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| Developer(s) | EA Games (Maxis) | |
| Publisher(s) | Electronic Arts (PC) Aspyr (Mac) | |
| Designer(s) | Patrick J. A video game developer is a software developer (a business or an individual that creates Video games A developer may specialize in a certain video Maxis Software is an American company that was founded as a Video game developer and is now a brand name of Electronic Arts (EA Aspyr Media Inc (əsˈpaɪər is an Austin Texas based company that specializes in Porting Windows games to the Mac OS platform A "game designer" is a person who designs Video games or one who designs traditional games such as Board games Video Games Designer A video game designer Barrett III, Matthew L. Brown, Cooper Buckingham, Kacper Centowski, Jenna Chalmers, Shannon Copur, Michael Cox, Seth Olshfski, Amy Dallas, Kevin Gibson, Daniel Hiatt, Kevin Hogan, Hunter Howe, Creighton Hurt, Trevor Jalowitz, Lyndsay McGaw, Ashley Monif, Solveig Pederson, Todd Reamon, Kana Ryan, Lauren Wheeler, Jeannie Yang, Stuart McArther | |
| Series | The Sims | |
| Engine | Pixomatic | |
| Version | 1. The Sims is a Video game series developed by Maxis and published by Electronic Arts. A game engine is a software system designed for the creation and development of computer and video games 0. 0. 1022 / 1. 0 Rev C | |
| Platform(s) | Windows Mac OS X | |
| Release date | Windows NA September 14, 2004 EU September 16, 2004 | |
| Genre(s) | Life simulation game | |
| Mode(s) | Single player | |
| Rating(s) | ESRB: T OFLC: M PEGI: 7+ | |
| Media | CD (4), DVD (1), Download | |
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The Sims 2 is a strategic life simulation computer game developed by Maxis and published by Electronic Arts. A strategy game is a Game (eg computer, video or Board game) in which the players' decision-making skills have a high significance Life simulation games (or Artificial life games are Simulation games in which the player lives or controls one or more artificial lifeforms A personal computer Game (also known as a computer game or simply PC game) is a Video game played on a Personal computer, rather Maxis Software is an American company that was founded as a Video game developer and is now a brand name of Electronic Arts (EA It is the sequel to the best-selling computer game, The Sims, which debuted on February 4, 2000. This is a list of Video games that have sold or shipped at least one million copies including the top ten best-selling franchises. The Sims is a strategic life-simulation computer game developed by Maxis and published by Electronic Arts. Events 211 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus dies leaving the Roman Empire in the hands of his two quarrelsome sons 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. [3] Mark Mothersbaugh composed the music for the game. Mark Allen Mothersbaugh (born May 18, 1950) is an American Musician, Composer, Singer and painter.
The Sims 2 essentially revolves around the same concept as its predecessor. Players are free to control their Sims (as they interact with their virtual surroundings) engaging in various mundane activities and forming relationships in a manner similar to real life. Reality, in everyday usage means "the state of things as they actually exist" Like its predecessor, The Sims does not have a defined final goal; gameplay is open-ended. Sims 2, however, has life goals, wants and fears, the fulfillment of which can produce both positive or negative outcomes. All Sims age, and can live over 100 Sim days depending on the degree of which their aspirations are fulfilled (although some items can extend a Sim's lifespan further).
The Sims 2 builds on its predecessor by allowing Sims, the simulated human characters, to age through six stages of life and incorporating a more powerful 3D graphics engine. 3D computer graphics (in contrast to 2D computer graphics) are graphics that use a three-dimensional representation of geometric data that is stored in the computer It was first released on September 14, 2004 and became an instant success, having sold a then-record one million copies in its first ten days. Events 81 - Domitian becomes Emperor of the Roman Empire upon the death of his brother Titus. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " [4] In addition to its commercial success, The Sims 2 was well received by critics. [5] As of July 26, 2007, The Sims 2 has sold more than 13 million units worldwide and is the best-selling PC game of 2004. Events 657 - Battle of Siffin. 811 - Battle of Pliska; Byzantine Emperor Nicephorus Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. [6] A sequel, The Sims 3, was announced by EA in November 2006 and is scheduled for release in 2009. The Sims 3 is an upcoming Social simulation game for Microsoft Windows. [7][8] As of April 2008, The Sims 2 website celebrated 100 million copies of The Sims series sold. [9]
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Gameplay
Player Sims
Sims can experience a life generally reflective of reality through activities such as working, marriage, pursuing interests, attending school, learning new skills, engaging in relationships, ending relationships, partying etc. NOTICE TO WOULD-BE ROMEOS **************
Sims may also experience more fantastical events such as seeing ghosts, being abducted by aliens which may result in a male pregnancy, or being visited by the Grim Reaper, who usually appears after the death of a Sim. A ghost is said to be the apparition of a Deceased person frequently similar in appearance to that person and usually encountered in places she or he frequented Alien Discussions Proceedings of the Abduction Study Conference. See also List of extraterrestrials in fiction In Popular cultures Life forms -especially intelligent life forms that are of extraterrestrial Male pregnancy refers to the incubation of one or more Embryos or Fetuses by the Male of any species In English Death is often given the name the " Grim Reaper " and shown as a skeletal figure carrying a large Scythe, and wearing a midnight black gown robe
Life stages
Like humans, Sims operate based on certain drives: they have needs, develop dreams and goals, and exhibit personality. They can progress through six life stages: baby, toddler, child, teen, adult and elder (the expansion pack The Sims 2: University adds an additional life stage, Young Adult, for Sims who choose to attend college). Toddler is a common term for a young Child who is learning to walk or "toddle", generally considered to be the second stage of development after infancy CHILD syndrome (or congenital hemidysplasia with ichthyosiform erythroderma and limb defects) is a genetic disorder For the 2008 British film by Noel Clarke see Adulthood (film. The Sims 2 University is the first Expansion pack for the strategic life simulation Computer game Sims die naturally after a certain number of days in the elder life stage, determined by how high their Aspiration Score was when they first became Elders. The different life stages present different challenges, such as the reduced mobility of elders, children not being able to cook, and the constant care of infants.
The Sims 2 University has a job reward that can bring people back from the dead. Sims can bring them back as zombies or as the normal sim. In order too bring back the passed Sim you must pay a sum to the Grim Reaper. The higher you pay the better chance that the Grim Reaper will bring back the passed Sim. Pay too low and the Grim Reaper will find you too greedy and return the Sim a zombie.
Needs
Similarly to its predecessor, Sims are driven by their Needs. Sims have up to eight needs (or "motives") depending on their age, ranging from tangible needs such as "Bladder" (the need to urinate) and "Energy" (the need to sleep), to more ephemeral qualities such as "Social" contact and a pleasant "Environment". Urination, also known as micturition, voiding, and more rarely emiction, is the process of disposing Urine from the Urinary bladder Sleep is a Natural state of bodily rest observed throughout the animal kingdom The term socialization is used by sociologists, social psychologists and Educationalists to refer to the process of learning one’s Culture These needs are displayed graphically with meters that change from green (full) to red (low), and a Sim with an empty meter will either require or insist on an action which fulfills it (for instance, if the Hunger meter is low, a Sim will open the refrigerator and "stuff [his/her] face", or the user may direct them to cook an item of their choice). A refrigerator (often called a " fridge " for short is a cooling appliance comprising a thermally insulated compartment and a Heat pump - Some empty meters also cause actions. A Sim with an empty energy meter will pass out; a teen, adult, or elder Sim with an empty Hunger meter will die. These Needs are compiled into an overall "mood" meter, which is displayed by a diamond (called a plumbbob) that hovers above the active Sim's head. The needs of babies (which are hunger, social, hygiene & energy) are not shown as with other Sims, but their portrait on the left hand side of the screen indicates their need levels as it does with other Sims red (low), green (full).
