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Get Under the Spotlight!

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Hi Simmers!

We recently published Under the Spotlight page that showcases one of the greatest and most dedicated Simmers and we want you to be a part of it!

Starting today, anyone who submits for our Community Links page will have an opportunity to get under our Spotlight!

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To Submit for our Community Links page, simply scroll down on that page until you see the submit button. Make sure you read the instructions first before submitting!

To be chosen for the Under the Spotlight page you need to show your dedication on your Website/Blog/Channel. We’ll be choosing the next simmer for his/her showcase next week when they’ll have one more week to write all about themselves and their passion for The Sims.

Simmers who already submitted for the Community Links page don’t have to worry as they already have a chance to get Under the Spotlight.

Check out Lifesimmer’s Showcase!

The Sims 4 Get To Work: Simlish Soundtrack Artists!

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The Sims has announced that Echosmith, New Politics, Big Data and Katy Tiz are featured for the Simlish Soundtrack of The Sims 4 Get To Work!

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The Sims 4: Early UI & 3D Concepts and Prototypes by Chi Chan

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Update #3: lumialoversims and I have managed to take some screenshots of various The Sims 4 Prototypes before they got taken down.

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Update #2: NBTS4 was able to download the videos before they got taken down and they sent them to us. We made a compilation of all the UI Mock-Ups and Designs by Chi Chan in the video down below!

Update: Several hours after this post has been published the original creator of these Concepts and Prototypes took everything down. This means that although you won’t be able to see the Videos or the Interactive Prototypes, you can still check out the screens we took down below! We’ll keep the links below the title of each segment in case the creator decides to bring them back.

Chi Chan, Studio Art Director for Maxis (Electronic Arts Divison) posted up some Concepts and Designs he made for The Sims 4 that he was working on for 4 months.

The Sims 4 (PC) – 4 months.
– Consulted on general art direction for the game (already in production).
– Helped define the look and feel of the UI, including game entry and in-game HUD.
– Steer the visual quality of the 3D environments.

The following screens and description are the property of Chi Chan.

Map Design

These mock-ups were intended to illustrate a fun and tactile interaction with the map screen and giving opportunities to showcase the Sim families.

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Game Entry Mock-Up

Pre-viz work to define a dynamic and elegant entry flow into the game.

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Character Creator Pre-Viz

This pre-viz was to explore how interactive manipulation could feel in the Character Creator Mode of Sims 4.

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Load Screen

Loading screen exploration.

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Map Screen Pre-Viz

The existing map view was a 2D representation that had little in the way of the visual flair or dynamism that was needed for a AAA product. My prototype here was to explore how to present the map in a more compelling way.

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Build Mode: Tactility and Feedback Pre-Viz

The prototype was to demonstrate an example of how props could be manipulated by the player in a more playful manner- leading to better feedback and richness of interactivity.

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Exterior: Visual Bar

Taking existing model assets, polishing them up, and pushing them through a more up-to-date rendering engine; revealing a more deeper and engaging visual target.

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Interior: Visual Bar

Same exercise as the exterior, focusing on how lighting can improve the look and feel of interiors.

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The Sims 4 Custom Content: Alexandra Hair

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This Hairstyle has been brought to you by Mod The Sims member – Vampire_aninyosaloh!

I’ve made this new side ponytail with braids for your simmies. It’s a new mesh and it comes in 16 colors.
It’s for female sims from teen to elder and it’s not a replacement. It comes with a custom thumbnail to find it more easily.

Click on the picture below to download this Hairstyle! (Requires MTS Registration)

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Click Here for more information on how to install Custom Content!

The Sims 4 Gallery Spotlight: Lots (28/02/15)

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Roman Aqua (Download Here / Video 1 / Video 2)

Take a dip in the pool or enjoy the outdoor luxury of this classically gorgeous Venue!

Value: §238,723
Size: 40×30
Lot Type: Generic

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Semi Paradise (Download Here)

This House is symetrically split in half and each Room on the first split of the House is the same like the one on the second split. Although only 1/2 of this Residental House is unique, it’s neat for Households with more than 4 Sims.

Semi Paradise is a tropical, semi-detached home. Perfect for large households. Enjoy ^_^ Made by #PurpleKachine (also known as Manssom) #NoCC #Modern #Pool #Semi #Paradise #Tropical #moo #moveobjects

Value: §332,215
Size: 50×50
Lot Type: Residental

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Gubei day (Download Here)

Both exterior and interior of this Lot match great together!

