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The Sims FreePlay – Let’s Eat Update Coming Soon!

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The Sims FreePlay – Let’s Eat Update Coming Soon!

Simmers, are you ready to feast? New ways to cook, and a brand new restaurant are coming soon to Sim Town!

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The Sims 4 Genetics Comparison Photoset

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The Sims 4 Genetics Comparison Photoset

I slapped a few photos together so to show The Sims 4 genetics in action! What do you think? Does he/she have his/her mother or father’s eyes?

The sims below belong to SimsVIP, SNW of SimsNetwork.com, AsiaShaMeccaof ISSUU.com, EnglishSimmer and PekeSims respectively. Didn’t they do a great job?

 

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The Sims 4 – 6 New Images of Child Sims from The Gallery! (Creator’s Camp)

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The Sims 4 – 6 New Images of Child Sims from The Gallery! (Creator’s Camp)

Creator’s Camp is in full swing and this evening evidence started popping up on the Sims 4 Gallery accessed through the CAS Demo. Check out these screens! What do you think about The Sims 4 kids?

 

The sims below belong to SimsVIP, SNW of SimsNetwork.com, AsiaShaMecca of ISSUU.com, EnglishSimmer and PekeSims respectively.

(Click to see them in high resolution)

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The Sims 4 – 70 Screens from the Emotions Trailer

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The Sims 4 – 70 Screens from the Emotions Trailer

Click on an each picture below to see it in higher resolution!

The Sims 4 Rewards – Reward Descriptions and Requirements to Unlock

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The Sims 4 Rewards – Reward Descriptions and Requirements to Unlock

For having The Sims 3 Base game and each Expansion Pack registered with Origin (or TheSims3.com) you’ll receive these special rewards that has an effect on your Sim’s emotions or personality. Here is a list of each reward lamp and what it takes to unlock it. 

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“Thanks for playing The Sims 3! Let this lamp light up your Sims’ world in The Sims 4.”

For having The Sims 3 Base Game registered,
you unlock the “Let There Be Plumbobs Award” lamp.

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“You’re well traveled! Bask in the glow of this dynamic lamp and celebrate your many adventures.”

For having The Sims 3 World Adventures Expansion Pack registered,
you unlock the “Never Ending Reward” lamp.

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“Be proud of your ambitions. You’ve earned this shimmering lamp in The Sims 4.”

For having The Sims 3 Ambitions Expansion Pack registered,
you unlock the “Shine On Reward” lamp.

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“Congratulations! this lamp was specifically designed for Sims who love the night life.”

For having The Sims 3 Night Life Expansion Pack registered,
you unlock the “UV Light Reward” lamp.

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“May your sims be illuminated by this lamp for many generations to come.”

For having The Sims 3 Generations Expansion Pack registered,
you unlock the “Beacon Of Ages Reward” lamp.

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“Only your love of animals could outshine this lamp.”

For having The Sims 3 Pets Expansion Pack registered,
you unlock the “Paws Anonymous Reward” lamp.
(“Meow!” -lovcat)

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“Your sims bask in the glow of the spotlight. Bravo!”

For having The Sims 3 Showtime Expansion Pack registered,
you unlock the “Your Name In Lights Reward” lamp.

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“May this mysterious lamp intrigue your Sim in The Sims 4.”

For having The Sims 3 Supernatural Expansion Pack registered,
you unlock the “Enchanted Aurora Reward” lamp.

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“Commemorate seasons past with this lamp in The Sims 4.”

For having The Sims 3 Seasons Expansion Pack registered,
you unlock the “Whatever The Weather Reward” lamp.

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“May your Sims’ educational hijinks shine forever in The Sims 4.”

For having The Sims 3 University Life Expansion Pack registered,
you unlock the “Alma Mater Reward” lamp.

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“This incandescent reward is a happy reminder of paradise.”

For having The Sims 3 Island Paradise Expansion Pack registered,
you unlock the “Truly Tropical Reward” lamp.