Personality
Personality is a quantified way of measuring a Sim's behavioral characteristics. Behavior or behaviour (see spelling differences) refers to the actions or Reactions of an object or Organism, usually There are five personality traits, which players can allocate 'points' to control that Sim's personality; for example, a Sim can be active, lazy or somewhere in between the two extremes. These traits determine how fast a Sim learns skills, the rate at which specific needs decay, the types of interactions a Sim will autonomously engage in, the likelihood of accepting certain interactions and the likelihood of bringing home a friend from school or work. All Sims communicate in a language known as "Simlish", first introduced in the original The Sims game. Simlish is a fictional language featured in Maxis ' Sim series of games Simlish is a mix of fractured Ukrainian and Tagalog that communicates a Sim's emotions or reactions using tones of voice. Ukrainian (in Ukrainian украї́нська мо́ва ukrayins'ka mova,) is a language of the East Slavic subgroup of the Slavic languages. Tagalog is one of the major languages used in the Philippines.
Career
Children and teenagers may attend school from Monday to Friday. Homework completion and mood affect their grades (high grades generate cash or skills). Parents may enroll their children in private schools, after success in a minigame of inviting the headmaster for dinner.
An adult sim can find a job from either a newspaper or computer, and be promoted if they go to work in a good mood, and they have the required skill points and/or sufficient quantity of (non-family) friends. Each career contains ten jobs with increasing salary, each with its own uniform, hours and carpool.
The careers are Athletics, Business, Crime, Culinary, Law Enforcement, Medicine, Military, Politics, Science and Slacker. A sim reaching a critical career level receives a career reward, an exclusive household object, most of them useful for improvement of a skill that is critical to the career. When reaching old age, a sim may retire, and receive a daily pension. A pension is a steady income given to a person upon Retirement, typically in the form of a guaranteed annuity. Pensions vary on the career and level of job. Teenagers and elders may also seek employment, however only three jobs are offered in each career track for the teen/elder age groups.
Aspiration
New to The Sims 2 is the "Aspiration" meter, roughly analogous to self-esteem or life satisfaction. In Psychology, self-esteem reflects a Person 's overall evaluation or appraisal of her or his own worth As toddlers and children, Sims aspire only to "Grow Up", but upon becoming teens, the player must assign Sims one of five life aspirations: Family (befriending family members, marrying and raising a large family), Fortune (wealth and prestige), Knowledge (skill enhancement and life experience), Popularity (making friends and socializing) and Romance (frequent and varied romantic relationships and interactions); with the Nightlife expansion, a new aspiration was added: Pleasure (wanting to live an enjoyable life). The Sims 2 Nightlife is the second Expansion pack for The Sims 2, which was released on September 13, 2005 ( Each Sim has wants and fears that correspond to his or her aspiration, stage of life and present circumstances. Maslow's hierarchy of needs is a theory in Psychology, proposed by Abraham Maslow in his 1943 paper A Theory of Human Motivation, which Fear is an Emotional response to Threats and Danger. It is a basic survival mechanism occurring in response to a specific Stimulus, such as When a want is achieved, such as to "make a friend", aspiration points are allotted to the aspiration meter; conversely, when a fear is realized, such as the death of a spouse, aspiration points are decreased. There are six levels to the meter: the highest is platinum, then gold, two levels of green and two of red, with the meter depleting a small amount every few hours. Aspiration levels, along with "mood", determine complaisance: Sims with a platinum meter are fulfilled, docile and more willing to perform tasks they dislike, in addition to having their mood meter full ("Platinum Mood") regardless of their individual needs; Sims with red meters will often experience nervous breakdowns and require treatment from an automatically-summoned psychiatrist who is invisible to nearby sims. Mental breakdown (also known as nervous breakdown or snapping) is a non-medical term used to describe a sudden acute attack of Mental illness such as Aspiration levels also determine the length of time a Sim will live as an Elder before death. If the Sim grew up well with a high aspiration meter through each change in phase the gravestone or jar of ashes with be more significant. Finally, the Sim's lifetime total of Aspiration points are recorded by the game, and can be used to 'purchase' special objects that possess unique effects, such as providing free money or altering lifespan, but only if the aspiration meter is at "gold" or "platinum" level; if not, the chance of success decreases and negative side effects may occur. [10]
In the FreeTime expansion, a new lifetime aspiration meter was added. The Sims 2 FreeTime is the seventh Expansion pack in the The Sims 2 Video game series As you achieve very important lifetime event such as marriage or a birth of a child, you will gain a little lift in the meter and for every section you complete you get rewards, e. g choosing a secondary aspiration. Getting to the top of the meter will get you a chance to get a special gift, a permanent platinum aspiration!
Relationships
Romantic relationships can happen in a number of ways. Constantly flirting with another sim, regardless of sex (sims are effectively bisexual) will make them have a crush on one another and eventually fall in love. Bisexuality refers to sexual behavior with or attraction to people of both sexes or to a bisexual orientation This allows more intimate interactions such as making out. In Human sexuality, making out is a sexual Euphemism of American origin dating back to at least 1949 Sims can simply remain in a de facto relationship or they can get married (called "Joined Union" for same sex sim couples). The sim who did not initiate the marriage will move into the household of, and take the surname of, the Sim who did initiate marriage. With the addition of The Sims 2: Nightlife, sims can also date each other, as well as taking part in many romantic themed interactions. The Sims 2 Nightlife is the second Expansion pack for The Sims 2, which was released on September 13, 2005 ( Sims also have chemistry towards each other, which is affected by what they find attractive in another sim, which can be personality, aspiration, or appearance.
Death
Sims can die in a variety of different ways. Death is the termination of the biological functions that define living Organisms It refers both to a specific If a Sim reaches the end of the Elder life stage, he or she will die of old age. Depending on whether or not the elder Sim dies with either gold or platinum aspiration meter, the Grim Reaper will come with two hula girls and will take the elder Sim away while a gold-rimmed marble tombstone is left in the deceased Sim's place. Sims can also meet premature ends by various means, such as electrocution, starvation, disease, fly swarms, fright, fire, drowning, being struck by lightning, hit by hail or death by satellite. Starvation (also called inanition) is a severe reduction in Vitamin, Nutrient, and Energy intake and is the most extreme form of A disease is an abnormal condition of an organism that impairs bodily functions and can be deadly Fire is the heat and light energy released during a Chemical reaction, in particular a combustion reaction. Drowning is Death as caused by suffocation when a liquid causes interruption of the body's absorption of oxygen from the air leading to Asphyxia. Lightning is an atmospheric discharge of Electricity, which typically occurs during Thunderstorms and sometimes during volcanic eruptions or Hail is a form of precipitation which consists of balls or irregular lumps of ice (hailstones Sims leave behind tombstones (if placed outside) or urns (if placed inside), which are typically possessed by their ghosts. As long as the memorial is left on the lot, ghosts will haunt the household. Ghosts may scare easily frightened Sims, potentially to death.