#noCC #forumpl #creatwlifeinsims #kreat#poland #small #modern

Value: §171,381
Size: 30×20
Lot Type: Residental

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Phoenix New Construction (Download Here)

Although this House is not furnished at all, it awaits you to unleash your creativity!

Move-in ready (bathrooms+kitchen). First-floor master suite, bonus room upstairs.

Value: §116,019
Size: 40×30
Lot Type: Residental

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The Brown Flower (Download Here)

Don’t want to spend too much time inside this beautiful house? No worries! There are plenty activities for your Sims to enjoy in outside.

This is the #house that all my #Natural rooms inspired me to build. It’s also the #family #home and updated version of my #brown starter. #NoCC #tan #flower #nature #wood #stone #familyhome

Value: §298,641
Size: 40×30
Lot Type: Residental

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The Sims 4 Custom Content: Paintings Collection converted from TS2!

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This Set has been brought to you by tukete!

So I finished work on the conversion of paintings from the Sims 2 in Sims 4.
93 pictures, 152 swatches and hundreds of future interiors … I hope.
At times, it was fun, sometimes difficult, but overall I’m happy. I hope you will too.

Click on the picture below to download this Set!

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Click Here for more information on how to install Custom Content!

The Sims: Fan Fun Facts!

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Via thesims.com!

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This month, The Sims is celebrating 15 years of plumbobs, WooHoo, and everything Sims. If you follow @TheSims on Twitter or are a fan of The Sims page on Facebook, you’ve likely seen a good deal of celebratory Fun Facts posts, and learned a bunch of cool stories about the history of the franchise. The first item ever created in The Sims? A toilet. Simoleons? They got their name from the 18th century British slang for sixpence: simons.

But we’re not the only ones thinking back on the franchise – The Sims community has been thinking about their favorite fun facts about the franchise, too! We’d love to hear your fun facts in the comments below, and here are a few to get you started.

AstroX1424 remembers a more quaint time for The Sims, when babies were just a quick peck away. “Fun fact: In The Sims 1, you had a baby as a result of kissing someone.”

Terrylin remembers having a bear of a time in The Sims. “Fun fact: In TS1 Claire the Bear was an actual bear that would steal from your picnic basket or dig in your trash.”

Turns out, The Sims didn’t actually invent the plumbob according to Scobre (or, actually Wikipedia). “Fun fact: Definition of the plumbob: “A plumb-bob or a plummet is a weight, usually with a pointed tip on the bottom, that is suspended from a string and used as a vertical reference line, or plumb-line. It is essentially the vertical equivalent of a “water level”.

icmnfrsh remembered an urban legend that turned out to be true. “Fun Fact/Easter Egg: Nessie the Loch Ness Monster sometimes appeared in the lake in the neighborhood screen back in The Sims. There was also a cheat to make her appear.”

But don’t feel restrained by facts about the games themselves. Some of the facts we’ve seen are more personal than others. For instance,junceda said “My children drove me into The Sims fifteen years ago and I am driving now their children into the Sims (2/3/4) and they are delighted to play the “little people” with their granny!”

 

Origin Update (27/02/15)

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Open your Origin program to download the new update!

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The Sims 4 Custom Content: Medium Sideswept Hair

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This Hairstyle has been brought to you by mystufforigin!

Another new hair for Sims4. Available in  default textures, from teen to elder, 14 colors.

Click on the picture below to download this Hairstyle!

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Click Here for more information on how to install Custom Content!

The Sims 4 Get to Work: Scientist Trailer Coming Next Week

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The Sims’ Official Post confirmed that we’ll be getting a new trailer about the Scientist Profession in The Sims 4 Get to Work!

We hope you have enjoyed this peek at the Detective career. Next week, we will explore the amazing life of a Scientist. Stay tuned!

After releasing 3 trailers for The Sims 4 Get To Work (Announce Trailer, Doctor and Detective) the Scientist Trailer may bring more than just a regular Sim’s day in the Office. We should expect more details about Aliens soon, although it seems very likely that they’ll be shown with the upcoming trailer next week.

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Stay tuned on our dedicated news page for Get To Work Expansion Pack for more upcoming information!

SimCity BuildIt: Tokyo Town Update Coming Soon

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SimCity BuildIt has announced that their Tokyo Town Update will be hitting your Android and iOS devices soon!

