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to Old News ArchiveNews: January - June 2007
Saturday 23rd June 2007
Season Patch Patched: EA has patched The Sims 2 Seasons patch as an issue was
discovered and it has now been re-released.> The Sims 2 Updates
Tuesday 12th June 2007
Poll Results: Which The Sims 2 default neighbourhood do you play the most?
Well, with a massive 56% of the vote, it seems the answer is Pleasantview. See
the full results and what I say to them by clicking below:> Quick Poll Results
New Poll: A new poll has begun. The Sims 2 H&M Fashion Stuff has now been released, so I want to know whether you've picked it up. Vote to the right of any page on this website. The previous poll's results will be posted at 1 pm BST.
Tuesday 12th June 2007
New Seasons patch: EA have released a new patch for The Sims 2 Seasons.> The Sims 2 Updates
Sunday 3rd June 2007
Lots of new screenshots: I've added loads of new screenshots - no, not of Bon
Voyage, but University, Nightlife, Open for Business, Pets and Seasons! See them
by clicking below:> The Sims 2 Screenshots
Sunday 27th May 2007
Bon Voyage Confirmed: The Sims 2 Bon Voyage has been officially announced as the
next expansion pack. First details from The Sims 2 Official Websites say: "Whisk
your Sims away from their everyday routines and take them on exciting trips to
three exotic locations! Whether relaxing on a lush tropical island in a luxury
suite, camping outdoors on a pristine mountaintop, or exploring the culture of
the Far East, your Sims will enjoy all-new activities to relax and rejuvenate
them. Send your Sims packing for the trip of a lifetime!" Sounds like a remake
of The Sims On Holiday to me!> First details at TheSims2.com
> First details at The Sims 2 UK (More game details here)
> First screenshots right here
Saturday 19th May 2007
Quick Poll Results: Would you
like to see a Theme Park Expansion Pack? Well, a massive 78% of you would! See
the full results and what I say by clicking below:> Quick Poll Results
New Quick Poll: Something different this month - I want to know which of the default neighbourhoods you lot use the most. Vote to the right. The results of the previous poll will be revealed at 4 pm BST (GMT + 1).
Seasons Bloopers: Three bloopers from The Sims 2 Seasons have been added to TheSims2.com. There's a video of fish flying out of a pond, a Sim on a swing with a pizza on him and a partly invisible Plant Sim.
> The Sims 2 Bloopers
Sunday 13th May 2007
The Sims 2 Deluxe released in the US: The Sims 2 Deluxe, The Sims 2 and the
Nightlife expansion pack together, has been released in the US. If you buy it
from the EA Store, you can get free shipping using the code on the order page
linked below. It doesn't seem to have been released in the UK.> Order The Sims 2 Deluxe page on TheSims2.com
> More about The Sims 2 Deluxe at TheSims2.com
> About The Sims 2
> The Sims 2 Screenshots
> About The Sims 2 Nightlife
> The Sims 2 Nightlife Screenshots
Thursday 26th April 2007
The Sims 2 H&M Fashion Stuff revealed: EA have revealed their latest stuff pack
- and it's all about fashion. The pack will contain real clothing designs from
the retail store H&M, which your Sims can sell in a shop or model on a catwalk.
For more information, screenshots, and a video click below. No release dates
have been announced.> The Sims 2 H&M Fashion Stuff at TheSims2.com
Sunday 22nd April 2007
Sims going bon voyage?: VideoETA's release list for the week of September 17th
reveal what could be the next expansion pack for The Sims 2: "Sims 2 Bon
Voyage". This certainly sounds like a remake of The Sims On Holiday (The Sims
Vacation in the US). Is this what'll be on store shelves come September? We'll
find out soon enough...> VideoETA's release list for the week of September 17th 2007
Saturday 21st April 2007
Previous Quick Poll Results:
Last month I asked you if you've picked up a copy of Seasons yet. Well, the
results are in - and the large majority of you have! Click
below to see the full results and what I say to them. There are no comments
because, well, no-one gave any.> Quick Poll Results
New Quick Poll: My April Fool's joke this year tried to trick you with a new expansion pack announcement - The Sims 2 Theme Park. I want to know whether you would like to see this expansion pack for real - vote to the right of any page. The results of the previous poll will be revealed at about 5:15 pm BST.
