A couple of weeks ago Maxis asked the US fans what they wanted to see in the new expansion...
...They suggested a couple of ideas, which people could talk about.
Which expansion would you like best? Join the discussion on the forums and vote on our poll.
The 5 suggestions Maxis made can be found here.
The ideas are:
The Sims 2: Trip of a lifetime
Take your Sims to exotic destinations around the world, or send them on trip to their favorite holiday destination in their very own car. Now the can travel to a tropical beach, mountain getaway, and visit a famous, world-class city.The Sims 2: Run Your Own Sims Business
Now our Sims can run their own home business via the internet selling crafted goods or create their own brick & mortar store downtown. Layout your store to best entice your customers, and craft your goods to meet their demands! Sell paintings, furniture, books, music, clothes, food or even run a nightclub or restaurant!The Sims 2: Movie director
Use new objects, clothing, and building elements to create the cast and set the stage to film movies using The Sims 2. Create realistic human dramas, sci-fi, western or even your own comedies.The Sims 2: Spooked & Haunted
Create the ultimate haunted neighborhood for your Sims. Build scary mansions with haunted pictures, heads in jars, doppelganger mirrors and more. You can even make your own scary characters such as Werewolves, Ghosts, Monsters, and Witches. Who has the spookiest house in the hood?The Sims 2: Do it yourself
For the first time your Sims can create their own furniture, decorations and even their own clothing. Take them from apprentice to skilled master by building up their creative skills at making their own, unique items. Success can result in even more customization options and special rewards for their creative projects. Watch as they gain notoriety, influence over others Sims and can demand top Simoleans for their prized masterpieces.Click here to go the Dutch discussion topic.
These names are ideas from Maxis, but aren't confirmed decisions for a new expansion pack.
MySims News
Each one of you probably has their own unique and special story... and we want to hear it. This is your chance to share your Sims biography with Maxis as we endeavor to create a collage of The Sims 2 player biographies.
Finally they're finished. I'm pretty happy with the result:
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After more than 2 years of being involved with the Sims Community, Anja decided to quit being moderator and co-mayor.
Dear Simmers,
I discovered the Sims Community in December 2002. The forum was opened early 2003 and it was a very small and nice community. In March 2003 I started as a moderator, together with Nita.
The community has grown incredibly fast, more members and moderators. The mayor decided to do something else, so Nita and I took over some of his work. Overall, it has been really cozy and the members were really helpful towards each other.
From Monday May 16, 2005 I will quit being a moderator and mayor. I just graduated from college and bought a house. I will spend a lot of my free time enjoying those things. I also miss being able to just enjoy the Sims Community and playing Sims. And of course I would like to enjoy real life a little more.
The community is a tight group and the moderators are also. I will not be able to visit the community as often anymore and I will sure miss you all dearly.
A big hug,
Anja
Electronic Arts would like to thank Anja for her hard work and devotion as a moderator and co-mayor of the Sims Community.
Impress the Judges with your film-making talents! Create a film about a Day in the Life of a Student with The Sims 2 and/or The Sims 2; University Expansion Pack for the possible chance to win either $5,000 or a four week position as a Maxis Associate.
Come visit one of the Sims 2 student bars in The Netherlands and Belgium!
From April 12 until April 21 the bars "Après skihut Woody's" (Amsterdam), "Lemmy's Biercafé" (Leiden), "Den Bisnis" (Schaarbeek) and Peanuts (Naam) will be transformed into Sims 2 student bars!
You can drink something at these places, completely in Sims style, and you can also win fabulous Sims prizes!
You can win prizes by participating in the contest, which can be done in the bars itself.
The winners will be announced on Thursday April 14 and Thursday April 21.
Don't let this opportunity pass you by!
Click here to see the student bars' addresses.
Sims 2 Student Bars Netherlands
Après Skihut Woody's
Thorbeckplein 20
Amsterdam
Opening hours:
Monday - Thursday 4pm - 1am
Friday 12pm - 3am
Saturday 4pm - 3am
Lemmy's Biercafé
Morsstraat 24
Leiden
Every day from 5pm til ..
Sims 2 Student Bars Belgium
Den Bisnis
Koninginneplan 49
Schaarbeek
Monday - Thursday 10am - ..
Friday 10am - 7pm
Sunday 10pm - ..
Peanuts
Peanuts
Rue de l'ouvrage 3
Naam
Monday - Saturday from 10:30am til ...
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Cheetah from TheSimsZone.co.uk had some time to interview Will Wright at The Sims 2 SimPosium event. Find out what is going on in the mind of our favorite game designer.
Cheetah from TheSimsZone.co.uk had some time to interview Will Wright at The Sims 2 SimPosium event. Find out what is going on in the mind of our favorite game designer.
On February 18th, 2005 Maxis held The Sims 2 VIP SimPosium. Fansites from all over the world were invited to Maxis to learn more about The Sims 2 University and to attend classes by The Sims 2 team. Everything about The Sims 2 was discussed and lots of fun was had by all. Check out some video highlights.