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131. Seasons Tech Support

Written on Tuesday 20 March 2007 at 20:01 by ChEeTaH - 0 comments.

As usual with the release of an expansion pack, a new tech support section opens up at the official site. The section for Seasons is now up as well, and contains the usual technical questions about the game. Some information about the main new features is included, as well as a few hints and tips concerning seasons and weather, gardening (including the gardening club and fishing), as well as running in a screen resolution higher than 800x600. You can also check out the support sections for all previous Sims 2 expansions and the base game by searching for all of them.

132. Chat Transcript UK

Written on Tuesday 20 March 2007 at 20:00 by ChEeTaH - 0 comments.

About three weeks ago there was a chat at the official UK site about Seasons, in which developers Hunter and Lyndsay answered questions from fans. No news has come out of it, except for another rundown on the features of the expansion. The chat log is now available to view for those who missed the chat, or just want to read it over. Check out the full chat transcript for all the details.

133. Seasons Released (Press Release and Screens)

Written on Tuesday 20 March 2007 at 20:00 by ChEeTaH - 0 comments.

Due to circumstances the news has been a bit out of date, but we're catching up again. First of all: seasons shipped three weeks ago, and to mark the moment EA issued a press release. The article mentions the key features of the expansion pack once again, from the changing weather and gardening to the seasonal impacts and potions. Not a must-read, but it does tell that Seasons will increase the number of 85 million Sims units (including the Sims 1 and individual expansion packs) sold worldwide so far. Read the whole press release for details. Additionally EA has released seven more official screenshots of the pack which you can see below.

134. MySims: Official Nintendo Magazine Scans

Written on Wednesday 28 February 2007 at 03:12 by ChEeTaH - 0 comments.

Fansite and affiliate SimsNetwork has received scans of next month's Official Nintendo Magazine UK (ONM). Like we reported earlier, this magazine has a feature about the recently announced MySims. The scans, which you can find below, reveal some new information about the Wii version of the game. They comment that recent installments of the Sims series have seen slipping review scores, but that, inspired by Nintendo's innovation, EA has seen what's possible with Nintendo's latest platforms. See the scans below, or read on for details from the preview.

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135. MySims Announced

Written on Tuesday 27 February 2007 at 01:11 by ChEeTaH - 0 comments.

After rumours and a Japanese presentation, there is now more official confirmation regarding a Sims title for Nintendo's Wii: MySims will be available for both the Wii and the DS later this year. According to the press release announcing the title the game will deliver the "creativity, customization and classic open-ended gameplay that has enchanged Sims players worldwide." After creating your own toy-like Sim, reflecting your personal style and attitudes, dressing them up with pig-tails and baseball caps to dreadlocks and Mohawks, you start unlocking new clothing hairstyles, accessories and more. That's just for the characters - you start off in a "delightful but disorganized town" where it'll be your task to get things reorganized and make the town more dynamic. You can design furniture, appliances, new homes and businesses using a selection of building blocks. Some of the characters you'll meet are Mayor Rosalyn P. Marshall, hotel Bellhop Buddy, Gino Delicioso the Italian Chef and Ocean Breeze, who wants to set up his own Yoga studio. You can make Gino an oven, or put a roof on Buddy's hotel - all these tasks will help the town grow. Executive producer Tim LeTourneau says the goal of MySims is to "provide a creative play experience like never before on a video game system. By giving players the tools to create literally any kind of world they want in MySims, we're reinforcing the idea that the players create the magic. Will the town support a plethora of spooky, mysterious townsfolk - or buzz with the laughter and smiles of fun-loving Sims? It's your call! In MySims, what players make... makes all the difference!" MySims is the first in a new line of Sims products, developed by the Sims Division, for both Nintendo Wii and DS. More information, including an English version of the trailer seen in Japanese before, can be found at MySims.com. There are three new screenshots as well, which you can see below. For more details read the press release and the previous newspost here at TSZ.

136. MySims (Wii) Mag Scans

Written on Tuesday 27 February 2007 at 00:45 by ChEeTaH - 0 comments.