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“This light illuminates your past travels to the future.”

For having The Sims 3 Into The Future Expansion Pack registered,
you unlock the “Time Travelers Reward” lamp.

and finally…

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“Your adventures in The Sims 3 have earned you the grandest of all reward statues:
Llama, the Freezer Bunny, and Plumbob. Who could ask for more?”

For having The Sims 3 Base Game and All Expansion Packs registered,
you unlock “The Ultimate Freezer Bunny Award” statue.

Click here to see which rewards you’ve earned!

How about you? Which games do you have or which are you missing? Are your going to decorate your Sims 4 house with the magnificent golden statue? What do you think each lamp does for your Sim? Let us know! 

The Sims 4 Rewards – Unlock Rewards in The Sims 4 w/ every Sims 3 Expansion Pack you own!

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The Sims 4 Rewards – Unlock Rewards in The Sims 4 w/ every Sims 3 Expansion Pack you own!

Unlock exclusive rewards in The Sims 4 for every The Sims 3 Expansion Pack you own!

HOW DOES IT WORK? Unlock The Sims™ 4 Rewards bonus digital content in The Sims 4 by owning and registering your copy of The Sims 3 PC and each of The Sims 3 Expansion Packs. You’ll automatically receive your rewards in The Sims 4 when the game launches in September 2014. Your rewards will be waiting for you in your Build Mode catalogue when you launch The Sims 4 for the first time! There’s a total of 13 rewards to unlock!

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Sims™ 4 Rewards?

Welcome to The Sims™ 4! As our way of saying thank you for playing The Sims 3, we’re introducing The Sims 4 Rewards.

You’ll be rewarded with in-game digital content in The Sims 4 for owning and registering The Sims 3 PC and The Sims 3 Expansion Packs. Each reward object will affect your Sims’ emotions and personalities in a unique way. We hope you enjoy your rewards in The Sims 4! You’ll automatically receive your rewards in The Sims 4 the first time you jump into the game, when the game launches in September 2014. Your rewards will be waiting for you in your Build Mode catalogue when you launch The Sims 4 for the first time! To find out which rewards you’ve got waiting for you in The Sims 4, click the button below to get started!

Who is eligible to participate in The Sims 4 Rewards?
Owners of The Sims 3 PC and The Sims 3 Expansion Packs on PC are eligible.
How will I receive my The Sims 4 Rewards once The Sims 4 is available?
You’ll automatically receive your rewards when The Sims 4 is released in September 2014. Your rewards will be waiting for you in your Build Mode catalogue when you launch The Sims 4 for the first time!
How do I register my The Sims 3 PC or The Sims 3 Expansion Pack (s)?
If you purchased your game(s) on Origin or if your game already appears in your My Games library on Origin, your game is already registered. If not, follow the steps below to register your game(s):
1) Go to this link to register your games: www.thesims3.com/registeragame.html.
2) Log in with your TheSims3.com account information.
3) Find My Page on the top navigation bar, scroll down to My Account, and click Register A Game.
4) Enter the 20-digit serial code for your The Sims 3 game (found on the back of the legal pamphlet that came with the packaged version of the game).
5) Once you have successfully registered your games, come back to The Sims 4 Rewards website and log in with your Origin account. Your reward(s) should now be unlocked! If you’re already on The Sims 4 Rewards website, please refresh the page to see your rewards.PLEASE NOTE: It may take up to 20 minutes for the registration to take effect.
I tried to register my The Sims 3 game using the method above, but some of my rewards are still locked.
For additional help please contact EA Help directly and a representative will be able to assist you.help.ea.com/en/article/the-sims-4-rewards/.
Is an Origin™ account required to participate in The Sims 4 Rewards?
Yes, an Origin account is required. If you already have an account on TheSims3.com, no need to register again. Just log in with your TheSims3.com account information. You will also need to register your copy of The Sims 4.
Do I still need to register my The Sims 3 game if I purchased it through Origin?
No. All purchases made through Origin are automatically registered.
Do I need to own The Sims 4 to get my rewards?
Yes. Every reward that you unlock as part of The Sims 4 Rewards program is an in-game item that can only be used in The Sims 4. You’ll automatically receive your rewards when The Sims 4 is released in September 2014. Your rewards will be waiting for you in your Build Mode catalogue when you launch The Sims 4 for the first time!
When will The Sims 4 be available?
The Sims 4 will be available September 2014.
How long does The Sims 4 Rewards program last?
The Sims 4 Rewards will end December 31, 2015.

