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The Guardian: Sims 4 – gaming’s fascinating answer to reality TV!
In the Sims 4, characters have a range of traits and ambitions that shape the way they interact with others. The results, according to the development team, are unpredictable
Phil is telling what he thinks is an amusing story, but Dianne and Jack aren’t really listening; slumped on the sofa together, they’re too busy trading flirty remarks, while ostensibly watching the evening news. Increasingly agitated, Phil finally storms off and spends the next 10 minutes battering his punchbag. He won’t be be speaking to Jack and Dianne again for a while.
Simmering with unspoken angst, it seems this scene is going to be a typical one for players of The Sims 4, the latest in EA’s multimillion selling series of open-ended life simulations. These fascinating games have always been about creating a little group of characters (known as “sims”), building a house for them, and then subtly controlling their lives. But now those lives are a heck of a lot more interesting. The sims don’t just have basic happy or sad states anymore, they have a range of emotions. And with emotion comes drama.
“The Sims is a social experiment,” says Rachel Franklin, executive vice-president of Maxis, the development studio behind the series. “People are fascinated with human life, we all want to watch each other. You see it with reality TV – what is that person doing? Why are we fascinated with fisherman working off the coast of Alaska? It’s because it’s a life we’re not familiar with – we want to know and understand it.”
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The Sims 4: How to Disable Tutorials
During The Sims 4’s first Live Broadcast this week, it was obvious that the Tutorial that helps and guides new players throughout the game is pretty annoying (at least for me it was during the EU Preview Event).
SimGuruLyndsay said on Twitter that this Tutorial can be avoided by adding the “–no_tutorial” command in Origin (Right Click on the game and select Game Properties).
The Sims 4 – 400 Screens from the first Live Broadcast!
Click on the pictures below to see them enlarged! For more information about The Sims 4 Live Broadcasts, Click Here!
The Sims 4 – Live Broadcast Replay #1 (26/08)
Get ready for the next Live Broadcast tomorrow by clicking HERE!
The Sims 4 Live Broadcast on Saturday (30/08) by PAX!
Latest The Sims 4 Blog post announced that PAX will host a special The Sims 4 Live Broadcast with The Sims Team on Saturday, 30th of August. The broadcast begins at 4pm PDT (1AM CET / Midnight for British time)
Can’t wait to see The Sims 4 gameplay in action? Stop by the Twitch booth or tune in to twitch.tv/PAX on Saturday, August 30 at 4:00-4:30pm PDT to watch a live demonstration Live Mode! Don’t miss this chance– you never know what unexpected things might happen in The Sims 4.
Make sure you remember this link:
twitch.tv/PAX
The Sims Blog: PAX, Pancakes and Pancake Bob, Oh My!
The world’s most famous least interesting Sim, Pancake Bob, will be in Seattle this weekend. He has been travelling the United States in search of the fluffiest stack of pancakes the world has ever known. You may have spotted him and his trademark red robe, in New York, Chicago, Austin, Los Angeles and Portland. Now, his cross country quest in search of pancake perfection has brought him to the home of the Penny Arcade Expo (PAX).
For two days, Pancake Bob (and some of his Sim friends) will be treating fans to a FREE PANCAKE BREAKFAST*. All he asks is that you share a photo of yourself with the pancake legend on Twitter, Facebook and/or Instagram.
When:
Friday, August 29 & Saturday, August 30, 2014
10am to 5pm PDTWhere:
Lost Lake Cafe
1505 10th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98211
Still hungry for more The Sims 4 awesomeness after breakfast? Head over to PAX and check out our photo booth. Not only will you get a great shot with your friends to share and print but you’ll also receive special gift from The Sims 4 team. We’ll be at booth S4 in the South Lobby for all four days of PAX, and we’re looking forward to seeing your smiling faces!
Can’t wait to see The Sims 4 gameplay in action? Stop by the Twitch booth or tune in to twitch.tv/PAX on Saturday, August 30 at 4:00-4:30pm PDT to watch a live demonstration Live Mode! Don’t miss this chance– you never know what unexpected things might happen in The Sims 4.
