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Sims News
13 Feb 2008 - 22:00
8 Feb 2008 - 22:10
Come watch the Designer Walkthrough for FreeTime and learn about some of the cool new stuff your Sims can do!
8 Feb 2008 - 22:10
Come watch the Designer Walkthrough for FreeTime and learn about some of the cool new stuff your Sims can do!
8 Feb 2008 - 22:00
Ready to intimidate the competition? This HotRod blitzes all others with a ported and polished big V-8, flame throwing open zoomie headers and super Fat tires. Now available as a free download!
Directions for Downloading the HotRod Hauler Chop Socky Special
For users with The Sims 2 Nightlife
Step 1: Download the car
For users that don't have The Sims 2 Nightlife but have newer expansion packs* such as The Sims 2 Open for Business, The Sims 2 Pets, or The Sims 2 Seasons
Step 1: Download the car
Step 2: Download the car kit (includes driveway for your car)
* For users with only The Sims 2 base game or The Sims 2 University, these downloads will not work, you must have Nightlife or newer expansion packs.
6 Feb 2008 - 22:10
International Line-Up Includes Artists from the US, Europe and Scandinavia
EA Announces The Sims 2 FreeTime Soundtrack
Featuring Natasha Bedingfield
International Line-Up Includes Artists from the US, Europe and Scandinavia
REDWOOD CITY, CA - FEBRUARY 7, 2008 - Electronic Arts, Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced the international line-up of artists who can be heard on The Sims™ 2 FreeTime soundtrack. The music for this expansion pack provides accompaniment for your Sims as they explore their creativity through a selection of all-new activities, hobbies and cool careers.
International pop star, Natasha Bedingfield, is featured on the soundtrack with her new single "Pocketful of Sunshine." This song is taken from her newest album of the same name, which was released on January 22, 2008. Natasha learned and recorded this song in the unique language of The Sims, Simlish, especially for the in-game The Sims 2 FreeTime soundtrack.
Also on The Sims 2 FreeTime soundtrack are the bands Datarock from Norway I?m From Barcelona from Sweden, and the artist Lara from Spain. American bands, They Might Be Giants, Great Northern and Fire Flies also recorded songs which can be heard on this soundtrack.
"The Sims 2 FreeTime offers many ways for your Sims to express themselves creatively, including music," said Steve Schnur, Worldwide Executive of Music and Music Marketing at EA. "This in-game soundtrack full of talented musicians from around the world, such as Natasha Bedingfield, is the perfect backdrop for your Sims to discover and develop their passions."
"It was such a fun and delightful challenge to learn how to sing in Simlish," Natasha Bedingfield added. "The language of The Sims captures a wonderful sense of beauty, creativity and humor, so my song 'Pocketful of Sunshine' translated well!"
In The Sims 2 FreeTime, your Sims can build their skills and enhance friendships by exploring new pursuits based on their personal interests, helping them live life to the fullest. The Sims 2 FreeTime, the latest expansion pack that will ship February 26, 2008 in the US and February 22, 2008 in Europe.
In-Game Soundtrack Credits:
"Fa-Fa-Fa"
Performed by Datarock
Written by Fredrik Saroea and Ketil Mosnes
Published by Artwerk Music, LLC
Recording courtesy of Nettwerk Productions
"It's A Party"
Performed by Fire Flies
Written by Dan Romer
Published by Drawing Number One Publishing
Recording courtesy of Asteroid B-612
"Into The Sun"
Performed by Great Northern
Written by Rachel Stolte and Solon Bixler
Published by Songs Music Publishing LLC obo Ram Island Songs (ASCAP) and Kill The Piano Music (ASCAP)
Recording courtesy of Eenie Meenie Records by arrangement with Big Sounds International, Inc.
"Britney"
Performed by I'm From Barcelona
Written by Emanuel Lundgren
Published by EMI Blackwood Music (BMI)
Recording courtesy of EMI Records under license from EMI Film & Television Licensing
"La Otra Princesa"
Performed by Lara
Written by Massimiliano Minoia and Lara Pinilla Osuna
Published by Lara What Songs Pop S.L. and Globomedia Musica Publishing S.L.