The Sims 4 : New Emotions Official Gameplay Trailer (English)

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The Sims 4 : New Emotions Official Gameplay Trailer (English)

After a small bit of confusion with TheSimsRussia posting this video yesterday then taking it down, the English version of the “New Emotions” video has been released! What do you think? What new features do you see? Let us know in the comments.

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The Sims 4 – CAS Demo Early Access Signup ends tomorrow!

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The Sims 4 – CAS Demo Early Access Signup ends tomorrow!

The Sims DE Facebook Page announced that the Early Access Signup for The Sims 4 Create a Sim Demo ends tomorrow. According to them, you’ll still be able to register today. If you don’t send your application by tomorrow and/or don’t receive the Demo, don’t worry; everyone will be able to play the Demo later this Summer (before The Sims 4 releases).

Click on the picture below to register for the CAS Demo Early Access! (right side of the site)

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The Sims 4 – Brand New Trailer (in Russian)!

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The Sims 4 – Brand New Trailer (in Russian)!

Update: The Sims Russia took the video down. It seems they published the video a bit too soon  :-/

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The Sims 4 Gallery Spotlight : Week 1

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The Sims 4 Gallery Spotlight : Week 1

As many of you already know The Sims 4 Create-A-Sim Demo is in it’s testing phase and it has been sprinkled throughout the community through invitation or random materialization under “My Games” in your Origin client. Many of the testers have already populated the gallery with nearly 90 thousand households at the point of this posting. Wow!
This brings us to a new weekly feature titled, you guessed it, The Sims 4 Gallery Spotlight!  That’s right! Every week I will feature 4 households that catch my eye on the gallery. Now, they aren’t just any old households, but ones that I feel utilize the full power and creativity of the community.

Now, without further delay (too late) feast your eyes upon this week’s picks!

The Sims 4 Gallery Spotlight : Week 1
The lovely Disney Princesses by JgRiot

Being a gal who grew up watching the original Disney movies, I couldn’t pass up this lovely household by JgRiot. Each Princess shown is unique and captures a bit of the Disney style. The household includes (L to R) : Cinderella, Jasmine, Ariel, Belle, Aurora, Snow White and Mulan. Look at the love that went into choosing each princess’ outfit to match their original dress! Very cute and worth a look.

Just Fabulous Raichoice by gaming2damax
Just Fabulous Raichoice by gaming2damax

Before making my selections today I sent out a tweet asking what kind of Sims you guys wanted showcased in my first piece. The response I got was Pretty and Unique, well, Just Fabulous falls into one of those categories for sure! I picked this Sim because she shows, without a doubt, what unique Sims you can make with the CAS Demo. She looks like the perfect sim for an Uglacy and c’mon she IS fabulous.

Mark Mohawk - The Great Blue Mohawk by Gearuza
Mark Mohawk – The Great Blue Mohawk by Gearuza

And this handsome fella is Mark Mohawk, which I think would be an interesting character to drop into my game. He seems to be a snappy dresser and has a passion for the color blue. What do you think? Too much? I’m thinking we might have just found Just Fabulous her knight in shining armor. 😉

The infamous Caliente Sisters by misslovcat
The infamous Caliente Sisters by misslovcat

Wow! This last post, well, it seems to by one of MY households. Imagine that! No, I’m not bragging or throwing shade. I’m throwing out a request, y’all. As you can see I re-created the beautiful Caliente sisters from The Sims 2, and what I want from you readers with the demo is to make your favorite or most hated legacy Sims-game family in the CAS Demo and upload it to the gallery. Just use #lovcat in the description on the household screen so I can find it and I’ll showcase one community-made family each week! You can re-create sims from The Sims 1, The Sims 2 or The Sims 3. I can’t wait to see what you come up with. 🙂

(This is a standing invitation and will continue on after the demo is released to the public, don’t worry.)