After death, a Sim is no longer controllable and will be removed from the control interface. Death is carried out in The Sims 2 by the NPC Grim Reaper. A non-player character, often shortened to NPC, is a character that is controlled by the Gamemaster in Role-playing games or one that is not In English Death is often given the name the " Grim Reaper " and shown as a skeletal figure carrying a large Scythe, and wearing a midnight black gown robe Sims can be saved from any premature death if a friend begs the Grim Reaper for mercy (depending on the relationship the Sim has with the potentially dead Sim. )
With the The Sims 2: University, dead Sims can be resurrected via the Grim Reaper's phone, which is a career reward unlocked in the Paranormal career path. The Sims 2 University is the first Expansion pack for the strategic life simulation Computer game Players select the Sim to resurrect and then pay a price ranging from $0-$10,000. The higher the amount paid, the better quality the resurrection will be. Paying between $0-$1,000 will result in no resurrection, paying $1,000-$5,000 will result in the Sim being resurrected as a zombie. $5,000-$10,000 will result in a near perfect or perfect resurrection. [11]
With the The Sims 2: FreeTime, the genie can resurrect as one of the wish options (there is a small chance the Sim will be a zombie. The Sims 2 FreeTime is the seventh Expansion pack in the The Sims 2 Video game series )
Game Over
If all the sims in a lot are 'dead', this is the The Sims 2 equivalent to a Game Over. Game over is a traditional message in video games which usually signals the end of the game Time pauses, the "Live Mode" option turns off, and a dialogue box labeled "The Finale" pops up that says that ". . . unfortunately, the way things stand now, The Sims 2 is a LIFE simulator. " It then gives you suggestions of what you could do with the lot. [12]
Other characters
There are several types of non-playable Sims:
- Townie: Sims are those which are roughly equivalent to playable Sims; since the addition of The Sims 2: Nightlife they can have jobs and other characteristics of a playable Sim, except they do not live on an actual lot. The Sims 2 Nightlife is the second Expansion pack for The Sims 2, which was released on September 13, 2005 ( They visit the Community and Residential lots and can be interacted with just like any other Sim. With few exceptions, any Townie may become a playable Sim if he or she accepts an invitation to move in, to be joined, or to be married. They can also become playable with The Sims 2: University expansion pack by sending the teen Townies to the university. The Sims 2 University is the first Expansion pack for the strategic life simulation Computer game When they move in they may also add to the household funds and often a random assortment of objects in their inventory which can be placed on the lot.
- Special townies: There are also special townies like Big Diva, Slob, Grand Vampire, Cheerleader & Evil Mascot.
- Service Sims: are Sims that can be hired to perform services for a fee (such as cleaning, gardening, repairing etc). Most NPCs may become a playable Sim through marriage or moving in.
- Delivery Sims: These Sims can be automatic or reached by telephone and can deliver newspaper, mail, items (such as groceries) or food (such as pizza and Chinese food).
- Special Sims: Other non-playable characters include the Grim Reaper, therapist and the social bunny. Several expansion packs add new characters. Santa Claus, Father Time and Baby New Year are added by The Sims 2 Holiday Party Pack. Santa Claus, also known as Saint Nicholas, Father Christmas, Kris Kringle, or simply " Santa " is the Father Time (known as Pakiž in some countries is a Personification of Time. The Baby New Year is a Personification of the start of a new Year, commonly seen in various New Year's customs especially holiday cards and illustrations Stuff packs are minor Expansion packs for The Sims 2 that add new items clothing and furniture to the game without implementing any significant The Genie is also a NPC but is more of a complex object. GEnie (General Electric Network for Information Exchange was an online service
- Creatures are Sims based on a mythical creature and they have special abilities and behavior. Ghosts and extra-terrestrials are the only creatures in the original game. A ghost is said to be the apparition of a Deceased person frequently similar in appearance to that person and usually encountered in places she or he frequented See also List of extraterrestrials in fiction In Popular cultures Life forms -especially intelligent life forms that are of extraterrestrial While an extraterrestrial can be controlled, a ghost cannot. Each expansion pack adds a new class of creature. Zombies, vampires, Servos (robots), Werewolves, Plantsims, and Bigfoot are all playable. zombie is a reanimated human corpse Stories of zombies originated in the Afro-Caribbean spiritual belief system of Vodou, which told of the people being controlled Vampires are mythological or folkloric revenants who subsist by feeding on the blood of the living See also Lycanthropy (disambiguation Werewolves, also known as lycanthropes, are mythological or folkloric humans with the ability to Bigfoot or Sasquatch is alleged to be an Ape -like creature inhabiting remote forests mainly in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States and Canada
Habitation
Sims inhabit neighborhoods. There are two main kinds of lots - residential and community lots. From the latter, Sims can purchase groceries, clothing and magazines as well as interact with Townies. You may make a new customized neighborhood or play within the three that come with the game. Each neighborhood has space for several residential and/or community lots.
Minigames
The game contains some minigames - time-bound social challenges which provide a reward if successful. A minigame (also spelled mini-game or mini game) sometimes called a subgame, is a short Video game often contained within another Sims can throw parties to gain aspiration points, or invite the headmaster to enroll their children into private school. Some expansion packs have new minigames (like rushing a Greek house in University, or dating in Nightlife). Also in Nightlife, each date in and of itself is a challenge to keep both Sims as happy as possible, while accumulating aspiration points.
Premade neighborhoods
In The Sims 2, three neighborhoods created by Maxis; Pleasantview, Strangetown and Veronaville, were included. The new neighborhood Riverblossom Hills was included with the Seasons expansion, Desiderata Valley comes with FreeTime, and Bluewater Village is included with the Open for Business expansion. Some expansion packs add a new complementary or self-contained neighborhood. Each neighborhood contains lots. Sims live and build their homes on residential lots and may visit community lots, which house recreational hangouts, such as pools and malls.
Pleasantview is a neighborhood with many of the characters from The Sims as well as some new additions, Strangetown is a neighborhood similar to Roswell, which a few Sims with Aliens genes, but the mysterious town is mainly made up of normal human Sims. Veronaville is a neighborhood heavily influenced by the works of Shakespeare, particularly A Midsummer Night's Dream (with a family's surname being Summerdream) and Romeo and Juliet — with Verona being the town in which the play is set, and the title characters having their surnames changed from Capulet and Montague to Capp and Monty (this neighborhood also includes characters from Othello, The Tempest, King Lear, Hamlet, Measure for Measure, The Two Gentlemen of Verona, and Much Ado About Nothing. William Shakespeare ( baptised A Midsummer Night's Dream is a romantic comedy by William Shakespeare, suggested by " The Knight's Tale " from Romeo and Juliet is a tragedy written early in the The Tempest is a comedy written by William Shakespeare. It is generally dated to 1610-11 and accepted as the last play written solely by him although King Lear is a tragedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written between 1603 and 1606 and is considered one of his greatest works Hamlet is a Tragedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written between 1599 and 1601 Measure for Measure is a play by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written in 1603 or 1604 See also Two Gentlemen of Verona (musical The Two Gentlemen of Verona is a Comedy by William Shakespeare from early in his Much Ado About Nothing is a comedy by William Shakespeare. First published in 1600 it is likely to have been first performed in the autumn or winter )
Plot
Although gameplay is open-ended, The Sims 2 has characters with histories, and the game is designed to accommodate story-based gameplay should the player wish to do so through expanded photo album features or a packaged blog, such as a neighborhood photo album. The three pre-loaded neighborhoods each have a storyline told through the existing photo albums and the Sims' personal biographies.
