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One of the major cornerstones of most games, but primarily sandbox or Life Simulator games, is autonomy. Autonomy is the ability for characters and other parts of the game to act on their own, aka autonomously. With the next InZOI Update, which we will likely see in August, there is work behind the scenes to…
Journalist Christopher Dring at The Game Business sat down with Alexander Dao, Head of EA Ads, to discuss how EA is re-evaluating the role of in-game ads across its franchises. The interview focused on where ads make sense, how player feedback is shaping strategy, the need for change withing the gaming sector, and why EA…
It’s been over a month since Paralives launched into Early Access, and the game has already received several updates that have improved and expanded the experience for new and returning players alike. From quality-of-life features to new customization options, Melino feels a little different today than it did on day one. With more players joining…
Get a closer look into the upcoming Sims 4 Kit release next week! We’ve just gotten a new look into The Sims 4 Music Den Kit that’s coming July 23rd, 2026! In case you’ve missed out on the news, EA announced the official-made Music Den Kit out next Thursday for Computers and Consoles. Retailed at…
While players continue waiting for an official Sims 3 performance patch from EA and Maxis, modder Sonja92yu has released an unofficial alternative through Nexus Mods. The goal of the mod is simple: improve The Sims 3’s overall performance without requiring players to tweak dozens of settings or install multiple fixes. Although the community has created…
New game improvements and fixes have arrived to Paralives Early Access! The indie team has brought together a new Paralives Update, making the Early Access game more smooth, with less bugs and new improvements such as Long Chair Animations, Revamped Vacation days and more. The update is around 54MB on Mac platforms. You can start…
Here’s everything added to The Sims 4 Marketplace today. More paid content coming your way just shortly after the announcement of The Sims 4 Music Den Kit! And something free to strategically mellow it all out. The Sims 4 Marketplace got updated with three new Sims 4 Maker Packs in total, including free Giant Eraser…
The new Sims 4 Kit from EA drops next week! A short reveal from the team at Maxis today as they drop the name and give a first look of The Sims 4 Music Den Kit. An official EA / Maxis Kit that’s set to release on July 23rd, 2026. The Sims Team hasn’t revealed…
Hey Simmers, let’s go thrift shopping! One of my favorite things to do is spend time in a thrift store, going through the endless racks of clothing and diving into the shelves looking for hidden trinkets or antique treasures. The Sims 4 High School Years expansion gifted us with Thriftea, but to me, it feels…
In one week, the Sims 4 July 2026 Update will drop, featuring a new autosave feature and Memory Boost Mode finally launching on Mac and Console. Over on Discord, developers hosted a Q&A to answer players’ questions on what to expect from the update and exactly how the new features will work. The update will…
The Autosave Feature is finally coming to Sims 4 Base Game! Today’s Sims 4 Laundry List has revealed the new Sims 4 Autosave and Save Reminders Features. The Memory Boost feature is coming to all platforms, plus crucial Quality of Life Updates and Fixes. Here’s everything new that you should expect in next week’s Sims…
An interesting job listing has just surfaced the EA Careers website, reinstating that Electronic Arts is deeply interested in continuing with The Sims 4 Marketplace feature. And possibly make it a legacy thing for the next Sims release as they title it “The Sims Marketplace” – in search for the next Head of Sims Marketplace…
Here’s a detailed look into The Sims 2 deaths and how to avoid or cause them. With the new aging mechanic, no Sim lives forever. However, unfortunately, not all Sims die by old age. Death can come from expected sources, and from some unexpected sources, totaling to 16 different ways Sims can die. Some happen…
The Sims insider returns with new answers to questions about The Sims Project X development! It’s been a while since we’ve last heard insider talks about the development of The Sims Project X. The same insider we’ve been reporting about for a few months now is back with more details on the next installment, how…
The next InZOI Update, planned for August 2026, is just around the corner, and that means that the weekly updates from Kjun and the team behind InZOI aren’t slowing down! A new official article and video was posted explaining the feedback they’ve recently received, and the systems that are currently being worked on behind the…