Recording courtesy of Virgin/EMI Records - Spain and GloboMedia Musica
"Your Forgiveness"
Performed by Lexington Bridge
Written by Cliff Masterson, Mark Read, Pete Martin and Robert Heart
Published by Universal Music Publishing
Recording courtesy of Universal Records under license from Universal Music Enterprises
"Pocket Full Of Sunshine"
Performed by Natasha Bedingfield
Written by Natasha Bedingfield and Danielle Brisebois and John Shanks
Published by EMI April Music (ASCAP), Gator Baby/EMI Blackwood Music (BMI) and John Shanks Music/WB Music Corp. (ASCAP)
Recording courtesy of Epic Records by arrangement with SONY BMG Music Entertainment
"Take Out The Trash"
Performed by They Might Be Giants
Written by They Might Be Giants
Published by TMBG Music (BMI)
Recording courtesy of Idlewild Recordings
Music Production Credits:
Steve Schnur, Executive Music Producer
Cybele Pettus, Sr. Music Supervisor
6 Feb 2008 - 22:10
International Line-Up Includes Artists from the US, Europe and Scandinavia
EA Announces The Sims 2 FreeTime Soundtrack
Featuring Natasha Bedingfield
International Line-Up Includes Artists from the US, Europe and Scandinavia
REDWOOD CITY, CA - FEBRUARY 7, 2008 - Electronic Arts, Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced the international line-up of artists who can be heard on The Sims™ 2 FreeTime soundtrack. The music for this expansion pack provides accompaniment for your Sims as they explore their creativity through a selection of all-new activities, hobbies and cool careers.
International pop star, Natasha Bedingfield, is featured on the soundtrack with her new single "Pocketful of Sunshine." This song is taken from her newest album of the same name, which was released on January 22, 2008. Natasha learned and recorded this song in the unique language of The Sims, Simlish, especially for the in-game The Sims 2 FreeTime soundtrack.
Also on The Sims 2 FreeTime soundtrack are the bands Datarock from Norway I?m From Barcelona from Sweden, and the artist Lara from Spain. American bands, They Might Be Giants, Great Northern and Fire Flies also recorded songs which can be heard on this soundtrack.
"The Sims 2 FreeTime offers many ways for your Sims to express themselves creatively, including music," said Steve Schnur, Worldwide Executive of Music and Music Marketing at EA. "This in-game soundtrack full of talented musicians from around the world, such as Natasha Bedingfield, is the perfect backdrop for your Sims to discover and develop their passions."
"It was such a fun and delightful challenge to learn how to sing in Simlish," Natasha Bedingfield added. "The language of The Sims captures a wonderful sense of beauty, creativity and humor, so my song 'Pocketful of Sunshine' translated well!"
In The Sims 2 FreeTime, your Sims can build their skills and enhance friendships by exploring new pursuits based on their personal interests, helping them live life to the fullest. The Sims 2 FreeTime, the latest expansion pack that will ship February 26, 2008 in the US and February 22, 2008 in Europe.
In-Game Soundtrack Credits:
"Fa-Fa-Fa"
Performed by Datarock
Written by Fredrik Saroea and Ketil Mosnes
Published by Artwerk Music, LLC
Recording courtesy of Nettwerk Productions
"It's A Party"
Performed by Fire Flies
Written by Dan Romer
Published by Drawing Number One Publishing
Recording courtesy of Asteroid B-612
"Into The Sun"
Performed by Great Northern
Written by Rachel Stolte and Solon Bixler
Published by Songs Music Publishing LLC obo Ram Island Songs (ASCAP) and Kill The Piano Music (ASCAP)
Recording courtesy of Eenie Meenie Records by arrangement with Big Sounds International, Inc.
"Britney"
Performed by I'm From Barcelona
Written by Emanuel Lundgren
Published by EMI Blackwood Music (BMI)
Recording courtesy of EMI Records under license from EMI Film & Television Licensing
"La Otra Princesa"
Performed by Lara
Written by Massimiliano Minoia and Lara Pinilla Osuna
Published by Lara What Songs Pop S.L. and Globomedia Musica Publishing S.L.
