EA launches Facebook game "thesims" pressure Zynga

Sina Science and technology news Beijing time August 19 afternoon, EA launched a new version of The Sims game for Facebook platform in Thursday, the game may bring competitive pressure on Zynga. EA launched the first version of the game 10 years ago, in which players can simulate the lives of virtual characters, with the virtual characters passing through every important stage of their lives-career development, housing purchase, important dating and marriage and birth.　　But the new version of the game is mainly for the Facebook platform, will include all the features of the original version, and support the Facebook user interaction in the game. The new game is the result of the collaboration between EA and the casual gaming company Playfish team, which the EA acquired a few years ago. This free game, called the Sims Social, allows players to buy virtual money for new equipment and furniture for characters and homes in games. Leisurely)