The Sims 2 is based loosely on the original plot lines of The Sims, by containing information about families existent in the first game. The Sims is a strategic life-simulation computer game developed by Maxis and published by Electronic Arts. Several pre-loaded families in The Sims 2 have subtle clues, hinting that this game exists 25 years after The Sims. The Sims is a strategic life-simulation computer game developed by Maxis and published by Electronic Arts.
Utilizing the complex ancestry system, The Sims 2 incorporates details that link families in this game to the first. The Broke family has a series of Newbies, a family from the first game, in their family tree. Genealogy (from Greek: el γενεά el-Latn genea, "descent" and el λόγος el-Latn logos, "knowledge" is the study of The Goth family is a canon element in The Sims games. This article is not about Literary canons of influential works of fiction but about the concept of a canon which defines the world of a particular fictional series In this game, their daughter, Cassandra, from the first game has grown into a woman, and is about to be married, further emphasizing the passage of time. The Goths in The Sims 2 also provide a basis for story-driven play, as a plot involving their vanished matriarch Bella and an impending marriage is hinted at throughout the game. Other returning families from earlier games include the Pleasants and the Burbs. Dina Caliente, a member of one of the new families introduced in the Sims 2, was married to Michael Bachelor, who is deceased in The Sims 2 and has been identified as Bella Goth's brother. Alexander Goth, the young son of Mortimer and Bella Goth, was born before the game began. Similarly, Bella Goth has disappeared when the game begins and it is implied that she had been abducted by aliens. The twist of this plotline is that Bella can be found as an NPC in Strangetown, with all her previous memories wiped. Many players have claimed that Bella can also be observed in the 'hot air balloon' scenery with a mysterious man. This scenery is available in the decorations tab of the neighborhood. A few players claim Bella is accompanied by an alien but most see a man wearing a blue shirt and black pants. Still others claim that Bella has been cloned and appears with the Grim Reaper when an elder sims dies of old age with a full aspiration bar.
History
Development
EA Games announced on May 5, 2003 that the Maxis studio had begun development on The Sims 2. Events 553 - The Second Council of Constantinople begins 1215 - Rebel Barons renounce their allegiance to King John Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. [13] The game was first shown at E³ in Los Angeles, California on May 13, 2004. The E3 Media and Business Summit, formerly known as Electronic Entertainment Expo and commonly known as E3, is an annual Trade show for the computer Los Angeles (lɑˈsændʒələs los ˈaŋxeles in Spanish) is the largest City in the state of California and the American West Events 1497 - Pope Alexander VI excommunicates Girolamo Savonarola. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " [13] Will Wright admits that while most of the content of The Sims 2 are original ideas, inspiration for its own expansions and constituents spawned from the successes of the first game. The community interest in the antecedent The Sims: Unleashed expansion, for example, ensured the creation of The Sims 2: Pets expansion, and The Sims: Hot Date expansion ensured the creation of The Sims 2: Nightlife expansion. The Sims is a strategic life-simulation computer game developed by Maxis and published by Electronic Arts. The Sims 2 Pets is the fourth Expansion pack in The Sims 2 series of games, as well as a stand-alone game for several consoles The Sims is a strategic life-simulation computer game developed by Maxis and published by Electronic Arts. The Sims 2 Nightlife is the second Expansion pack for The Sims 2, which was released on September 13, 2005 ( [14]
After development concluded, designers from Maxis regarded The Sims 2 as very capricious during creation. Bugs would appear apparently spontaneously, and Sims would be "tweaked", or have anomalies not present in a previous run. [15]
Controversy
The Sims 2 highly malleable content and open-ended customization have led to controversy on the subject of paysites and sexual modifications. Custom content is distributed through independent websites, some of which charge for downloading materials. Some modifications, purportedly revealing sexual anatomy of the Sims, sparked legal controversy.
On July 22, 2005, Florida attorney Jack Thompson alleged that Electronic Arts and The Sims 2 promoted nudity through the use of a mod or a cheat code. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Godfrey of Bouillon is elected the first Defender of the Holy Sepulchre of The Kingdom of Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. John Bruce "Jack" Thompson (born July 25 1951 is an American Activist and former Attorney, based in Coral Gables, The claim was made that pubic hair, labia and other genital details were visible once the "blur" (the pixelation that occurs when a sim is using the toilet or is naked in the game) was removed. [16] Electronic Arts issued a statement saying that when the censor was removed, Sims lack such anatomical definition, similar to Barbie and Ken dolls. Barbie is a best-selling fashion Doll launched in 1959 The doll is produced by Mattel Inc Ken (lesser known full name Ken Carson) is a toy Doll in Mattel's Barbie line of fashion dolls Electronic Arts executive Jeff Brown said in an interview with GameSpot:[17]
| “ | This is nonsense. GameSpot is a video gaming Website that provides News, Reviews Previews Downloads and other information We've reviewed 100 percent of the content. There is no content inappropriate for a teen audience. Players never see a nude sim. If someone with an extreme amount of expertise and time were to remove the pixels, they would see that the sims have no genitals. They appear like Ken and Barbie. | ” |
Reception
The Sims 2 had a successful E³ showing in 2004. The E3 Media and Business Summit, formerly known as Electronic Entertainment Expo and commonly known as E3, is an annual Trade show for the computer In all, it garnered four awards based on that exhibit alone, and two more upon further review. The Game Critics awarded the game Best Simulation Game at E³ 2004. The Game Critics Awards are a set of annual awards held after the E3 video game conference since 1998. [18] GameSpot, GameSpy, and IGN also awarded The Sims 2 their Best of Show at E³ 2004 designation. GameSpot is a video gaming Website that provides News, Reviews Previews Downloads and other information GameSpy, also known as GameSpy Industries, is a division of IGN Entertainment, which operates a network of game websites and provides online video game-related IGN (abbreviated and formerly known as I magine G ames N etwork is a multimedia news and reviews Website that focuses heavily on Video [19][20][21] The game also received the Editor's Choice Award from IGN and GameSpy upon final review of the finished product. IGN (abbreviated and formerly known as I magine G ames N etwork is a multimedia news and reviews Website that focuses heavily on Video GameSpy, also known as GameSpy Industries, is a division of IGN Entertainment, which operates a network of game websites and provides online video game-related [22][23] From 71 online reviews, the average score was 90 out of 100. Seven of those sources awarded the game a 100 out of 100 score. [24]
In addition to its awards, The Sims creator, Will Wright was recognized by being nominated at the Billboard Digital Entertainment Awards for Visionary and Game Developer. William Wright (born January 20 1960 in Atlanta Georgia) is an American computer Game designer and co-founder of The Billboard charts are music sales airplay and digital ranking reports distributed to the general public by Billboard magazine [25] The game was also nominated for two international awards, Best PC Game, 2005 from BAFTA, and the International Press Academy Satellite Award for Best Puzzle/Strategy Game, 2005. The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA is a British charity that hosts annual awards shows for film television television craft video games and forms of animation The International Press Academy (IPA claims to be the largest entertainment press organization in the world [26][27]
Comparison to The Sims
Graphics
Graphically, The Sims 2 is more detailed than The Sims and allows players to view its world in full 3D. Unlike earlier Sim games, such as SimCity 2000, which used dimetric projection and fixed resolutions, the camera in The Sims 2 allows the player to play the game from many angles. SimCity 2000 ( SC2K) is a Simulation / city building computer game and the second installment in the ''SimCity'' Dimetric projection is a form of Axonometric projection, in which its direction of viewing is such that two of the three axes of space appear equally foreshortened of which Sims themselves are much more intricately detailed than they were in The Sims. In The Sims, Sims are 3D meshes, but The Sims 2 introduces far more detail in mesh quality, texture quality, and animation capability. A Sim's facial features are customizable and unique, and Sims can smile, frown, and blink. The player can adjust, for example, a Sim's nose to be very large or very small in The Sims 2's Create-a-Sim. Texturing is still achieved through use of raster images, though it appears more lifelike. In Computer graphics, a raster graphics image or bitmap, is a Data structure representing a generally rectangular grid of Pixels
Gameplay
Sims have new experiences unavailable in The Sims, such as aging and eventual death. Sims can become pregnant and produce babies that take on genetic characteristics of their parents, such as eye color, hair color, facial structure, and personality traits. Genetics play a major role in the game, and as such, dominant and recessive genes play a larger role than they did in the original game. Additionally, babies in The Sims 2 progress through life stages to become adults, while babies in The Sims only become children before ceasing to continue aging. The aspiration system (described above) is also new to The Sims 2.