> The April Fool's joke
Sunday 15th April 2007
EA Unveils The Sims 2 Deluxe: EA have unveiled a deluxe
edition of The Sims 2,
containing not just the base game, but also The Sims 2 Nightlife expansion pack
and a bonus DVD.> More about The Sims 2 Deluxe at TheSims2.com
> About The Sims 2
> The Sims 2 Screenshots
> About The Sims 2 Nightlife
> The Sims 2 Nightlife Screenshots
Thursday 12th April 2007
Fancy getting your Sims a new car? How
about a Ford Mustang GT?: A new car is now available to download for
your game from TheSims2.com - a Ford Mustang GT. Surprisingly, you don't even
need Nightlife! As long as you have an expansion pack released since Nightlife,
you Sims can own and drive this car.> Ford Mustang at TheSims2.com
The Sims 2 Seasons and Celebration Stuff chat: Unfortunately, the latest chat has come and gone without me knowing. As I just found out, a chat took place yesterday at short notice - the transcripts of which have been posted on TheSims2.com. The chat reveals a few things, including that a second Seasons patch is coming soon.
> Chat Transcripts at TheSims2.com
Monday 9th April 2007
Make a Seasons TV ad: EA and
Current TV are giving you lot in the US the opportunity to create your own TV
advertisement for The Sims 2 Seasons. You have until April 30th. It seems if
your advertisement makes it onto TV, you'll be paid $1000!> The Sims 2 VCAM at Current TV
The Sims branded credit card coming soon: EA have revealed that The Sims player community in North America will soon be able to get their hands on a special credit card with "exciting rewards and offers". They've got four designs for the card, and want us to choose which one we like the most.
> Vote for your favourite design at TheSims2.com
Sunday 1st April 2007
Seasons and Pets patches galore:
A patch for The Sims 2 Seasons and a new patch for The Sims 2 Pets have been
released. You require the Pets patch even if you have installed Seasons.> Get the Pets patch (CD/DVD) from The Sims 2 UK
> Complete list of Pets patch fixes at The Sims 2 UK
> All patches and fix lists at TheSims2.com
New Expansion Pack Revealed: EA have announced details about the next expansion pack for The Sims 2. For the first time ever, your Sims will be able to visit the theme park! The Sims 2 Theme Park will launch later this year. Click below for more details.
> The Sims 2 Theme Park information
Update: I've got bad news for anyone looking forward to your Sims getting soaked on a log flume - this was an April Fool's joke. I'm not saying I'll never happen, just not yet.
Update posted 11:51 am BST (GMT/UTC + 1) on Monday 2nd April 2007 by Danny Cox (Webmaster)
Sunday 25th March 2007
Celebration Stuff UK Pre-order bonuses revealed:
The Sims 2 UK
has posted a page detailing the various bonus items available for pre-ordering
The Sims 2 Celebration Stuff. If you pre-order from GAME, you'll get a blue
festive formal gown. Pre-order from Gameplay or EA Link however, and you'll get
yourself "The Cascades Chandelier". If you pre-order from Play.com instead,
you'll get a blue tuxedo. Pre-order from anywhere else, and you'll get, well,
just the stuff pack.> Celebration Stuff Pre-order Bonus items at The Sims 2 UK
Update: You lot over the other side of the Atlantic can get hold of that chandelier from the EA Store.
> The Sims 2 Celebration Stuff at the US EA Store
Update posted 1:47 pm BST (GMT/UTC + 1) on Sunday 25th March 2007 by Danny Cox (Webmaster)
Saturday 24th March 2007
Quick Poll Results - The latest The Sims 2 expansion has all four seasons - but
which one do you prefer?: The results are in, and I can now reveal the
results. The majority voted for "All of them!" (37.04%), closely followed by
"Winter" (33.33%). Click below to see the full results, what I say to them, and
click through to the one and only comment.> Previous Quick Poll Results
New Quick Poll - Have you picked up The Sims 2 Seasons yet?: Yes or no? Vote on the right - you have no excuse not to. The results of the previous poll will be revealed in about an hour.