Of course, you can follow all the excitement on Pancake Bob’s official Twitter and Instagram, and feel free to show him some love with #TheSims4 and #pancakebob while you’re there!
See you soon!
*Limit one order of pancakes and one cup of coffee per attendee, while supplies last.
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The Sims 4 – 4 days of Live Streams! (26/08 – 29/08)
SimGuruZera announced on The Sims Forum that The Sims Team will host live let’s play of The Sims 4 – 4 days in a row!
You’ll be able to watch all 4 broadcasts on our The Sims 4 Live Broadcast page. All replays will be posted on that page as well!
Hey Simmers! Want to see more live gameplay?
Join us on Twitch, Tuesday, Aug. 26 through Friday, Aug. 29 at 12 PDT for Let’s Play with The Sims 4:
http://www.twitch.tv/thesims
The Sims 4 – Recommended System Requirements
TheSims.com just revealed the recommended system requirements for The Sims 4!
Recommended Specs
REQUIRED: Internet connection required for product activation.
OS: 64 Bit Windows 7,8, or 8.1
PROCESSOR: Intel core i5 or faster
AMD Athlon X4
MEMORY: 4GB RAM
HARD DRIVE: At least 9 GB of free space with at least 1 GB additional space for custom content and saved games
DVD-ROM: DVD ROM drive required for installation only
VIDEO CARD: NVIDIA GTX 650 or better
SOUND CARD: DirectX 9.0c Compatible
DIRECTX: DirectX 9.0c compatible
INPUT: Keyboard and Mouse
The Sims 4 Live Broadcast on Twitch!
The Sims Twitter just announced that they’re gonna host a Live Gameplay of The Sims 4 Today at 12 PDT (or 9 PM CET).
Update: You can watch all the broadcasts HERE!
Want to see live gameplay? Join us on @Twitch tomorrow at 12 PDT for Let’s Play with #TheSims4
www.twitch.tv/thesims
The Sims 4 at the MTV’s Video Music Awards!
Yesterday’s MTV Video Music Awards got a small support from Electronic Arts’ The Sims 4! Apparently, they got their logo up on MTV’s official Tumblr and their ”giffie awards” gifs. Although it’s not sure how else were they involved with their sponsorship, it would be nice to see some more public promo for The Sims 4 that’s launching in just one week!
The Sims 4 and all of it’s Editions!
We’re less than 9 days away from The Sims 4’s release so I think it’s worth mentioning once again in which Editions will the game be released!
Base Games
The Sims 4 Standard Edition (59,99$)
The Sims 4 Standard Edition comes just with the game – no bonus or exclusive content, although The Sims 4 Rewards for having The Sims 3 Games feature is still applied.
This version of the game is not available yet, but it will be available once The Sims 4 comes out (the day Limited Edition expires).
The Sims 4 Limited Edition (59,99$)
The Sims 4 Limited Edition comes with the game and Life of the Party Digital Content which features the Flaming Tiki Bar and sleek, stylized outfits for your Sims.
You can purchase this version of The Sims 4 on Origin, Amazon and much more online and retail stores!
Please note that the Limited Edition of The Sims 4 will be available until the game comes out.
The Sims 4 Digital Deluxe (Origin only – 69,99$)
The Sims 4 Digital Deluxe comes with the game and these following Bonus Items:
Life of the Party Digital Content
Features the Flaming Tiki Bar and sleek, stylized outfits for your Sims.
Up All Night Digital Content
Features the Laser Light Show, fun decorations, and outrageous party costumes.
Awesome Animal Hats Content
Features a collection of fun animal hats for your Sims to wear and show off!
The Sims 4 Digital Soundtrack
A digital soundtrack featuring music from the game.
You can purchase this version of The Sims 4 only on Origin!
This version of The Sims 4 is available for Pre-Order and will be available after the game comes out.
The Sims 4 Premium Edition (79,99$)
The Sims 4 Premium Edition comes with the game and these following items & Bonus Content:
Creator’s Guide Hardcover Book
A hardcover guide that teaches you to become a Sims master creator, and also includes art from The Sims 4.