Other additions to gameplay include career rewards, a week cycle, the cleaning skill, a variety of meals, special exercise clothing, body shape affected by diet and exercise, and houses built on foundations.
Game customization
The Sims 2 is an extremely malleable game. Modders alter the game in ways as simple as creating new floor texture of the rocks or as complicated as writing entire patches for the game code to customize its behavior. Mod or modification is a term generally applied to Computer games especially First-person shooters RPGs and Real-time strategy games Such modifications are all loosely referred to as "custom content. " Specifically, custom content can be divided into four categories: exporting (creating Sims and lots in-game or using the game's included Body Shop and exporting them to a file), recoloring (creating a new texture for an object), meshing (creating an object or modifying its shape) and hacking (writing code that manipulates game and object behaviors).
The modding community for The Sims 2 is self-supporting, with more advanced modders writing tools and tutorials to help in creating custom content and modifying the game environment. The "Sims 2 Body Shop" is a program shipped with The Sims 2 that allows users to create custom clothing and body recolors, such as eyes, hair and skin tone. These custom created parts can be imported directly into the game, or can be uploaded onto the official The Sims 2 Exchange for other users to download and implement into their own games. Two elements that propagate customization are the official Sims 2 Exchange and the extensive network of fan sites that distribute custom content. More than 250,000 Sims and lots have been uploaded to the Sims 2 Exchange on the Official Site.
Game editions and add-on releases
Many Sims games have been ported to Mac OS X by Aspyr. Aspyr Media Inc (əsˈpaɪər is an Austin Texas based company that specializes in Porting Windows games to the Mac OS platform The Sims 2 has also been released for a number of video game consoles.
Compilations
| Name | Windows Release date (USA) | Aspyr Media, Inc. Mac OS X port Release | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sims 2 | September 14, 2004 | June 13, 2005 | First release of the core game |
| The Sims 2: Special DVD Edition | September 17, 2004 | N/A | Core game, Bonus DVD content |
| The Sims 2: Holiday Edition (2005) | November 17, 2005 | N/A | Core game, content from The Sims 2: Holiday Party Pack |
| The Sims 2: Holiday Edition (2006) | November, 2006 | N/A | Core game, content from The Sims 2: Happy Holiday Stuff |
| The Sims 2: Deluxe[28] | May 8, 2007 | N/A | Core game, The Sims 2: Nightlife, Bonus DVD |
| The Sims 2: Double Deluxe[29] | April 15, 2008 | N/A | The Sims 2: Deluxe, The Sims 2: Celebration! Stuff |
Expansion packs
The Sims 2 expansion packs provide additional game features and items. Microsoft Windows is a series of Software Operating systems and Graphical user interfaces produced by Microsoft. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Aspyr Media Inc (əsˈpaɪər is an Austin Texas based company that specializes in Porting Windows games to the Mac OS platform Mac OS X (mæk oʊ ɛs tɛn is a line of computer Operating systems developed marketed and sold by Apple Inc, the latest of which is pre-loaded on all currently Events 81 - Domitian becomes Emperor of the Roman Empire upon the death of his brother Titus. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Events 1525 - Martin Luther marries Katharina von Bora, against the Celibacy rule decreed by the Roman Catholic Church for Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1176 - The Battle of Myriokephalon is fought 1462 - The Battle of Świecino (or Battle of Żarnowiec "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " DVD (also known as " Digital Versatile Disc " or " Digital Video Disc " - see Etymology)is Events 284 - Diocletian is proclaimed emperor by his soldiers Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Stuff packs are minor Expansion packs for The Sims 2 that add new items clothing and furniture to the game without implementing any significant Events in November All Saints' Day (formerly All Hallows Day a Christian holy day is celebrated on November 1, the day after Halloween Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Stuff packs are minor Expansion packs for The Sims 2 that add new items clothing and furniture to the game without implementing any significant Events 589 - Reccared summons the Third Council of Toledo 1450 - Jack Cade's Rebellion: Kentishmen Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The Sims 2 Nightlife is the second Expansion pack for The Sims 2, which was released on September 13, 2005 ( Events 1450 - Battle of Formigny: Toward the end of the Hundred Years' War, the French attack and nearly annihilate English 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Stuff packs are minor Expansion packs for The Sims 2 that add new items clothing and furniture to the game without implementing any significant An expansion pack, expansion set, or supplement is an addition to an existing Role-playing game, Tabletop game or Video game. Generally, expansion packs add several gameplay elements, a new type of "expansion neighborhood", a new mythical creature (e. g. zombies in University and vampires in Nightlife), and over 100 new objects. Seven expansion packs have been released so far, with an eighth expansion due out in the later half of 2008. French fansite posted an article about a possible 9th expansion pack, however the information is unconfirmed by EA.
