

The Sims 2 was released in 2004 as the follow up to the successful first game, introducing fully 3D environments, age progression for Sims, and genetics, among numerous additions. Handheld editions of Bustin' Out and The Urbz were released for the Game Boy Advance and Nintendo DS. The console version of The Sims was followed by The Sims Bustin' Out and The Urbz: Sims in the City both for the Nintendo GameCube, PlayStation 2 and Xbox.
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Unlike the PC game, the console version is rendered in full 3D and additionally features multiplayer gameplay. The success of the initial release led to the creation of a total of seven themed expansion packs for the game Livin' Large, House Party, Hot Date, Vacation, Unleashed, Superstar, and Makin' Magic.ĭue to the success of the game on PC, a console version of the game was produced. It ranks among the best-selling PC video games in history. The game was met with critical acclaim and received numerous awards, and has sold more than 6 million units to date. The Sims is the first game in the franchise, released in 2000 as a spin-off of the SimCity series.
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The current The Sims series logo (from The Sims 4). The series is the most successful PC gaming franchise ever. As of September 2013, there have been more than 175 million copies sold of games within the franchise. The success of The Sims ultimately led to the creation of three sequels, over two dozen expansion packs, numerous console and non-PC platform games, and several other spin-off titles within the series. Numerous add-ons and expansion packs greatly expand the number of features, tools, and objects available to play with. They can place their Sims in pre-constructed homes or build their houses using the in-game building tools, then furnish the homes with objects from an in-game catalog. Players can play with pre-existing Sims and families, or create their own. The player is responsible for directing their actions, attending to their needs, and helping them attain their desires. The focus of the games is on the simulated lives of virtual people called " Sims". The games in the series generally lack defined goals, unlike most other video games. The Sims is a spin-off of the older SimCity game franchise, which were both created by Maxis co-founder Will Wright. The franchise began with The Sims, which was released in February 2000.

The Sims is a video game series developed by Maxis and published by Electronic Arts.
