The Sims Online

First Released Dec 18, 2002
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6.7: Fair Check out the review

Metacritic: 70

User Avg: 6.6

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The Sims Online Video Review

Andrew Park sits down to tell us about how the Sims universe has adapted for online play.

The Sims passes 100-million mark

Electronic Arts celebrates that the franchise has sold in mind-boggling numbers since its launch in 2000.

The Sims Online reborn as EA-Land

Electronic Arts relaunches the online version of the Sims; gamers can reactivate old accounts or sign up for free.

The Sims take the Stage

EA premieres free-to-participate audio-visual performance community based on Will Wright's widely popular franchise.

"The Sims Online" update on the way

TSO team prepping a Sims Online update for October 28 ship.

Spot On: Advertising in Games

Declining television ratings are prompting advertisers to reach the coveted young male demographic through games.

Sneak Preview: The Endless Hours of The Sims Online

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Will Wright signs TV deal

The creator of The Sims and Sim City has a first-look deal with Fox for TV show ideas percolating at his Stupid Fun Club studio.

The Sims Online off to slow start

Initial sales of The Sims Online have been less than expected, EA executives acknowledge.

Upcoming features for The Sims Online

Electronic Arts releases details on just a few of the additions that are planned for its recently released online role-playing game.

The Sims Online impressions

We started a new life--two, actually--in Maxis' newly released massively multiplayer Sims game. Detailed impressions and new media inside.

The Sims Online ships

Electronic Arts announces that the massively multiplayer version of its popular life simulator is now available in stores.

Sims Online play test sign-ups open

A limited public test of The Sims Online is starting.

McDonald's, Intel to advertise in The Sims Online

EA has secured big deals for product placement in the upcoming online virtual-life game.

E3 2002: The Sims Online screenshots

Electronic Arts has released new screenshots of The Sims Online, the first completely new entry in the company's popular series since the original game, The Sims.