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18 Aug 2010 - 23:00
17 Aug 2010 - 22:40
Our friends at SimPrograms have turned 10 years old. Now I usually don't post about site anniversaries. Well not often anyway. But 10 years is a long time. I have great respect for SimPrograms. I've been a follower since the early days and I have to say, SimPrograms hasn't lost its touch! It's still a great website and I hope they will continue to exist for a very long time.
Congratulations SimPrograms from the SNW team!
17 Aug 2010 - 09:10
Het grootste gamespektakel van de wereld staat weer op het punt los te barsten: Vanaf 20 augustus gaat de GamesCom in Keulen van start en natuurlijk is ook EA weer van de partij!
Op de vloer kunnen mensen De Sims 3 op de console proberen en speciaal voor een select aantal fansites zal er een presentatie plaats vinden voor De Sims 3 Na Middernacht en De Sims Middeleeuwen.
Heb jij vragen over één van deze games? Dan kun je die via Twitter stellen aan de EA Insider; een speciale verslaggever van EA!
En bekijk ook zeker eens de GamesCom website, waar je live mee kunt kijken op de beurs en natuurlijk de laatste nieuwtjes leest!
16 Aug 2010 - 23:00
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14 Aug 2010 - 01:04
EA has recently invited us to go to the Gamescom in Cologne. EA will present a couple of new Sims games at a special Sims presentation. And of course we will be there! It's not sure yet if we are allowed to take pictures or make videos at the presentation. We'll have to wait and see!
If you have questions, send them to us via Twitter, our contact form at MySimsNetwork or my personal website's contact form. Send your questions in before Thursday, August 19!
I don't know yet who else from the Dutch (and German) community will be going to the Gamescom 2010. So I will collect links first and post them later in a separate post!
13 Aug 2010 - 23:00
If you've spotted colorful Sims with yummy dessert names, chances are, it was created by berrypie27. Legacies, Sims, machinima - her Berry Sims are everywhere! Check out our latest Community Spotlight Interview and see how her Berry Sweet phenomenon started!
Community Spotlight Interview: berrypie27
If you've been perusing around The Sims 3 Exchange you've probably seen some colorful Sims and Households with names that sound like sweet treats. And if you're into Legacies, you've probably seen participants taking part in Berry Sweet Legacies. Meet berrypie27 - the mastermind behind nearly everything Berry! She applies her Berry-fying skills to Sims, Lots, machinima and beyond! Take a look at how this top creator began creating these colorful Sims, some tips on how to create perfect Berry Sims, her transition from The Sims 2 to The Sims 3 and more.
How long have you been playing The Sims games?
Seems like centuries ago. I actually did start back in the days of The Sims 1, but it was very casual. It was not until I saw my very first The Sims 2 machinima that I really got hooked.
What was your first creation in any of The Sims games?
My very first creation, was a The Sims 2 Machinima. It was called "On My Own" and it was my very first attempt. It was such an exciting feeling, and everyone who watched it was so supportive. From there I was truly inspired to make more. When the right song comes along it just hits you and you know.
Your Sims are so colorful and we love the dessert/fruity names! We can't pick a favorite out any of them - but do you have any favorites?
Haha! Oh goodness that is a hard one. I think Blueberry Muffin will always hold a dear place in my heart, but I have to say Merlot Pinot Noir is a close second!
What got you into creating dessert-like Sims with tasty names?
It actually started back with this old MMORPG I use to play. All my characters were sweet. In fact all of my main players got their names there. Blueberry Muffin, Espresso Twist, Fairy Floss and more. Too many characters to list. I kinda had the idea in mind very early on, but it was not until another member- Alyssum Candy created her Simmy Sweet Pea, that I thought about taking it to the full extent by changing their skintone. I consider her my Berry Sweet co-founder and she definitely earns an honorable mention. Thanks Candy!
We've seen Berry Legacies, Berry Sweet Modeling competitions, Berry Sweet neighborhood - you seem to have started a phenomenon! Which of these are initiated by you? Do you take part in all of these?
I pretty much had a hand in all those Berry Sweet dealings. In one way or another. The Berry Sweets really came to the masses from the Berry Sweet Competition. I had no idea it would be such a huge success, I just knew it was different from all the other modeling competitions I had seen and if you wanna catch peoples attention, you gotta bring something fresh to the table...LOL no pun intended.
You're truly versatile in creating - whether it's Sims, Lots, and machinima. What do you like to create most?
Oh, for sure the Machinima. When I make one, I kinda just zone until it is done. Its a really fun process. I really enjoy entertaining people.
You also created machinima for The Sims 2, how was the transition for this going into The Sims 3?
At first it was pretty tough. I had all but given up, but with the purchase of a new computer that was much more capable of handling the game, it was like a dream come true. After learning some tricks of the trade, it was so much easier than it was in The Sims 2.