 

Well, that’s it for this week’s showcase. Comment below and let me know what you want to see for next week. Celebrity Sims? Some more Uglacy candidates or maybe even some hotties?

Take care!

Can you run The Sims 4?

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Can you run The Sims 4?

Website named canyourunit.com just added The Sims 4 to their PC-test listing. If you’re not a tech junkie and you don’t know do you meet the minimum system requirements, this easy tool will let you know is your Computer ready or not for the game.

Follow these steps below to see is your PC capable of playing The Sims 4:

Step 1:

Enter canyourunit.com. From there, search for The Sims 4 and select ”Can You Run It” button.

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Select Automatic Detection option. Please note that you’ll need Java in order for this site to scan your PC specs.

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Step 3:

Allow Java to use the detection tool. This tool is virus free and won’t harm your Computer.

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See does your Computer meet the minimal requirements. In my case, the processor was registered as a single-core processor even though it’s a 2x 2.90 GHz dual core processor. If you meet the same error, it’s ok as long as your processor has higher specs than 2x 1.80 GHz.

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The Sims 4 Blog: Familiar Faces!

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The Sims 4 Blog: Familiar Faces!

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The Landgraabs are back, still living it up as the richest family and staking their claim in Oasis Springs. We’ve brought Malcolm back during those awful awkward teen years, complete with a dastardly snobby attitude. Though Geoffrey is trying his best to be the good natured father Malcolm needs, will Nancy’s scheming ways lead Malcolm down a darker path? Either way we’re sure this historic family will provide lots of fun and mischief in The Sims 4.

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Then we have the Caliente household with our two favorite sisters Dina, Nina, and their mother, who has been re-imagined as the attractive and vivacious Katrina. Katrina has ignored her better judgment and let the infamous womanizer Don Lothario mooch his way into her house and quite possibly her heart. Don’s eyes are on Katrina for now, but how long will it be before Nina and Dina are lured in by his charm? Will Nina decide to steal Don away from her mother? Will Dina finally earn enough money to get her own place and get away from all the craziness? All we know is that it won’t be long before sparks start flying!

Johnny Zest is an ambitious new character we like to introduce. Disowned from the Landgraab family when he dropped out of school, he now hopes to find his own fame and fortune as a standup comedian. He’s learned the hard lesson that when the Landgraabs cut you off, they cut you off all the way! Living in a trailer, blessed with the Landgraab looks but without the name or the money; will he make it to the top to show mom and pop he had what it takes all along? We’ll leave the fate of this black sheep in your capable hands.

Finally we’ve got a new batch of youths known as the Roomies. Your typical sitcom setup with ‘J’ (Jameson) the body building hunk, Gavin the gentleman muser, Mitchell the couch potato bro, and Zoe, that girl next door who is actually right where she wants to be, having fun with the friend-zoned boys.

No matter which familiar face you play with, we are convinced this cast of characters will add a quirkiness to your game that only The Sims can bring!

Tutorials: How to play The Sims 4 on Mac Computers!

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Tutorials: How to play The Sims 4 on Mac Computers!

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The Sims 4 was announced on May 6th, 2013 with the title mentioning that the game will come for both PCs and Macs. Sadly, it was later confirmed that The Sims 4 won’t be released for Mac computers the same date as PC release (02/09 – US; 04/09 – EU; 05/09 – UK). Thankfully, Mac Computers have an easy and simple way to install Windows Operating Systems within 20 minutes if you’re not willing to wait a couple of months for the Mac version of The Sims 4 to come out.

