Happy Birthday To ME!!

Yup. You read correctly.

Today is my birthday!



To commemorate such an auspicious occasion, I'm here to tell you about some interesting updates from the Sims 2 world that I am apart of.

First of all ... new screenshots of the newest expansion pack coming to the Sims 2 franchise. The Sims 2 Nightlife!

Groovy, baby!



Shake that groove thang!

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Another interesting development is that the Sims 2 guys at Maxis have thrown another little contest our way.

Contest Overview

• To Enter The Sims 2 Student life Movie Contest with USC School of Cinema-Television, use the game's content to create your own movie about a Day in the Life of a Student using The Sims™ 2 and/or The Sims™ 2 University Expansion Pack videogame(s).
• Movie submissions will be judged by Electronic Arts Inc., and University of Southern California School of Cinema-Television faculty.
• Movie entries will be judged based on Story, Character development, Art Direction, Originality, and Music.
• Winners will be selected and prizes awarded as follows: One (1) Grand Prize Winner for Best Overall Film will receive either $5000 or a four-week Maxis Associate position, One (1) 2nd Place Prize Winner for Best Overall Film will receive an Nvidia powered PC (excluding monitor), Three (3) Third Place Prize Winners for Best Comedy, Best Drama, and Best Documentary respectively will each receive an Nvidia 3D videocard.
• Go here for hints about what the judges will be looking for.

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Another cool thing happening in the sims 2 world is that the game is FINALLY coming to console and handheld!

And since I have a PS2, I'm quite happy about that.

You can find details here for the console and the handheld.

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That's all for now!

The Sims 2 Nightlife is COMING SOON!

Greetings, everyone!

I'm trying to turn over a new leaf. I'm trying to keep this index page updated so you all (those of you who actually visit my blog) can keep up-to-date on the latest Sims 2 news with me.

The latest?

The Sims 2 Nightlife! This is the second expansion pack for the Sims 2 franchise.


From IGN.com

"The Sims 2 Nightlife takes Sims into the night to explore all of their favorite after-dark activities. Players can either head out and discover their love lives or have a crazy night out with friends. With the new dating gameplay, players will see if their Sims have chemistry with others which will determine their romantic fate. The newest addition to the game includes the brand new pleasure seeker aspiration allowing players to explore a life filled with unforgettable dates, endless nights of dancing and fine dining. Make your Sims nightlife fantasy a reality with over 125 new objects including a DJ booth, poker table and all you need to design the ultimate nightclub and VIP lounge." ~ sims2.com







And they have a nifty sounding contest in the works, too. If you like to create clothing for your sims, you just might get a chance to have it feature in the actual game!

"Get fierce and unleash your inner fashion designer with Maxis' The Sims™ 2 Nightlife Style Contest for a chance to win an autographed copy of The Sims™ 2 Nightlife Expansion Pack and the possible chance to have your clothing design included in the upcoming game. The Sims 2 Nightlife takes you behind the velvet rope to all the hot-spots about town, where it's all about seeing and being seen - especially being seen! Make sure your Sims' fashion sense sets them apart from the pack - whether their look is understated elegance fit for swank lounges and supper clubs, or outrageously outré attire more appropriate for club-kids, ravers, and rockers, we want to see something completely unique and ultra-chic. When it comes to this contest, it's literally about dressing to impress!" ~ sims2.com


From IGN.com

I think it sounds great ... although, I must admit that I was expecting VAMPIRES in this game. The back of the Sims 2 University jewel box seemed to indicate this. However, the lastest concept forthe game box doesn't seem to show this.



SO ... who knows!

In Other News ...

I've updated several blogs. Check out the links to the right.

More updates at a later date!

Happy Simming!

Happy April 1st!! (April Fool's Day)

Greetings one and all! I'm sorry that I haven't updated this starting page to my blog, but work and life get in the way of my Sim Addiction all the time. *sad sigh* But enough about that.

Guess what?!

Maxis has given us an April Fool's gift in the form of a new download! It is the Runs with Scissors Playset: Thrill-seekers and pranksters alike will find the activity of running paired with giant scissors reduces the tedium of exercise by maximizing danger and increasing excitement. The Runs With Scissors Playset is not recommended for children. You can get the download here.

Also ... you be pleased to discover that they have FINALLY published part 5 of The Strangerhood. This is that wonderfully comedic online series developed by Rooster Teeth Production, the creators of the popular redvsblue online movie series.

For those of you who may not know about this interesting series, "...the story centers around a group of eclectic characters all suffering from amnesia. For reasons unknown to them, they have been gathered together in a mysteriously remote suburban neighborhood, with seemingly no way in or out.

Throughout the season, the characters will attempt to figure out who they are, why they have been brought together, and just exactly who is behind this bizarre experiment."

And since I totally missed out on EASTER (*rolls eyes at self*), here is a nifty little toy for all the kiddies that MaxoidMonkey was kind enough to create for all of us. I think you'll enjoy it!

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In Other News ...

The Sims 2 University Expansion was released on March 1st, 2005 to many of us in the United States. I received my copy on March 2nd and have been playing it at every available opportunity (which isn't very many ... being an adult is NOT cool). IGN.com was kind enough to publish the Sims 2 University Prima Guide on their website. Check it out. For those of you who wish to buy your own, it also includes the original prima guide for The Sims 2. Believe me ... the book is the HOLY GRAIL! You won't regret owning it.

I've been playing with various Sims 2 families in my various Sims 2 neighborhoods, including a new neighborhood that I've ironically called "Universe City" ... since it features my new University Challenge family - Leggasea. Keep your eyes pealed for a new and updated blogs soon, especially for that of "The Adventures of Average Joe Schmoe"! Coming to a blog near you! Also, please, please, PLEASE, be sure to visit my MySim page. I've updated some of my other stories there, and I've been getting some great reviews! I'm so honored.

More to come!