by: Maxis
The Sims, released in early 2000, is a game that lets players create an entire neighborhood of simulated people (the "Sims") and then control and guide their destinies from day to day. It is the latest offering from Maxis, a pioneering computer game company whose products include some of the most popular and widely praised games of the last decade, including SimCity, SimLife, SimEarth, and SimTower. Based on advanced simulation technologies, these award-winning games turn players loose as designers and builders-- whether of a city or of new life forms. The success of the Sim games in encouraging creative exploration has led to a widespread interest in new gaming models that diverge from the traditional win-or-lose approach.
