Sims Community
IndustryNews
FoundedMay 21, 2013 (2013-05-21) in Bosnia and Herzegovina
FounderJovan Jović
OwnerJovan Jović
WebsiteSims Community

Sims Community is an online media publisher that specializes in news and features related to The Sims franchise by Electronic Arts (EA). Founded on May 21, 2013, by Jovan Jović,[1] the website has garnered millions of users worldwide.[2] In 2022, Sims Community officially registered as a business entity.

History

Sims Community was founded on May 21, 2013, by Jovan Jović. The website was launched three weeks after the release of The Sims 4. It started as a platform to discuss features, gameplay, and updates related to The Sims franchise and quickly gained a following among fans.

In 2022, after nearly a decade of operation, Sims Community officially registered as a business entity under its founder and CEO, Jovan Jović.[3]

Content and influence

Sims Community is a resource for articles, guides, and news updates related to The Sims but also a source for leaks related to the game.[4] It has been cited as a source by various other news publishers and is known for its in-depth coverage of the game series.[5][6][7][8]

In addition to news and updates, the website has undergone a rebranding process, developing its own unique graphic design language, including versatile iconography and a Community Crystal as a replacement for the traditional plum bob.[9]

Activism

In 2022, Electronic Arts announced that they would not feature lesbian couples on the cover of their games in Russia due to federal laws on LGBT propaganda.[10] Following pressure from the Sims user base including Sims Community, Electronic Arts decided to continue advertising their game in Russia with the same-sex couple on the cover.[11]

References

  1. ↑ Akta.ba. "Sims Community Jovan Jović s.p. Prijedor - Akta.ba". www.akta.ba (in Bosnian). Retrieved 2023-09-18.
  2. ↑ "simscommunity.info Website Traffic, Ranking, Analytics [August 2023]". Semrush. Retrieved 2023-09-18.
  3. ↑ "Jovan Jović of Sims Community on Fighting Toxicity and Building a Community". OpenWeb. Retrieved 2023-09-18.
  4. ↑ "Werewolves in New The Sims 4 Expansion, Leak Claims". Gamepressure.com. Retrieved 2023-09-18.
  5. ↑ "The Sims 4 horses expansion all but confirmed following leaks". Yahoo Finance. 2023-06-20. Retrieved 2023-09-18.
  6. ↑ Marr, Rhuaridh (2019-07-17). "The Sims 4 will feature a same-sex couple on its cover for the first time". Metro Weekly. Retrieved 2023-09-18.
  7. ↑ Hood, Elie GouldContributions from Vic; Stockdale, Henry; Webb, Jack; updated, Jake Green last (2023-02-16). "The Sims 5: everything you need to know". TechRadar. Retrieved 2023-09-18.
  8. ↑ Dinsdale, Ryan (2022-07-28). "A Sims 4 Bug Is Aging Toddlers Into Seniors in Minutes". IGN. Retrieved 2023-09-18.
  9. ↑ Jovan (2022-09-05). "Revealing the Sims Community Crystal". Retrieved 2023-09-18.
  10. ↑ Presse, AFP-Agence France. "EA Avoids Russia In Release Of Game With LGBT Characters". www.barrons.com. Retrieved 2023-09-18.
  11. ↑ Jackson, Gita (2022-02-18). "How Russia's LGBT 'Propaganda' Law Turned the Sims Community Against Itself". Vice. Retrieved 2023-09-18.
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