Do you have a favorite style or genre in machinima-making?
I am not sure that I do. I like music that tells a story. Sometimes it's happy, sometimes sad, sweet, funny. All depends on what strikes me. I am game for anything, though I have never tried a horror. Hmmmm...
Do you like to collaborate with other creators? What collaborative projects have you taken part in?
I love Collabs. I have a done a few Collab legacies with people and I use other members' Simmies and lots in my Machinimas all the time. Probably the biggest is the Berry Sweet Neighborhood project. So many talented creators are sharing their Berry best. Its really quite amazing. They all rawk!
Do you have any trade secrets that you're willing to share with aspiring creators who want to make Berry-like Sims or create their own Berry-inspired challenges?
Hmmm, well,I guess one thing I could recommend is- when creating a Berry Sweet try not to wash them out. If they are green, don't make hair and skin and clothes all the same green. Vary it up. Complementing colors and different shades can really make a huge difference. Other than that, just let your creativity run wild!
What are you working on next? Can you tease us a bit about your upcoming creations?
I am actually working on a new Machinima as I type this. It will probably be up and ready very soon. Its about our hunky Merlot Pinot Noir and his many lady friends. It's hilarious and fun! I can't wait for everyone to see it!
Do you have any websites that promote your work you'd like to share?
I do have a couple -
- We have our Berry Sweet website. It's a place for everyone to talk and share their creations and ideas. So many amazing stories are shared there also.
- My YouTube channel
- My Berry Sweet Rainbowcy - Splash of Color
Thank you so much, berrypie27, for taking part in our interview! Don't forget to visit her Studio and download her Berry creations in her My Page and to check out her Berry Sweet website, her YouTube channel, and her Rainbowcy blog!
12 Aug 2010 - 23:00
Check out the newly discounted sets in The Sims 3 Store! Whether you’re looking to change the architectural design of your house, the fashion sense of your Sim, or even the furnishing style of your Sim’s home, these sales are steals that you won’t want to miss!
11 Aug 2010 - 23:00
Check out the photos of celebrities and more at The Sims 3 Green Room at The Teen Choice Awards 2010!
10 Aug 2010 - 23:00
The notion of spending an evening with good group of friends for a fantastic time is global in its appeal and cannot be pinned to any culture. Our goal with Late Night was to provide the most complete, thrilling, and modern take on an afterhours scene than we’ve ever done before.
We always look to the past for inspiration and find ways to evolve. The theme and feel of Nightlife was a bit suburban and lighthearted. It presented a set of late night activities for Sims stuck in suburbia and overly family-friendly entertainment such as the bowling alley. The silliness was quite evident in the coordinated group dance “smustle,” or the vampires who cavorted about town in an outfit similar to the one Sesame Street’s The Count would wear.
The Sims 3 Late Night is set to be a more mature and realistic look at the night scene in a more urban environment. Instead of experiencing pre-determined set pieces that players would inevitably see over and over, it’s more of a playground of possibility and intrigue.
The open neighborhood allows Sims to migrate from bar to bar, each of which will offer new drinks, new clientele, and new activities. Grungy dives may be a great place to start the evening with cheap juices or darts with your Sim’s friends. However, from there your Sim should travel to an upscale lounge where, assuming they can get in, the bar-goers will be more attractive, the drinks will be better, and the music will push everyone to the dance floor. Exclusivity plays a big role in the Late Night scene. Being someone determines where you can go and what you can do. The rewards for becoming a VIP aren’t just recognition, but access to exclusive lounges, friendships, and more ways to experience the night.
How your Sims approach this vibrant and diverse night scene is entirely up to you. Will they hit the scene with a group of friends as a normal Sim and hope they can get past the bouncer? Or will they pool together some of the best musical talent in town and become the hottest new band? Impressing a celebrity or even becoming one has several perks that can fundamentally change a Sim’s life. Innovative and entertaining bartenders who know their way around a delicious beverage are always sought by the best clubs. It also helps to be a creature of the night– as a Vampire, your Sim can use their amazing abilities to draw more out of life…from others.
Interactive high-rises allow players to finally view the world from the top floor of a towering building. There is no better way to convey wealth in a game all about being somebody than a glamorous rooftop party amidst the evening skyline. Penthouses can be filled with luxury objects such as hot tubs and your Sim’s every whim tended to by their butler.
Having a butler allows your Sim more time to attend countless parties thrown around town by celebrities with whom your Sim should be building a relationship. In Late Night, there is always a party somewhere.
A richly diverse scene, great music, bartending, Celebrities, and even vampires will make Late Night an original downtown playground in which Sims can let loose and have amazing experiences.
6 Aug 2010 - 23:10
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