Nintendo Power is one of a few magazines which got an exclusive first look at MySims for the Wii. Fansite SnootySims obtained scans of the article from the magazine. Over 7 pages there are mostly graphics to watch, but part of the text can also be read. The magazine talked to designer Robin Hunicke and executive producer Tim LeTourneau (also known from his role as senior producer for the first three Sims 2 expansion packs), art director Terry Smith and producer Shannon Copur, all of the MySims team. For more details about what the game will be about, read more. For the graphics, check out the scans below. Read More!

137. Seasons Chat Tuesday

Written on Tuesday 27 February 2007 at 00:39 by ChEeTaH - 0 comments.

After the chat almost two weeks ago (see the transcript) there will be another chat about Seasons tomorrow. This time it will be focused on European fans, as it'll be held on the official UK Sims site. Starting at 7pm GMT (20:00 in most of Europe, 2pm EST, 1pm CST, 11am PST). Hunter and Lyndsay from the expansion pack developers will attend the chat and answer questions any fan in the chat has. Go to the UK Site tomorrow to find the chatroom.

138. The Sims on iPod / iPhone

Written on Tuesday 27 February 2007 at 00:39 by ChEeTaH - 0 comments.

In a recent announcement EA revealed that they will be developing games for Apple's iPod and iPhone. The goal is to have gamers on every platform, from PC to their consoles in the living room, and on the road on a handheld or phone. EA (Mobile) Games have already been on sale through Apple's iTunes, and although no exact figures are given, it is a tremendous success, according to Javier Ferreira, vice president of publishing for EA Mobile. Although details are still scarce, one of the games mentioned to be taken to Apple's gadgets is the Sims. Ferreira: "The more devices that people can play on, the better. You'll see people play The Sims on the Xbox, the PC, their iPod and then the mobile phone." Some more details about the EA/Apple collaboration check out the full article at GamesIndustry.biz. Thanks to TheSims2.co.za for finding it. As soon as we have more details about the Sims on iPod and/or iPhone, we'll let you know.

139. Life Stories Exhibition

Written on Monday 26 February 2007 at 19:20 by ChEeTaH - 0 comments.

Celebrating the launch of The Sims Life Stories the game will be exhibited for two weeks in an exhibition based around the art of the teen advice story. The exhibition will feature 1950s and 1960s illustrations and photo stories in teen magazines from the 1970s and 1980s, until the "virtual era and The Sims" in the last decade. Works from legendary magazines including Romeo (1957-1974), Jackie (1964-1993), Blue Jeans (1977-1991) and Patches (1979-1989) will be featured, as well as present day examples of "teen conundrums from the newly issued game, The Sims Life Stories." From the press release:

"The Sims Life Stories Exhibition is a world first project and has been created following unprecedented access into the world of teen magazines. The exhibition will be split into five broad themes and will compare and contrast the advice, the fashion, the people and the issues faced by teenagers through the decades. The real topics of discussion and debate that have graced common rooms, park benches and bedrooms throughout the UK for the last few decades will be presented to the public this March."

Five subjects will be explored: friendship, love, appearance and fashion, school to jobs and finally family. Admission to the exhibition is free, and it'll be held at Proud Galleries (5 Buckingham Street, London, WC2N 6BP) from 1 March to 14 March. It's open from 11am to 6pm. For more information check out the newspost on the official UK site, as well as the press release in the "Read More" section of the newspost you're reading now. Read More!

140. Seasons Commercials Online

Written on Monday 26 February 2007 at 18:43 by ChEeTaH - 0 comments.

As with every Sims 2 expansion pack, new commercials are being made to promote the release. As usual these are fan-made videos, showing how they play the Sims. Three new videos have been made for the Sims 2 Seasons, and all three can be found at SimsPlayedBy.com. They show a scene in fall, playing with the weather machine, and a snowman taking revenge. Check out the campaign's website for the three new and all old videos. There's also a Behind the Scenes look for the Pets campaign that we haven't mentioned before, available on the same website.