'The Sims,' gaming's ultimate social sandbox, turns 25

Will Wright, creator of The Sims, at Electronic Arts in Emeryville, California, on March 24, 2008.

The original launched in February 2000 and spawned one of the most successful franchises in video game history. NPR's Susan Stone went hands-on with The Sims shortly after its debut.

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