| Name | Windows Release date | Mac OS X Release | Major Additions | New/Sub-Neighborhoods | New NPCs | Creature | New Careers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North America | Europe | |||||||
| University | March 1, 2005 | March 2, 2005 | December 12, 2005 | Young Adult life stage (only accessible in college), lifetime wants, pranks, Influence, secret societies | La Fiesta Tech, Sim State University, Académie Le Tour | Barista, Bartender, Cafeteria Worker, Cheerleader, Coach, Evil Mascot, Mascot, Professors, Streaker | Zombies | Natural Scientist, Paranormal, Show Business, Artist |
| Nightlife | September 13, 2005 | September 13, 2005 | March 27, 2006 | Dating/outing, Pleasure Aspiration, Grilled Cheese Aspiration, chemistry, drivable vehicles | Downtown | Gypsy Matchmaker, Waiter, Chef, Bartender, DJ, Mrs. Microsoft Windows is a series of Software Operating systems and Graphical user interfaces produced by Microsoft. Mac OS X (mæk oʊ ɛs tɛn is a line of computer Operating systems developed marketed and sold by Apple Inc, the latest of which is pre-loaded on all currently The Sims 2 University is the first Expansion pack for the strategic life simulation Computer game Events 86 BC - Lucius Cornelius Sulla, at the head of a Roman Republic army enters in Athens, removing the Tyrant Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 986 - Louis V becomes King of the Franks. 1127 - Assassination of Charles the Good Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 627 - Battle of Nineveh: A Byzantine army under Emperor Heraclius defeats Emperor Khosrau II 's Persian Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. For other uses see Young adult. According to Erik Erikson 's stages of human development first enumerated in Childhood and Society (1950 A prank is defined as "acting like a clown or buffoon" or "dressing showily" or alternatively "a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement" Social influence is when the actions or thoughts of individuals are changed by other individuals In English jargon the term " barista " refers to one who has acquired some level of expertise in the preparation of Espresso -based Coffee zombie is a reanimated human corpse Stories of zombies originated in the Afro-Caribbean spiritual belief system of Vodou, which told of the people being controlled The Sims 2 Nightlife is the second Expansion pack for The Sims 2, which was released on September 13, 2005 ( Events 509 BC - The Temple of Jupiter on Rome 's Capitoline Hill is dedicated on the ides of September Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 509 BC - The Temple of Jupiter on Rome 's Capitoline Hill is dedicated on the ides of September Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 196 BC - Ptolemy V ascends to the throne of Egypt. 1309 - Pope Clement V excommunicates Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. A disc jockey (also known as DJ or deejay) is a person who selects and plays recorded music for an audience Crumplebottom | Vampires | None |
| Open for Business | March 2, 2006 | March 2, 2006 | September 4, 2006 | Businesses, business perks, talent badges, elevators, robots | Bluewater Village | Reporters, Barbers | Robots | Shop Employee's |
| Pets | October 17, 2006 | October 20, 2006 | November 6, 2006 | Dogs, Cats, Birds, Womrats, pet store lots, in-game encyclopedia of tips and tricks normally presented throughout gameplay | None | Animal Control Officers, Obedience Trainer, Wolves, Skunk | Werewolves | Pet careers: Security, Showbiz and Service |
| Seasons | March 1, 2007 | March 2, 2007 | June 11, 2007 | Weather system, Outerwear, Seasons, fishing, gardening | Riverblossom Hills | Garden Club Members, Penguins, Mrs. Vampires are mythological or folkloric revenants who subsist by feeding on the blood of the living The Sims 2 Open for Business is the third Expansion pack for The Sims 2, released on March 3 2006, which allows Sims Events 986 - Louis V becomes King of the Franks. 1127 - Assassination of Charles the Good Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 986 - Louis V becomes King of the Franks. 1127 - Assassination of Charles the Good Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 476 - Romulus Augustus, last emperor of the Western Roman Empire, is deposed when Odoacer proclaims himself Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. An elevator or lift is a Transport device used to move people or goods vertically from one floor to another A barber (from the Latin barba, " Beard " is someone whose occupation is to cut any type of hair give shaves, and trim A robot is a mechanical or Virtual Artificial agent In practice it is usually an electro-mechanical system which by its appearance or movements The Sims 2 Pets is the fourth Expansion pack in The Sims 2 series of games, as well as a stand-alone game for several consoles Events 539 BC - King Cyrus The Great of Persia marches into the city of Babylon, releasing the Jews from almost Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1740 - Maria Theresa takes the throne of Austria. France, Prussia, Bavaria and Saxony Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 355 - Roman Emperor Constantius II promotes his cousin Julian to the rank of Caesar, entrusting him with Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. The dog ( Canis lupus familiaris) is a domesticated Subspecies of the gray wolf, a Mammal of the Canidae family of the order WikipediaManual of Style (spelling, articles should conform to one overall spelling style of English typically the one most linked to the article topic (if it is geographic Birds ( class Aves) are bipedal endothermic ( Warm-blooded) Vertebrate animals that lay eggs. Skunks (sometimes referred to as polecats) are Mammals best known for their ability to excrete a strong foul-smelling odor. See also Lycanthropy (disambiguation Werewolves, also known as lycanthropes, are mythological or folkloric humans with the ability to The Sims 2 Seasons is the fifth Expansion pack in The Sims 2 series of games. Events 86 BC - Lucius Cornelius Sulla, at the head of a Roman Republic army enters in Athens, removing the Tyrant Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 986 - Louis V becomes King of the Franks. 1127 - Assassination of Charles the Good Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1184 BC - Trojan War: Troy is sacked and burned according to the calculations of Eratosthenes. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. A season is one of the major divisions of the Year, generally based on yearly periodic changes in Weather. For the computer security term see Phishing. Fishing is the activity of catching Fish. Gardening is the practice of growing Plants for their attractive flowers or foliage and Vegetables or Fruits for consumption Penguins ( order Sphenisciformes, family Spheniscidae) are a group of aquatic, flightless Birds living almost Crumplebottom | Plantsims | Adventurer, Education, Gamer, Journalism, Law, Music |
| Bon Voyage | September 4, 2007 | September 7, 2007 | December 17, 2007 | Hotels and vacations in tropical, Oriental and woodland (camping) settings, regional typical hames, traditions & items as well as functional beaches[30] digging for treasure | Twikki Island, Three Lakes, Takemizu Village | Fire Dancers, Hotel Maids, Bellboys, Masseurs, Wise Old Man, Pirate, Unsavory charlatan, Tour Guides, Witch Doctor and Ninjas | Bigfoot | None |
| FreeTime | February 26, 2008 | February 22, 2008 | TBA | Hobby system with ten different hobbies (with new objects), manufacturing stations (sewing, pottery, car restoration), lifetime aspiration system with collectible bonuses | Desiderata Valley, "Hobby" (hidden neighborhood with secret hobby lots) | Hobby Members, Mr. Plants are living Organisms belonging to the kingdom Plantae. The Sims 2 Bon Voyage is the sixth Expansion pack released in The Sims 2 series of PC games. Events 476 - Romulus Augustus, last emperor of the Western Roman Empire, is deposed when Odoacer proclaims himself Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1251 BC - A Solar eclipse on this date might mark the birth of legendary Heracles at Thebes Greece. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 546 - Gothic War (535–554: The Ostrogoths of King Totila Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The Tropics are centered on the Equator and limited in Latitude by the Tropic of Cancer in the northern hemisphere at approximately 23°26' (23 The Orient is a term which simply means the " East " It originated in Western Asia to describe that part of the world Ecologically a woodland is an area covered in trees differentiated from a Forest. Piracy is Robbery committed at sea or sometimes on shore without a commission from a sovereign Nation (as distinct from Privateering This article is about the crime For the Robert Bresson film see Pickpocket (film. A witch doctor often refers to Healers in Third world regions who use traditional healing rather than Science or developed Medicine. Bigfoot or Sasquatch is alleged to be an Ape -like creature inhabiting remote forests mainly in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States and Canada The Sims 2 FreeTime is the seventh Expansion pack in the The Sims 2 Video game series Events 747 BC - Epoch (origin of Ptolemy 's Nabonassar Era 364 - Valentinian I is proclaimed 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1495 - King Charles VIII of France enters Naples to claim the city's throne 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Humble, Hobby Leaders, Food Judge, Genie | Zombies[31] | Oceanography, Intelligence, Entertainment, Dance, Architecture |
| Apartment Life [32] | August 27, 2008 [33] | August 28, 2008 | TBA | New apartment life style, ceilings, closets, spiral staircases[34], magic & witchcraft, Feline Familiars (The Sims 2: Pets installed only) | Belladonna Cove [35], " The magical world" (hidden neighborhood with secret lots for magic) | Butler, Landlord, Breakdancers, Living statues, Mime[35] | Witches[35], Zombies[36] | None |
Stuff packs
Stuff packs are add-ons to the base game that add only new objects. GEnie (General Electric Network for Information Exchange was an online service zombie is a reanimated human corpse Stories of zombies originated in the Afro-Caribbean spiritual belief system of Vodou, which told of the people being controlled Events 479 BC - Greco-Persian Wars: Persian forces led by Mardonius are routed by Pausanias, the Spartan 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 475 - The Roman General Orestes forces western Roman Emperor Julius Nepos to flee his Capital 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common The Sims 2 Pets is the fourth Expansion pack in The Sims 2 series of games, as well as a stand-alone game for several consoles Witchcraft, in various historical anthropological religious and mythological contexts is the use of certain kinds of Supernatural or magical powers zombie is a reanimated human corpse Stories of zombies originated in the Afro-Caribbean spiritual belief system of Vodou, which told of the people being controlled Stuff packs are minor Expansion packs for The Sims 2 that add new items clothing and furniture to the game without implementing any significant There are currently seven released. Stuff packs were originally called booster packs, as seen in the release of The Sims 2: Holiday Party Pack. Current releases are called "Stuff Packs" and include certain gameplay elements introduced in previous expansion packs (as opposed to Holiday Party Pack, which only added a package file containing object data). Stuff packs typically add around 60 new items.