Build new districts and expand your city’s horizons with Tokyo Town!

SimCity BuildIt Team

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The Sims 4 Custom Content: Absolution Hair

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This Hairstyle has been brought to you by mystufforigin!

New hair Sims 4 Style. Available in  default textures, from teen to elder, all colors. Available for the base game.

Click on the picture below to download this Hairstyle!

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Click Here for more information on how to install Custom Content!

The Sims 4 Custom Content: Addox Living Room

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This Set has been brought to you by The Sims Resource member – sim_man123!

A bright and colorful living room, with just a little bit of retro.Featuring a matching loveseat and living chair and a matching coffee table and end table, and a young citrus tree to liven things up.

Click on the picture below to download this Set!

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Click Here for more information on how to install Custom Content!

The Sims 4 Get To Work: Solving Crimes, Sims Style

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Via thesims.com!

We hope you enjoyed last week’s blog, taking you through a day in the life of a doctor in The Sims 4 Get to Work and all the drama that can unfold.

This week, we take a look at the Detective career. Check out our latest video:  The Sims 4 Get to Work: Official Detective Gameplay Trailer.

And now, time to jump into the world of Tate Rackett, a young detective trying to make a name for himself with the goal of becoming the Chief of Police someday.

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The day begins with a 4:00 a.m. wake up call. It’s a cold morning, pitch dark outside. Detective Rackett grabs his badge and cup of coffee – black – and heads to the crime scene for his case: a popular club which suffered some suspicious fire damage the night before. He arrives at the location and starts to survey the area. This isn’t the first case of its kind in the last week. Rackett is waiting for the criminal to slip up and leave the defining clue that will help him solve the case. Perhaps today will be the day.

Finding the Sim behind this series of crimes is not just another case for Rackett, it’s personal. 15 long Sim days ago, Rackett lost his friend is a tragic fire – somehow he had been trapped in a doorless room and just couldn’t be saved.

Rackett takes a closer look around the crime scene and discovers some items that he dusts for fingerprints. He takes a few evidence samples and is about to head to the station when he feels a tap on his shoulder. He turns to find an attractive, blond Sim in athletic attire – his first witness.

She was out for an early jog that day, just before her early start at the hospital. Rackett gathers all the details and races to the station, and his fully equipped crime lab. He runs all the evidence through the Chemical Analyzer. He’s hoping to find any missing detail about his suspect.

It appears the suspect is male, adult and athletic, corroborating the eye witness’s story. Rackett pulls out his phone and issues an APB.

Rackett finally receives the message that could end this mystery. They’ve found someone matching the description in the local park.

Realizing there are dozens of Sims in the area, he starts questioning them one by one, hoping someone can point out the suspect he’s looking for. He has to be sure. Last week he arrested the wrong Sim, and was pretty embarrassed by the whole situation.

Just then, he sees out of the corner of his eye, a Sim doing push-ups. It’s the prime suspect and it’s time to make the arrest.

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Back at headquarters, Rackett ushers the suspect to the booking station to search him, take mug shots and finger print him. It’s been a long time coming, but Rackett wants to make him squirm. He locks him up in a cell and leaves him. He heads upstairs to pump some iron, eat a snack and kick back for a bit. When enough time had passed, he enters the cell and brings the apprehended suspect to the interrogation table. He uses all of the tools at his disposal – he starts as the “Good Cop,” eventually turns into the “Bad Cop,” and ends by showing the suspect all the evidence against him.

It works. The suspect confesses. Another case closed.

It’s been a long day and Rackett returns to his apartment to relax on the couch and enjoy sipping on his favorite libation, a Dim and Gusty. Another successful day as a detective in The Sims 4 Get to Work.

We hope you have enjoyed this peek at the Detective career. Next week, we will explore the amazing life of a Scientist. Stay tuned!

This April, your Sims will rule the workplace in The Sims 4 Get to Work Expansion Pack. You will control your Sims’ every action as they tackle three active careers, whether it’s saving lives as a daring doctor, solving crimes as a fearless detective, or devising inventions as a mad scientist. You will also be able to put your Sims’ entrepreneurial ambitions to the test as you create and customize unique retail businesses. Plus, there are new venues, more skills to learn, and the chance to befriend some aliens!

The Sims 4 Get to Work: 98 Screens from the Detective Trailer

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Click on the pictures below to see these Screens in Higher Definition. The Original Video can be found HERE!

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