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672. Open for Business European Packshot

Written on Thursday 5 January 2006 at 22:33 by ChEeTaH - 0 comments.

Although the box artwork for Open for Business was already discovered in November, we now have the official pack shot for the expansion pack, as it will be in Europe. Although the Nightlife box still shows the old "EA Games" logo, the Christmas Party Pack already had the new logo saying just "EA". Open for Business will be the first full Sims expansion pack in Europe with that same new logo on it. We've reduced the size of the artwork to a resolution that's easier viewable, which you'll see when you click the thumbnail below.

673. Open for Business: Ask Tim LeTourneau

Written on Thursday 5 January 2006 at 22:07 by ChEeTaH - 21 comments.

Expansion pack 3 for the Sims 2, Open for Business, was announced yesterday. Similar to what we did with Nightlife, we'll be getting the opportunity to talk to Tim LeTourneau, senior producer of the expansion, about the game. He's going to tour through Europe again next week to show the expansion pack to fans and press, TSZ included. You can now send us your questions about the expansion pack by posting a comment to this post, or by sending an e-mail. We can't guarantee that all questions will be answered, but we'll do our best. You have until 11 January to submit your questions to us, so start asking!

674. Open for Business Screenshots and Movie

Written on Wednesday 4 January 2006 at 21:47 by ChEeTaH - 0 comments.

The official announcement earlier today marked the start of the usual flood of screenshots, movies and information about the new Sims 2 expansion pack, Open for Business. A few have been released before, but now Maxis has also released four screenshots and a video on the official site. The trailer shows the key features of everything that's possible, including many of the new objects. Between them is also a robot that looks like a remake of Servo, the robot-maid that was introduced in Livin' Large for the Sims 1 - we'll most likely find out more about that soon enough. In the background is a new remix of the Sims 2 tune, but naturally it's a matter of waiting to find out if that will be in the game too. There's a lot more to see in the movies, especially when it comes to all the objects. Watch it to see for yourself. Also check out the screenshots by clicking the thumbnails below.

675. Sims 2 Mobile Trailer

Written on Wednesday 4 January 2006 at 19:57 by ChEeTaH - 0 comments.

Although the mobile version of the Sims 2 is available already (through your carrier, e.g. Vodafone in Europe), EA has released a new trailer of the game. It's posted on IGN Wireless and can be streamed or downloaded from the media page. It's a one-minute trailer, that IGN posted twice (once with, once without thumbnail).

676. Open for Business Press Release [Update]

Written on Wednesday 4 January 2006 at 15:51 by ChEeTaH - 0 comments.

Although the title has been known for a while, and the first screenshots have been posted as well, until now there hasn't been an official press release announcing Open for Business yet. Today EA sent out the press release announcing this third expansion pack for the Sims 2 on PC. Senior Producer Tim LeTourneau is quoted in the press release:

"The Sims 2 Open for Business is truly an innovative and fresh addition to the franchise. It allows players to build their own business from the ground up, exploring a whole new economic landscape while pursuing their dreams of commercial success. For years players have been asking for the ability to play with their Sims in a work environment. Now they will be able to do just that, unlocking not only their Sims business potential but their own as well. It's really a whole new way to play the game. Whether you're a clever tinkerer or a master craftsman, your dream store can become a virtual reality as your Sims world becomes open for business!"

The press release mentions several key features, like the possibilities to open up various shops, " from trendy clothing boutique to blooming floral shop, a bustling restaurant perhaps, or become a mogul with an original business of your own design." Your Sims will need to create and craft items to sell, and you can dress up your employees in wacky outfits to entertain customers. The expansion will be rated "T" for Teen by ESRB, just like the other Sims games. For more details, check out the full press release.

[Update 18:00] The European version of the press release is out now too. In that version the PEGI rating of 12+ is mentioned. That means the rating will, as expected, be the same as for the other expansion packs.

677. International Outfits

Written on Wednesday 4 January 2006 at 15:44 by ChEeTaH - 0 comments.

The official site has put three downloads in the spotlight again. This time these are three fan-made Sims: "African Dawn" by TracyMare from South Africa, "Øst- Telemark Raudtrøyebunad" by MissChrizty from Norway, and finally an outfit from Thailand by Srikwan01 called "Traditional Thai Luxurious Blue Dress". All files are now available from the official exchange and through the new intro splash at the frontpage. You need to have your copy of the Sims 2 registered to see that intro and to download the sims.

678. The News of 2005

Written on Saturday 31 December 2005 at 18:22 by ChEeTaH - 0 comments.

It's the end of the year, and this is almost newspost number 2500. Time for an overview of what happened in the Sims world in the past year. From Hot Coffee to stamps, we've dug through our news archives and picked the top 3 of news topics for every month of this year. If you'd like to know what was big this year, or do you just want to look back at another year of the Sims? Then read the 2005 News Overview. Want to read more? We've still got our News Archive with all items of the past four years in it. So enjoy the read, and have a good new year!

679. Merry Christmas!

Written on Saturday 24 December 2005 at 13:53 by ChEeTaH - 2 comments.

With the festivities being just a day away, it's time for us to wish you all a merry Christmas. Don't forget your Sims, and go to our Files section to surprise them with some gifts or clothes - or of course some of the downloads that were made for you in previous years. Have a good time with your family and friends, and enjoy yourself. We'll be back after Christmas, but you can keep visiting us whenever you like, for downloads and more.

680. New HolidayCast

Written on Saturday 24 December 2005 at 13:20 by ChEeTaH - 0 comments.

Just like with Thanksgiving, Maxis has created a podcast from one of the stories on the exchange. This time dlg1012 is responsible for the story "Grandma got electrocuted by our Reindeer." One of the Maxoids narrates the story, without a special guest now. Go on and listen to the podcast if you want to know how Grandma got electrocuted.

681. TS2 PSP Delayed for Europe

Written on Thursday 22 December 2005 at 02:36 by ChEeTaH - 5 comments.

The PSP version of the Sims 2 is out in North America and Australia already, and Europe would get it this week. Just before that release though, EA Europe has moved the release of the game to next year. Rather than the game arriving on the shelves this week, you'll now have to wait until 13 January 2006 if you're out to get The Sims 2 on your PSP in Europe. This has been officially confirmed for at least the UK and Germany, but the new date most likely counts for the entire region covered by EA Europe. This should be the final release date for the game, but in case it changes again we'll let you know as soon as possible.