The Sims 4 CAS CC community is constantly evolving, with talented creators producing everything from realistic clothing to stunning hairstyles, bold tattoos, and more! With so many creators sharing amazing CAS content and the possibility that older content can be game-breaking, it can be hard to know where to start. In this Spotlight, I will…
The official Sims 4 Gallery website has just received a huge update! The Sims Team has made an announcement today about their The Sims 4 Gallery website getting a massive overhaul. The outdated web version of The Gallery, which was present for players more or less since the Base Game came out in 2014, is…
7 days for you to take advantage of The Sims 4 Kits sale on The Markeplace! It’s one of the first Sims 4 Kits sales happening ever, and it’s all exclusive on The Sims 4 Marketplace. This exclusive offer was announced today with the release of new Sims 4 Maker Packs, including a select catalogue…
Two free Mini Maker Packs and one paid release hit The Sims 4 Marketplace! Fans of The Marketplace should be happy to know that three new Sims 4 Maker Packs have just hit their favorite storefront. Find out everything released today in our quick and detailed overview: Cuddly Cryptids Mini-Set by BrazenLotus Maker Pack Features…
A complete guide to all of The Sims 4 Reward Traits from base game and all the packs. The Sims 4 and its expansion packs include a lot of Reward Traits that Sims can earn through gameplay, completing Aspirations for example. Most of them appear alongside your Sim’s personality traits. Most of them provide benefits…
Pop culture and capitalism meet again! The Sims 4 is galloping towards becoming a new vessel for advertising. Not just for Sims products, but now apparently for celebrities who have no relations to the franchise whatsoever. All through the form of Main Menu popup ads, like starting up The Sims 4 doesn’t have enough popups…
Yay, more of The Sims 4 Marketplace! The gods of good business practices have blessed us again with new The Sims 4 Maker Packs being dropped in The Marketplace today. We’ve gotten two teaser pack releases including the Astronaut Dream Bed and Cozy Study Corner, totaling up to 3 free items. The new paid release…
Goodbye Build Your Bundle – hello Stack & Save! Electronic Arts and Maxis are announcing today the final farewell to The Sims 4 Build Your Bundle, with the introduction of another new feature titled The Sims 4 Stack & Save. Currently exclusive for the EA App launcher on PC and Mac. The Stack & Save…
Alongside new fixes, the new patch brings more bugs, this time including the roofs on your houses. The new patch brought in top community voted fixes, yet once players opened their game, they noticed a visual glitch on some of the roofs on some of their houses. It even happens on pre-made houses like Garden…
In recent days, the InZOI Reddit community has been discussing the discovery of files that may hint at the game’s second DLC with a new InZOI world. According to these findings, players believe it could introduce a new French-inspired world codenamed “Lavender City.” At the same time, the leaks also reference two additional PurpleCity placeholder…
Most video games that are actively receiving updates and content have roadmaps or goals, both per quarter and per year. The overall goal of InZOI since New Years of 2026 has been a “Fundamentals First” attitude towards developing and updating InZOI, with a primary focus on the basics of simulation and player-requested changes or features…
After a busy past few weeks, approaching and releasing the InZOI Update that added Active High School and other features, the developers took time to put their thoughts out in posts and developer diaries on the official InZOI Discord, as well as communicate to members and players what they can look forward to with later…
Active High School, Car Physics, and More Have Come with The June 19th, 2026 Update! The InZOI update bringing active high school and a vast amount of new features has finally released, launching June 19th 2026. Not long after, a hot fix for some small issues that were found launched soon after. The update for…
The next InZOI Update has a few more previews and a new release date! Hyungjun “Kjun” Kim, Director and Producer of InZOI for Krafton, released another Developer Diary on June 12th, 2026. This Developer Diary was primarily focused on improvement of existing features or existing aspects of the game, rather than implementing new features like…
As per usual, it never takes long for the InZOI developers to release a new video showcasing the work they’re putting in for the next update to engage with the community and receive feedback. After the voiceless High School Update previews we received last week, the next InZOI update is likely to feature the addition…
