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Electronic Arts Announces The Sims Mobile Shutdown After Six-Year Run

Electronic Arts has confirmed it will discontinue The Sims Mobile in January 2025. The company plans to run special final events and unlock all game features before the official shutdown date.

Mobile Simulation Game Reaches End of Service

Electronic Arts will sunset The Sims Mobile on January 20, 2025, according to reports from the gaming company. The decision concludes the mobile title’s nearly eight-year run since its initial launch in March 2018, with the final game update having been deployed this week.

by Darren Holt
GamingTechnology

EA Announces The Sims Mobile Shutdown in 2026, Game to Become Completely Unplayable

Electronic Arts has announced the complete shutdown of The Sims Mobile, scheduled for January 20, 2026. The game will become entirely unplayable, unlike previous game shutdowns where downloaded versions remained accessible.

The End of an Era for Mobile Sims

Electronic Arts has confirmed the permanent shutdown of The Sims Mobile, with the game scheduled to become completely unplayable on January 20, 2026. According to reports, the shutdown will differ from previous game discontinuations by rendering the game inaccessible even for players who have it downloaded on their devices.

by Mason Drayton
BusinessGaming

Former Xbox Executive Suggests Microsoft’s Shift Away From Console Hardware Could Boost Business Strategy

Former Xbox executive Mike Ybarra suggests Microsoft moving away from console hardware and exclusive games could benefit the company’s gaming business. The industry veteran claims Microsoft’s current “middle ground” approach creates confusion while a clear publisher-focused strategy might yield better results. Microsoft maintains next-generation hardware remains in development despite these observations.

Industry Veteran Weighs In On Xbox Strategy

A former Xbox executive has suggested that Microsoft stepping away from console hardware and exclusive games could represent a positive strategic shift for the company’s gaming business. Mike Ybarra, who spent nearly two decades at Microsoft including as corporate vice president at Xbox, shared his perspective on the company’s current direction amid ongoing industry speculation.

by Mason Drayton
Gaming

Ubisoft Reportedly Asked Assassin’s Creed Head to ‘Step Aside’ Contrary to Earlier Departure Narratives

Marc-Alexis Côté, the longtime head of Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed franchise, has revealed his departure was not by choice. Contrary to earlier reports suggesting he left after declining a role at newly-formed Vantage Studios, Côté states Ubisoft asked him to “step aside” from leadership.

Leadership Transition at Assassin’s Creed

Marc-Alexis Côté, the former senior executive overseeing Ubisoft’s flagship Assassin’s Creed franchise, has publicly clarified the circumstances of his departure after two decades with the company. According to his recent statements, contrary to earlier media reports, he did not voluntarily leave his position but was asked to “step aside” by management.

by Mason Drayton