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851. More Superstar Reviews

Written on Sunday 8 June 2003 at 01:32 by ChEeTaH - 0 comments.

We've spotted another 2 reviews for Superstar. Both discuss the unresolved technical issues, the humour the game adds, how hard it is to become Superstar (including keeping those mood-bars green), the outdated graphics and more. What both editors find the most annoying issue is that some actions you give your Sim are just dropped and ignored. They're also waiting for The Sims 2. Which sites I'm talking about? This review from Gaming Horizon, and this one from IGN. The one from Gaming Horizon also discusses the annoying installation procedure, which asks for several CDs. They give the game a 7.4 out of 10 score, while IGN gives a 8.3 out of 10. You can find quotes of these reviews, and others, in our review index.

852. Studio Town Open for Business

Written on Friday 6 June 2003 at 11:27 by Jendea - 0 comments.

"and... Action!" Studio Town has it's first additions with Breckenridge Studios - designed for the practical sim that needs to build funds as well as fame - and Mainstream Music. Mainstream Music has all the music objects plus a coffee shop, rec area and spa.

Click on the picture to check them both out.

853. Wright will make TV Show

Written on Thursday 5 June 2003 at 00:19 by ChEeTaH - 0 comments.

Yahoo! News reports that Will Wright has closed a deal with Fox Broadcasting to create a TV Series. Over the past year, Wright has been toying with the idea to create a new show. Although the show signed for doesn't look like it's going to be about The Sims (but more like robots or something else), we might see the game in a different show through a separate deal. Here's a bit Will says about the deal:

"I'd like to fast-forward into the future a bit and explore how machines and artificial intelligence will impact human beings and how robots will help us define ourselves. The trick is going to be to hook a mass audience with a new concept and then Trojan-horse these ideas into the show."

Earlier attempts by Wright to make a film of The Sims with help from Columbia TriStar Entertainment fell through, but there are now talks with a different company. Which we don't know, perhaps it's Fox as well. When Wright's show will be aired, what its name is and what it'll be like, is yet unknown. For more detailed information, click here.

854. New Donation Files

Written on Sunday 1 June 2003 at 02:36 by ChEeTaH - 0 comments.

It's the first day of June, which means: new donation files. Those of 3 months ago, March, are now available for free between the rest of the downloads. If you donate this month, you'll be getting a unique LCD PC, 2 counters, a new dog house, and this room set by Jen:


Please donate to support us, we really need the money! Thank you very much.

855. GameSpy reviews Superstar

Written on Thursday 29 May 2003 at 01:44 by ChEeTaH - 0 comments.

After GameSpot posted one yesterday, it's now GameSpy which has posted a Superstar review:

"Many of the new objects are designed to help your rich and famous sim relax. You can use steam or mud baths, or hire a masseuse to ease muscles aching after a long day on the set. You can now shop for high fashions, scuba dive, or watch satellite TV which has four more channels than basic television. Most of the new objects are available both at home and at Studio Town. You can meet any need while you're in Studio Town, except for energy, which is a bit of a disappointment as the needs bars seem to fall faster while there than at home. As with all expansions, you can build or modify your own Studio Town any way you'd like, so if you want your sim to stay on the job as long as possible, you'll want to setup the most perfect working conditions."

They also complain about the technical issues of the game (bad scrolling, long loading times). According to GameSpy Superstar is probably the best expansion yet. To read what they think in detail, click here. If you want to keep up-to-date with the latest news every day, bookmark our review index.

856. Another interview with Will Wright

Written on Wednesday 28 May 2003 at 00:45 by ChEeTaH - 0 comments.

Besides GameSpy, Boomtown has also taken the time to sit down with Will Wright, designer of The Sims, for about an hour. Besides talking about The Sims 2, gaming, other games, and a few other things, he talks about the origin of The Sims:

"The Sims came about from two sources. Firstly there was Sim Ant, which I was pleased with because of the behavioural models of the ants. I wondered whether it was possible to assign similar behaviours to a human being in a video game. Also at the time I was reading a lot of architectural books that ended up sparking the idea of customising your house."

It's all quite nice to read, but you won't find too much new stuff in it. You can read everything about it right here.

857. Colorful CritterHouse

Written on Tuesday 27 May 2003 at 00:23 by Sumit - 0 comments.

A bit of magic for animal lovers. Today I introduce a colorific critterhouse which really knows what colors todays animals do love. Who cares if their colorblind, makes us happy ole sims know whose boss!

858. The Sims 2 Best simulation game at E3

Written on Saturday 24 May 2003 at 23:58 by ChEeTaH - 0 comments.

The Sims 2 has won its first award. The website IGN PC has given The Sims 2 the award for Best Simulation Game shown at the E3 a week ago. This is what they say about it:

"This is the game you'll want to know about if you're at all interested in titles where the domination and control and development of other people is the main premise. It's the same Sims you know and love with a new look, a load of new features and even more depth."

There's a bit more. You can check out at this page. All the other PC awards are there too. Runners-up for best simulation game were Century of Flight, Train Simulator 2 and Lock-On.

859. E3: Bustin' Out Preview @ GameSpy

Written on Saturday 17 May 2003 at 00:14 by ChEeTaH - 0 comments.

Like so many other sites, GameSpy is at the E3 and they've also visited Maxis' The Sims stand. Along with some screenshots we found days ago, which are from the trailer, they also posted a preview of the Bustin' Out Expansion pack for the consoles. Apparantly the graphics engine will be updated a bit too:

"Graphically the game is shaping up to be pretty cool, but on the show floor, there were some significant framerate hits. This will certainly be addressed and ironed out as the project progresses. New lighting techniques lit up The Sims Bustin' Out to a very satisfactory level, and with a few more graphical bells and whistles still to be added, I expect something pretty special from the final version of the game."

You can read the whole preview right here. To check out those screenshots again, click here.

860. Sims 2 Preview

Written on Friday 16 May 2003 at 16:07 by ChEeTaH - 0 comments.

GameMarshal has been at the E3 watching The Sims 2 as well, and they got to see the movie - apparantly in extended form as they see a few things not seen in the GameSpot clip. Perhaps IGN Insiders are able to see everything, but I can't tell that for sure. As it's an official trailer, the whole thing will probably be made available as download by Maxis or EA themselves. Besides telling about watching the video, GameMarshal also went to talk with Charles London, creative director of Maxis. The main feature talked about is the DNA, which is quite life-like: "Dominant and recessive features such as eye or skin color are also decided based on the DNA of the parents and passed onto the baby". They also talk a bit about how much you can change the looks of your Sim. They also mention a thing that's new to us:

"The Sims 2 will include new animation styles, facial expression based on the situation along with mouth movements when Sims talk. There will be weekdays and weekends, and your Sims will establish a work schedule. So while mom or dad could be working on Saturday or Sunday, the kids will stay home since there is no school on the weekend."

Finally parents can take some days off without the danger of being sacked, and kids can stay at home to play with their friends, without being sent to military school. Nice indeed. You can check the whole preview out right here.