New Sims-Specific Support Site Launches: EA have launched a new support website covering only The Sims titles.
> The Sims Support
Friday 23rd March 2007
Free Sample of Seasons Guide available: Two sets of sample pages from The Sims 2
Seasons Prima guide have been posted on TheSims2.com. Check them out - they're
quite interesting.> TheSims2.com help section (samples are at the top of "Gameplay Help" box on the left)
> Purchase the Guide
Sunday 18th March 2007
Have a piano (and know how to play it)? Now you can play Seasons music on it:
TheSims2.com have posted sheet music for some of the tracks in The Sims 2
Seasons. Click below to get the PDF - while you're there, you can buy (seriously
- buy) the soundtracks for The Sims 2, plus its expansion packs
University and Nightlife ($0.99 a track).> Music at TheSims2.com
Friday 9th March 2007
More Celebration Stuff information:
TheSims2.com have added more information about The Sims 2 Celebration Stuff.
There are screenshots and a teaser video, which reveals the release date: April
3rd. According to the Celebration Stuff page on The Sims 2 UK, we'll get it a
few days later on the 6th April.> Celebration Stuff information, screenshots, video on TheSims2.com
> Celebration Stuff information and screenshots on The Sims 2 UK
Thursday 8th March 2007
Seasons soundtrack includes Lily Allen:
EA have revealed the soundtrack for the new The Sims 2 expansion pack, Seasons.
Artists who have created special simlish versions of their songs include Lily
Allen as well as seven others I've never heard of.> See the full list on TheSims2.com
Update: The Sims 2 UK have posted the Lily Allen music video mentioned in the press release. It was recorded completely within The Sims 2.
> Video on The Sims 2 UK (at bottom of page)
Update posted 4:45 pm GMT/UTC on Friday 9th March 2007 by Danny Cox (Webmaster)
Sunday 4th March 2007
Celebration Stuff Confirmed: A
teaser in The Sims 2 Seasons box confirms that The Sims 2 Celebration Stuff is
coming soon. According to the teaser, which has been posted on TheSims2.com, the
pack will contain "must-have stuff for your Sims' celebrations".> View the teaser image
Seasons chat transcripts: The transcripts for the chat have been posted on The Sims 2 UK.
> Chat Transcripts
Sunday 25th February 2007
Another Seasons Chat:
Previous The Sims 2
Seasons chat not answered your questions? Well The Sims 2 UK are running a chat
this coming Tuesday at 7 pm (GMT/UTC) with Hunter and Lyndsay from The Sims 2
team. Click below at around that time if you want to take part.> The Sims 2 UK
Welcome to the all-new Danny's The Sims Website: The frames have gone, and everything is improved. Welcome to the future of Danny's The Sims Website. I hope you enjoy the completely new look.
New Poll: Which is your favourite season? Vote now to the right of every single page!
More Choice when downloading houses: All The Sims 2 houses are now available on the official exchange (at last) and The Sims 2 Website's new exchange (or they will be when that website comes back online).
> The Sims 2 Houses
Sunday 18th February 2007
Seasons chat transcripts up:
If you missed The Sims 2 Seasons chat, the transcripts
have been put on TheSims2.com. There is some new information, so check it out.> Chat Transcripts
Wednesday 14th February 2007
Seasons Designer Walkthrough: A
video walkthrough of The Sims 2 Seasons by one of the designers has been
added to TheSims2.com. In the video, Hunter shows us the four seasons
and how they affect Sims.> Watch the video!
