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"Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem like it was ever actually meant to be"

‘We want to make sure players can create characters they can identify with or relate to,’ developer explains

After the success of The Sims 3, The Sims 4 seemed like a sure-fire hit. Released in 2009, The Sims 3 sold 1.4 million units in its first week and went on to tot up more than 10 million sales. A sequel – and further success – was inevitable. But …

Senior designer with understanding of LittleBigPlanet, Minecraft and Disney Infinity needed at The Sims studio

EA has announced the release date for The Sims 4. The upcoming PC game will be available from September 2nd. EA also showed a new video of its hit lifesim, which is one of the publisher’s biggest ever franchises, which included some bizarre moments, such as killing sims by making …

Electronic Arts has unveiled The Sims 4 for 2014. The next installment in the million-selling series was shown off for the first time during EA’s Gamescom press conference in Cologne. The game features enhanced creation tools and a stronger focus on the Sims’ emotions, which will directly affect their behaviour …

Publisher assures fans series will not be tackling online-only play

The rebooted Tomb Raider is the new UK No.1. Square Enix’s revamp of the long-running franchise has debuted at the top of the charts, and is also the biggest game launch of 2013 so far. It has comfortably doubled the week one sales of previous best seller Aliens: Colonial Marines. …

Playfish Beijing to operate Asia-targeted title; Tencent to host

EA has announced a collaboration with Katy Perry which will see the music star appear in future DLC and ad campaigns. The publisher says Perry will work closely with The Sims Studio to help create in-game accessories, clothing, hairstyles and furniture. She will also appear in TV ads, online promotions …