There's no right or wrong way to play The Sims 4, but here are a few pointers on how to get started in the game. Shelby Brown (she/her/hers) is an editor for CNET's services team. She covers tips and ...

Charlotte Nicholls is a multidisciplinary creative with backgrounds in video editing, digital art, community management, and SEO. After years of creating visual stories and managing communities online ...

From The Sims 2 to The Sims 4, player-created challenges have transformed casual gameplay into endless creative adventures. These self-imposed rules and goals push Simmers out of their comfort zones, ...

The Sims 4 modding community is thriving in 2026, with creators delivering fresh ways to deepen realism, expand storytelling, and refresh older saves. From immersive high school experiences to ...

Charlotte Nicholls is a multidisciplinary creative with backgrounds in video editing, digital art, community management, and SEO. After years of creating visual stories and managing communities online ...

Less than one week on from the reveal trailer of The Sims 4’s next major expansion, Adventure Awaits, we’ve got a date with a look at actual gameplay. EA likes to do this a lot with The Sims; ...

Mods are essential to Sims 4 gameplay as they will enhance the overall user experience. Because of really interesting mods, players don’t lose interest in the game. You can also do fun things like ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. There's nothing worse in The Sims 4 than encountering bugs in gameplay, especially when you've run into something unusual that's difficult to do a ...

Mykel has enjoyed video games for as long as she can remember. She would spend hours discussing, debating, and arguing about them with her older brother. Growing up, she read dozens of guides, lists, ...

Don't miss the Enchanted by Nature Expansion Pack Gameplay Trailer for The Sims 4, the hit life simulation game developed by EA. Players will be able to interact and facilitate with nature ...

Editor's Note: Alongside the release of The Sims 4’s Lovestruck Expansion Pack, we are taking a fresh look at the base game in 2024, replacing our original review from 2014. You can read more about ...