Sunday 11th February 2007
Fancy a chat?: TheSims2.com are running
a chat about The Sims 2 Seasons on Thursday (15th February) at 2:30 pm PST
(that's 10:30 pm GMT/UTC I think). Click below at around that time if you've got
a question.> TheSims2.com chat page
Sunday 4th February 2007
Celebration Stuff?:
GameSpot have been snooping around new
retail product listings and have uncovered a possible new stuff pack, The Sims 2
Celebration Stuff. According to the listing, it will cost $16.59 and arrive on
Wednesday, April 11, 2007. No other information is given.> GameSpot News Article
> Product Listing on CD Universe
Pets Bloopers: Some screenshots and a video of some bloopers experienced during the production of Pets have been added to TheSims2.com. Click below to see an absolutely massive head and a Sim showing off some "mad shovel skillz".
> The Sims 2 Pets bloopers at TheSims2.com
Thursday 1st February 2007
Get your Pets all patched up: A patch for The Sims 2 Pets has been released, squashing numerous bugs. Click below to go to TheSims2.com's update page, where you can choose which version to download.> Game Updates on TheSims2.com
Monday 29th January 2007
Exclusive Swing Set when pre-ordering Seasons from GAME: If you pre-order The Sims 2 Seasons from GAME, you'll get an exclusive wooden Swing Set for your Sims to play with.> The Sims 2 Seasons at GAME
Sunday 28th January 2007
Studio Update:
The Sims 2 UK has posted an update from
MaxoidSam about The Sims 2 Seasons. Click below to read it:> The Sims 2 Studio Update at The Sims 2 UK
Saturday 27th January 2007
Quick Poll Results - but no new poll?: Another Quick Poll has
come to an end. So, what part of Seasons are you most looking forward to? Well,
it seems most of you are looking forward to all of it. Click the link at the
bottom to view the full results.Unfortunately, I am having problems with includes, which basically means I can't update the Quick Poll box, making a new Quick Poll difficult to start. Due to this, I have decided to start work on a complete redesign of the site sooner than originally planned. Until that is finished, no new Quick Polls will run.
> Quick Polls
Posted 2:00 pm GMT/UTC by Danny Cox (Webmaster)
Sunday 21st January 2007
US Seasons Pre-Order Information: TheSims2.com has posted information
about pre-ordering Seasons. If you pre-order from the EA Store, EB Games,
GameStop or Amazon, you'll get an exclusive clothing item - a different one
depending on your choice of store. The page also details some exclusive objects
you can get if you wait until the expansion ships before ordering - just do so
from Target or Best Buy, and you'll get either a garden trellis or a wooden
swing.> US Pre-Order information at TheSims2.com
New Seasons Video: A new video of The Sims 2 Seasons has been posted on TheSims2.com.
> Video on TheSims2.com
Posted 1:05 pm GMT/UTC by Danny Cox (Webmaster)
Friday 19th January 2007
Two screenshots of winter: Another two screenshots showing winter in The
Sims 2 Seasons have been released. If you want to see Sims lying in the snow
moving their arms and legs about, or a snowball fight, click below, then click
"The Sims 2 Seasons".> The Sims 2 Screenshots
Sunday 14th January 2007
Seven screenshots of winter: Some new screenshots of The Sims 2 Seasons
have been added to the appropriate screenshots page. Click below, then click The
Sims 2 Seasons to see a very cold child, ice skating, snowmen and more!> The Sims 2 Screenshots
Posted 1:31 pm GMT/UTC by Danny Cox (Webmaster)
Sunday 7th January 2007
Body Shop Patch: A patch has been released correcting a problem with The
Sims 2 Pets version of Body Shop. Installing the patch will make it compatible
with previous expansion packs. Click below to download it from TheSims2.com.> Get the patch!
Tuesday 2nd January 2007
A new year, a new name!:
As 2006 becomes 2007, Danny Cox's Official
Website - The Sims Sub-Domain becomes Danny's The Sims Website.I thought the old name was a bit difficult to understand, and slightly (just slightly) too long.
To match the new name, I've created a logo - it's not the best logo in the world, but I suppose it'll do. I've also created a new banner and a new button, so if you're linking to me, could you update them, please? You'll find them on the Link to Me page.
So enjoy the quicker-to-say new name.
> Link to Me!
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