Bye-bye, Sims Social...

[B E C K]

Dissapoint.  EA is killing my games Sims Social and Simcity Social.  Both games aren't even that old but there you have it:  http://www.ea.com/news/maxis-an-update-on-facebook-titles

Today we are informing players of the difficult decision to retire some of our Facebook games: The Sims Social, SimCity Social and Pet Society.
 
After millions of people initially logged in to play these games, the number of players and amount of activity has fallen off.  For people who have seen other recent shutdowns of social games, perhaps this is not surprising.
 
EA will continue to deliver popular titles for Facebook, most notably games from PopCap, including Bejeweled Blitz, Solitaire Blitz and the recently-announced Plants vs. Zombies Adventures.
 
For players who have enjoyed our games, we will be making a special offer to introduce you to a PopCap game.  You’re a valued fan and we want to make sure you get a smooth transition to PopCap.  More details about that offer will appear in-game soon.
 
Players with questions about the shutdowns can find FAQs linked here: The Sims Social, SimCity Social and Pet Society.  The titles will go offline on June 14, 2013.
 
On behalf of the teams who developed these games, thank you for playing.

I call bullshit on this.  EAs had massive layoffs.  It was again voted worst company in America:  http://consumerist.com/2013/04/09/ea-makes-worst-company-in-america-history-wins-title-for-second-year-in-a-row/

Too bad.  I really liked Sims Social.

[Fiero]

Do you think anyone else here plays Sim Social?

I'm sorry for your loss.

[Rumble]

I don't even have facebook.
But you're all welcome to become my linkedin buddys and read all about my boring job

[B E C K]

Do you think anyone else here plays Sim Social?

Nope, I was just exercising my right to post about whatever I please since I, you know, pay for this place on a yearly basis. 

[Rama]

EA is like a modern day LJN.

[Faye Valentine]

Next time try Neopets

[Faye Valentine]

I don't even have facebook.
But you're all welcome to become my linkedin buddys and read all about my boring job

Get facebook!
Dont add Fiero unless you want the whole front page of reddit in your newsfeed

jk fierito xxoo

[B E C K]

Next time try Neopets

Wait, is that still around?  Anyway, I have too many real pets to want a pet game of any kind. 

[Fiero]

I don't even have facebook.
But you're all welcome to become my linkedin buddys and read all about my boring job

Get facebook!
Dont add Fiero unless you want the whole front page of reddit in your newsfeed

jk fierito xxoo

I usually post from /r/rising, so you'll see it BEFORE it hits the reddit front page.

[Faye Valentine]

thats so hipster of you

[Fiero]

thats so hipster of you

Fucking right. I post things before they are karmad.

[Faye Valentine]

thats so hipster of you

Fucking right. I post things before they are karmad.

you mean "karma-ed"?

[B E C K]

karmad.

Is that who we're at war with now?  Sounds about right.

[Faye Valentine]

I thought you guys were going to war with Chechenia in 3...2....1...

[Fiero]

We've always been at war with Eastasia.