News: Latest iteration of Sims takes 3-D to a new level

The Sims franchise has crossed a new 3D threshold with the recent release of Sims 2, reports the New York Times. Earlier versions of Sims had more primitive 3D effects that were limited by set perspectives and a lack of expressions on characters' faces. Sims 2 has taken the "Avatar" approach to dealing with characters' emotions, and has also incorporated "aspirations" that drive users' experiences with other characters and the simulated world in which they live.