| Name | Windows release date (USA) | Mac OS X Release | Major components |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holiday Party Pack | November 17, 2005 | N/A | Christmas, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, New Year themed stuff, plus new NPCs (Santa Claus, Father Time, Baby New Year ) |
| Family Fun Stuff | April 13, 2006 | April 30, 2007 | Fairy tale, nautical themed stuff |
| Glamour Life Stuff | August 31, 2006 | June 1, 2007 | Luxury, couture, glamour themed stuff |
| Happy Holiday Stuff | November 7, 2006 | September 4, 2007 | Asian, and European holiday themed stuff, plus Holiday Party Pack |
| Celebration! Stuff | April 3, 2007[37] | TBA | Celebration, fiesta themed stuff |
| H&M Fashion Stuff | June 5, 2007[38] | TBA | Fashion collections from H&M |
| Teen Style Stuff | November 5, 2007[39] | TBA | Goth, Thrasher, and Socialite themed stuff |
| Kitchen & Bath Interior Design Stuff | April 15, 2008 | TBA | Kitchen & bathroom stuff |
| IKEA Home Stuff[40] | June 24, 2008 | TBA | Items from IKEA (not unlike H&M Fashion Stuff) |
Film
The Sims (working title) is a film currently in preproduction. Microsoft Windows is a series of Software Operating systems and Graphical user interfaces produced by Microsoft. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Mac OS X (mæk oʊ ɛs tɛn is a line of computer Operating systems developed marketed and sold by Apple Inc, the latest of which is pre-loaded on all currently Stuff packs are minor Expansion packs for The Sims 2 that add new items clothing and furniture to the game without implementing any significant Events 284 - Diocletian is proclaimed emperor by his soldiers Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Halloween, or Hallowe’en, is a Holiday celebrated on the night of October 31. Thanksgiving, or Thanksgiving Day, is a traditional North American Holiday, which is a form of harvest festival. Hanukkah (חנוכה alt Chanukah) also known as the Festival of Lights, is an eight-day Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Kwanzaa is a week-long holiday celebrated primarily in the United States, honoring African-American heritage The New Year is an event that happens when a Culture celebrates the end of one Year and the beginning of the next year Santa Claus, also known as Saint Nicholas, Father Christmas, Kris Kringle, or simply " Santa " is the Father Time (known as Pakiž in some countries is a Personification of Time. The Baby New Year is a Personification of the start of a new Year, commonly seen in various New Year's customs especially holiday cards and illustrations Stuff packs are minor Expansion packs for The Sims 2 that add new items clothing and furniture to the game without implementing any significant Events 1111 - Henry V is crowned Holy Roman Emperor. 1204 - The Fourth Crusade sacks Constantinople Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 313 - Roman emperor Licinius unifies the entire Eastern Roman Empire under his rule Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. A fairy tale or fairy story is a fictional Story that may feature folkloric characters (such as fairies, enchantments]] often involving Seamanship is the art of operating a ship or boat It involves a knowledge of a variety of topics and development of specialised skills including Navigation and international Stuff packs are minor Expansion packs for The Sims 2 that add new items clothing and furniture to the game without implementing any significant Events 1056 - Byzantine Empress Theodora becomes ill dying suddenly a few days later without children to succeed the Throne Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 193 - Roman Emperor Didius Julianus is Assassinated 987 - Hugh Capet is elected Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Stuff packs are minor Expansion packs for The Sims 2 that add new items clothing and furniture to the game without implementing any significant Events 1492 - The Ensisheim Meteorite the oldest Meteorite with a known date of impact strikes the Earth around noon in a Wheat Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 476 - Romulus Augustus, last emperor of the Western Roman Empire, is deposed when Odoacer proclaims himself Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Stuff packs are minor Expansion packs for The Sims 2 that add new items clothing and furniture to the game without implementing any significant Events 1043 - Edward the Confessor is crowned King of England. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Stuff packs are minor Expansion packs for The Sims 2 that add new items clothing and furniture to the game without implementing any significant Events 70 - Titus and his Roman Legions breach the middle wall of Jerusalem in the Siege of Jerusalem Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Fashion refers to styles of dress (but can also include cuisine literature art architecture and general comportment that are popular in a culture at any given time Hennes & Mauritz AB (operating as H&M) is a Swedish clothing company known for its inexpensive and fashionable clothing offerings for women men teenagers and children Stuff packs are minor Expansion packs for The Sims 2 that add new items clothing and furniture to the game without implementing any significant Events 1499 - Publication of the Catholicon in Treguier ( Brittany) Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Stuff packs are minor Expansion packs for The Sims 2 that add new items clothing and furniture to the game without implementing any significant Events 1450 - Battle of Formigny: Toward the end of the Hundred Years' War, the French attack and nearly annihilate English 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Stuff packs are minor Expansion packs for The Sims 2 that add new items clothing and furniture to the game without implementing any significant Events 972 - Battle of Cedynia, the first documented victory of Polish forces takes place 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common IKEA is a privately-held international home products retailer that sells flat pack Furniture, accessories bathrooms and kitchens at retail stores around the world Stuff packs are minor Expansion packs for The Sims 2 that add new items clothing and furniture to the game without implementing any significant A working title, sometimes called a production title, is the temporary name of a product or project used during its development usually a Film, Novel The film will be live action. [41]
On May 25, 2007, it was announced that The Sims film rights had been purchased by 20th Century Fox. Events 1085 - Alfonso VI of Castile takes Toledo Spain back from the Moors. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. [42] Not much is known yet about the upcoming film. It will be written by Brian Lynch, the writer of Angel: After The Fall Comics and writing/directing the 1999 film Big Helium Dog. This article is about the American writer For the professional basketball player see Brian Lynch (basketball, for the Jazz trumpeter see Brian Lynch (musician Angel After the Fall is a Comic book published by IDW Publishing. Big Helium Dog is a 1999 Comedy film. The film will be produced by John Davis, responsible for films such as Norbit and Eragon. John Andrew Davis (born April 7, 1953) is an American Film producer and founder of Davis Entertainment. Norbit is an Academy Award nominated and Golden Raspberry Award -winning 2007 Slapstick Romantic comedy film directed Eragon is a 2006 Live-action / CGI fantasy - adventure Film based on the novel of the same name [43]
See also
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- ^ The Finale on Simpedia. Retrieved on 2008-04-23. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 215 BC - A temple is built on the Capitoline Hill dedicated to Venus Erycina to commemorate the Roman defeat at
- ^ a b EA Announces Plans For The Sims 2. The Sims 2 Press Release (2003-05-05). Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 553 - The Second Council of Constantinople begins 1215 - Rebel Barons renounce their allegiance to King John Retrieved on 2007-04-04. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1581 - Francis Drake completes a circumnavigation of the world and is knighted by Elizabeth I.
