Welcome to The Sims, a mirror world created from the fantasies of thousands -- a random alternate reality where you view and play, both. Enter here and, you own a plot of land to create your own kingdom. Build a house, pizza joint, discotheque, library or anything you dream of. Take a walk through the locality around you and meet Sims just like you. Enhance your power, wealth, reputation and social standing by bonding with Sims everywhere. Here your destiny is in your hands, make it or break it.

The Sims - February 4, 2000
Play god, fix toilets.

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The Sims - July 23, 1999
Wright's latest project may be the best thing since real life.

Top 25 PC Games of All Time - March 16, 2007
Dear Lord, what have we gotten ourselves into?

Sims Head-to-Head - April 2, 2003
Since our version is vastly superior in everyway, it was decided to only pit the console versions against one another.

Insider: The Sims Column #6 - November 13, 2002
Sims Wish-List.

Insider: The Sims Column #5 - November 7, 2002
Could The Sims ever go to work?

Insider: The Sims Column #4 - October 23, 2002
A whole new set of problems are Unleashed...

Insider: The Sims Column #3 - February 14, 2002
This week - faces.

Insider: The Sims Column #2 - February 7, 2002
Today: Wallpaperin'

Insider: The Sims Column - February 1, 2002
Chapter 1: Moving In

Will Wright Interview - June 18, 2001
Maxis' founder tells IGN about his online empire in the midst of E³.

Insider: Will Wright Speaks Sims (PC) - June 2, 2001
Maxis' founder tells IGN about his online empire in the midst of E3.

The Sims Interview - September 28, 1999
You wanted more info, we went straight to the source. Will Wright tells all.

Movies: The Sims: The Movie - May 25, 2007
Yup, you read that right. Live-action film based on hit game series planned.

Comedy Central Presents SimColbert - November 29, 2006
Will Wright faces off against Stephen Colbert Monday night.

The Sims 3 Spotted - January 23, 2006
Is EA already planning the next big addiction?

EA Estimates 117 Jobs Lost - June 7, 2004
Maxis and Origin closures lead to staff changes, but the company is still hiring.

The Sims Makin' Magic Ships - October 29, 2003
Yet another expansion. Can we call it The Sims Makin' Money?

EA Announces Sims Double Deluxe - August 26, 2003
Your chance to double your pleasure, double your fun, double your bladder meter.

More Sims Before 2004 - June 10, 2003
Apparently there is another Sims expansion in development and it's supposedly going to be released before year's end.

Happy Birthday, Sims - February 11, 2003
Unlike most toddlers, The Sims doesn't eat blocks, rocks and socks, it makes millions and millions of dollars.

The Sims 2 - March 28, 2002
CNN Money had a brief sit down with Sims creator Will Wright. See what came of it...

Sims Sell Like Crazy - March 21, 2002
Electronic Arts proudly announced today that its venerable Sims franchise of games is the most lucrative in all of history.

New Sims Add-On Official - January 10, 2002
Clear out another spot on the top-sellers list for The Sims Vacation.

Wanna See My Etchings? - December 4, 2001
Finally, the veil is lifted on where all the Hot Date art has been coming from.

Hot Date Gold - November 2, 2001
Another sure to be sales hog is ready for its first date.

EA Announces The Sims Hot Date Expansion Pack - July 5, 2001
My dating woes are over and the possibilities are endless!!

Top of the Pops - May 30, 2001
Myst III reigns on top for the second week, keeping those pesky Sims at bay.

The Sims On Top Again - April 5, 2001
Yes, Virginia, The Sims remains the top-selling game in the land, but the chart has some surprises.

News Briefs - March 20, 2001
Dragons, pinball, and The Sims. Sounds like a party to us.

News Briefs - March 14, 2001
THQ is on the make, the Sims heads for prime time, and Desperados slips.

Couples Who Play Together Stay Together - February 14, 2001
Our Valentine's Day special focuses on those PC games that lovebirds can play together.

Maxis Reveals New Sim Sequels - January 30, 2001
Not one but two new installments are on the way for fans of The Sims.

The Sims New House Party - January 18, 2001
Growing more and more popular with every simulated day, the mega-hit is set for a new expansion.

Toss Your Sim Cookies - December 18, 2000
Want to welcome Santa into your sim home this holiday season? Then bake him some fake cookies.

Life Imitates Art Imitates Games - October 12, 2000
ASU art exhibit to feature works inspired by games.

IGN Poster for Sale! - August 22, 2000
For the Sims, anyway. Details and the latest Sims art tool inside.

Sims Livin' Gold - August 9, 2000
It's time to lose a month or so of your life this Labor Day weekend--the expansion is gold.

And The Simmy Goes To... - March 24, 2000
Nominees for the Simmys have been announced.

Whole Lot of Maxis Going On - March 20, 2000
New screens of the upcoming Asian tileset for SimCity 3000 plus The Sims expansion confirmed.

Need Help With The Sims? - February 29, 2000
Take a look at our hot, hot new Sims strategy guide.

Sim Tips - February 9, 2000
Are the Sims crawling under your skin? Here's a quick start-up guide to happiness.

Vegas Weekend Sims Style! - February 4, 2000
Maybe you can't afford to go to Vegas, but playing the slots is only a download away.

Sims Chat with Will Wright - January 26, 2000
The man behind the game gives the public a rare chance to tell him how much they love him.

The Lopez Sim Saga - January 24, 2000
Poverty, tragedy, and military school. A peek into the life of a schizophrenic Sim household.

Sim Screens - January 21, 2000
The Sims is gold, and we've already gone house-crazy.

EBeauty Is Only Skin Deep - January 7, 2000
EBWorld to offer exclusive The Sims skins to pre-order customers.

Sim Site Snappiness - December 7, 1999
Celebrate the new Sims site with downloads and a new release date.

Sims Are Moving to the Alpha House - October 22, 1999
"A lot more room, and a lot less of that urine smell" says a resident about the move to alpha.

First Look: The Sims - April 5, 1999
Will Wright's next game may revive a long-lost genre.

Games: EA Announces The Sims On Stage Beta - September 5, 2007
Find your 15 minutes of fame with The Sims.

Games: The Sims Franchise Celebrates its Fifth Anniversary - February 7, 2005
Celebrating its 7 expansion packs and 54 million units sold.

Games: EA Announces Plans for The Sims Double Deluxe - August 26, 2003
The Sims, Livin' Large and House Party all in one package.

Games: The Sims Franchise Celebrates Three Years at the Top - February 11, 2003
Over 24 million units shipped.

Games: EA Announces Plans for The Sims Unleashed - July 10, 2002
Brace yourselves! The Sims have pets!