EA to shut down three Facebook games developed by Maxis

Electronic Arts is shutting down some of its Facebook games. The company has announced on its website that it will be shutting down The Sims Social, SimCity Social and Pet Society. Other games, including Bejeweled Blitz, Solitaire Blitz and Plants vs Zombies Adventures aren't being shut down. Only the games developed by Maxis are being affected.EA seems to be shifting its focus from Maxis' Facebook games to the ones developed by PopCap. The company will be transitioning players of the games being shut down to PopCap's games. "For players who have enjoyed our games, we will be making a special offer to introduce you to a PopCap game," states the company. "You’re a valued fan and we want to make sure you get a smooth transition to PopCap.  More details about that offer will appear in-game soon."The games are still up for some time, though. They will go offline on June 14. The company is encouraging players to spend any in-game currency they might have in these games, such as SimCash in The Sims Social, Diamonds in SimCity Social, or Pet Society Cash in Pet Society, as the in-game currencies will become invalid when the games are shut down.Click here for full story