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EA, USC staging 'Sims 2' movie contest

April 26, 2005 Sims 2 Student Life Movie Contest will allow aspiring directors to make movies with in-game video tools. TAGS: The Sims, Electronic Arts Inc., movie

'Sims 2 Nightlife' ready to boogie

April 5, 2005 EA Games and Maxis have announced the second expansion pack for their highly successful 2004 sequel, "The Sims 2." TAGS: The Sims, Electronic Arts Inc.

EA's 'Sims 2' on consoles by fall 2005

April 19, 2005 Electronics Arts said on Tuesday that its popular "Sims 2" game will be available on all major gaming consoles, handhelds and mobile phones starting this fall. TAGS: The Sims, Electronic Arts Inc., console, handheld, Nintendo Co. Ltd., electronics, mobile phone, Sony Corp., games

Keeping up with the Simses

December 11, 2007 Ron Humble is tasked with making sure one of the most successful PC games of all time remains on top. With that legacy come advantages--and pressure. TAGS: Rod Humble, The Sims, Electronic Arts Inc., studio, franchise, creativity, computer game, gamer, entertainment, PC

Virtual parenting poised for growth spurt

October 12, 2006 Former Tamagotchi addicts can find a new way to challenge their parenting skills without making a real baby. Images: Parenting with Eccky TAGS: portal, online game, simulation game, The Sims, game company, MSN, baby, games, U.S., cell phone, IM, Microsoft Corp.

Banned in Beijing: China cracks down on games

January 26, 2005 "Sims 2" and other titles are blacklisted in the government's quest to fight pirates and protect young minds. TAGS: Beijing, China, game company, The Sims, games, computer game

MTV gets its game on

November 15, 2005 Cable channel will heavy up on game-related programming in move designed to coincide with release of the Xbox 360. TAGS: MTV, The Sims, segment, Microsoft Xbox, programming, online game, Xbox 360, games, gamer, video

High notes from a low-profile E3

July 16, 2008 The new-style E3 is no longer a huge free-for-all, but that doesn't mean Microsoft and others in the video-game business aren't making some noise. TAGS: press conference, Rock Band, Spore, The Sims, Xbox 360, Microsoft Xbox, Nintendo Co. Ltd., NetFlix Inc., Electronic Arts Inc., video game, Logitech, Activision Inc., Xbox Live, Nintendo Wii, Microsoft Corp., Sony Corp.

Showgoers flock to keynote to hear more on 'Spore'

March 24, 2006 "The Sims" designer gives Game Developers Conference keynote his next game's origin. Photo: Will Wright on 'Spore' and more TAGS: Spore, keynote, designer, Electronic Arts Inc., The Sims, video game, video

'Simpsons' game leads EA summer preview

May 10, 2007 Video game giant showcases 13 new titles, including a deeply layered game based on the popular TV show. TAGS: Electronic Arts Inc., video game, The Sims, Microsoft Xbox, Nintendo Co. Ltd., Nintendo DS, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, Sony Playstation, event, video, PC

At TED, changing the future of the world is entertainment

March 10, 2007 Sims creator, Lost writer and former eBay president discuss how technology and entertainment can change the world. TAGS: Spore, entertainment, creator, The Sims, Hollywood, eBay Inc., kid, president, conference

Tomorrow's games, designed by players as they play

February 3, 2006 Top game developers say they're increasingly tapping players' creative talents to fill out expensive game worlds. TAGS: J. Allard, Spore, species, The Sims, Microsoft Xbox, online game, creation, games, city, entertainment, Microsoft Corp.

Inflicting pain on 'griefers'

December 13, 2004 Online-game companies seek new ways to confront antisocial players who drive customers away. Images: Grief-free games TAGS: game company, online game, EverQuest, The Sims, behavior, research company, Electronic Arts Inc., games
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