Before you start to add an additional Operating System on your Mac Computer using Boot Camp, make sure you have:

  1. An Intel-based Mac with a built-in keyboard, external USB keyboard, or an Apple supplied wireless keyboard, and a built-in trackpad, USB mouse, USB trackpad, or Apple supplied wireless mouse or trackpad.
  2. Mac OS X v10.5 or later.
  3. The latest firmware updates available for your Mac.
  4. Boot Camp Assistant, which is located in /Applications/Utilities/ . You can also open Launchpad and type Boot Camp Assistant in the search field.
  5. A DVD or downloaded (ISO) “full version” of Windows installation media. Boot Camp does not include Windows.
  6. For additional requirements, see Boot Camp: System requirements for Microsoft Windows

There are several tutorials that explain how to install Windows on your Mac properly using Boot Camp. We’ll mention 2 tutorials: a text and image based tutorial and a video tutorial.

PC World’s Step-by-Step Tutorial – Video Tutorial

What’s required the most is an original version of Windows 7/Windows 8. If you don’t understand these tutorials very well, ask someone who knows their way around Computers to help you out or, if you’re willing to give up on your Mac Operating System, ask someone to remove Mac OS and install a Windows OS.

It’s not all about the Operating System though. Make sure you meet the Minimum System Requirements for The Sims 4. If you plan to use Boot Camp, make sure to have a computer that has at least double more specifications than the ones mentioned below. That includes Processor, Memory, Hard Drive, Memory and Video (Graphics) Card.

Windows Operating Systems take about 20 GB of your Hard Drive. Since you’re going to have to seperate your Hard Disk into Mac and Windows HDD’s, we recommend that your Hard Disk has at least 300GB’s (150GB for Mac, 150GB for Windows)

The Sims 4 Minimum System Requirements

REQUIRED: Internet connection required for product activation. 

OS: Windows XP (SP3), Windows Vista (SP2), Windows 7 (SP1), Windows 8, or Windows 8.1 

PROCESSOR: 1.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, AMD Athlon 64 Dual-Core 4000+ or equivalent (For computers using built-in graphics chipsets, the game requires 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 2.0 GHz AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-62 or equivalent)

MEMORY: At least 2 GB 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: 128 MB of Video RAM and support for Pixel Shader 3.0. Supported Video Cards: NVIDIA GeForce 6600 or better, ATI Radeon X1300 or better, Intel GMA X4500 or better 

SOUND CARD: DirectX 9.0c Compatible 

DIRECTX: DirectX 9.0c compatible 

INPUT: Keyboard and Mouse

The Sims 4 – New Guru Tweets (26/07)

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The Sims 4 – New Guru Tweets (26/07)

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SimGuruCopeland and other TS3 Store Gurus are leaving Maxis!

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SimGuruCopeland and other TS3 Store Gurus are leaving Maxis!

After announcing the last The Sims 3 Store Set (coming this August), SimGuruCopeland decided to make a blog post announcing that he’s leaving The Sims Team! He also mentioned that no one from The Sims 3 Store team will move to The Sims 4 Team.

Recently a friend and I were talking about a segment on NPR where they asked people to define their job in five words or less.  For me it was simply, “Imagine fun and make it”.  That’s what I have gotten to do every day on The Sims 3 Store and it has been amazing. But, after seven incredible years, it’s time for me to move on to the next great thing.

I’ve loved MAXIS games and the dream of a digital dollhouse called The Sims had me from day one.  Like most of the Will Wright’s amazing sandbox games, it wasn’t about “what level you’re on” or “what your high score is”, it was about creative expression.  The Sims and SimCity helped define the type of gamer I am and more importantly the game designer I have become.  They helped infuse my passion for making genuinely entertaining and innovative gaming experiences and for that I’ll be forever thankful.

I’ve had so much fun working on this team and interacting with all of you.  We have an amazing final release coming up in August (that we’ll be teasing until release day!), aptly named “Last Venue of Amore”. I hope you love it as much as we do.

Goodbye

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