I began playing Sims in 2005 with Sims2. I joined the forums, then, too. Moved onto Sims3, kept my username and now I'm playing Sims4. I have no clue as to why EA is being so cagey, secretive and all the other nonsense we, the consumers, have been put through. This is NOT good marketing. I am aware that teasing what's coming up with actual spark some players to play more, just to get their Sims 'ready' for what's coming.
The silence is deafening and it DOES give rise to all kinds of rumors, innuendos and outright misinformation. Please, EA, don't shut us out like this again. WE are your MARKET.
And for the record, I will NEVER play Sims mobile. Screen is too small, the cost of streaming too high and my guess is it's as limited, play-wise, as most facebook games, which I don't do, either.