EA announced today that EA has sold more than 6.3 million copies of the PC version of "The Sims" worldwide, making it a long-term top seller in PC game sales. This globally popular game allows players to create Sims neighbors and control their lives. Since its release in February 2000, the game has become a star at retail outlets like a meteoric firework and quickly became a global hit game and cultural phenomenon. "The Sims" was the best-selling PC game in 2000 and 2001. It is available in 13 different languages, including simplified Chinese. To this day, "The Sims" remains one of the best-selling games globally and a prized possession for domestic players.
The success of "The Sims" can also be attributed to its four very creative expansion packs: "Living Large," which allows players to place Sims from "The Sims" into new expanded social settings; "House Party" provides players with the opportunity to host wild parties for their Sims; "Hot Date" offers an entire new city where Sims can play and date. By March 26, the latest expansion pack "On Holiday" will allow Sims to take their family and friends to a fun-filled vacation island! The combined sales of "The Sims," "The Sims Livin’ Large," "The Sims House Party," and "The Sims Hot Date" have reached up to 13 million copies!
"Contrary to expectations from consumers and critics about 'The Sims,'" said John Riccitiello, president of EA, "'The Sims' has become a cultural phenomenon, attracting many loyal players around the world, regular PC users, even other ordinary consumers and female gamers. More than 50% of new Sims players are women."
From the day of its release, "The Sims" entered the realm of popular culture consciousness. In September 2000, the game received endless praise from electronic entertainment enthusiasts in New York City, as everyone found characters in this PC game that resembled their own lives. In ABC's TV show "Drew Carey Show," Sims communicate in their unique language, describing various funny behaviors on April Fool's Day at the Winfred-Louder Department Store. Recently, Fox (Fox) also created a new section for "The Sims" in its TV program called "Malcolm In The Middle." Malcolm’s family "The Virts" met a tragic end in the game.
Since the release of "The Sims," EA has been committed to providing a series of free resources through its official website http://www.TheSims.com to enhance the value of the game. Over 1,000,000 different users visit TheSims.com every month to download the latest room decorations or character clothing. One of the most popular features allows players to post their own "The Sims" stories for visitors to read. Currently, there are over 34,000 stories on TheSims.com.
The true charm and entertainment of the game lies in the countless fans of "The Sims." Many players have created new objects and citizens, ranging from dream furniture to avant-garde works, all available for download, adding to the gaming enjoyment of the Sims.
In 2000, the game was awarded "Game of the Year" by the "Academy of Interactive Arts and Science" and publishers in the U.S. and many other countries. The creator of "The Sims," Will Wright, was inducted into the "Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences Hall of Fame" in February, an honor previously bestowed upon legendary figures like Sid Meier and Shigeru Miyamoto.
To use the money cheat in "The Sims Livin’ Large," press Ctrl, Shift, and C simultaneously, then type "rosebud."