text_combined: gamasutra rssfeedsspamassassintaintorg url httpwwwnewsisfreecomclick08613666159 date 20021006t1812540100 project budgets multiple millions dollars virtually margin error development teams tremendous pressure come top entertainment software markets cutthroat competition team manager wants contemplate dropping ball creating vivid graphics necessary help make game success electronic arts sims franchise excellent example pressurized situation article highlights critical issues govern high volume asset production needed todays demanding games mon 07 oct 2002 080041 0000 keeping sims managing large scale game content