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101. The Sims 2 (Consoles, Handhelds) Screenshots

Written on Sunday 14 August 2005 at 07:22 by ChEeTaH - 0 comments.

Besides the video interview about the console version of the Sims 2, there are also a ton of new screenshots. The first seven console shots come from IGN, which has recently posted those. We got the rest of the screenshots directly from Maxis, at a sneak peak event held last Friday. Besides these screenshots, you can expect a preview of the several games in the near future here at The Sims Zone. For now enjoy all the screenshots below or behind the Read More link, depending on where you are now. Note that some might look (very) similar to screenshots you've seen earlier, but in that case these are in a slightly different camera angle or position. Read More!

102. Sims 2 Consoles Video

Written on Sunday 14 August 2005 at 06:41 by ChEeTaH - 0 comments.

A new video interview about the Sims 2 on consoles (PS2, XBox, GameCube) has been posted at GameSpot. In the video Alex Hutchinson, lead designer of the game, takes you through Tranquility Falls, one of the 12 story locations in the game. The world map is shown, after which the location is loaded. You see a bit of the story bubbles from the Sims you can communicate with on the lot. After that several objects, direct control, socialising and wants and fears are shown. Pretty much all the talk of Alex is accompanied by gameplay footage of the game. The video feature can be found on the media page. You need a free GameSpot Basic account to stream the video.

103. Focus Group Later this Month

Written on Saturday 13 August 2005 at 09:15 by ChEeTaH - 0 comments.

On August 23rd Maxis will be holding a focus group in the San Francisco Bay Area about the Sims 2. If you're a fan of the game and live in the area, you can sign up and give some feedback to Maxis about the games they're currently creating, although the newspost on the official site doesn't mention any game in particular. That means the game is probably for either Nightlife or the Sims 2 on consoles and handhelds. For more information about the focus group and signing up, see the official newspost.

104. Sims 2 (Consoles, DS, GBA) Screens

Written on Saturday 6 August 2005 at 04:04 by ChEeTaH - 0 comments.

Gaming site GameSpot has posted several new screenshots of the Sims 2. The collection is expanded with three new screenshots of the consoles (PS2, XBox, GameCube) version, four shots of the Nintendo DS version, and another two for the GBA. As usual clicking the thumbnails below will show you full versions. With thanks to Simfantastic 2 for the news submission.

105. Sims 2 Screens and Artworks

Written on Saturday 30 July 2005 at 00:08 by ChEeTaH - 0 comments.

EA has released a whole bunch of screenshots for the Sims 2 on various platforms again, as well as a few artworks. For the consoles and PSP we have five screenshots each, whereas there are six for GBA and DS each. Other than that, there's one artwork for the consoles and another three which are said to be for both the GBA and DS in the same time. This could mean that the GBA and DS versions of the game feature the same characters. The artworks have been resized to fit your screen a bit easier, the rest is all in its original size. Click the thumbnails to see those large versions.

106. HSN: TeamXbox previews the Sims 2

Written on Friday 29 July 2005 at 03:33 by ChEeTaH - 0 comments.

We already posted about GameSpy's preview of the Sims 2 on consoles, TeamXbox has also posted a preview of the XBox version recently, after watching the game at EA's Hot Summer Night. In the preview, TeamXbox reveals the name of one of the areas: "Cliffside Retreat." Of all consoles it'll look the best on the XBox, which will get support for High-Definition graphics. About the Direct Control the website says it still feels great. It feels much more like a console game now. Also, the layering system for clothes is mentioned - you can give Sims three layers of clothes. This kind of customization is better than any other release in the series, says the editor, and some features might be taken over from the PC version. As you make new friends, you'll also unlock new clothes, similar to previous Sims games on the consoles. The food creation system is necessary to, besides feeding your Sim, complete some goals or make friendships with other Sims. Some combinations of ingredients might even be lethal, and the ghost of a Sim who eats such a meal will haunt the cook for it. All in all the conclusion is that this is the best Sims game ever on the consoles, as it has a better feel of a console game, and new features that aren't just "throw-ins." A video interview with Scot Amos about the game is expected later. Read the preview for details for now. Thanks to Planet The Sims for finding the link.

107. HSN: Sims 2 (Consoles) Preview

Written on Friday 29 July 2005 at 01:46 by ChEeTaH - 0 comments.

Although it's been two weeks since the Hot Summer Night event was held at EA, there are still a few previews showing up from the event. A few days ago GameSpy has posted a new preview of the Sims 2 on consoles. They discuss the many new features in the game, but start off with saying that previous games, the Urbz in particular, tried to be more appealing to console gamers, which made it too little Sims. The Sims 2 will be closer to the PC version. Just like with an earlier console title, Bustin' Out, it will be possible to run a family of up to four Sims again in a free-form house. Other than that there are 16 locations to visit, and complete tasks to unlock new items and possibilities. More detail is also given about the aspirations, specifically the wants and fears. You'll have five of 250 wants at the same time, which you can fulfill. As for EyeToy support on the PS2, the preview reveals that with it you can make posters to decorate your houses with. On the other versions, GameCube and XBox, posters of your Sims will replace this feature. Other than that, stuff like character customization, the food system, and more are being discussed, but there's nothing really new there. The conclusion is that "finally, we get what we deserve: an intelligently designed companion to the most popular PC series in the world." Read the complete article for more details.

108. Sims 2 Screens

Written on Saturday 23 July 2005 at 21:54 by ChEeTaH - 0 comments.

There are several new screenshots again, this time of the Sims 2 on Consoles and Handhelds. GameSpot has posted these. In total there are four for the consoles (PS2, XBox, GameCube), showing telescopes and interactions, another four for the PSP version, showing CAS, some objects, line-dancing and interactions, followed by three DS screenshots of mini-games. Other than that there are four GBA shots, again showing some mini-games and CAS, and one for the mobile phones in Create A Sim mode. All can be seen below, just click the thumbnails for larger versions.

109. HSN: 1Up Previews the Sims 2 (Consoles)

Written on Sunday 17 July 2005 at 04:29 by ChEeTaH - 0 comments.

After other sites posted their previews of the Sims 2 on the three big consoles (PlayStation 2, XBox, GameCube), gaming site 1Up follows with a preview about what they've seen at the Hot Summer Night event last Thursday. In it, they give a little more new info again. First of all they say there will be more than 4,000 articles of clothing, each with four variants as well. 1Up continues to mention the culinary options. Ingredients can be taken fruit trees, herb gardens, fish tanks and more, all to be either baked, blended or served raw. The editor also calls aging more of a curse than anything else - but it's been left out of the console version. More objects, social options, areas and the new creativity aspiration should all make up for that.

They also go a little more in-depth about the direct control. By pressing the shoulder buttons you can go through the Sims you want to control. The one that is deselected will continue with what he or she was doing. The editor also appreciates the lack of many interface bars etcetera cluttering up the screen. The interface is nice and clear, without any unnecessary information on it. It's "much more accessible to the more casual console gamer" while keeping the depth of the PC game.

Read the complete preview for more details.

110. HSN: The Sims 2 (Consoles and Handhelds) Previews [Update]

Written on Saturday 16 July 2005 at 04:28 by ChEeTaH - 0 comments.

There aren't just videos, but also several previews of the Sims 2 on the consoles and handhelds. Both GameSpot and IGN checked out the games at EA's Hot Summer Night event, and have written articles about them. Read on for the details.

[Update 2:40] IGN has now also posted a preview of the PSP version. The information in the specific paragraph has been updated. Read More!