Life of the Party Digital Content
Features the Flaming Tiki Bar and sleek, stylized outfits for your Sims.
Up All Night Digital Content
Features the Laser Light Show, fun decorations, and outrageous party costumes.
Awesome Animal Hats Content
Features a collection of fun animal hats for your Sims to wear and show off!
The Sims 4 Digital Soundtrack
A digital soundtrack featuring music from the game.
You can purchase The Sims 4 Premium Edition on Amazon and other online and retail stores!
This version of The Sims 4 is available for Pre-Order but watch out – the stocks are limited and they’ll eventually run out once The Sims 4 Premium Edition comes out!
The Sims 4 Collector’s Edition (84,99£)
The Sims 4 Collector’s Edition comes with the game and these following items & Bonus Content:
Interactive Plumbob Statue
An exclusive interactive USB-powered plumbob statue by SteelSeries™ dynamically changes colors to reflect your Sims’ emotions.
Creator’s Guide Hardcover Book
A hardcover guide that teaches you to become a Sims master creator, and also includes art from The Sims 4.
Life of the Party Digital Content
Features the Flaming Tiki Bar and sleek, stylized outfits for your Sims.
Up All Night Digital Content
Features the Laser Light Show, fun decorations, and outrageous party costumes.
Awesome Animal Hats Content
Features a collection of fun animal hats for your Sims to wear and show off!
The Sims 4 Digital Soundtrack
A digital soundtrack featuring music from the game.
You can purchase The Sims 4 Collector’s Edition on GAME, EB Games and possibly other online and retail stores!
This version of The Sims 4 is available for Pre-Order but watch out – the stocks are limited and they’ll eventually run out once The Sims 4 Collector’s Edition comes out! It’s unsure why, but the Collector’s Edition is still not available for Pre-Order in United States.
The Sims 4 SteelSeries Gear
THE SIMS 4 GAMING HEADSET (MSRP $39.99/€39.99)
The all white headset features an illuminated Plumbob on each ear cup that changes to reflect the current emotional state of your Sim. Its slim profile on-ear design connects to your PC via USB. Its audio quality allows users to clearly hear their Sims as well as the environment around them from other Sims in the background to music and ambient noise.
THE SIMS 4 GAMING MOUSE & QCK MOUSEPAD (MSRP $29.99 / €29.99 & $14.99 / €14.99)
Featuring a streamlined six-button ergonomic design, the white glossy mouse also has an illuminated Plumbob that changes to reflect the current emotional state of your Sim. To complete the ultimate set-up, the new game-inspired The Sims 4 QcK mousepad has a unique micro-fiber surface that ensures a smooth, consistent glide.
Prima Guides
Paperback (18,62$)
Accomplish Your Goals- Bring your stories to life. We’ll teach you how to achieve all of your Sims’ aspirations through interactions, socialization, careers, skills and events.
Control All New Sims- Learn how the new emotional states are influenced by other Sims, events, memories, and even the clothes and objects you choose. Emotions and improved intelligence empowers your Sims to experience richer stories and more possibilities.
Bring Your Creations To Life- The new Build Mode is incredibly fun, powerful, and intuitive. We’ll show you examples, tips, and tricks that will help you create the most amazing structures ever, from mansions and nightclubs to museums and parks.
Earn Amazing Rewards- Discover how to unlock new outfits, objects, and traits. With our in-depth guide, you’ll be able to uncover all the collectibles and learn how to unlock all the achievements.
Free Searchable & Sortable eGuide-Unlock the enhanced eguide for access to updated content, interactive object catalog, and bonus videos offering tutorials and expert tips, all optimized for a second-screen experience.
Order on Amazon!
Hardcover/Collector’s Edition (24,91$)
• Hardcover with premium treatment and materials.
• Comes with a code for a valuable exclusive in-game computer item (The P.R.I.M.A. 3000) that will entertain your Sim for hours on end.
• Additional pages include Q&A, “Behind-The-Scenes’ and “Making of” content with the game developers.
Order on Amazon!
110 Screens from The Sims 4 Launch Trailer!
Click on the pictures below to see them in larger scale!
