"The Sims" celebrates 25 years

The video game series "The Sims" launched 25 years ago this week. Now, it's one of the most popular game series in the world, captivating hundreds of millions of players and allowing them to create and control virtual lives. Dana Jacobson visits the games' headquarters to take a closer look at the franchise's success.

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