News EA to "disrupt the sequel model" by dropping sequential release for the Sims Sims 4 set to be "the foundation of [EA's] future growth strategy," Laura Miele says Sept. 18, 2024 Marie Dealessandri
News Upcoming The Sims game Project Rene will be free-to-play EA explains DLC-centric business model, says The Sims 4 will continue to receive new content Sept. 13, 2023 Sophie McEvoy
News EA promises to "do better" after Sims stream criticised for lack of Black creators Publisher acknowledged that Behind The Sims Summit "did not fairly represent our vast community of players" Oct. 24, 2022 James Batchelor
Feature In The Sims 4, representation is a journey, not a destination Maxis producer John Faciane and senior game designer Jessica Croft discuss ever-evolving inclusion in-game, and across the industry Aug. 18, 2022 Danielle Partis
News EA will not sell The Sims 4 wedding pack in Russia due to laws against same-sex marriage Sims team says add-on will not be released anywhere that federal laws would require changes to storytelling Feb. 10, 2022 James Batchelor
News EA promotes Maxis' Lucy Bradshaw to SVP Form 3 filing reveals new title for executive Oct. 3, 2013 Dan Pearson
News The Sims 4 promises "single-player offline experience" The always-online that tripped up SimCity won't be present in next Sims May 7, 2013 Mike Williams
Feature EA: "DRM is a failed dead-end strategy" EA Labels president Frank Gibeau responds to "conspiracy theories" about SimCity and puts his foot down when it comes to DRM March 27, 2013 James Brightman
Feature Roundtable: City Planning: Were SimCity launch issues avoidable? On server woes, the press reaction and if we're ready for a digital future March 13, 2013 GamesIndustry.biz
News EA: SimCity woes "almost behind us" The problems are not completely solved yet, but EA has reduced crashes by 92% March 11, 2013 James Brightman
News SimCity server woes impact global launch Maxis GM acknowledges issues for players in Europe and Asia, Origin asks affiliates to stop promoting the game March 8, 2013 Brendan Sinclair
News EA brings SimCity to the classroom SimCityEDU is a new EA-developed learning tool Jan. 20, 2013 Mike Williams
News EA Maxis opens new Finnish studio Will focus on developing Sims titles for mobile Sept. 28, 2012 Rachel Weber
Feature EA Maxis: PC isn't dead Why SimCity lead producer Kip Katsarelis isn't afraid to back PC gaming Aug. 29, 2012 Rachel Weber
News SimCity goes social Also, the "hardcore" release in the franchise is coming February 2013 June 4, 2012 David Radd
Feature Maxis' Lucy Bradshaw The VP discusses rehousing The Sims on console and how an Online Pass might work for the 125m selling franchise Oct. 14, 2010 Matt Martin
News EA cuts back staff at Maxis Spore and The Sims team hit by layoffs, franchises unaffected says publisher Aug. 27, 2009 Matt Martin
News "Europe is the priority for Spore," says Maxis Speaking exclusively to our sister site Eurogamer.net, Maxis's Patrick Buechner has explained why Spore is to be released in Europe on September 5, two days earlier than in the US. Feb. 13, 2008 Oli Welsh
News Maxis co-founder joins Red Mile Co-founder of Maxis Jeff Braun has joined Jackass The Game and Sin City developer Red Mile Entertainment. Feb. 13, 2008 Matt Martin
News EA sets release date for Spore Electronic Arts and Maxis have set a release date for the highly-anticipated title Spore, the latest from The Sims creator Will Wright. Feb. 13, 2008 Matt Martin