A new Game Patch arrives for Paralives Early Access! The indie team has pushed out a brand new Paralives Update today, July 2nd 2026 through the official Steam launcher. There are some surprising new improvements such as Smaller save files, multiple autosaves, other gameplay tweaks and crucial bug fixes! You can download the latest update…
Paralives Builds Spotlight: 10 Inspiring Houses Now that Paralives have been out for over a month we thought it was time for a showcase on a few Paralives builds. The creative freedom is insanely good, and builders have really bloomed in the game, it’s incredible. Let’s check out the houses now shall we! You can…
Roughly a month into the early access phase of Paralives’ launch, having released on May 25th 2026, the life simulation from indie company Paralives Studio has now reached a major milestone; 1 million copies sold! While millions of copies are standard for large studios and AAA Publishers, Paralives Studio initially had a goal of selling…
A Guide to the Wants System in Paralives: What Does My Para Want? Why does my Para want to clean something up all the time? In this guide we’ll take a closer look into the Wants System in Paralives, and what our Paras want to do in our saves, why they want to do specific…
After only five days of relative silence, the Paralives Studio Team is cooking up the next round of bug fixes for the next June Patch, now expected just next week! From fixing issues with babies and toddlers (Feeling a bit of déjà vu here…) to the infamous “Reimporting Assets” bug that has recently plagued the…
The success of Paralives at such an early stage in early access as an indie game from a studio of 15 people has exceeded expectations and has hopefully begun to shake up the life simulation community and create proper competition in the Life Simulation genre. Inviting more competition allows more consumer choice, more purchase influence,…
An anonymous email tip was sent to us with alleged screenshots of Project Rene from 2026. A new anonymous email tip was sent to us this morning with new screenshots that allegedly showcase The Sims Project Rene. I’m emphasizing on “allegedly” this time around after sharing images of The Sims Project X this January that…
The reliable Sims insider is back with new talks on Sims 4 Marketplace, Project X and the franchise future. We’ve been closely reporting about informational Sims insider reports – which so far talked about The Sims 4 Marketplace Rumors a month ahead, Project X and general internal management with EA and Maxis during the course…
New Rumors Have Emerged Regarding The Future Of The Sims Franchise Post-Buyout, How Rene Is Now Mobile-Only, And How EA Intend To Battle Piracy. New rumors have already emerged to stoke speculation, and not even a full day has passed since the release of The Sims 4: Royalty & Legacy. This latest batch comes from…
A feature many veteran The Sims series players often miss is color wheels in The Sims 3, which was a feature available for just about everything in the game, including Create-A-Sim, Build Mode, & Buy Mode. One of the primary reasons for the Create-A-Style feature not being fully implemented in The Sims 4 was that…
The Sims 4 Ever After: Mod Guide Is your Sim ready for marriage, or are they getting cold feet? The Sims 4 Ever After Mod created by the mod creator Thatssojordy gives you a whole new level of things to do before the big wedding day. Let’s check it out! What’s included in The Sims…
More to Explore: Mermaid Content in The Sims 4 Island Living It’s Mermay my fellow Simmers, and by celebrating that I will share a few good additional The Sims 4 mermaids content for The Sims 4: Island Living and our merfolk in the game. Let’s dive in and see what treasures we can find! Expanded…
The new Sims 4 June Patch has dropped today, and while the features included are a bit lighter than what we saw with the Sims 4 May Patch with base layers and new items, this is mostly focused on more laundry list fixes and bugs being addressed in the game itself. Updates to Create-A-Sim assets,…
A new Quality of Life Update for The Sims 4 has just arrived! Maxis and EA have just released a brand new The Sims 4 Update across all officially supported platforms. Including PC, Mac, Xbox and Playstation platforms. The latest patch promises to fine-tune in-game notifications and give you more control over them in the…
New Bug Fixes Have Arrived for Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream, Version 1.0.3! Another update to Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream has been dropped, bringing the game to version 1.0.3 as of June 2026. The patch is easily applied to your game, and all Nintendo Switch consoles can be updated by using the main menu…
