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2281. SimDay - MySims Launched!

Written on Friday 27 September 2002 at 16:11 by Matthew - 0 comments.

This weeks SimDay is here, finally. Wonder what caused the delays? Anyway, the first item on the agenda is the new MySims feature on the site itself. If you've been there and logged in in the last twenty-four hours or so, you may have seen a little logo for it. Wondered what it's about? Well wonder no more. Here's a brief summary from the help pages:

'Your SimPage is a place to keep track of things you've uploaded to the Sims Exchange, as well as all of the cool things you've seen that other people have uploaded. Express yourself! Show people that you've noticed their cool creations! Trying to find a Sim you uploaded weeks ago? Go to your SimPage and you can find your Sim as easy as 1-2-3.'

Also interesting about this whole feature is that it appears to be another way in which they're trying to sell you the Deluxe edition. For instance, Deluxe SimsPages won't have banner ads like the non-deluxe ones. Deluxe owners get to do more customising. Deluxe pages are the only ones that can be added to SimsLists. Any views on this whole issue? Make sure you leave a comment here then. For more on MySims, go to the official site, or more specifically the help pages for it. But that's not all this week.. keep reading!

2282. SimDay - New Unleashed Download

Written on Friday 27 September 2002 at 16:02 by Matthew - 0 comments.

Finally, after a huge gap, we have a new download from the official Sims site. The object in question is a shrimp cart, and is compatible only with the new Unleashed expansion pack - out now in the US, and soon everywhere else! The object weighs in at 1.57mb, and the official line on it is as follows: 'Now your Sims can enjoy a Shrimp-On-A-Stick from this colorful local vendor. Unleashed owners should check their local community lot for this delicious treat.'

Want to download it? You'll be needing this link then!

2283. SimDay - Unleashed Lot Exchange Launched!

Written on Friday 27 September 2002 at 15:57 by Matthew - 0 comments.

The other main thing added today (or should that be late yesterday?) to the official site was the lot exchange feature for the Unleashed expansion pack. Again, not much use for us Europeans right now, but at least we can take heart in currently being in the lead in the Ryder Cup, eh? :) Besides, not too much longer to go till we get it. Here's the blurb on it from the website:

'The new Unleashed lot exchange Is open for business! Want to add a cafe or grocery store to your neighborhood? Search the Unleashed Neighborhood Exchange for the latest in user-created neighborhood lots.'

If you wish to take a look around, then use this link to go right over there. Oh, and the fourth and final thing added as part of SimDay was a transcript from a recent SimCity 4 chat. Not entire relevant, but for the sake of completeness click here to read it. Well, that's certainly one of the most packed SimDays I can remember. Keep it up Maxis!

2284. Get well soon, ChEeTaH

Written on Thursday 26 September 2002 at 01:39 by Andy - 7 comments.

Our hardworking webmaster has been working too hard and is out of action with RSI (Repetitive Strain Injury) in his right arm. He will hopefully be back in action in a week or so when his arm has been properly rested.

ChEeTaH has asked me to apologise for those of you who are eagerly awaiting TNHH v4, the latest version of his excellent neighborhood handling program. This will be made available when he has recovered.

In the meantime, the rest of the staff and I hope to keep you informed of the latest goings-on in the Sims Community and keep you stocked with plenty of new downloads for your virtual people.

Get well soon, mate. We miss you.

2285. The Sims Deluxe - Reviewed

Written on Thursday 26 September 2002 at 01:34 by Matthew - 0 comments.

Scouring the internet for news late on a Wednesday, guess what I found? Only the first review of The Sims Deluxe! Well, maybe. The oddly named Gamenikki has a review of the new version of The Sims, and they actually rate it fairly highly. It scores nine out ten. However, they do have some views not a million miles away from those expressed on this very site:

'If you DONT own The Sims already, then this is a must-purchase. If you own just the original game, then I would still recommend the package because of the expansion pack, extras and a $10 rebate if you own the original. This would have the expansion pack and additional content (of which there is a nice amount) priced at a reasonable $25 or so. For gamers who own The Sims and Livin Large already, there is really no compelling reason to pay top dollar for essentially The Sims Creator, lots of new outfits and a few new objects. Yes, The Sims Deluxe Edition reeks of cash-in, but like the Malibu Stacy with just a new hat, you know youll buy it anyways.'

The full review is located here.

2286. SimDay Preview!

Written on Thursday 26 September 2002 at 01:28 by Matthew - 0 comments.

Amazingly enough, it looks like there might actually be something worthwhile coming on SimDay tomorrow. No, really, there might. Along with the release date changes mentioned below, the official site brings (for the first time in quite a while) a preview of what to expect this SimDay. It mentions that they'll be releasing the new 'Unleashed Lot Exchange', as well as the 'Deluxe MySims feature'. Hmm... no further information is there, so I can't tell you anymore yet.

However, only one more day to wait! Come back around mid-to-late Thursday, and I'll fill you in further on the details of these new site features. Promise!

2287. The Sims (PS2) Delayed To 2003

Written on Thursday 26 September 2002 at 01:21 by Matthew - 0 comments.

In a little announcement over at the official Sims site, it has been stated that both the Playstation 2 version of the Sims and SimCity 4 have been delayed from their expected November launches to early 2002. Sigh. I was looking forward to the PS2 version as well. Still, here's the official line on the movement of the dates:

'Maxis is moving the launch of SimCity 4 and The Sims for the PS2 to January 2003. We know you're looking forward to both games and that this might be a disappointment. You should know that both titles are looking great and are a blast to play. Moving them to the beginning of next year will give us the opportunity to do a little extra fine-tuning and polishing of the games. We'll also be revamping SimCity.com and posting the most up to date information regarding both games on our websites.'

More at the official site, which is here.

2288. The Sims Unleashed - Nearly Unleashed!

Written on Thursday 26 September 2002 at 01:16 by Matthew - 0 comments.

Those of you in the US are 'lucky' enough to now be able to trot down to your nearest GameStop, EB or whatever and pick up a copy of the latest Sims expansion pack. However, us Europeans aren't much worse off.. we've only got around nine more days to wait! The Sims: Unleashed is currently scheduled to be coming out on Friday 4th October, so it won't be long before you can play with your pets. Incidentally, for our UK readers, I'd recommend you take a look at Play.com where it's available for just 14.99.

As you'd expect, as it's out in the US, reviews have started appearing. One of the first of these is over at IGN.com, where it earns a fairly repectable score of seven out of ten. Only fairly respectable, though. The review doesn't paint that good a picture of the pack, really.. here's a quote:

'..by now, the only people still playing The Sims (besides those people who just bought a computer and with it their first game) are serious, hardcore Sims players who are going to buy every expansion pack regardless. And we've already downloaded hundreds if not thousands of new skins and objects, so that part of the expansion isn't very impressive. So once the novelty of cleaning up after cats and dogs wears off, we're left with a $30 utility that adds twenty new lots to each neighborhood.'

The full review is well worth a read, and can be found here.

2289. New Walls

Written on Wednesday 25 September 2002 at 03:26 by Sumit - 0 comments.

I added a couple of walls. A wall and floor set too. One of my first walls (Stars) has now reached its gold edition, which is much more classy. I hope you like it and also more sets to come, just like the previous Hawaiian styled ones. Check the all out here.

2290. Sim Brother II - Day 33 (Leaders)

Written on Tuesday 24 September 2002 at 02:58 by Andy - 0 comments.