Life Tech
Queer fans of The Sims express worry over new EA ownership – here’s why
Players say the buyers are “not safe” and fear what this could mean for the future of LGBTQ+ representation in The Sims
The Sims 4
Culture
The Sims 4 takes Heated Rivalry’s Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov’s relationship to a whole new level
On fan fiction site AO3, there are now more than 700 stories featuring a pregnant Shane Hollander
Culture Film & TV
Sims 4 will now let players choose their character’s sexual orientation
“LGBTQIA+ identities are a fact of life and not a toggle to be switched on and off," EA states
News World
The Sims 4 users can customise pronouns in new update
Customisable pronouns are only available in English for now, with EA planning to “update and expand this feature over time”
Culture Film & TV
The Sims 4 offers first look at customisable pronouns for your Sims
A petition for the update collected more than 20,000 signatures.
Culture Film & TV
The Sims 4 to feature same-sex couple on box cover for first time in franchise history
Woohoo! (No, not that kind).
Culture Film & TV
EA promises to fix ‘The Sims 4’ gay name ban
News World