Players Beware! The Sims 4 June Patch is Coming June 30th, 2026! Another month has passed and another major update is planned to hit The Sims 4 on June 30th, 2026. This is another huge laundry list update, featuring 80+ fixes in total, was recently addressed via a laundry list and follow up Q&A from…
Active High School, Sweet Little Babies, And More to Life in the Newest InZOI High School Update! The June 2026 update to InZOI has been quite a long time coming, and came out to be a fairly large update at roughly 9.4 GB in size! This update includes a huge variety of content, and if…
Paralives Studio has released a brand new Paralives Update across PC and Mac Platforms through the Steam Launcher. This patch is primarily focused on fixing consistently reported bugs and issues that have been reported to the developers, as well as what they’ve seen while developing the game. It also includes the house inspired by Unpacking…
The latest update to the UI Cheats Extension mod by weerbesu keeps one of The Sims 4’s most popular quality-of-life tools fully up to date, while introducing a subtle but meaningful feature for players who enjoy storytelling and detailed customization. If you’re unfamiliar with how the mod works, you can check out our full guide…
Take A Look At All The New Way To Breeze You Way Through Nobility, With The Sims 4 Royalty & Legacy Cheats Who wants to spend their precious time climbing up the ranks to get the crown? Fortunately, there are cheats for that! Below you will find all the new The Sims 4 Royalty &…
Why waste time growing in a career when you can cheat the progress? Master all of these cheats and make life for your Sims as easy as pie. How to access the cheats menu Accessing career cheats works just like any other cheats in the game, meaning you need to activate cheats to use them.…
The Sims 4 Bridgerton Event Rewards: Take a Look at the New Items Coming in the Lady Bridgerton Masquerade Ball Event! The Sims 4 Lady Bridgerton’s Masquerade Ball login event has begun, and over the next four weeks, you will have the opportunity to unlock a whole host of new items for both CAS and…
Check Out All The New Items In Latest Sims 4 Login Event: Lady Bridgerton’s Masquerade Ball! A new Sims 4 login event has begun with the latest Sims 4 Patch, and this time we’re taking a trip back in time to the Edwardian era. That’s right, Maxis have partnered with Shondaland to bring us The…
It’s been revealed in today’s announcement of The Sims 4 Lady Bridgerton Kits that there will be a new Sims 4 Login Event titled Lady Bridgerton Masquerade Ball. This Netflix TV show is introducing its contents for free in The Sims 4 Base Game through a Login Event. Which is subcategory of Sims 4 Live…
Nothing says quaint and cozy quite like a cottagecore theme, and these Sims 4 Cottagecore CC finds are here to turn your CAS into a dreamy countryside fairytale. From soft lace dresses to oversized sweaters and vintage accessories, these pieces will bring a bit of warmth and comfort to your Sim’s wardrobe. Whether you’re creating…
Before EA Advertising Became An Official Department, The Sims And Other Games Were Already Filled With Real-World Brands. Amidst the buyout, and a $20 billion debt to pay, EA have launched EA Advertisement, a department focused on enticing brands to advertise within EA’s games. There are many forms in which an in-game advertisement can come…
The release of Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream was like a wish come true. But that wouldn’t be the end of Tomodachi Life wishes because, as it turns out, wishes are a huge mechanic of the game itself. Except instead of a wishing well, you’re dealing with a wishing fountain. And instead of throwing coins…
On the dot, another round of free & paid maker packs have released for the summer, the third out of a planned six drops as part of a “pilot program” for a limited time! We’re still unsure if these packs will be removed after release, or if they will become part of or introduced as…
If you’re searching for adorable Sims 4 Toddler CC, AMARA has become one of the creators to watch. Through their ever-growing Toddler & Kids Stuff for Sims collection, they’ve created a wide variety of Maxis Match Build & Buy content designed to make toddler and children’s spaces feel warm, playful, and full of personality. One…
It’s been a little less than a month since the release of Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, so you may think people have run out of ideas for making custom objects or designing Miis, but that is not even close to the case. Instead, players are continuing to put their imaginations to work, filling their…
