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.
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| Industry | News |
|---|---|
| Founded | May 21, 2013 in Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Founder | Jovan Jović |
| Owner | Jovan Jović |
| Website | Sims Community |
History
editSims 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
editSims 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
editIn 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
edit- ^ Akta.ba. "Sims Community Jovan Jović s.p. Prijedor - Akta.ba". www.akta.ba (in Bosnian). Retrieved 2023-09-18.
- ^ "simscommunity.info Website Traffic, Ranking, Analytics [August 2023]". Semrush. Retrieved 2023-09-18.
- ^ "Jovan Jović of Sims Community on Fighting Toxicity and Building a Community". OpenWeb. Retrieved 2023-09-18.
- ^ "Werewolves in New The Sims 4 Expansion, Leak Claims". Gamepressure.com. Retrieved 2023-09-18.
- ^ "The Sims 4 horses expansion all but confirmed following leaks". Yahoo Finance. 2023-06-20. Retrieved 2023-09-18.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Dinsdale, Ryan (2022-07-28). "A Sims 4 Bug Is Aging Toddlers Into Seniors in Minutes". IGN. Retrieved 2023-09-18.
- ^ Jovan (2022-09-05). "Revealing the Sims Community Crystal". Retrieved 2023-09-18.
- ^ Presse, AFP-Agence France. "EA Avoids Russia In Release Of Game With LGBT Characters". www.barrons.com. Retrieved 2023-09-18.
- ^ 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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