- ^ Will Wright Speaks Simlish. GameSpy (2005-02-27). Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1560 - The Treaty of Berwick, which would expel the French from Scotland, is signed by England and the Congregation Retrieved on 2007-04-07. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 529 - First draft of Corpus Juris Civilis (a fundamental work in Jurisprudence) is issued by Eastern Roman Emperor
- ^ Bradshaw, Lucy (2004-08-31). "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Events 1056 - Byzantine Empress Theodora becomes ill dying suddenly a few days later without children to succeed the Throne Zany Outtakes from the Cutting Room Floor. Maxis, mirrored at GameSpot. Retrieved on 2007-04-04. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1581 - Francis Drake completes a circumnavigation of the world and is knighted by Elizabeth I.
- ^ CNN (2005-07-28). Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1540 - Thomas Cromwell is executed at the order of Henry VIII of England on charges of Treason. 'Sims' content criticized. money. cnn. com. Retrieved on 2007-03-01. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 86 BC - Lucius Cornelius Sulla, at the head of a Roman Republic army enters in Athens, removing the Tyrant
- ^ Surette, Tim (2005-07-02). Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 310 - Pope Miltiades is elected 626 - In fear of assassination Li Shimin ambushes and kills his rival Sims 2 content "worse than Hot Coffee". GameSpot. Retrieved on 2007-03-01. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 86 BC - Lucius Cornelius Sulla, at the head of a Roman Republic army enters in Athens, removing the Tyrant
- ^ Best of E3, 2004 Winners. The Game Critics Awards. Retrieved on 2007-04-04. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1581 - Francis Drake completes a circumnavigation of the world and is knighted by Elizabeth I.
- ^ Best of E3, 2004 Winners. GameSpot. Retrieved on 2007-04-04. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1581 - Francis Drake completes a circumnavigation of the world and is knighted by Elizabeth I.
- ^ The Annual GameSpy E3 Awards!. GameSpy. Retrieved on 2007-04-04. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1581 - Francis Drake completes a circumnavigation of the world and is knighted by Elizabeth I.
- ^ PC Best of E3 2004. IGN. Retrieved on 2007-04-04. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1581 - Francis Drake completes a circumnavigation of the world and is knighted by Elizabeth I.
- ^ The Sims 2 Review. IGN. Retrieved on 2007-04-04. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1581 - Francis Drake completes a circumnavigation of the world and is knighted by Elizabeth I.
- ^ The Sims 2 Review. GameSpy. Retrieved on 2007-04-04. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1581 - Francis Drake completes a circumnavigation of the world and is knighted by Elizabeth I.
- ^ Main Reviews Breakdown. Gamerankings. com. Retrieved on 2007-04-07. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 529 - First draft of Corpus Juris Civilis (a fundamental work in Jurisprudence) is issued by Eastern Roman Emperor
- ^ Billboard 2004 Digital Entertainment Conference & Awards. Billboard. Retrieved on 2007-04-04. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1581 - Francis Drake completes a circumnavigation of the world and is knighted by Elizabeth I.
- ^ Latest Winners and Nominees. British Academy of Film and Television Arts. Retrieved on 2007-04-04. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1581 - Francis Drake completes a circumnavigation of the world and is knighted by Elizabeth I.
- ^ 10th Annual SATELLITE Awards (. doc). International Press Academy. Retrieved on 2007-04-04. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1581 - Francis Drake completes a circumnavigation of the world and is knighted by Elizabeth I.
- ^ Official The Sims 2 Deluxe site (2007-04-12). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 467 - Anthemius is elevated to Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Retrieved on 2007-04-13. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1111 - Henry V is crowned Holy Roman Emperor. 1204 - The Fourth Crusade sacks Constantinople
- ^ Official The Sims 2 Double Deluxe site (2008-03-06). 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1079 - Omar Khayyám completes the Iranian calendar. 1454 - Thirteen Years' War: Delegates of Retrieved on 2008-03-07. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 161 - Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius dies and is succeeded by co-Emperors Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus
- ^ The Sims website with announcement of the Bon Voyage expansion,
- ^ Numenor post @ MTS2
- ^ The Sims 2 8th expansion pack announced. EA (2008-4-10). Retrieved on 2008-04-10. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 879 - Louis III becomes King of the Western Franks. 1407 - the lama
- ^ EA Store (US) Pre-order
- ^ MaxoidShannon (2008-05-09). 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1457 BC - Battle of Megiddo (15th century BC between Thutmose III and a large Canaanite coalition under the King of Apartment Life Picture.... Retrieved on 2008-05-10. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1291 - Scottish Nobles recognize the authority of Edward I of England.
- ^ a b c Edenstyle.it (English).
- ^ TSR Apartment Life Preview
- ^ The Sims(tm) 2 Celebration Stuff Videos. Maxis. Retrieved on 2007-03-08. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1618 - Johannes Kepler discovers the third law of planetary motion.
- ^ The Sims(tm) 2 H&M Fashion Stuff. Retrieved on 2007-04-26. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1467 - The miraculous image in Our Lady of Good Counsel appear in Genazzano, Italy.
- ^ The Sims(tm) 2 Teen Style Stuff. Retrieved on 2007-08-24. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar 's General Gaius Scribonius Curio is defeated in the Second Battle of the Bagradas River
- ^ The Sims 2: IKEA Home Stuff on Simpedia. Retrieved on 2008-04-15. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1450 - Battle of Formigny: Toward the end of the Hundred Years' War, the French attack and nearly annihilate English
- ^ "The Sims Coming to the Big Screen". ComingSoon (2007-05-25). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1085 - Alfonso VI of Castile takes Toledo Spain back from the Moors. Retrieved on 2007-10-31. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 445 BC – Ezra reads the Book of the Law to the Israelites in Jerusalem (see Nehemiah 91 NLTse
- ^ "The Sims" to move from PC screen to silver screen. Reuters (2007-05-28). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 585 BC - A Solar eclipse occurs as predicted by Greek philosopher and scientist Thales, while Alyattes is battling Retrieved on 2007-10-31. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 445 BC – Ezra reads the Book of the Law to the Israelites in Jerusalem (see Nehemiah 91 NLTse
- ^ Gilstrap, Peter (2007-05-24). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1218 - The Fifth Crusade leaves Acre for Egypt. 1276 - Magnus Ladulås is crowned Fox brings 'SIMS' to bigscreen. Variety. Retrieved on 2007-10-31. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 445 BC – Ezra reads the Book of the Law to the Israelites in Jerusalem (see Nehemiah 91 NLTse
External links
Official site
Producer journals
- The Sims 2: Nightlife Producer Journal by Tim LeTourneau
- Update on The Sims 2: Nightlife Producer Journal by Tim LeTourneau
- The Sims 2: Open For Business Producer Journal by Tim LeTourneau
- The Sims 2: Family Fun Stuff Developer Journal by Lyndsay Pearson
Resources
- The Sims 2 website directory at the Open Directory Project
- The Sims 2 series at MobyGames
- The Sims 2 guide at StrategyWiki
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