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There are several [[Sim lore|fictional]] '''companies''' in [[The Sims series]] that are mentioned in object descriptions, [[career]] [[chance card]]s, [[adventure]]s and [[Sim]] biographies. Like many names in The Sims universe, they can be a play on words relating to the type of object(s) they sell. They may also be plays on the names of real-world companies.
There are several [[Sim lore|fictional]] '''companies''' in [[The Sims series]] that are mentioned in object descriptions, [[career]] [[chance card]]s, [[adventure]]s and [[Sim]] biographies. Like many names in The Sims universe, they can be a play on words relating to the type of object(s) they sell. They may also be plays on the names of real-world companies.
* '''Alvar''' designs vintage, mid-century modern furniture from ''[[The Sims 3 Store]]''.
* '''Alvar''' designs vintage, mid-century modern furniture from ''[[The Sims 3 Store]]''.
* '''Arasika Technologies''' is a company that manufactures hover cars in ''[[The Sims 3: Into the Future]]''.
* '''Arasika Technologies''' is a company that manufactures hovercars in ''[[The Sims 3: Into the Future]]''.
* '''Big Yard Dudes Inc''' is a statue manufacturing company known for its very large outdoor statues, which can be purchased by wealthier Sims.
* '''Big Yard Dudes Inc''' is a statue manufacturing company known for its very large outdoor statues, which can be purchased by wealthier Sims.
* '''Brand Name''' produces low-end kitchen appliances.
* '''Brand Name''' produces low-end kitchen appliances.
* '''Burger Clown''' is a fast food restaurant selling burgers found in ''[[The Sims: Hot Date]]''. A Burger Clown sign can be found in [[buy mode]]. A Burger Clown restaurant can be found [[Downtown (The Sims)|Downtown]] in the non-''[[House Party]]'' version of Landgraab Mall.
* '''Burger Clown''' is a fast food restaurant selling burgers found in ''[[The Sims: Hot Date]]''. A Burger Clown sign can be found in [[buy mode]]. A Burger Clown restaurant can be found [[Downtown (The Sims)|Downtown]] in the non-''[[House Party]]'' version of Landgraab Mall.
* '''Chimeway & Daughters''' makes [[piano]]s.
* '''Chimeway & Daughters''' makes [[piano]]s.
* '''Corebital Designs''' makes various futuristic equipment, like futuristic bookshelf and all-in-one bathroom in ''[[The Sims 3: Into the Future]]''.
* '''Corebital Designs''' makes various futuristic equipment, like a futuristic bookshelf and all-in-one bathroom in ''[[The Sims 3: Into the Future]]''.
* '''Crisponix''' makes [[refrigerator]]s in ''[[The Sims 4]]''.
* '''Crisponix''' makes [[refrigerator]]s in ''[[The Sims 4]]''.
* '''Desert Designs Inc ''' creates the Desert Designs Coffee Table and Desert Designs Sofa of ''[[The Sims 3 Store]]''.
* '''Desert Designs Inc ''' creates the Desert Designs Coffee Table and Desert Designs Sofa of ''[[The Sims 3 Store]]''.
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* '''[[Landgraab Industries]]''' and '''[[Shiny Things Inc.]]''' are businesses owned by the [[Landgraab family|Landgraabs]].
* '''[[Landgraab Industries]]''' and '''[[Shiny Things Inc.]]''' are businesses owned by the [[Landgraab family|Landgraabs]].
* '''[[LoFi Audio]]''' makes basic "boom box" [[stereo]]s.
* '''[[LoFi Audio]]''' makes basic "boom box" [[stereo]]s.
* '''McKraken Industries''' makes "old time" styled furniture and plumbing in ''[[The Sims 3]]''.
* '''McKraken Industries''' makes "old-time" styled furniture and plumbing in ''[[The Sims 3]]''.
* '''Modern Arcology''' makes a variety of futuristic furniture in ''[[The Sims 3: Into the Future]]''.
* '''Modern Arcology''' makes a variety of futuristic furniture in ''[[The Sims 3: Into the Future]]''.
* '''[[MorcuCorp]]''' is a malicious corporation dedicated to exploiting the region of [[Al Simhara]].
* '''[[MorcuCorp]]''' is a malicious corporation dedicated to exploiting the region of [[Al Simhara]].
* '''Neukum Systems''' makes stereo speakers. It also makes the line of single-channel community lot speakers which appear in ''[[The Sims 2]]'' and its expansions.
* '''Neukum Systems''' makes stereo speakers. It also makes the line of single-channel community lot speakers which appear in ''[[The Sims 2]]'' and its expansions.
* '''Noyin''' makes [[telephone|cellphones]] in ''[[The Sims 2: University]]''.
* '''Noyin''' makes [[telephone|cellphones]] in ''[[The Sims 2: University]]''. It is possibly based on Finnish phone manufacturer Nokia.
* '''Paltry Predictions, Inc''' manufactures the [[Future Cube]] object.
* '''Paltry Predictions, Inc''' manufactures the [[Future Cube]] object.
* '''Public Domains''' makes several [[boat]]s in ''[[The Sims 3: Island Paradise]]''.
* '''Public Domains''' makes several [[boat]]s in ''[[The Sims 3: Island Paradise]]''.
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* '''Zed's Dizcount Dealz''' is a seller of used hover vehicles in ''[[The Sims 3: Into the Future]]''.
* '''Zed's Dizcount Dealz''' is a seller of used hover vehicles in ''[[The Sims 3: Into the Future]]''.


Several fictional car brands are included. Some examples are '''Yomoshoto''', a sedan and coupe manufacturer, '''Vorn''', which produces the P238 and the Stallion in ''The Sims 3'', and the luxury, supercar brands '''Hwang Motors''' and '''Margaret'''.
Several fictional car brands are included. Some examples are '''Yomoshoto''', a Japanese car manufacturer presumably based on Toyota, '''Vorn''' (based on Ford), which produces the P238 and the Stallion in ''The Sims 3'', and the luxury, supercar brands '''Hwang Motors''' and '''Margaret'''.
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Revision as of 13:04, 24 April 2020

There are several fictional companies in The Sims series that are mentioned in object descriptions, career chance cards, adventures and Sim biographies. Like many names in The Sims universe, they can be a play on words relating to the type of object(s) they sell. They may also be plays on the names of real-world companies.

Several fictional car brands are included. Some examples are Yomoshoto, a Japanese car manufacturer presumably based on Toyota, Vorn (based on Ford), which produces the P238 and the Stallion in The Sims 3, and the luxury, supercar brands Hwang Motors and Margaret.