Recording courtesy of Virgin/EMI Records - Spain and GloboMedia Musica
"Your Forgiveness"
Performed by Lexington Bridge
Written by Cliff Masterson, Mark Read, Pete Martin and Robert Heart
Published by Universal Music Publishing
Recording courtesy of Universal Records under license from Universal Music Enterprises
"Pocket Full Of Sunshine"
Performed by Natasha Bedingfield
Written by Natasha Bedingfield and Danielle Brisebois and John Shanks
Published by EMI April Music (ASCAP), Gator Baby/EMI Blackwood Music (BMI) and John Shanks Music/WB Music Corp. (ASCAP)
Recording courtesy of Epic Records by arrangement with SONY BMG Music Entertainment
"Take Out The Trash"
Performed by They Might Be Giants
Written by They Might Be Giants
Published by TMBG Music (BMI)
Recording courtesy of Idlewild Recordings
Music Production Credits:
Steve Schnur, Executive Music Producer
Cybele Pettus, Sr. Music Supervisor
5 Feb 2008 - 22:00
Help Your Sim Survive and Thrive on a Tropical Island in this Casual Laptop Game
EA ANNOUNCES THE SIMS CASTAWAY STORIES HITS STORE SHELVES TODAY
Help Your Sim Survive and Thrive on a Tropical Island in this Casual Laptop Game
REDWOOD CITY, CA. - February 6, 2008 - Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) announced today that The Sims™ Castaway Stories for the PC is on store shelves across the U.S. and Europe. Featuring engaging characters and accessible storylines, The Sims Castaway Stories is sure to entertain both new and experienced players of The Sims. For the first time ever on the PC, your Sim can leave the urban jungle for an uncharted island filled with sandy beaches, green lagoons, explosive volcanic mountains and more!
The Sims Castaway Stories is the third game from The Sims Stories, a series of pick-up and play laptop games from EA's The Sims franchise. The Sims Stories allows fans to get creative and stay connected by keeping in touch with friends by using IM and email - even while playing the game in its own window! Following the theme of the wildly-entertaining The Sims 2 Castaway, which became available on consoles and handhelds last year, The Sims Castaway Stories features an easy-to-play, directed Story Mode that allows fans to help their Sim survive and thrive on a tropical island.
As The Sims Castaway Stories begins, players will meet Jessica, a Sim who washes ashore with only a steamer trunk and a hatchet to her name. With nothing more than orangutans, lagoons and fish in sight, Jessica embarks on her tropical journey and must choose to either survive or escape. While on the island, Jessica will meet natives and castaways in hopes of creating a flourishing community. To do this she must accomplish various tasks - from spear fishing and scavenger hunting to fire starting and more!
"We're very excited to bring the rich, beautifully tropical environments to players with The Sims Castaway Stories. Whether you're roaming around the lush green jungles in search of the perfect coconut, or taking an ocean dip in search of your next meal, The Sims Castaway Stories is the perfect way to experience island life on your laptop," said Rod Humble, Head of The Sims Studio. "Available for the first time on the PC, The Sims Castaway Stories also comes with the traditional open-ended The Sims gameplay, so you can continue following the life your Sim has created!"
The Sims Stories line of products - all of which are rated T (Teen) by the ESRB - are standalone entertainment experiences that do not require companion games from The Sims library - just load onto your laptop or desktop and play. The Sims Castaway Stories washes ashore today!
2 Feb 2008 - 21:12
In some regions of The Netherlands, Belgium and Germany, we celebrate Carnival. It's not the average Carnival. Not the Rio-de-janeiro type of Carnival. Not at all. For starters, Dutch Carnival is most celebrated in Catholic regions, mostly the southern provinces Noord Brabant and Limburg. And in Belgium, it's mainly the Flemish people that celebrate Carnival, also in Catholic regions. In Germany it's celebrated throughout the entire country, although there are some differences between the western and eastern part.
The reason I'm posting this, is because EA created several Carnival outfits for your Sims! And along with that, you can download a PDF file with a plumbob you can print and put together.
The first download is a baton twirling girl. In The Netherlands she is called 'Dansmarieke' and in Germany it's 'Tanzmariechen'.
The second download is a fool or jester. In The Netherlands this is a 'Nar' and in German this is called a 'Narr'. Quite similar to each other.
And as I've mentioned before, the third download is a PDF file with a printable plumbob in it. It is in German, but the images kinda show you how-to. It shouldn't be a problem.
Click below on the image to view and download the items mentioned above!
31 Jan 2008 - 22:10
Come take a look at all the items in the next stuff pack The Sims 2 Kitchen & Bath!
31 Jan 2008 - 22:10
Come take a look at all the items in the next stuff pack The Sims 2 Kitchen & Bath!