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1321. Sims2: Bugs, Features, Solutions...

Written on Monday 4 October 2004 at 13:32 by Neil - 6 comments.

Sims2 has been out for nearly three weeks now and just like its previous incarnation, the new game already has its fair share of bugs (some of which aren't actually bugs) and features. Just like the original game, really.

In This extra, just like a similiar one before it, I have complied a list from usenet of bugs, features and noted solutions which maybe some people have experienced with the new game. You might also discover something you never knew :)

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1322. The Sims 2 - The Sequel Has Landed - Building

Written on Monday 4 October 2004 at 03:10 by Andy - 2 comments.

Building is the latest section that we are looking at in our detailed review of The Sims 2 From the ground up to the rooftops, we look at the features that are available and illustrate it with various examples of what is now possible. It's all in here!

1323. Sims 2 News: Patch, Guide and more Articles [Update: New cheats and more]

Written on Sunday 3 October 2004 at 16:23 by ChEeTaH - 6 comments.

Maxis has announced a patch for the Sims 2 is in the works. On the official BBS, MaxoidLucky made a post announcing it. They're viewing the board and getting reports in from tech support, and Maxis is now compiling a list of things to address in the first patch. There will be a form on the official website this week, in which you can enter details of problems you're having with the game, so they can be resolved and addressed. For more information, see the patch post.

For the other news, click the Read More link below (or just read on)... Read More!

1324. The Sims 2 - The Sequel Has Landed - Neighborhoods

Written on Friday 1 October 2004 at 05:00 by Andy - 0 comments.

Neighborhoods is the latest section that we are looking at in our detailed review of The Sims 2 From the existing neighborhoods to creating new ones, find out some some of the things you can do in this completely new dimension. It's all in here!

1325. SimDay / The Sims 2 Update

Written on Friday 1 October 2004 at 03:52 by ChEeTaH - 0 comments.

It's been thursday, which means SimDay. The official site comes with a few things this week. First of all, there's the news that EA and Rooster Teeth Production, known for the RedvsBlue movies (made with the game Halo), have teamed up. Rooster Teeth will create an ongoing series of movies with the Sims 2, called "The StrangerHood". Using so-called Machinima, a method to use video-games to create high-quality movies, Rooster Teeth plans to release a new movie every 2 weeks. The characters are already introduced in the tune of the show, posted as Episode 0. You can view it, and find more information, at The StrangerHood. You can also read EA's press release about it, or see the character page at the official Sims 2 site. Further movie news, is that Maxis has posted a movie ending. After editing your Sims 2 movies, you can append this bit (which comes in 3 sizes) to show you made the video with the Sims 2. You can get them from Get Cool Stuff.

Finally: reviews. And lots of them. The official site mentioned CNN's article, which we mentioned earlier. But there's a lot more, here's the list (all are reviews):

• Ars Technica (8/10)
• 3DAvenue (90/100)
• Washington Post (No Rating, registration may be required)
• The Electric New Paper (9/10)
• ContraCostaTimes (No Rating, registration may be required)
• London Free Press (No Rating)
• GameDaily (4/5)
• Gamers.com (No Rating)
• eToychest Technicae (90%)
• Gameguru Mania (93%)
• Gaming Nexus (9.4/10)
• ToTheGame (7.0/10)

We've also made a review index, which currently lists 42 (!) reviews from gaming and news sites. As you're used to from our review indexes, you get a quote and the score from each site, along with a link to the full review. The index should help you make up your mind whether to buy the Sims 2 or not - if you haven't already done so.

1326. Urbz Trailer, Screens and Artworks

Written on Friday 1 October 2004 at 01:17 by ChEeTaH - 0 comments.

Besides this week's UrbzDay, there is a more on the Urbz, coming from IGN PS2. They've posted a new trailer of 14.4 Mb (or 26.5 and 132.6 Mb for QuickTime versions, Insiders only). You can find it on the videos page. Furthermore, we have the following screenshots and artworks (5 characters, each with and without shadow) from the console version for you, straight from EA:

1327. UrbzDay

Written on Friday 1 October 2004 at 00:44 by ChEeTaH - 0 comments.

This week's UrbzDay comes with some new pics, movies, crew and of course the blog. The blog, and some pictures, are about the Atomic toys. Atomic Toys will put some toys in stores in November, based on characters from the Urbz. There will be two product lines, one with 20 characters from the Handheld version, another with 18 characters from the console version of the game. A new update about the progress of the toys' development will be given in a few weeks, for now you'll have to do with 12 pics of the sculptures. One of them, number 13, is a bit hidden from the site. Although it doesn't represent the toys - it seems to be a bit messed up - we're showing it you here. Click the thumbnails to enlarge the images:


Besides that, there are 2 videos in the Flix section, and new crew members are presented for both the console and handheld versions of the game, in the Crew section. You can find all of that on the official site.

1328. New Poll

Written on Friday 1 October 2004 at 00:14 by ChEeTaH - 0 comments.

It's been up for almost 24 hours again: this week's new poll. This week we want to know from you what kind of tool for the Sims 2 Maxis should release first. If you'd rather be able to make meshes for Sims sooner than anything else, or perhaps walls, floors, roofs, or objects, then check out our poll on the right, or on the latest poll page.

For last week's poll: the live mode is by far the most popular mode of the Sims. 44% prefers that place over all others. Second is build mode, which 22% voted for. 13.5% chose buy mode, followed by 4.5% for the Neighborhood screen. 3.5% hangs out in the options all the time and finally just about 1.5% prefers the photo album editing. 11% doesn't have a favourite section in the game. 461 people casted their vote. For the detailed results, see the results page.

1329. First Sims 2 Expansion possibly in May

Written on Thursday 30 September 2004 at 01:01 by ChEeTaH - 0 comments.

The first online shop has already put up the Sims 2's first expansion up for pre-order. GameStop has it up for $29.99, with a release date of 1 May 2005. It doesn't have a name yet, though "Episode 2" is a possible one, as Prima's strategy guide which is to be released in February is called that. Details are still very vague, but of course we'll keep you updated on this. You will be able to pre-order the expansion from our shop as soon as Amazon lists it as well. Of course you can already pre-order the guide, or order the Sims 2 and its strategy guide from there.

1330. Sims 2 Not Working? Try This...

Written on Wednesday 29 September 2004 at 02:02 by Neil - 6 comments.

Based on my own personal experience over all of last week when my nice shiny new copy of Sims 2 decided it wasn't going to play anymore, I present my solution to this problem in a new Extra. It may help if you don't see any messages about DirectX 9 adaptors or even if you don't see any messages at all, rather a black screen when starting Sims 2.

Note though that the article assumes, in the latter parts, that you understand what I'm going to be waffling on about so you may wish to supply the Extra to somebody who knows about these things. I'd love to know if the extra ideas help you out - do let me know :)

Click here to read the extra - Sims 2 Advanced Troubleshooting Technique Type Stuff :-)