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Thursday October 30, 2003
Sarah McLachlan Sighted Dining in Studio Town!
You heard an exclusive early listen of Sarah McLachlan’s new single, “Fallen,” here on thesims.com! Now download the Sarah McLachlan NPC for The Sims™ Superstar!
Get the download.


Thursday October 30, 2003
The Sims 2 Sneak Preview CD
Makin' Magic ships with a special 'Sneak Preview of The Sims 2' CD. You can see a clip from it in the videos area!
Check it out on the Sims2.com.


Thursday October 30, 2003
GameSpot and IGN Review Makin' Magic
With Scores of: 8.3/10 and 8.2/10 respectively.
"Makin' Magic presents plenty of interesting additions to the original game, but it also adds a whole lot more of them."
Get the buzz.


Thursday October 30, 2003
GameSpot Reviews Makin' Magic
Score: 8.3/10 “Great”
"Makin' Magic presents plenty of interesting additions to the original game, but it also adds a whole lot more of them."
Read the press release


Thursday October 30, 2003
ConsoleGold Interviews Designer Mike Perry about The Sims Bustin' Out
“The Sims Bustin' Out provides a new Sims experience on the console. Console players will want to experience the wacky and irreverent humor of The Sims. It is irresistible and a ton of fun to play through the various careers, locations, and unlock the unique content.”
Read the interview.


Wednesday October 29, 2003
EA Ships The Sims Makin' Magic
Beware! Your Sims have magic!
Read the press release


Tuesday October 28, 2003
Magic Town Lot Exchange Awaits Your Ghoulish Creations
This isn't a trick, you'll find plenty of treats in the newly opened Magic Town exchange!


Thursday October 23, 2003
Chat With Cooper Buckingham and Lyndsey McGaw About Superstar and Makin' Magic
Thanks to everyone that showed up and submitted their questions! If you missed the event, read the transcripts.


Thursday October 23, 2003
12 Steps in Stone - Reversed!
You loved the sweeping staircase. You jumped for joy when you discovered that the rich and famous would finally have their grand ballroom entrance. But then you cried when you tried to rotate the 12 Steps of Stone to face the other way. Well, cry no longer; the answer to your sweeping staircase needs is here, with 12 steps in the opposite direction.
Go To Get Cool Stuff


Thursday October 23, 2003
Presenting The "Live the Magic" Sweepstakes!
Electronic Arts and Maxis will magically make the Grand Prize winner appear in the game, creating character skins for the winner and up to 4 friends or family, including a pet! Also, the winner and a guest will attend The Sims™ Makin' Magic sponsored, Teen People 2003 Artist of the Year Awards Party in Los Angeles on November 16!
I Want To Enter!


Thursday October 23, 2003
Decorate Your Desktop With A Makin' Magic Wallpaper
The first set of Makin' Magic wallpaper images is now available to download. Available in 3 sexy sizes.
Go To Desktop Downloads


Thursday October 23, 2003
Hand's On Preview Of Makin' Magic
"Maxis has taken the high road with the last few expansions, offering plenty of new gameplay challenges as well. Nowhere is this more apparent than in The Sims: Makin' Magic."
Go To IGN.com


Thursday October 23, 2003
The Sims Bustin' Out Preview
“...this will be the portable fix that all you Sims freaks have been craving for quite some time.”
Go To GamingNexus.com


Tuesday October 21, 2003
The Sims 2 Web Site Welcomes Onrush of Fans
Eager, impatient fans awaiting the release of The Sims 2 now have a new option in the ongoing battle to kill the time between now and the release of the hotly anticipated The Sims 2 PC game – The Sims 2 Web Site! The entire The Sims 2 Team would like to take a moment out of our busy, busy schedules to invite you to explore the site and all that it has to offer.


Tuesday October 21, 2003
Chat With Cooper Buckingham (aka MaxisProducer) About Superstar
Still have questions about the Superstar or Makin' Magic Expansion Packs? Well you are in luck; MaxisProducer (aka Cooper Buckingham) will be online to answer your questions this Thursday, October 23 at 3pm (PST). Get there early to submit your questions.


Thursday October 16, 2003
Chat With Virginia McArthur About The Sims Bustin’ Out
Thanks to everyone that showed up and submitted their questions! If you missed the event, read the transcripts.


Thursday October 16, 2003
Bustin' Out Section Launched
Learn all about the upcoming release of The Sims Bustin' Out in our brand-spankin'-new Console area.
Bust Me Out Of Here!


Thursday October 16, 2003
New TV Commercials Download
Are your Sims tired of watching the same old TV commercials? Now you can spice up their viewing with new commercials!
Go To Get Cool Stuff


Thursday October 9, 2003
Chat With Luc Barthelet About Sexy Sims and ?!?
A BIG Thank You to the 350+ users that showed up to chat with Luc! For those who couldn't make it, read the transcripts.


Wedndesday October 8, 2003
The Sims Makin' Magic Hands-on Preview
GameSpot has posted a hands-on preview of Makin' Magic. See what they have to say about the last expansion pack for The Sims.
Go To GameSpot.com


Thursday October 9, 2003
The Sims Bustin’ Out Designer Diary #2
with Mike Perry

Pull My Finger or Karate Chop, You Decide!
Go To GameSpot.com


Thursday October 9, 2003
The Sims Resource Launches A New Sims 2 Section
The Sims Resource has opened the doors to its new The Sims 2 section. Packed with news, screens and articles, you can also win yourself a pre-order of The Sims 2 in their ongoing competitions! And be sure to check out their busy forums and fansite listings!
Go To The Sims Resource


Thursday October 9, 2003
The Sims Bustin’ Sizzle Video
New objects and new social interactions. Watch this video and see how your Sims will be Bustin' Out!
Go To TeamXBox.com


Wedndesday October 8, 2003
The Sims Makin' Magic Goes Gold
The magic is in the air!
Can you feel it? 2 additional screenshots are included to help you feel the magic.
Read Press Release


Thursday October 2, 2003
Upcoming Chat with Dr. Vu
Thank You to everyone that showed up at our SimCity chat event. Transcripts will be posted at SimCity.com. Check back next week for another chat event.
Go To SimCity.com


Thursday October 2, 2003
Designing Makin’ Magic
Read the exclusive interview for SimInsider! Associate Designer, Jenna Chalmers, explains some of the mystique behind creating Makin’ Magic.
Go To Interview


Thursday October 2, 2003
GameGal Previews
Makin' Magic

"Personally, I can’t wait to get my peepers on the Vampiress and gypsy vendors that inhabit Magic Town."
Go To GameGal.com


Thursday October 2, 2003
Double Deluxe Object Pack Download #3 of 3
The last Double Deluxe download is now available! This object download contains tables, fountains, wallpapers, and more!
Go To Get Cool Stuff


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