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511. University Information Page Launched

Written on Friday 31 December 2004 at 08:48 by Stash - 4 comments.

The EA Games Website has launched page for The Sims 2: University Expansion Pack. The page features game description, system requirements, and screen shots. Although no "new" information is there, it is still worth a look. Go check out the page by clicking here.

512. Will Wright Earns Lifetime Achievement Award

Written on Friday 31 December 2004 at 08:42 by Stash - 2 comments.

The 21st Annual Awards for Technical Excellence singles out the year's most innovative products and technologies, and the people who did the most to move our industry forward. Will Wright, creator of The Sims and SimCity, was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award.

There are many brilliantly inventive minds in the gaming realm, but Will Wright shines even in that select group. Thanks to him, gamers don't just destroy: They also create. Read More!

513. Merry Christmas

Written on Friday 24 December 2004 at 02:03 by ChEeTaH - 1 comment.

The time has come very close now; Christmas is close and so I want to wish everybody on behalf of the entire team of the Sims Zone a merry Christmas. Whether you're getting lots of presents or not, we hope your wishes will come true and you'll have a few great days. As EA has published four Sims 2 holiday screenshots, they are yours to be viewed now - just click the thumbnails below.

Also a quick note to say that I'll be away from Christmas until 10 January (that's a bit more than 2 weeks). During that period it may take longer for e-mails to be answered, if at all. Please be patient and I'll be back at the 10th.

Merry Christmas from ChEeTaH, Andy, Carrie, Matt, Neil, Starrats, Stash, Steve and Sumit!

514. SimDay

Written on Friday 24 December 2004 at 01:31 by ChEeTaH - 0 comments.

This week's SimDay is a fairly big one, with quite a bit about movies. First of all there's an interview with MaxoidPlumpBob. She (Kerie Kimbrell) is a movie director at Maxis. In the interview she gives some tips about creating your own movies. Read the interview to get the details. Along with this, Maxis has made it possible to rate the videos posted by members on their MySim pages.

There's a lot more about movies and the Sims 2 University inside... Read More!

515. Sims 2 University Shots

Written on Friday 24 December 2004 at 00:45 by ChEeTaH - 1 comment.

The official Swedish site has posted three new screenshots of the first expansion pack for the Sims 2. These shots may show familiar scenes but are in fact brand new. They're a bit smaller than the usual ones, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't look at them...

516. Sims 2 University Interview, Screens and Logo

Written on Wednesday 22 December 2004 at 23:44 by ChEeTaH - 4 comments.

Maxis has revealed several new screenshots of the Sims 2 University, as well as the logo. The first three screenshots come from GameSpy. You can see them below, but if you want to read the added description head over to the article. Meanwhile Maxis has also sent out a new scoop newsletter. This scoop contains the "latest" info of the Sims 2 University, and two new screenshots are added. But that's not all - the new logo, slightly different from the previous one, is also shown. I've taken the same logo from the box mock up from EBGames though, with thanks to SP Zone for the link there. All of that can be seen below - click the thumbnails to see larger versions.

Furthermore, GameSpot has interviewed Kevin Hogan, the lead producer of the expansion pack. There isn't really any news in it, but if you want to read it anyway check out the interview. Here's a little quote about the objects from it:

"Juice kegs are definitely a part of the pack! We won't be unveiling it just yet, so be on the lookout for it! Also, stay tuned to hear more about the other objects that will be available in the pack. They are great. There are also a host of new furniture pieces and build mode options, as well as reward objects for the new careers."

517. Merry Christmas

Written on Tuesday 21 December 2004 at 23:56 by Sumit - 0 comments.

Well I am going out this Christmas and heres a few treats a tad early. First off, there is a matching floor and wall for those who are following the green gemstone collection. And last but not least, there is snow! Hope you like it. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.

Wallpaper!
Floor!

518. Maxis gets New General Manager

Written on Tuesday 21 December 2004 at 15:36 by ChEeTaH - 1 comment.

When Maxis moved from Walnut Creek to Redwood City and Luc Barthelet left ealier this year, Neil Young became the new General Manager of Maxis. Neil is now moving on to EALA, Electronic Arts Playa Vista studio in California, where his responsibilities will include building "improved processes that ensure high quality games are built on workable schedules." This is reported by IGN (thanks to WorldSims for the link).

We've been confirmed that the new General Manager of Maxis will be Nick Earl. Nick joined EA in 2001, as Chief Operating Officer at EA's Redwood Shores studio in Redwood City, California. He became General Manager of that studio in 2002, and now also of Maxis. Before working at EA, Earl worked for Eidos as Vice President of Product Development, and before that he worked at 3DO for six years. For more information about him, see his biography at the Redwood Shores site, under "About", and then "Meet the Execs".

519. Curtains to Match!

Written on Tuesday 21 December 2004 at 03:42 by Sumit - 1 comment.

Christmas is on its way, and the joys keep on coming. On the 21st day of Christmas The Sims Zone offers matching curtains for your bed. The two curtains seen in the picture will come in this flavor. Its absolutely outstanding. Yes, of course, more is on its way. Check it all out here!

520. HomeCrafter Plus Officially Announced [Update]

Written on Tuesday 21 December 2004 at 00:22 by ChEeTaH - 4 comments.

Tim LeTourneau, one of the producers over at Maxis, has confirmed that "The Sims 2 HomeCrafter Plus" will be released tomorrow on the official site. The tool will allow you to customize walls, floors and ground textures. Tim has confirmed this through a community mailing, which you can read in the "Read more" part of this post. He also included some screenshots of the tool, which you can check out before the program is released tomorrow. Of course, if by tomorrow you have any floors, walls or ground textures to submit to us, feel free to do so and they'll be added in our files database! Click the thumbnails of the screenshots below to see them in large, read on for Tim's words, and/or wait patiently until tomorrow.

[Update 21 December, 14:00] While many people are waiting for the tool, Maxis has placed an FAQ online on the official site. Head over to the HomeCrafter Plus FAQ for more information. The questions of the FAQ have been placed in our knowledge base as well. If you have any HomeCrafter Plus specific questions, feel free to post them - or answer others - in the new HomeCrafter Plus Category.

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