Maxis is founded by Will Wright and Jeff Braun.

Players start building their own cities in the original SimCity.

The creative building continues in a new city simulator.

Maxis becomes part of Electronic Arts.

The legacy evolves as players re-create cities from around the world.

The first installment of the life simulator launches. It’s time to play with life.

The city-building fun grows.

Players guide new Sims through life and help them achieve their goals.

Players experiment on a massive scale, guiding species from microscopic organisms to sentient space explorers.

Players explore a living world while guiding Sims through their lives.

The classic is updated and expanded for a new generation.

Players discover endless possibilities as they create and control Sims, build their homes, and share their creations.

Competitors on this show face creative challenges in The Sims.