What was Sims originally called?

SimCity, released in 1989, was an early example of a “God game,” in which the player was not simply a participant, but in control of the game's universe. Wright began work on what would become The Sims after the success of SimCity and after the loss of his house in the deadly Oakland fire of 1991.
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When did EA take over The Sims?

Maxis is an American video game developer and a division of Electronic Arts (EA). The studio was founded in 1987 by Will Wright and Jeff Braun, and acquired by Electronic Arts in 1997. Maxis is best known for its simulation games, including The Sims, Spore and SimCity.
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Why are they called Sims?

Wright presented Dollhouse to Maxis in 1993, but it was met with very little enthusiasm. First, teenage boys had no interest in a video game with such a feminine name. So the name was changed to The Sims, after the tiny, unseen people that live in the cities created in SimCity.
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Can you still play original Sims?

Tracking down a playable copy of The Sims is a bit difficult nowadays, but not impossible — players can find copies for Xbox or PC on resale websites like eBay for as little as $10. EA has not released The Sims digitally, so that really just leaves tracking down a physical CD of the game.
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Is The Sims 1 on Origin?

I've been around the Sims forum communities and apparently EA has no current plans on releasing The Sims 1 on Origin, because it's "too old".
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The History Of The Sims

What is the oldest version of The Sims?

The Sims (2000)

The Sims was the first game in the series. Developed by Maxis and published by Electronic Arts, it was released for Microsoft Windows on February 4, 2000.
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Is Sims 5 coming out?

Release date speculation

The only clue we got there was this statement from Lyndsay Pearson, franchise creative vice president: “Over the next couple of years, we'll continue sharing updates with all of you on Project Rene.” Based on that, we can speculate that The Sims 5 won't come before 2025 at the earliest.
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Can you get drunk Sims 4?

Sims can purchase a home bar and can learn the mixology skill. Though the bottles are not specifically detailed, it can be assumed that they are alcoholic. Sims can get dazed (which is the equivalent to drunk) by too much drinks and coffee.
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Is The Sims 1 for Kids?

It's aimed at older kids primarily. By the “dark” tone I assume you mean the fact that sims die, even children sims, and the fact that some players will delight in exploring the cruelty of the game for a time while lording over their sim families.
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Do Sims speak Simlish?

Simlish is the fictional language spoken by Sims in the popular video game franchise The Sims. It's a playful and nonsensical language that adds to the charm and humor of the game.
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Is Sims a boy or girl game?

"The Sims" is a popular life simulation video game that has a diverse and widespread player base, including individuals of all genders and ages. While the game does have a significant female fan base, it is not exclusively designed for or targeted at a specific gender.
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What is a Sims gender?

True, Sims born in-game will be assigned as either male or female, but you can manually change this classification in CAS once your Sim ages up to a Teen, at which point you can edit their gender presentation in more depth using the options outlined above.
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Is Sims 4 no longer on Origin?

The EA app has replaced Origin as the main platform for downloading and launching The Sims 4 for both Mac and PC. Mac users need to use macOS Catalina or later to run the EA app. To learn more about upgrading your macOS, check out our guide.
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Will EA ever bring back Sims 2?

@heronyx and @Dustlex , EA has stated not only here but on other platforms that there are no plans to bring Sims 2 back.
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Can Sims have a miscarriage?

The pregnancy may even end with a miscarriage (autonomously), if the pregnant Sim's motives are low, specifically hunger and energy.
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Can adults in Sims get pregnant?

You can choose Become Pregnant, Get Others Pregnant, or Neither for any young adult or adult Sim. Elder Sims can Get Others Pregnant but can't Become Pregnant.
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Is Sims 4 ok for 10 year olds?

What is the age rating? The Sims 4 has a PEGI rating of 12. PEGI defines this rating: 'Video games that show violence of a slightly more graphic nature towards fantasy characters or non-realistic violence towards human-like characters would fall in this age category.
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Will Sims 4 ever have cars?

There are no functional cars in The Sims 4. What you're seeing is the animations of passing cars or parked cars tied to worlds and backdrops. You can find those cars with a cheat and use them for decoration but they don't do anything at all. They just sit as decor.
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Will Sims 5 have cars?

Cars were then a part of The Sims 3, where a Sim could drive to visit their friends or community lots. The Sims 4 again took away the ability for Sims to drive. They have to rely on carpools or call a cab to travel to another neighborhood. The Sims 5 is sure to return cars to the game.
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Can teen sims get pregnant?

No, without a mod, that's not possible and will never be possible as that would raise the rating drastically.
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How long are Sims pregnant?

How do I know if my Sim is pregnant? To know right away if your Sim is pregnant, click on a toilet to take a pregnancy test for 15 Simoleons. You can also keep an eye on their Moodlets for signs of pregnancy and to see which trimester they're in. Your Sim's pregnancy will last about three days.
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