News Archive - 2000

Maxis Chat with the Simulation Programmer!

Today at 4:00 p.m., PDT, Maxis will be hosting a moderated chat event with the person behind the simulation of SimCity 3000 and the upcoming game, SimsVille. He is very clever and knows more secrets about the simulation than anyone else. This is sure to be a discussion you do not want to miss. Now is your chance to chat with the wizard behind the simulation of SimCity 3000. You will also be excited to hear that he is currently programming the simulation for future Maxis products such as SimsVille.

GameSpot Preview, Part 2

Part 2 of the 3-part preview series on Livin' Large is now online on GameSpot. In this part, we can read about the new careers!

Go to Part Two of GameSpot's Preview. Click read more to read the preview and see the screenshots!

Mac Version Released

The Mac version of The Sims is ready! Go to Aspyr's site for news, support and on-line ordering. The wait is over!

Go to Aspyr.com

User-Created Objects

The Transmogrifier is real! It's a tool which expert users can use to create new objects for The Sims. It's written and supported by Don Hopkins, a former programmer for The Sims. Information and support for this third-party tool are all over our top fan sites. Check them out!

Go to Fan Sites
Download Transmogfrifier

Maxis Wants You

Are you a public relations professional? Do you occasionally find yourself speaking like a Sim? Does an occupation where playing games is part of the job description sound appealing? Then Maxis and Electronic Arts is interested in hearing from you. We are looking for a creative, organized and energetic individual with two to five years experience as a Publicist, PR Specialist or PR Account Manager/Executive to help tell the story of Maxis and our hugely popular Sim games.

Order Livin' Large Today

The EA Store is now taking orders for The Sims Livin' Large!

Go to EA Store

The Crystal Ball

A couch potato discovers the transformative powers of the Crystal Ball in today's Livin' Large Spotlight.

Go to Comics

Another Maxis-Made Scenario, Hot off the Presses

Now is your chance to take a break from all those other cities you have been mayoring over and try a new challenge. There is a brand-new scenario in the downloads area for those of you who are looking for a little extra action in your SimCity experiences.

Go to Scenarios and Scenario Scripts

Chat Event Transcripts Now Available