'The Sims' Mobile Game to Shut Down After Seven Years (Gaming News Roundup) Jennifer Maas, Andrew McGowan and Giana LevyOctober 23, 2025 at 12:35 AM 0 Electronic Arts will shut down "The Sims Mobile" next January, seven years and more than 50 updates after the game launched.
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Jennifer Maas, Andrew McGowan and Giana LevyOctober 23, 2025 at 12:35 AM
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Electronic Arts will shut down "The Sims Mobile" next January, seven years and more than 50 updates after the game launched.
"First, we want to say thank you," the "Sims Mobile" team said in a blog posted to the EA website Sunday. "The Sims Mobile and The Sims community as a whole are full of creativity, kindness, and imagination. You've amazed us with your stories, builds, and Sims. We're proud to have shared this journey with you, and as a token of our appreciation, we've prepared a few surprises as we head into TSM's final chapter."
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Before the game is sunset on Jan. 20, EA is rolling out one final update for "The Sims Mobile" in the coming months. The first part of the update launched Monday. However, "The Sims Mobile" was delisted from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store on Tuesday, so it is no longer available for new downloads, only for users who already have "The Sims Mobile" installed or have previously downloaded it.
"The Sims Mobile" shutdown comes on the heels of EA announcing it will be going from a publicly traded company to a privately held. The buyout deal, valued at $55 billion, is with several investors, including private-equity firms Silver Lake, Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund and Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners.
"The Sims" franchise as a whole is still alive and well at EA, with a new update for "The Sims 4" released in September and ongoing plans for a new "Sims" game that will explore online multiplayer features.
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"Jurassic World Evolution 3" launched Tuesday from Frontier Developments in collaboration with Universal Products & Experiences across PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S.
Per the official description for the title, "players can delve into a game franchise first that brings adorable juvenile dinosaurs and a comprehensive breeding system, take on an epic global campaign that spans multiple stunning locations around the world, and shape their parks like never before with powerful creative tools."
The Sandbox has unveiled "San Junipero," a new simulated experience based off of the "Black Mirror" episode of the same name. The experience will be released on Oct. 22 to play on PC and Mac.
Players will immerse themselves through a first-person, interactive journey where unforgettable locations, mind-bending themes of simulated reality and emotional twists await. Players will also be given the opportunity to meet key characters Kelly and Yorkie, interact with them across timelines and decide whether they are ready to become a permanent resident of the digital afterlife.
iam8bit will celebrate its 20th anniversary with an art exhibit open to the public on Saturday, Nov. 8, and Sunday, Nov. 9, located at Studio 8, 614 E 12th St. in Los Angeles.
Per the gaming and media company, "In the last two decades, iam8bit has become a tastemaker at the intersection of games, art, and music, marking three original games published, 300+ albums and millions of records pressed. To commemorate this milestone, iam8bit is reopening the doors to its artistic roots with a gallery exhibition that celebrates both its origin story and its ongoing influence on the art and games landscape."
Sports Interactive will welcome the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) and NWSL Players' Association (NWSLPA) as new licenses for Football Manager 26. FM26 is set to launch on Nov. 4.
"We are delighted to have the NWSL and NWSLPA onboard as headline licensing partners for the debut of Women's Football in FM26," said Miles Jacobson, Studio Director at Sports Interactive. "Throughout our multi-year project to introduce Women's Football, we've maintained that we want to do it properly. This meant having the biggest world licences on board and the NWSL alongside the athletes who bring it to life is undoubtedly one of them. "I can't wait to see the stories our fans write as they get to test their skills in the NWSL for the first time."
Katie Eaton, Vice President of Consumer Products at National Women's Soccer League, added: "Partnering with Football Manager 26 is an exciting moment for the NWSL and our fans. Bringing our clubs and players into FM is the latest innovative way that our league is meeting soccer fans where they are and bringing the NWSL to new audiences."
FM fans will have the chance to take charge of elite teams, uncover new talent and compete at the highest level. This deal will include with official player photos, clubs logos and kits.
Tero Virtala has stepped down as CEO of game development company Remedy. He served in the role since 2016 and will continue to work for the company for an "agreed upon transition period" as they search for a new leader.
In the meantime, Remedy co-founder and chief product officer Markus Mäki will serve as interim CEO.
These changes are effective immediately as of Oct. 22.
Katelynn Heil joins Voldex in the newly created position as the head of franchise management, reporting to CEO and founder Alex Singer.
Heil will focus on building and scaling the Brookhaven IP in entertainment, live experiences, brand collaborations and consumer products. She will spearhead Voldex's franchise development strategy by collaborating with the Brookhaven game team to develop ownable elements, drive narrative and video content strategies and establish a global licensing program.
Additionally, Heil will shape Voldex's broader franchise development roadmap by identifying and cultivating future franchise opportunities across the company's portfolio.
Before joining Voldex, Heil previously served as head of brand marketing and franchise strategy at Moonbug Entertainment.
SEGA has unveiled the teaser trailer for the multiplayer arcade royale game "Sonic Rumble," launching globally on Nov. 5.
In "Sonic Rumble," up to 32 players compete against each other in a mix of high-octane obstacle races, survival challenges, cooperative team battles and ring-collecting showdowns inside Dr. Eggman's Egg Toy Land. Additionally, players can select fan-favorite characters, customizable cosmetics and strategic skill options.
"Sonic Rumble" will become available on iOS, Android, and Google Play Games on PC and Steam.
Check out the teaser trailer for "Sonic Rumble" below.
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