The Sims
The Sims is a series of life simulation video games developed by Maxis and published by Electronic Arts. The franchise has sold nearly 200 million copies worldwide, and it is one of the best-selling video games series of all time.
The Sims Creator Program partners with established and emerging Sims content creators, modders, artists, bloggers, and fan sites. Once approved, creators receive exclusive perks including access to the EA Creator Network, private Discord, early access to new releases, game codes, swag, and induction into the Support-A-Creator bonus commission initiative for purchases made with their Creator Code at the EA App Store.
Overview
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Commission & Conversion Tracking
How The Sims calculates commissions and tracks conversions.
- Commission plans
- Commission terms undisclosed—contact the affiliate team for current rates and program details.
Standard Commission
Earn commission per purchase using Creator Code.
One-time
0%
Percentage
Tracking
Attribution model | Code-based |
Tracking method | Creator Code redemption at EA App checkout |
Promotional Tools and Resources
Materials and resources provided to support your promotion efforts
BANNERS | No |
TEXT LINKS | No |
SUPPORTS DEEP LINKING | No |
- More info about marketing materials
- Swag, artwork prints, Discord access, and game codes for launches/expansions. No standard affiliate assets like banners/feeds
Program Rules, Approval and Restrictions
Guidelines and limitations you need to follow when promoting The Sims
SOCIAL MEDIA ALLOWED | Yes |
EMAIL MARKETING ALLOWED | Yes |
PPC ALLOWED | |
Trademark Bidding | |
GEOGRAPHIC RESTRICTIONS | Worldwide |
COUPON SITE ALLOWED | No |
TRAFFIC MINIMUMS | 5,000+ followers/subscribers or 40+ average concurrent viewers (in last 30 days), or 2,000+ CC downloads (majority of creations) |
- Approval process
- Manual approval. No website required — Over 18, actively makes Sims content, Publisher must have posted on main channel within past 30 days, 5,000+ followers/subscribers, or 40+ average concurrent viewers, or 2,000+ CC downloads, compliance with EA/Creator Network guidelines, not associated with coins/gambling/leaks, fan sites must sign EA agreements
- Other restrictions
- Must not undermine player experience, leak unreleased content, engage in gambling/key sales, or breach EA Creator guidelines
Payouts and Payment Methods
How earnings are paid out and which methods are supported
Payment frequency | |
Payout currency | USD |
Minimum threshold | $0 |
- More payout info
- Payout tied to usage of Creator Code and commissions earned per purchase
The Sims overview
- Company
- Pricing model
- Buy once / Paid
- App types
SUPPORTED PLATFORMS
Web
Online
Desktop
Mac, Windows
Mobile
Android, iPhone, Blackberry, Windows Phone
Other
Windows Mobile, Java Mobile, Origin, Steam