set to receive its final update today and will be delisted from the Apple and Google Play stores on October 21. The game will remain playable until January 20, 2026, when the servers will shut down. The final update removes the option for in-game purchases and introduces unlimited energy for players. On January 6, players will gain access to all Build Mode and Create A Sim content. The game launched in 2018, generating over a million in revenue and achieving 41.5 million downloads shortly after. Despite receiving over 50 updates, player engagement and revenue have declined significantly.

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October 5, 2025

It’s been 20 years and I still have no idea how The Sims has managed to convince so many artists to rerecord their biggest hits in a gibberish language

A member of the PC Gamer team discovered the band Paramore through the Simlish version of their song "Pressure" in The Sims 2. The inclusion of Simlish music began with Depeche Mode's "Suffer Well" in the 2006 expansion, Open for Business, and has featured various artists such as Barenaked Ladies, Hot Chip, Lily Allen, Katy Perry, Charlie XCX, Lizzo, and Glass Animals. Katy Perry recorded "Hot N Cold" for The Sims 2 expansion pack, Apartment Life, and later contributed to a themed stuff pack in The Sims 3. The Sims 4 includes over 100 Simlish tracks, showcasing both classic and contemporary music, with the Life and Death expansion introducing British indie rock band The Last Dinner Party. The franchise continues to integrate pop culture through its unique musical offerings.

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September 22, 2025

3 Gorgeous Games That Run on Potato PCs (One Still Looks Like a Work of Art)

Early Access titles on platforms like Steam have increased the necessity of owning a gaming PC for enthusiasts, but not all gamers can afford high-end hardware. There is a demand for well-optimized games that run well on lower-end "potato PCs." Terraria is a pixel art open-world sandbox survival game that requires only 4GB of RAM (2.5GB minimum) and can run on Windows Vista. It has an "Overwhelmingly Positive" rating on Steam and has been popular for 14 years. A Short Hike features a watercolor art style and requires just 2GB of RAM and 500MB of storage, running smoothly on Windows 7. Released in 2019, it offers a beautiful experience on lower-end systems. Cuphead has a hand-drawn cartoon aesthetic and requires 3GB of RAM, running on older processors like the Intel Core2 Duo. It is a challenging platformer that can be played on modest hardware.

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September 22, 2025

‘Gabby’s Dollhouse: Ready to Party’ Game Launches for Console and PC (Gaming News Roundup)

A new video game titled “Gabby’s Dollhouse: Ready to Party” has launched, inspired by the Netflix series "Gabby’s Dollhouse," and is available on multiple platforms including Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and S, and PC via Steam and the Microsoft Store. The game invites players to join Gabby and Pandy Paws in preparing for a celebration, featuring a colorful environment with various activities and mini-games. It supports solo play and local co-op mode. The game was released ahead of the theatrical release of “Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie” on September 26.

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September 16, 2025

The Sims 4 is finally fixing year-old bugs, so maybe my Sims will blink right

The Sims 4 is currently facing challenges, including a low 45% rating for its latest DLC, Enchanted By Nature, and a bug causing unexpected pregnancies among Sims. EA has moved the September update release date from September 23 to September 18 for PC players to address these issues. The company is encouraging community engagement to prioritize bug fixes, with a focus on problems dating back 11 months. EA plans to monitor the reception of the upcoming expansion pack, Adventure Awaits, set for release on November 4, which will include various fixes and new free content.