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 ...
Opinion

Ex-Sims Director Says That Same-Sex Relationships Must Remain In The Series After Saudi Arabia Acquisition

Fans are worried about the series’ future after EA’s $55 billion acquisition by Saudi Arabia and Trump’s son-in-law ...
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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 ...
Game Rant

Steam Users Have Until November 5 to Claim Free Game With 'Mostly Positive' Reviews

Steam users have a limited time to claim another free game for their digital libraries, with Death Fungeon up for grabs until Wednesday, November 5. Steam users have enjoyed all kinds of freebies this ...

The Wholesome, Healing Pleasures of an Adult Sleepover

Call it a midlife crisis, a bid to recapture my youth—but the bygone thing I’ve been chasing isn’t a taut neck or glass skin, ...

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

A former designer and creative director on The Sims games says being "a medium of self-expression" is "existential" for the series and EA.

30 Cult-Favorite Beauty Products That’ll Make You Say, “Yeah, I Get The Hype”

It's almost 2026... it's about time you get this milky toner and viral lip treatment that has a chokehold on so many others.